About Dr. Tarek Helmy
About The Doctor
Professor Dr. Tarek Helmy is considered the pioneer of beating heart surgery in the Middle East, and he was the first to introduce this pioneering technique to Egypt more than 30 years ago. He has exceptional experience in performing thousands of operations with global success rates, even in the most complex cases associated with chronic diseases.
Beating heart surgeries are characterized by their ability to reduce risks and improve results, as they are performed without stopping the heart muscle, which maintains the body’s normal physiology and reduces recovery time. Under his leadership, the medical team has become a role model in achieving the highest standards of quality and patient care.
With this distinguished medical legacy, Professor Dr. Tarek Helmy continues to provide advanced medical care, making his services the first choice for patients seeking innovative and effective treatment.
Beginning and ambition
Dr. Tarek Helmy's passion for heart surgery began at a young age, when he was 8 years old, inspired by the success of the first heart transplant in South Africa. Since then, he has dedicated his life to becoming the first Egyptian surgeon to achieve this great achievement, and today he is one of the most prominent specialists in beating heart surgeries, having performed more than 3,000 successful operations with a recovery rate of up to 99%.
International education and training
Dr. Tarek Helmy obtained a master’s degree in general surgery in 1988, then completed his training in pediatric heart surgery in Japan in 1989 under the supervision of Dr. Imai, one of the world’s most famous surgeons. He continued developing his skills in Italy with Dr. Frigiola, where he learned advanced techniques for beating heart surgery. , becoming one of the most prominent pioneers in this field globally.
Experiences and achievements
Dr. Tarek Helmy has successfully performed more than 3,000 beating heart operations with a recovery rate of 99%. He also introduced innovative techniques in heart surgery in Egypt, such as ventricular reduction, and led the training of international medical teams, in addition to performing complex operations on local and international patients, which established his position as one of the most prominent heart surgeons. Globally.