Dr. Andrej Novak

Dr. Andrej Novak is a senior consultant cardiologist at University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Slovenia's foremost academic hospital and the national centre of excellence for cardiovascular medicine. With 19 years of specialist experience, a PhD, and the FESC (Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology) designation, he specialises in interventional cardiology and heart failure. University Medical Centre Ljubljana operates a comprehensive cardiac programme including a primary PCI service, structural heart disease interventions, and an advanced heart failure unit. Slovenia's EU membership, high standard of medical training, and competitive pricing relative to Western Europe make it an increasingly attractive destination for cardiac specialist care within the European context.

Dr. Novak completed his MD at the University of Ljubljana Faculty of Medicine and undertook cardiology residency and specialist training at University Medical Centre Ljubljana. He earned his PhD, contributing peer-reviewed research to cardiovascular medicine, and achieved the FESC (Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology) designation — awarded by demonstrated clinical and academic contribution assessed by the European Society of Cardiology. His interventional training encompassed coronary angiography, primary and elective PCI, and structural heart disease procedures. His heart failure training covered optimisation of guideline-directed medical therapy and cardiac resynchronisation therapy assessment. He consults in Slovenian, German, and English and participates in ESC Congress and Slovenian cardiology CME.

Dr. Novak's cardiology practice covers both interventional procedures and comprehensive heart failure management. His interventional expertise includes diagnostic coronary angiography, primary PCI for acute STEMI, elective PCI for stable coronary artery disease, and participation in the structural heart disease team for TAVI and mitral valve interventions. His heart failure practice encompasses guideline-directed medical therapy optimisation with the four pillars (ACE inhibitor/ARNi, beta-blocker, MRA, SGLT-2 inhibitor), cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) patient selection and coordination, and advanced heart failure evaluation for mechanical circulatory support and transplantation candidacy. He performs and interprets comprehensive echocardiography for valvular, structural, and functional cardiac assessment.

University Medical Centre Ljubljana is Slovenia's premier academic hospital, offering advanced cardiac care at European standards with pricing competitive relative to Western Europe. Slovenia's EU membership and stable healthcare system attract international patients — particularly from the former Yugoslav region, Austria, and beyond — seeking interventional cardiology and heart failure specialist care. Dr. Novak consults in Slovenian, German, and English, covering the main languages of his international patient base. Ljubljana's Jože Pučnik Airport provides air connections to major European hubs. The hospital can arrange English-language reports and pre-visit teleconsultation for international cardiac patients.

Dr. Novak holds the FESC designation from the European Society of Cardiology, reflecting peer recognition by the international cardiology community. His PhD from the University of Ljubljana reflects peer-evaluated research contribution. He has been recognised by the Slovenian Society of Cardiology for his contributions to interventional cardiology and heart failure management. He has been invited to present at ESC Congress and regional Central European cardiology meetings, and has contributed to peer-reviewed publications on PCI outcomes and heart failure management in the Slovenian and international literature.