Biography of Dr. Vincenzo Giordano
Dr Vincenzo Giordano began his career in the UK in 2011, joining the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. He was deeply involved in complex adult cardiothoracic surgical procedures and enhanced his critical care skills, earning an FCCS certification
In 2012, he moved to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh as a specialty doctor Over the next three years, he honed his elective and emergency procedures skills and played a crucial role in
multidisciplinary meetings He nurtured his interest in cardiac and aortic surgery research and developed skills in mentoring and training.
Position as Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Since October 2015, as a Locum Consultant and later as a substantive Consultant, Dr Giordano has performed various cardiac procedures, including keyhole surgeries. Since 2017, he has completed over 1900 cardiac and aortic cases He excels in total arterial myocardial revascularization surgeries and complex aortic surgeries
He is a key member of the Scottish National Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Complex Aortic Service, aiming to provide comprehensive care for patients with complex aortic conditions.
In 2020, he pioneered the port-access approach through a mini right anterior thoracotomy for aortic valve replacement, a first in Scotland. He is also involved in the national TAVI program and leads the Quality Improvement Program for his department
Additional Professional Milestones and Accomplishments
In 2018, after an eight-month fellowship in Liverpool, Dr. Vincenzo introduced the Frozen Elephant Trunk technique for treating thoracic aortic disease in Scotland He has implanted over 70 FETs, establishing the Royal Infirmary as a leading center for aortic surgery in the UK
His contributions to clinical research are significant He focuses on improving outcomes and developing new techniques for aortic surgery He also reviews esteemed medical journals and trains the next generation of surgeons, with a proctorship with Terumo Aortic scheduled to begin in 2025
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Giordano is affiliated with several professional bodies, including the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland Education and Journey into Cardiac Surgery
Dr Vincenzo graduated from the University School of Medicine of Brescia, Italy, in 2005 and completed his residency at the University of Milano Bicocca His training included internships and fellowships across Europe and the United States, focusing on complex cardiac procedures and minimally invasive techniques