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The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery is saddened by the passing of Dr Ramesh Patel.
The funeral service will take place on Tuesday 8 September 2026 at 2:00pm at:
Oakley Wood Crematorium
Oakley Wood Road
Bishop's Tachbrook
Leamington... Read more
It is with great sadness that SCTS announces the sudden demise of Mr Ramesh Patel on the 12th of August 2026
"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."
— Vince Lombardi
He had a very illustrious... Read more
It is with a sense of shock and great sadness that we share the news of the death of Professor David Taggart, distinguished cardiac surgeon, academic and President of SCTS from 2010 to 2012.
David made an enormous contribution to cardiac surgery... Read more
Congratulations to Ms Carin Van Doorn, consultant cardiac surgeon and clinical lead for congenital cardiac surgery at Leeds Teaching Hospitals who has received her OBE at Windsor Castle in recognition of her outstanding philanthropy and... Read more
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