I was scheduled for valve surgery and was terrified. Dr. Trabelsi reviewed my scans, explained everything in plain language, and ultimately confirmed the surgery was needed — but recommended a less invasive approach than my original surgeon. The clarity changed everything.
Dr. Sami Trabelsi
Cardiologist · 22 years of experience
About Dr. Sami Trabelsi
Dr. Sami Trabelsi is a board-certified cardiologist and cardiac surgeon with over two decades of experience. He completed his medical training at the University of Tunis Faculty of Medicine and pursued advanced fellowships at the Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou in Paris and the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Trabelsi specializes in valve disease, complex coronary procedures, and pre-operative second opinions. He has published widely on minimally invasive valve replacement techniques and lectures regularly at international cardiology conferences. Patients describe his consultations as thorough, calm, and refreshingly honest — he is well known for telling patients when surgery is not actually the right path.
Areas of focus
- Valve disease and replacement
- Coronary artery disease
- Pre-operative second opinions for heart surgery
- Heart failure management
- Complex congenital heart conditions
Experience & credentials
Education
-
2002
MD, Faculty of Medicine of Tunis University of Tunis El Manar
-
2007
Cardiology Residency Hôpital La Rabta, Tunis
-
2010
Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Hôpital Européen Georges-Pompidou, Paris
-
2012
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Fellowship Cleveland Clinic, Ohio
Certifications
-
2008
Board Certified in Cardiology Tunisian Society of Cardiology
-
2011
European Society of Cardiology Member ESC
Awards & recognition
-
2019
Excellence in Cardiac Care Award North African Cardiology Society
Patient reviews
He took the time to actually listen. After 20 minutes I understood my father's heart condition better than after a year of regular cardiology appointments.
Doctor's response
Thank you Sarah — I am glad the time was useful. Please reach out if anything else comes up as your father continues his treatment.
Very professional and knowledgeable. The video quality could have been better but the consultation itself was excellent.