Dr Aly Ghoneim is a cardiac surgeon at the Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, one of Canada’s leading academic medical centers. He specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, an approach aimed at reducing surgical trauma and promoting faster recovery.
Training
Dr Ghoneim completed dual residencies in cardiac surgery at Cairo University and McGill University.
He further pursued advanced training through fellowships at the Montreal Heart Institute, Western University, and Institut universitaire de cardiologie et de pneumologie de Québec.
Professional Career
Before joining CHUM, Dr Ghoneim founded and directed Saskatchewan’s first Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery (MICS) Program. This initiative enabled the introduction of advanced surgical techniques that significantly improved patient outcomes.
He performed several first-in-province procedures, including:
Areas of Expertise
His clinical practice focuses on:
Clinical and Research Interests
Dr Ghoneim has a strong interest in innovation in cardiac surgery, particularly in the development and integration of less invasive techniques to improve patient outcomes and recovery.
His areas of interest include:
Teaching and Academic Involvement
Dr Ghoneim plays an active role in training future cardiac surgeons. He leads the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Trainee Review Program (TRP), contributing to surgical education at the national level.
He is also an invited speaker at national and international cardiac surgery conferences.
