Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
at the N.I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies of St. Petersburg State University
Anonymous
Feb 17, 2026
On February 9 at the Pirogov Clinic, Anton Viktorovich performed a coronary angiography for me. I admit, I was afraid. But the doctor’s calm and confident voice, as well as his warnings about possible unpleasant sensations, helped me greatly. I am so glad that I ended up in the hands of such a professional.
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2026
Hello everyone. My story began in August 2024. I urgently needed coronary stenting. At my local hospital, I was persuaded to undergo the procedure there. During the operation, I suffered an acute myocardial infarction, and an additional stent was placed in a healthy vessel. I blame no one but myself — I sought help too late, and the vessel was 99% blocked. In January 2026, the story repeated itself with another vessel, also 99% blocked. My surgeon explained what he would do, which stent would be used, its size and placement. At that time, doctors from the Pirogov Center came to our city for consultations. I attended a consultation. The doctor suggested an alternative approach for stent placement, including its size and positioning. I did not want a repeat of the 2024 situation and decided to go to the Pirogov Center in St. Petersburg. I was admitted. The atmosphere in the center was friendly and caring. On February 3, 2025, I was on the operating table. A surgeon approached — I did not know it was Anton Viktorovich. From his first words, I felt care and a genuine desire to help. He controlled the entire process from beginning to end, telling me when I would need to endure discomfort, when pain might increase, and when it would subside. He responded attentively to my complaints of pain and answered my fear-driven questions. In less than an hour, everything was over. There were no complications, no heart attack. The pain subsided, I could breathe freely, and I calmed down. The next morning I felt like a healthy person and returned to my hometown later that day. The following day, I called the center and spoke with Anton Viktorovich. He explained in detail which stent was placed, its size and location. He said that his main task had been to prevent a heart attack — and he handled it brilliantly. I was happy after speaking with him because I finally received the answer to the question that had troubled me since August 2024. Anton Viktorovich, please forgive me for my doubts — it is natural for patients to feel this way. Many thanks as well to Ilshat Shamilevich for his consultation. He did not promise anything, simply outlined one possible option, which is why I chose to come to the center. Anton Viktorovich, I wish you many grateful patients. You are the best people on Earth.
Anonymous
Nov 5, 2025
They were unable to perform my surgery in my hometown and recommended the Pirogov Clinic. I underwent stent placement. Cardiac surgeon Dr. Anton Viktorovich Shevelev is a polite, responsive, and knowledgeable doctor. The operation went well, and I feel good.