Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
at the N.I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies of St. Petersburg State University
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
Feb 10, 2026
I had pain on the left side of my chest and my blood pressure had been rising frequently lately. Through my private medical insurance, I requested an appointment with a cardiologist and was scheduled with Dr. Vera Valeryevna Povarenkina. The doctor was kind and attentive. She prescribed medication to stabilize my blood pressure, ordered all necessary tests to properly assess my condition, and gave recommendations to improve my well-being. We need more professionals like her. The main strength of Dr. Vera Valeryevna’s work is her expertise, her ability to clearly explain the risks of improper self-treatment, to make a correct diagnosis, and to warn about possible consequences in a professional and tactful manner.
Anonymous
Feb 9, 2026
City of Bryansk
Heart attack. I was admitted under a government quota from Bryansk. Urgent surgery was required — 98% stenosis. I recovered quickly after the operation, for which I am very grateful. Thank you very much! The bypass surgery was performed brilliantly.
Mrs. Ozerova
Feb 9, 2026
The Ozerov family expresses its deep gratitude to Professor, cardiovascular surgeon, Doctor of Medical Sciences Dmitry Viktorovich Shmatov for the successful open-heart surgery performed on January 27, 2026 (replacement of two valves and removal of an aneurysm), which saved the life of Gennady Dmitrievich Ozerov. Dmitry Viktorovich is one of the leading cardiac surgery specialists in Russia, a true professional capable of successfully performing operations of any complexity, and a remarkable person who supports his patients and sincerely cares about their health and emotional well-being. Dmitry Viktorovich has created a highly professional, efficient, and well-coordinated team. Many thanks to Maxim Sergeyevich Kamensky, the entire operating team, the intensive care unit staff, the cardiac surgery department staff, and the attending physician Larisa Yuryevna Kalashnikova for your care, attentiveness, and professionalism. We wish Dmitry Viktorovich and his team strong health, success in your demanding work, and new professional achievements. With respect and gratitude, The Ozerov Family
Anonymous
Feb 5, 2026
I was admitted for coronary angiography, and a stent was placed. Everything was done carefully, with genuine attention to the patient. It is pleasant that he is young yet experienced. I can definitely recommend him, as well as the Pirogov Clinic overall.