Dr. Khalil Fattouch is Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery, Oncology and Stomatology DICHIRONS at the University of Palermo. He is Chief Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, at GVM Care and Research, Maria Eleonora Hospital, in Palermo. Dr. Fattouch completed his undergraduate studies and earned his medical degree in Rome, Italy at the University of Rome, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in 1994.
He subsequently completed his residency in 2002 at the same University and joined the Palermo faculty of medicine in 2003 where he was appointed first as cardiac surgeon and as Aggregate professor in cardiac surgery in 2008. His undergraduate in PhD at the university of Rome between 2003-2006. In 2012, he was elevated to the position of Chief department in Cardiovascular Surgery.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Fattouch is currently Professor in Cardiac Surgery and co-founder and Director of the Mitral Academy. Throughout his academic career, Dr. Fattouch has authored more than 120 peer-reviewed journal articles along with numerous book chapters. He is currently the lead investigator of an international, randomized, controlled trial which aims to determine the optimal strategy for concomitant or no tricuspid repair during mitral valve procedures (The PROCIDA trial).
He has given expert presentations at national and international meetings to share his exquisite knowledge. He currently serves as the Editor, co-editor, scientific committee member of severals international meeting. He is a member of several committes in scientific societies. Dr. Fattouchs interests include all aspects of adult cardiac surgery and he is also specializes in structural heart disease, valvular dysfunction and complex aortic procedures, Valve repair and transcatheter valve therapies.