Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Belgravia, SW1X 7HY
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Professor Olaf Wendler is working part-time as Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at King's College Hospital and has his private practice at Cleveland Clinic London. There he is the Chair of the Heart, Vascular ad Thoracic Institute. Together with his colleagues he has created a team of internationally reknowned cardiologists and cardiac surgeons, who are capable to treat all areas of adult cardiovascular disease.
After he graduated from Hamburg Medical School in 1990, Professor Wendler worked as a staff surgeon at the Heart Centre Leipzig and the University Hospital Saarland, Germany. During this tenure he performed around 2,500 cardiac operations.
In August 2004, Professor Wendler was appointed Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon to King's College Hospital, acting as Clinical Director between 2005 and 2012. He was promoted to Professor of Cardiac Surgery at King's College London in June 2012.
Professor Wendler has a specialist interest in arterial coronary bypass surgery, heart valve and aortic root repair, minimally-invasive heart surgery, thoracic aortic surgery and repeat and complex cardiac operations. In 2007 he performed the first transapical transcatheter heart valve implantation in the UK and subsequently the first implantation in a failing aortic prosthesis (2008) and failing mitral prosthesis (2011).
Professor Wendler has lead on numerous trials and is co-author of the most recent European Guidelines on Coronary Revascularisation and Treatment of Valvular Heart Disease. He has published on numerous subjects in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and a list of his publications can be found on pubmed under: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=wendler+o
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16 reviews
5
From start to finish Dr. Wendler was fantastic he was reassuring and professional, i left his office on day one confident in my treatment, and the operation was a complete success, Dr Wendler was there for me at every step, can't recommend him highly enough.
5
Professor Wendler took time to explain my condition and treatment options. He made me feel confident to make my own decision about the way forward.
5
very reassuring in the meetings prior to the operation and the choice of procedures . The operation was open heart surgery to repair a valve and was a total success , surprisingly painless . The post op visits were numerous .A very safe pair of hands . I am extremely grateful to the whole team at the amazing Cleveland Clinic .
5
Professor Wendler is an outstanding surgeon and a wonderful, caring man. During my initial consultation he was most friendly and totally professional as he explained the operation I needed in clear and understandable terms. I was very apprehensive but he put me at ease immediately. His dedication and understanding to his patients is incredible. He is there before, during and after surgery each day, checking and reassuring all the way. My Aortic Heart Valve Replacement operation was a total success and has changed my life for which I am forever grateful to Professor Wendler.
5
Prof. Wendler put our minds at ease and explained every thing that was going to happen.
5
Having aortic valve and root replacement surgery could be daunting. I trusted Professor Wendler completely and he delivered a successful operation, a neat scar and I am experiencing a very good recovery. He is not only highly skilled but also personable. He takes the time to explain things and answer questions without talking down to you - and he has a sense of humour. I am pleased that my cardiologist recommended Professor Wendler and have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone else who needs his excellent skills.
5
I cannot recommend Professor Wendler too highly. He is very approachable and reassuring. He carried out my triple coronary arterial bypass in April 2023 from which I made an excellent recovery. The wounds have healed so well that they are hardly noticeable nine weeks later and life is virtually back to normal. I cannot thank him enough for all his skill and care - he saw me virtually every day, including weekends, that I was in hospital.
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I am delighted to write a review for Professor Olaf Wendler, a world-renowned cardiac surgeon at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital. My experience under his care was nothing short of excellent. From the very first consultation, Professor Wendler's professionalism and expertise were evident. He took the time to explain my condition in detail, answering all of my questions with patience and clarity. Throughout the entire process, he made sure I was comfortable and informed, instilling a sense of trust and confidence in his abilities. On the day of my surgery, I was understandably nervous, but Professor Wendler's calm and reassuring demeanor put me at ease. The procedure went smoothly, and his attention to detail was evident in every step of the process. During my recovery, Professor Wendler continued to provide the same level of care and attention he had shown me before and during the surgery. He made sure I was comfortable and well-informed, always taking the time to answer my questions and address any concerns I had. Overall, I cannot recommend Professor Olaf Wendler highly enough. His expertise, professionalism, and compassion are truly exceptional, and I feel incredibly fortunate to have had him as my surgeon. Thank you, Professor Wendler, and the team at Cleveland Clinic London Hospital, for everything you have done for me. Farhad
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Prof. Wendler carried out bypass surgery on me. I felt confident that the operation would progress as he had said that it would. His manner is friendly and professional. His explanations are clear and open. I would recommend him very highly.
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Professor Wendler is an internationally renowned expert in cardiac surgery. He is a colleague in whom I have the utmost confidence, both as a clinical opinion, and for supreme technical competence.
Dr Guy Lloyd
Professor Wendler is an outstanding clinical leader and a world-class cardiac surgeon. He has expertise in all aspects of cardiac surgery and leads a team of innovative surgeons at Cleveland Clinic London with access to the latest technology. He strongly supports the multi-disciplinary Heart Team approach to clinical decision making in combination with a caring, sensitive and patient-orientated approach. Importantly, he is engaged in every aspect of his patients' care as well as the operation itself - including initial assessment, pre-operative work up, post-procedural management on the intensive care unit, and clinic follow up. I would be very happy if he was operating on any of my friends or family.
Dr Bernard Prendergast
A world leading cardiac surgeon who provides fantastic care for his patients.
Dr Jonathan Byrne
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Professor Olaf Wendler's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 16 reviews
What languages does Professor Olaf Wendler speak?
Professor Olaf Wendler speaks English and German
Where is Professor Olaf Wendler located?
Professor Olaf Wendler primarily practices at Cleveland Clinic London, located at 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY
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What are Professor Olaf Wendler working hours?
Professor Olaf Wendler is working Monday (08:00 - 18:00), Tuesday (08:00 - 18:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 18:00), Thursday (08:00 - 18:00), Friday (08:00 - 18:00)
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