Prof. Ali Refatllari is a Cardiac Surgeon at German Hospital Tirana in Tirana, Albania. Graduated in 1980 (46 years ago). Lists High-Complexity Cardiac Surgeries.
Data provided by the hospitalLast updated 2 Dec 2025
About
Over 35 years – Performed more than 5,000 open-heart operations, including CABG, valve and aortic surgery.
One of Albania’s most renowned cardiac surgeons, with a lifetime career in high-complexity cardiac surgery, teaching and leadership in national cardiac services and academia.
Multiple long- and medium-term fellowships at major centres (Paris, New York, Padua).
Publications Holds numerous national and international scientific publications and presentations
Education
1980Graduated MD, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tirana.
1981–1985Postgraduate training in Cardiac Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Tirana.
1984–1985Training in Cardiac Surgery, Hospital Laennec, Paris, France.
1992Training period, Westchester Hospital, New York, USA.
1996Training period, University Hospital of Padua, Italy.
Professional Experience
1981present Cardiac surgeon at the Cardiac Surgery Service, University Hospital Center “Mother Teresa” (QSUT), Tirana.– Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service at QSUT for an extended period.- 2014–2015 Rector of the University of Medicine, Tirana.- Since establishment of German Hospital – Senior cardiac surgeon collaborating with German Hospital International for complex cardiac surgeries.
Memberships
Member of several national and international medical and cardiac surgery organisations
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