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Professor Olaf Wendler

MD PhD FRCS

Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Live bookings available

36 years of experience

Belgravia, SW1X 7HY

(+2 more)

37 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Mark Tyrrell, Professor Ruth Whitby and 8 other professionals

5

/5

(45 reviews)

Live bookings available

36 years of experience

Belgravia, SW1X 7HY

(+2 more)

37 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Mark Tyrrell, Professor Ruth Whitby and 8 other professionals

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Aortic Valve Replacement
20
Heart Bypass Surgery
16
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
8

Contact

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About Professor Olaf Wendler

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

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Aortic Root Repair
  • Aortic Root Replacement
  • Aortic Valve Repair
  • Arterial Coronary Bypass Surgery
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia Surgery
  • Heart Valve Surgery
  • Mitral Valve Repair
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Implantation
  • Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
  • Arrhythmia (Irregular Heartbeat)
  • Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease
  • Carcinoid Heart Valve Disease
  • Coronary Artery Disease

Subspecialties

  • Cardiac Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(63)
Skill Endorsements
(15)

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Aortic Valve Replacement
20
Heart Bypass Surgery
16
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
8
Valve Repair or Replacement
6
2
Video Consultation
2
Aortic Valve Repair
2
Aortic Aneurysms
2
Coronary Artery Surgery
1
1
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
1
1
Artificial Heart Valve Surgery
1
1
Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair
1
Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
1
Mitral Valve Surgery
1
Valve-Sparing Aortic Root Replacement
1
Heart Surgery
5
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
3
Aortic Dissection
1
Valvular Heart Disease
1
Traditional Aortic Valve Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6047291


Education

Universität Hamburg

Medicine

Graduated 1990


Qualifications

  • MD University of Hamburg, Germany 1991
  • PhD University of the Saarland, Germany 2002
  • Professor of King's College London, since 2012
  • FRCS Royal College of Surgeons
  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • European Society of Cardiology

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German

Insurers

  • Aetna
  • Benenden Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA Health
  • Healix Health Services
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • The Exeter
  • Cigna
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality

Fees

  • New appointment

    £330
  • Follow-up appointment

    £275
*May vary on location

Locations

Cleveland Clinic London

Cleveland Clinic London, 33 Grosvenor Place, Belgravia, United Kingdom, SW1X 7HY

4.84(3,322 reviews)

Opening hours

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
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Opening hours

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
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Paid Parking
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Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre

Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, 24 Portland Place,, London, United Kingdom, W1B 1LU

4.85(2,239 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre

Cleveland Clinic Moorgate Outpatient Centre, 55 Moorgate, London, United Kingdom, EC2R 6BH

4.86(743 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Aortic Valve Replacement
20
Heart Bypass Surgery
16
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
8

Contact

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Professor Olaf Wendler is described as professional, reassuring, and caring in his patient interactions. He gives clear explanations for complex conditions such as aortic aneurysms and severe aortic valve regurgitation, performing successful procedures like aortic graft surgery, aortic valve and root replacement, and bypass surgery. Patients praise his technical brilliance with minimally invasive approaches, which contribute to excellent recovery and minimal pain. Patients report exceptional outcomes following aortic valve replacement, heart bypass surgery, and minimally invasive aortic valve surgery.

5
verified patient
08 Aug 2026

I was seeking Professor Wendlers expert opinion on my case having been referred to him via a personal contact. He delivered his views in a clear and very helpful manner, with all the benefit of his years of experience. He also took the time to call me ahead of the meeting to be clear on my expectations

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5
verified patient
17 Jun 2026

Nothing to add over star rating

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5
verified patient
24 May 2026

From our first meeting with Professor Wendler we knew we were in safe hands. from his reassuring manner, the clarity in how he explained the procedures was exemplary. A wonderful surgeon

5
verified patient
30 Apr 2026

Professor Olaf Wendler is a Very considerate positive caring respectful man For me he is the best man in his profession

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
15 Apr 2026

I went to Professor Olaf Wendler for a second opinion after being diagnosed with a life-threatening 9 cm aortic aneurysm, complicated by aortic dissection and severe aortic valve regurgitation due to a bicuspid valve. My wife and I were extremely impressed by how prepared he was for our consultation. He had clearly taken the time to review all my history and scans in detail and, most critically, was able to offer me a surgery date within just 6 days of our consultation. In a situation where time is everything, this made an enormous difference. From the very first meeting, Professor Wendler gave me an immense sense of trust. He explained my condition clearly, encouraged us to ask questions, and was never condescending. He helped us understand exactly what needed to be done and why. He was very confident about my outcomes, and that immediately put us at ease. His precision, experience, and leadership gave me enormous confidence going into the operation. In February 2026, he performed my aortic graft surgery along with a mechanical valve replacement, using a minimally invasive sternotomy with my recovery in mind. Other surgeons had told me that I would need a full sternotomy due to the size of my aneurysm, but Professor Wendler put my mind at ease. I knew then that I had found the right surgeon for me. His reassuring calmness was pertinent throughout my stay in the hospital after the surgery too. Today, I am recovering well, and I know I would not be here without him. What stands out most is not only his technical brilliance, but also his ability to inspire trust during an inc...

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5
verified patient
14 Apr 2026

Really lovely man fitted us in at the last minute was so helpful arranged all the test we needed keep in touch with us over the next few days and explained all our options

5
verified patient
08 Mar 2026

The Professor was excellent.

5
verified patient
07 Mar 2026

Supremely professional and reassuring.

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5
verified patient
06 Feb 2026

Overall excellent.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
23 Jan 2026

Always the best experience…

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Skill Endorsements

Prof Wendler is chair of the Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic London. He is an international name in his field. He is focussed on attaining great clinical outcomes by careful patient selection, but is willing to take on the most complex of patients. He is an excellent clinician and clinical manager. Thoroughly recommended.

13 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
Cardiac Surgery
Coronary Artery Surgery

Mr Mark Tyrrell

Mr Mark Tyrrell

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

one of the most caring, compassionate and skilled surgeons I know. A team player who I enjoy to work with.

12 Jun 2024
Endorsed for
Valve Repair or Replacement
Artificial Heart Valve Surgery

Professor Ruth Whitby

Professor Ruth Whitby

General Practitioner
Is a colleague

I have referred many patients to Mr Wendler amongst which highly complex and high risk patients. His track record with my patients is excellent and I have no hesitation recommending him.

20 May 2024
Endorsed for
Cardiac Surgery
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)

Dr Konrad Grosser

Dr Konrad Grosser

Cardiologist
I have referred patients to them

Professor Wendler chairs the Heart Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic and is internationally renowned in cardiac surgery. He is a highly valued colleague who gives an outstanding clinical opinion. He is an excellent surgeon and is trusted by colleagues and patients for the quality of his care.

07 May 2024
Endorsed for
Cardiac Surgery
Irregular Heartbeat (Arrhythmia)
Valvular Heart Disease

PP

Professor Dudley Pennell

Cardiologist
Is a colleague

FAQ

What are Professor Olaf Wendler's reviews like?

Professor Olaf Wendler's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 45 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 Cleveland Clinic London, 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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