Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
at the N.I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies of St. Petersburg State University
Anonymous
Nov 14, 2025
I was urgently hospitalized for aortic valve replacement and was assigned Dr. V.V. Balakhonov as my attending physician. He is a true professional who provided qualified medical care. During consultations, he was very tactful. After the operation, he visited me daily, giving advice on how to recover faster. Upon discharge, he clearly and thoroughly explained my further treatment plan and medication regimen.
Anonymous
Nov 12, 2025
I underwent heart surgery on October 28, 2025, at the Pirogov Clinic on Fontanka (St. Petersburg State University). The operation was performed by cardiac surgeon Dr. Gleb Irlamovich Kim, and I would like to express my deep gratitude to all the clinic staff — especially to Dr. Kim, not only for performing an excellent operation after which I already feel improvement, but also for monitoring me daily after surgery and keeping track of my condition. Thank you for your care and patience with patients! What I liked: Attentive and responsible medical staff, good food, and clean wards.
Mrs. Aybazova
Nov 11, 2025
After severe stress, I began experiencing heart problems. Fortunately, a cardiac surgeon from St. Petersburg, Dr. Ruslan Yusufovich Kappushev, came to our city for consultations. After an examination, he recommended valve replacement surgery. He is a doctor from God and a person with a big heart. Thank you so much, Dr. Ruslan Yusufovich — thanks to you, I have a second life. I recommend this doctor to everyone. With respect, Aybazova Lyuba. What I liked: Competent, attentive, and a true professional.
Anonymous
Nov 10, 2025
I was admitted to the Pirogov Clinic on Fontanka for a scheduled aortic valve replacement on September 22. I was immediately assigned Dr. Ilshat Shamilevich Asadullin as my attending physician. During our conversation, the doctor clearly explained everything that awaited me. The next day, he pleasantly surprised me by saying that the surgical method had been changed to a less invasive and more suitable one in my case. Every morning, even before 8 a.m., Dr. Asadullin made his rounds, personally asked about my condition, and informed me about upcoming procedures and tests. Right after the surgery, he checked on me and called my relatives to tell them that the operation was successful and to report on my condition. I am deeply grateful to Dr. Asadullin for his care, sincere kindness, and high professionalism. I really liked the clinic — especially its highly qualified medical staff.
Anonymous
Nov 10, 2025
In May 2025, I was diagnosed with a myocardial infarction and had a stent placed in my hometown. The cardiologist said that coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) would still be necessary. Opinions were divided — to do it or not. But after my wife and I had a consultation with Dr. Ilshat Shamilevich Asadullin, all doubts disappeared. Dr. Asadullin is a doctor from God! He calmly and clearly explained everything to us and described how the operation would proceed. On October 30, 2025, at St. Petersburg State University’s clinic, I underwent CABG surgery — it went successfully. I was very lucky that Dr. Asadullin was my attending physician. He is a doctor with a capital “D”, a wonderful and kind person. I was under his constant supervision. He visited me several times a day, changed dressings, ordered examinations, and stayed in touch with my wife at all times. Before discharge, he gave me very detailed recommendations. Now I am back home, and on behalf of our entire family, we express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Asadullin. We wish him strong health and continued success in his work. May all the kindness he gives to his patients return to him many times over, and may faith, hope, and love always live in his good heart!