Professor Alan Soo

Professor Alan Soo is a revered consultant cardiothoracic surgeon specialising in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and chest. His role involves assessing patients with complex cardiothoracic conditions, explaining treatment options, and developing individualised care plans tailored to their medical needs. His work requires advanced surgical expertise, sound clinical judgement, and close collaboration with other healthcare professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

Professor Soo’s specialist interests include complex coronary revascularisation, mitral valve surgery, surgery for cardiac arrhythmias, and minimally invasive thoracic procedures involving the lungs and mediastinum. These procedures are used to treat a variety of cardiovascular and chest conditions, with treatment decisions based on the patient’s diagnosis, overall health, and individual circumstances.

His professional training includes higher surgical training in cardiothoracic surgery through the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), with clinical experience at major hospitals in Ireland and Belfast. He also completed fellowship training in minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery, including mitral valve surgery, at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London. This specialist training has helped develop his expertise in both cardiac and thoracic surgical procedures.

Professor Alan Soo’s approach to cardiothoracic care reflects the importance of combining specialist surgical knowledge with careful clinical assessment and patient-centred treatment. Through his specialist practice, Professor Soo contributes to the management of complex heart and chest conditions, with treatment plans tailored to each patient’s individual needs.