Dr. Louis Louca
GHS code: D4401
Dr. Louis Louca was born and raised in Strovolos – Nicosia. After graduating with honors from the Acropolis High School, he served his military service in the National Guard.
Dr. Louca is a Personal Doctor for Adults with extensive experience and specialization in, among other things, Cardiac, Thoracic, and Large Vessel surgery, as well as Cardiac and Lung Transplantation Surgery. He treats diseases from the entire spectrum of Internal Medicine and manages cases of all degrees of severity, both in acutely and chronically ill patients, with a human-centered and individualized approach.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Louis Louca served for 25 years as a Cardio – Thoracic Surgeon at the Onasseio Cardiac Surgery Center and at the Department of Cardiac and Lung Transplantation and Mechanical Support of the Heart. During the last eight years of his tenure, he was responsible for the Mechanical Cardiac Support (artificial heart) in patients with end-stage heart failure, contributing decisively, through innovative practices and methods, to the successful implementation of this specialized cardiac surgical technology.
Continuous Professional Development
Through his many years of clinical experience and his demanding duties, he developed a broad and long-standing familiarity with a multitude of medical specialties. These include Haematology, Coagulation-Hemostasis, Angiology, Immunology, Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care, Neurology and Nephrology. This interdisciplinary familiarity is the foundation for his holistic and effective approach to clinical practice.
At the same time, his continuous and substantial collaboration with physicians of various specialties has further enhanced his theoretical training and practical competence.
Services provided / Specialization
- Regular monitoring and care of patients as a Personal Physician
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic and acute diseases, based on the latest medical data.
- Management of chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity, thyroid disease)
- Multimorbidity management (patients with multiple chronic diseases)
- Personalised medical advice and care, tailored to the needs of each patient.
- Preventive and family medicine, focusing on maintaining good health.
- Prescribing medicines, ensuring the correct treatment.
- Referral to specialist doctors when specialised diagnosis or treatment is required.
- Medical examinations and diagnostic services for an accurate assessment of health.
- Health and nutrition advice, with the aim of preventing disease.
- Coordination and management of healthcare, ensuring the continuous care of patients in collaboration with specialised doctors and hospitals.
Education
Dr. Louis Loucas’ academic career includes distinguished studies:
- Doctorate in Medicine, from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Athens National and Kapodistrian University of Athens.
- Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (FETCS), ensuring international recognition.
- Fellow of the European Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (FESCVS), enhancing his scientific training.
- Chartered Biologist (UK), with specialist knowledge in biology.
- Specialty in Thoracic Surgery, with emphasis on the Heart, Chest and Vessels.
- General Medicine – Cyprus Medical Council.
- Three years of training in General Surgery.
Experience
Dr. Louis Louca has formed a long and distinguished professional career:
- Cardiac Surgeon, at Onasseio Cardiac Surgery Center, Athens.
- Head of Cardiac Support Engineering, contributing to the clinical application of innovative treatments.
- Clinical research, in the Chemical Pathology Department, Queen Charlotte’s Hospital, London.
- Cardiac Surgeon, at Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Hospitals, The London Chest Hospital, London.
- Cardio-thoracic-vascular surgery at the Army Stock Fund Hospital, NIMTS.
- General Surgery at the 4th IKA Hospital, Athens.
Dr. Louis Louca continues to provide high quality medical services, with scientific excellence and emphasis on personalized patient care.