Dr. Vincenzo Giordano is a Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at NHS Lothian Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh, Scotland, specializing in aortic surgery. He has been serving as the Cardiothoracic Lead for the National Service of Complex Aortic Surgery in Scotland since 2018, where he applies his extensive experience to manage aortic conditions through medical and surgical interventions. Dr. Giordano began his medical career in 2011 after relocating to the UK, where he joined the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. While there, he gained practical experience in various complex adult cardiothoracic procedures and worked closely with critically ill patients. He also completed the Fundamental Critical Care Support (FCCS) course certification. In 2012, he took on the role of Specialty Doctor at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he continued to expand his surgical knowledge and skills, particularly in emergency and elective procedures. He also became involved in cardiac and aortic surgery research while contributing to multidisciplinary discussions on mortality and morbidity. In 2015, Dr. Vincenzo was appointed as a Locum Consultant in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Royal Infirmary, where he began performing surgeries independently. By 2017, he secured a permanent Consultant position and has since performed over 1900 cardiac and aortic surgeries, averaging over 200 surgeries annually. His work includes complex procedures such as total arterial myocardial revascularisation, ECMO implantation, and aortic valve repair. He also plays a vital role in the Scottish National Thoraco-Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and Complex Aortic Service, a specialist unit for treating aortic conditions. In 2020, Dr. Giordano pioneered a port-access technique for aortic valve replacement through a mini right anterior thoracotomy, making his institution the first in Scotland to implement this approach. Since 2012, he has also been an integral part of the national TAVI program, where he is responsible for creating surgical access for TAVI procedures and leading a department-wide Quality Improvement Programme, including audits and protocol development. Dr. Vincenzo has also introduced the Frozen Elephant Trunk (FET) procedure to Scotland and performed over 70 such surgeries. He is dedicated to improving his knowledge by training future surgeons through workshops and conferences. He is a member of several notable professional societies, including the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain & Ireland. Dr. Giordano received his medical degree from the University School of Medicine in Brescia, Italy, in 2005. He then completed a residency in Cardiac Surgery at the University of Milano Bicocca. He also completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Medisch Spectrum Twente in the Netherlands, where he further refined his skills, especially 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 dedication to his work and passion for surgery continue to drive his career. Dr. Vincenzo Giordano remains a prominent figure in cardiothoracic surgery, particularly in managing aortic conditions, and continues to contribute to advancing the field.