Professor Olaf Wendler was awarded the iWantGreatCare certificate of excellence in 2024 for delivering outstanding care.
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Professor Olaf Wendler
2023-08-02
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2nd August 2023
I went to see Professor Wendler because he treated my mother and gave her a new heart valve at the age of 90 during Covid-19. He treated her with kindness and compassion and I believe him to be an excellent surgeon - she recovered well and is still doing well.
I saw him with concerns about breathlessness and palpitations. He was thorough, arranged all relevant tests and in particular, he was kind, compassionate and clearly really knew his stuff. Professor Wendler telephoned me twice, he listens. I would highly recommend him.
Professor Olaf Wendler
2023-07-04
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4th July 2023
Having aortic valve and root replacement surgery could be a daunting experience. I had complete trust in Professor Wendler throughout and he delivered a successful operation and a neat scar. There is no doubt that Professor Wendler is skilled, he is also personable and takes the time to explain things clearly. He listened to my questions and concerns and never spoke down to me.
I am pleased that my cardiologist recommended Professor Wendler and I thoroughly recommend him to others who need his excellent skills.
Professor Olaf Wendler
2023-07-04
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4th July 2023
Professor Wendler is by far the best doctor I have ever come across in my life. He took really good care of me pre and post operation. I underwent a mitral valve repair with repair of the subvalvular apparatus and resection of a subaortic membrane, on 18 May 2023 under Professor Olaf’s care. I have to say he has shown total care, he always came by to check on me and he offered me his email and contact details to ask him about anything during my recovery. He has always answered me right away, was never late on me. The surgery was a great success, I had a formidable recovery on my second week, I was able to walk normally, the scar on my chest healed very quickly and it did not get any infections. I am 6 weeks in now and my chest looks much better and I am also feeling great now. I appreciate everything he has done and how professional he was and kind. He is truly an amazing doctor I would recommend him anytime.
Professor Olaf Wendler
2023-06-15
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15th June 2023
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.
Professor Olaf Wendler
2023-05-14
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14th May 2023
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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- Cardiothoracic surgery
Profile
I have been a Consultant in cardiothoracic surgery for more than 20 years and performed more than 5000 open cardiac operations. Since 2018 I am Chair of the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic London. Our outpatient facilities opened in September 2021 and our new state of the art hospital in March 2022. Together with my colleagues we have started a new era of cardiovascular and thoracic private care in London.
When I started my career in the UK in 2004, I became Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at King’s College Hospital. I became Clinical Director of the cardiothoracic department in 2006. I hold a chair for cardiac surgery at King's College London.
In my role as Lead for Cardiothoracic Surgery and as Clinical Director I established the Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Program at King’s which started with the first transapical aortic valve implantation in the UK in July 2007
Another areas of my interests is complete arterial bypass surgery and I have further developed a technique of “T-graft” revascularisation using only two skeletonized conduits, mostly the left internal mammary artery and one radial artery.
I am particularly renowned for my achievements in heart valve surgery with a focus on preservation of native heart valves. In patients with mitral valve regurgitation due to degenerative and endocarditic disease I achieve repair rates of around 95%. In patients with aortic regurgitation and aortic root dilatation I replace the aortic root and preserve the native aortic valve in a “David’s” type of surgery in those with anatomically intact valves. I am also specialised in aortic root replacements using stentless bioprostheses in elderly patients and those with complicated aortic valve endocarditis and aortic root pathology.
I perform all kinds of surgery on the thoracic aorta and in this context I cooperate regularly with my vascular surgical colleagues at King’s. In this cooperation, I perform aortic arch replacements using the “Elephant-Trunk” technique in patients with mega-aortic-syndrome, as the first stage treatment to facilitate endovascular treatment of the thoraco-abdominal aorta.