Dr. Vincenzo Giordano is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at NHS Lothian Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in aortic surgery. He has been the Cardiothoracic Lead for the National Service of Complex Aortic Surgery in Scotland since 2018, bringing a wealth of expertise in the medical and surgical management of aortic conditions. Dr. Giordano’s career began in 2011 when he moved to the UK and joined the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. There, he gained valuable experience working on complex adult cardiothoracic surgeries and refining his skills in managing critically ill patients. While there, he also completed the Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) certification. In 2012, he accepted a position as a Specialty Doctor at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he took part in both elective and emergency surgeries. This role also allowed him to continue his research in cardiac and aortic surgery, and he became actively involved in multi-disciplinary meetings focused on mortality and morbidity. By 2015, Dr. Vincenzo had progressed to become a Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Royal Infirmary, where he began performing surgeries independently. In 2017, he was appointed as a permanent consultant cardiothoracic surgeon. He has performed over 1900 cardiac and aortic surgeries, averaging over 200 cases annually. His work includes complex procedures such as total arterial myocardial revascularisation, ECMO implantation, and thoracic aortic aneurysm repair. He is also a member of the Scottish National Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Complex Aortic Service, which focuses on treating patients with complex aortic conditions. In 2020, Dr. Giordano introduced a new port-access technique for aortic valve replacement through a mini right anterior thoracotomy, making his center the first in Scotland to offer this approach. Since 2012, he has also been involved in the national TAVI program, where he has contributed to developing surgical access methods and led the department's Quality Improvement Programme, overseeing audits and the creation of new protocols. Dr. Giordano has played a key role in introducing the Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) procedure to Scotland, having performed more than 70 such surgeries. He is also committed to educating the next generation of surgeons, regularly participating in workshops and conferences. He is a member of several professional societies, including the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland. Dr. Vincenzo earned his medical degree from the University School of Medicine in Brescia, Italy, in 2005 and completed his residency in Cardiac Surgery at the University of Milano Bicocca. His career includes fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medisch Spectrum Twente in the Netherlands, where he gained further expertise in minimally invasive surgery. Born in 1980 in Bergamo, Italy, he was inspired by his father, a cardiac surgeon, to pursue a career in medicine. His strong work ethic and dedication to surgery continue to drive his career. Dr. Vincenzo Giordano remains a respected figure in cardiothoracic surgery, particularly in treating complex aortic conditions, and continues to make essential contributions to his field.