Dr. Zhao Yan

Biography

Dr. Zhao Yan is a distinguished Senior Cardiac Surgeon at Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University with 25 years of dedicated clinical practice. Over the course of an extensive career, Zhao Yan has treated thousands of international and domestic patients, establishing a reputation for clinical excellence, evidence-based decision-making, and compassionate, family-centered care.

Clinical Focus & Expertise

Dr. Zhao Yan specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex medical conditions, with particular expertise in Catheter ablation, Coronary intervention, ECMO, Adult congenital heart disease, Heart transplantation. The clinical practice combines current best-evidence medicine with personalized treatment planning — recognizing that every patient brings a unique medical history, lifestyle, and set of life priorities to the consultation room.

Conditions Treated

Patients consult Dr. Zhao Yan for the following conditions and procedures:

• Catheter ablation
• Coronary intervention
• ECMO
• Adult congenital heart disease
• Heart transplantation

Education & Training

• MD Shanghai Jiao Tong University · Visiting Professor Mount Sinai NY

Professional Credentials & Memberships

• Chinese Society of Cardiology Board
• World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery

International Patient Care

Dr. Zhao Yan communicates with patients in English, Chinese, German, providing direct rapport without the need for translation in those languages. The hospital's international department coordinates dedicated case managers, multilingual interpreters for additional languages, simplified visa documentation, and personalized treatment itineraries for travelers from over 60 countries.

“Every patient deserves more than a diagnosis — they deserve a treatment plan that respects who they are, where they come from, and what matters most to them.”

Education

Certifications

• Chinese Society of Cardiology Board
• World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery