We can offer heart surgery within 2 weeks after assessment Top Heart Surgeons London
About
Ravi De Silva is a nationally recognised aortic surgeon with an extensive experience of surgery of the aorta and aortic valve repair
Expertise
Ravi De Silva is one of the most experienced aortic arch surgeons in the country, and was recently featured in the BBC documentary ‘Surgeons on the edge of life’. His expertise in aortic surgery also includes repair of the aortic root and aortic valve, and the surgical treatment of patients with connective tissue disorders and bicuspid aortic valve disease.
Ravi De Silva
Background
Ravi De Silva was trained in heart surgery at the Royal Papworth Hospital and St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, Australia. He subsequently took up a consultant post at the Oxford Heart Centre, and since returning to Royal Papworth in 2014 he has helped develop the aortic surgery team which he leads. He has more than 10 years experience of aortic surgery for which he is renowned as a national expert.
Testimonials
What Our Patients Say
MH 2019
"Testimonial I simply typed in heart bypass surgery into the search page and the first option was The Keyhole Heart Clinic. This instantly had my interest and I promptly called only for [Mr Birdi] the surgeon himself to answer my call ! He then invited me down to the clinic for a chat.. I could..."
Mr CW
"Complex aortic aneurysm surgery with aortic valve repair “Mr Birdi wasn’t pushy, he had an aura about him. I felt confident that he would fix me. He was so passionate about what he could do. As upsetting as it was to learn about the danger I was in, I felt I could trust him. He..."
MR. DH
"Testimonial To say I was shocked to learn that I needed a heart operation would be an understatement. I was hoping of nothing more than antibiotics for a chest infection right up until the results of my angiogram. My first contact with Mr. Birdi was on the telephone and his quiet confidence made me realize..."
MR. KC
"Testimonial The undoubted skills, amazing commitment and total dedication were second to none. The caring attitude from you and your team will not be forgotten and I cannot thank you enough for extending my life through your skills and effort throughout my time at the operating theatre and the Orwell Suite. Mr. Birdi made what..."
MR. LM
"Testimonial I had never been in hospital or had any form of surgery. I was therefore terrified of having this operation. From the first day I met him, Mr. Birdi put me at ease and explained everything about the surgery and recovery. I chose the Orwell Suite for my surgery. The standard of care was..."
MR. PH
"Testimonial From start to finish I was dealt with great professionalism and the care that you would expect from world-class surgeons. Mr. Birdi was very friendly and helpful in explaining the procedure step by step to me. He explained all the options and advised on the best and most effective treatments available. The surgical procedure..."
MR. RE
"Testimonial From our first meeting I found Mr. Birdi’s calm reassurance and confident manner convinced me that I was in the best possible hands. Mr. Birdi dealt personally with the arrangements for my surgery and even undertook to contact my family post surgery. My operation has been a resounding success and enabled me to continue..."
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