Consultant Cardiac Surgeon
Chairman of Cardiac Surgery
Deputy Executive Director of Heart Center of Excellence
Riyadh, Ar Riyad, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Feras Hassan Khaliel is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon specializing in heart failure management, including heart transplantation and artificial heart technology.He is a leading global figure in robotic cardiac surgery and was one of only seven experts worldwide selected to contribute to the heart failure and artificial heart guidelines for the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT).
Dr. Khaliel made history in the field of cardiac surgery by performing the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant and the world’s first robotic artificial heart pump implantation. His pioneering achievements have garnered international recognition and continue to shape the future of cardiac care.
In addition to his groundbreaking surgical work, Dr. Khaliel has been invited to train leading U.S. and European medical centers in advanced robotic cardiac surgery. His expertise has also been critical in establishing and supporting heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support programs across the Gulf region, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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Session 3: Valvular Shock - Evolving Approaches
Friday, March 6, 2026
8:35 AM - 9:57 AM CST
Minimally Invasive Surgical Interventions in Valvular Heart Disease - CS
Friday, March 6, 2026
9:35 AM - 9:42 AM CST
Session 7: Managing Non-Cardiogenic Shock in Cardiac Patients (Accredited)
Saturday, March 7, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM CST