Herman Mannaerts

Dr. Herman Mannaerts is a highly experienced cardiologist currently working at ACIBADEM International Medical Center.12 With a career spanning several decades, Dr. Mannaerts has established himself as an all-round cardiologist with particular expertise in imaging, heart failure, and valve disease.1

Education and Career Highlights

Dr. Mannaerts completed his medical education at Erasmus University Rotterdam, graduating in 1985.1 He earned his PhD in 2004 from VU University Amsterdam, with a thesis focused on "Clinical Applications of 3D Echocardiography".1

His professional journey includes:

• Cardiologist since 1995
• Over 8 years at VUmc in Amsterdam
• More than 10 years at ZH Amstelland, Amstelveen
• Head of the Heart Function and Heart Failure Clinic at Amstelland Hospital (2006-2016)
• Experience in various medical centers including Isala klinieken in Zwolle and ADRZ in Vlissingen and Goes1

Specializations and Expertise

Dr. Mannaerts has developed specialized skills in:

• Cardiac imaging (including 3D echocardiography, cardiac CT, and MRI)
• Heart failure management
• Valve disease
• Cardiac catheterizations
• Stress ultrasounds and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)1

Research and Academic Contributions

Throughout his career, Dr. Mannaerts has been actively involved in research and academic pursuits:

• Chairman of the 3D echocardiography sub-working group associated with the NVVC since 2003
• Presenter at numerous national and international cardiology congresses
• Author of multiple publications, including editorials in the European Heart Journal
• Regular reviewer for academic journals in the field of cardiology1

At ACIBADEM International Medical Center, Dr. Mannaerts appreciates the collaborative environment, which allows for efficient interdisciplinary patient care, likening it to the functioning of a small hospital.1