Michalis Ayiomamitis

Dr. Michalis Ayiomamitis is a cardiothoracic surgeon and a founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. He currently directs the Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute in Cyprus. Dr. Ayiomamitis trained at medical centers in Italy and the United Kingdom.

Clinical Focus and Specialization

Dr. Ayiomamitis treats aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He performs coronary artery bypass grafting and thoracic aorta aneurysm repairs. The doctor also installs heart pacemakers and treats interventricular septal defects. His surgical approach includes:

• Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) — a procedure that replaces a thickened aortic valve through a small incision
• Minimal invasive aortic valve replacement
• Myocardial revascularization using MIECC techniques — a refined method for heart bypass that reduces the inflammatory response
• Mitral valve repair and replacement
• Heart transplantation

Academic Research and Projects

The doctor contributes to international medical research. He served as a co-investigator for the COMICs trial. This study compared mini-bypass techniques with conventional methods. He also collaborated on a national project regarding Covid-19 effects on UK cardiac surgery. Dr. Ayiomamitis participated in the ROUTE registry to analyze TAVI safety. His medical thesis examined surgical timing for acute native valve endocarditis.

Professional Experience

• 2022–present — Director of the Cardiac Surgery Unit, German Medical Institute, Cyprus
• 2020–2022 — Lead of Trust Appointed Doctors, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, UK
• 2015–2022 — Senior Specialty Doctor in Cardiac Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, UK
• 2014–2015 — Fellow in Adult Cardiac Surgery, St. Georges University Hospital, London, UK
• 2013–2014 — Chief Resident in Cardiac Surgery, San Matteo University Hospital, Italy
• 2011–2014 — Board Member of the School of Cardiac Surgery and Cardiac Surgery Trainees Representative, San Matteo University Hospital, Italy
• 2008–2009 — Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Italy
• 2007–2008 — Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Italy
• 2006–2007 — Clinical registration for Medicine and Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Italy
• 2005–2006 — Intern in Cardiac Surgery, S. Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, Italy

Education and Training

• 2014 — Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery, Pavia, Italy
• 2013–2014 — Fellowship in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Italy
• 2011–2012 — Fellowship in Heart Transplant, San Matteo University Hospital, Italy
• 2009–2014 — Residency in Cardiac Surgery, San Matteo University Hospital, Italy
• 2007 — Italian Board Exams for Medical and Surgical profession (Esame di Stato)
• 2006 — Medical Degree (MBBS), University of Perugia, Italy

Professional Memberships

• Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (CSCTS) — Founder Member
• European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) in Great Britain and Ireland
• GMC-UK Specialist Register: Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Italian Medical Council (2008–2014)
• Cypriot Ministry of Health — Specialist in Cardiac Surgery