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Dr. Klima was the first surgeon worldwide to implant the eMesh device in humans to improve patency rate of grafts after bypass surgery.

Dr. Uwe Klima is a German cardiologist and one of the leading names in interventional cardiology. He is the Managing and Medical Director of German Heart Center Bremen DHCC, Dubai, UAE. Dr. Uwe Klima specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures, enhancing aesthetic outcome and minimizing post-surgery discomfort. He holds special expertise in off-pump revascularization, aortic and mitral valve repair, reconstruction of the aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aortic surgery.

Education and Practice Dr. Uwe received his graduate degree (MBBS) from the University of Vienna and continued his studies at Hannover Medical School in Germany where he received his Ph.D. degree. Before arriving in Dubai,he spent 10 years as Senior Consultant at Hannover Medical School, Germany and 3 as full Professor of Surgery years at National University of Singapore. He also spent 2 years at the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA. He has served in world’s leading hospitals and medical institutes including the Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, the Max Kade Foundation, and the Hannover Medical School in Germany. He is a German and Austrian Board Certified cardiologist, thoracic and vascular surgeon and performs advanced medical procedures at German Heart Center and affiliated hospitals in Dubai. Achievements In his 20 years of experience, Dr. Uwe has over 5400 cardiac, 2000 thoracic, 2400 vascular and 1000 general surgery procedures to his name. He has won multiple Awards for his exemplary skills and for upholding the highest standards in medical procedures. Some of the awards include Award for outstanding Medical Achievement, Lillehei Young Investigator Award, Professor Dr. Walter Pilgerstorfer Prize, and Gold Star Award for medical excellence. He has published 114 original peer reviewed articles, 13 book chapters, 380 lectures and served as a reviewer for 11 international journals.

First Surgeon to Implant eMesh Device Dr. Klima was the first surgeon worldwide to implant the eMesh device in humans to improve patency rate of grafts after bypass surgery