Dr. Frank Thomas Rose
Cardiac Surgery Specialist — International Consultant
About
Dr. Frank Thomas Rose is an international cardiac surgeon who joins the Zheen Heart team for complex aortic and re-do operations and for training the local surgical team.
His career spans more than two decades in European centers of excellence, with a focus on surgery of the aortic arch.
Experience
Senior Cardiac Surgeon
European centers of excellence — Germany / UK
2003 – 2018
High-volume adult cardiac surgery with sub-specialization in aortic arch operations.
International Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Zheen International Hospital — Erbil, Iraq
2018 – present
Complex case operating, proctoring and Heart Team development.
Education
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
European university medical school — Germany
1989 – 1995
Residency & fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery
University heart center — Germany
1996 – 2003
Certifications
Board certification in Cardiothoracic Surgery
European board · 2003
Memberships
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
Publications
- Long-term outcomes of frozen elephant trunk in chronic dissection International Aortic Surgery Journal, 2017
Areas of Expertise
Book Appointment
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