Cardiothoracic Surgeon Johannesburg

Dr Wagenaar places a lot of emphasis on a holistic approach to patient management and always involves the family in decision-making.

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Cardiac Surgery

Cardiac surgery fixes blocked arteries, damaged valves, and congenital defects. A heart-lung machine may be used to maintain blood flow during the procedure. The goal is to improve heart function, alleviate symptoms and prolong life expectancy.

Coronary Artery Surgery

Coronary artery bypass surgery, with full arterial revascularization
Endoscopic vein and radial artery harvesting

Heart Valve Surgery

Aortic valve replacement (mechanical/bioprosthetic valves)
Mitral valve repair/replacement
Tricuspid valve repair

Thoracic Aortic Surgery

Repair of aortic aneurysm or dissection

Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Left atrial appendage management
AF Ablation

Thoracic Surgery

Diagnostic procedures

Bronchoscopy/EBUS
Lung/pleural/mediastinal biopsies

Minimally invasive procedures

Uniportal VATS lung resection
Keyhole thoracic procedures

Cardiac Surgery

Coronary Artery Surgery

Heart Valve Surgery

Thoracic Aortic Surgery

Atrial Fibrillation Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Family-orientated cardiothoracic surgery with the best long-term outcome.