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Dr Guillermo Reyes Copa

Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Dr Guillermo Reyes Copa

Specialist in
  • Repair and replacement of heart valves.
  • Aortic surgery using minimally invasive techniques.
  • Coronary revascularisation with and without cardiopulmonary bypass.
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Professional profile

A cardiovascular surgeon with extensive experience in the surgical treatment of coronary heart disease, valvular heart disease and aortic surgery, with particular expertise in both conventional and minimally invasive techniques.

His professional practice is characterised by a combination of technical rigour, evidence-based decision-making and a deep respect for the patient. He views surgery as an act of precision and care, in which safety, a close relationship with the patient and providing support form an essential part of the therapeutic process.

Education

His training comprises a Bachelor’s degree and a PhD in Medicine, alongside a continuous academic career in clinical management, research and advanced cardiovascular surgery.

2022–2023 | Institute-specific qualification in Transcatheter Valvular Therapies. Fundación San Pablo Andalucía CEU.
2016–2017 | Master’s in Clinical Unit Management. Institute for the Improvement of Healthcare.
2014 – 2015 | Master’s in Innovation in Cardiac Surgery: Advances in Minimally Invasive Therapeutics. Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna, Pisa.
2008 – 2009 | Master’s in Health Services Administration and Management. Gaspar Casal Foundation and Pompeu Fabra University.
2003 – 2007 | Master’s in Research Methodology in Health Sciences. Autonomous University of Barcelona.
2004 – 2005 | Doctor of Medicine, with distinction (cum laude). Complutense University of Madrid.
2003–2005 | Doctor of Medicine. Complutense University of Madrid.
1993 – 1999 | Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine. Autonomous University of Madrid.

Professional experience

He has carried out his clinical work in highly specialised cardiac surgery departments, taking on increasing responsibilities in clinical and surgical leadership.

2022 – Present | Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department. La Princesa University Hospital.
2015 – Present | Cardiac Surgeon. Nuestra Señora del Rosario University Hospital.
2014 – 2026 | Cardiac Surgeon. HLA Clínica Montpellier, Zaragoza.
2014 – Present | Clinical Head of Cardiac Surgery. La Princesa University Hospital.
2013 – Present | Head of Cardiac Surgery. La Princesa University Hospital.
2013 – Present | Cardiac surgeon. San Francisco de Asís University Hospital.
2012 – Present | Cardiac surgeon. Clínica San Rafael University Hospital.
2011 – Present | Cardiac surgeon. HLA Moncloa University Hospital.
2010 – 2026 | Cardiac surgeon. ASANES.
2005 – Present | Assistant Consultant in Cardiac Surgery. La Princesa University Hospital.

Scientific publications

He is the author and co-author of scientific articles published in leading international journals in the fields of cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.

2022 | Alfonso F, Aguilar R, Reyes G. Management of post-infarction ventricular septal defect: are we moving forward? European Heart Journal. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehac532
2022 | Reyes G, Muñoz D, Monguió E, et al. Long-term outcomes with the On-X bileaflet mitral valve: clinical events up to 17 years in 661 patients. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. doi:10.1093/ejcts/ezac157
2016 | Reyes G, Ruyra X, Valderrama F, et al. High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation for atrial fibrillation: results from the National Spanish Registry. Minerva Cardioangiologica. doi:N/A
2009 | Reyes G, Allen KB, Aguado B, Duarte J. Bone marrow laser revascularisation for the treatment of refractory angina due to diffuse coronary heart disease. European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. doi:N/A
2007 | Reyes G, Nuche JM, Sarraj A, et al. Bloodless cardiac surgery in Jehovah’s Witnesses: results compared with a control group. Revista Española de Cardiología. doi:N/A

Areas of special focus

The clinical areas in which we are most specialised include the following:

  • Coronary heart disease.
  • Valvular heart disease.
  • Aortic aneurysms.
  • Valvular insufficiencies.
  • Heart rhythm disorders.

Techniques and procedures

The techniques and procedures he routinely performs include the following:

  • Heart valve replacement and repair.
  • Aortic replacement surgery using mini-sternotomy and minimally invasive techniques.
  • Coronary revascularisation with and without cardiopulmonary bypass.
  • Aortic surgery.
  • Pacemaker implantation.

Accreditations and memberships

It maintains active links with national and international scientific societies.

  • Spanish Society of Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery (SECCE).
  • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

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