Mr Alberto Albanese is a versatile and highly experienced Consultant Cardiothoracic surgeon in London and Essex. Mr Albanese specialises in coronary artery bypass graft, aortic valve and mitral valve repair and replacement, aortic root replacement, and notably beating heart surgery, minimally invasive techniques and keyhole surgery.

Mr Albanese first qualified in Italy, receiving his Mediacal Degree from University of Palermo. It was in Italy where he first trained as a heart surgeon. He then moved to the United Kingdom and continued his training, honing his practising skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Mr Albanese undertook fellowships at well-known units such as Harefield Hospital, St George’s Hospital, and the new Barts Heart Centre. Whilst training, he gained a deep experience in all aspects of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Cardiology.

Due to his great passion and dedication to his field, Mr Albanese has done several publications in peer-reviewed journals; has attended many national and international meetings and conferences, often invited as a speaker, and has a vast working experience in both the UK and Italy. All of these reasons make him a well known surgeon, with an established international reputation.

Mr Albanese has to-date performed thousands of open-heart procedures, maintaining outstanding results. Mr Albanese puts his patients first in all facets, and he holds a very high satisfaction level amongst his patients. This can be noticed in his commitment to visiting other Cardiac Units, where he attends multi-disciplinary meetings with Cardiologists and other doctors, in which complex patients or difficult cardiac scenarios are discussed in order to ensure the best quality care for every patient. And it is also clear from his reviews, as he always receives 100% 5 stars reviews and excellent feedback.