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Who is Magdi Yacoub?

Magdi Yacoub

Egyptian-born cardiothoracic surgeon, emeritus professor at Imperial College London, and founder of the Aswan Heart Centre and the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation.

Identity

Full name
Magdi Yacoub1 2
Also known as
Sir Magdi Yacoub, Magdi Habib Yacoub
Country
Egypt
Status
Active

Current roles

  • 2009 – presentFounder · Aswan Heart Centre (Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation)2
  • Emeritus Professor · National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College London1
  • Founder and President · Chain of Hope1

Former roles

  • 1986 – 2001Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Royal Brompton Hospital1
  • 1969 – 2001Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon · Harefield Hospital1

Evidence

  1. PrimaryProfessor Sir Magdi YacoubImperial College London
  2. PrimaryMagdi Yacoub Global Heart FoundationMagdi Yacoub Heart Foundation · Aug 2026

Record log

27 Oct 2026 Published after review.

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