Mr Christopher Young is a cardiovascular surgeon of considerable standing having undertaken nearly 10,000 heart operations. Chris recently left his position as consultant at St Thomas’ Hospital to concentrate on the private sector. Chris is now the senior lead for Cardiovascular Services for the whole of HCA Healthcare UK, but focuses his clinical work at London Bridge Hospital. 

Chris has particular specialist interest in the aortic valve, aortic aneurysms and in coronary bypass surgery. He offers:

• Keyhole bypass surgery (MIDCAB)
• Keyhole aortic and mitral valve surgery
• Keyhole aortic aneurysm surgery
• Keyhole heart rhythm surgery (in selected cases)

Chris has a background in keyhole heart surgery having used these techniques for 24 years. Last year all his valve operations (100%) were undertaken keyhole and he used this approach in over 80% of aneurysm cases. This is in marked contrast to most of the UK – last year the UK rates for keyhole aortic valve surgery was only 13.8% 

Chris has been an international trainer in the techniques training over 400 clinicians in the last 10 years. He lectures internationally, has undertaken live surgical training cases and mentors younger surgeons to get them competent and confident on their keyhole journey.

Chris said “I am excited to be doing this type of surgery.  We can do so much through keyhole incisions. The reduced surgical impact of this approach is huge for the patients with them bouncing back to health so much more quickly”.