Dr Jacques van Wyk Cardiothoracic Surgeon Panorama

Dr Jacques van Wyk – Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Panorama

Excellence in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr Jacques van Wyk is a highly skilled cardiothoracic surgeon specialising in adult and paediatric heart and lung procedures. Based at Mediclinic Panorama, one of South Africa’s premier cardiothoracic surgery centres, he is part of a dedicated team that delivers advanced surgical care for coronary artery disease, heart valve conditions, aortic disorders, and heart failure.

With a strong background in cardiac surgery, thoracic procedures, and minimally invasive techniques, Dr van Wyk and his team provide cutting-edge treatment options to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.

Comprehensive Cardiothoracic Services

Dr van Wyk and the Panorama Cardiothoracic team offer a full spectrum of surgical interventions for heart and lung conditions.

Adult Cardiac Surgery

• Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) – Restores blood flow to the heart in patients with blocked arteries.
• Hybrid CABG Procedure – A combination of surgical and minimally invasive techniques for revascularisation.
• Arterial Revascularisation – Enhances blood supply using arterial grafts.
• Heart Valve Surgery – Repairs or replaces damaged heart valves.
• Atrial Fibrillation Surgery – Treats irregular heart rhythms to prevent complications.
• Aorta Surgery – Addresses aortic aneurysms and dissections.
• Heart Failure Surgery – Includes left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation for advanced heart failure.

Paediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Aortic Aneurysm Surgery
• Endovascular Thoracic Procedures
• Selective Heart Surgeries
• Correction of Heart Rhythm Disorders

Minimally Invasive & Structural Heart Procedures

• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – A catheter-based approach to replacing aortic valves in high-risk patients.
• Sutureless Aortic Valve Implantation – Performed for faster recovery and reduced surgical impact.

Meet the Cardiothoracic Team

Dr Jacques van Wyk – Cardiothoracic Surgeon

MBChB (Stell.), MMed (Thor.) (Stell.), FCS (Cardio) (SA)

Dr van Wyk, originally from Sutherland in the Karoo, completed his medical and specialist training at Stellenbosch University and the College of Medicine of South Africa. After working as a consultant at Tygerberg Hospital, he pursued a fellowship in cardiac surgery at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford (2005), where he gained expertise in LVAD implantation and aortic surgery.

He played a pivotal role in launching the TAVI and structural heart programme in Cape Town in 2009. Since then, the Panorama-Vergelegen collaboration has performed over 300 TAVI cases, making it the leading centre in South Africa.

Dr B. Carl Vogts – Cardiothoracic Surgeon

BSc, MBChB (Stell.), MMed (Thor.) (Stell.)

Dr Vogts, originally from Betty’s Bay, completed his medical and surgical training at Stellenbosch University. He later gained international experience in the USA before returning to private practice in 1995. His expertise focuses on adult cardiac and general surgery.

Dr Leonard Du Preez – Cardiothoracic & Critical Care Specialist

MBChB, DA, FCS, FCA, MMed (Thor.), MMed (Anaesthesiology & Critical Care)

Dr Du Preez completed his specialist training in 2003 and gained dual qualifications in cardiothoracic surgery and anaesthesiology & critical care. He worked at Tygerberg Hospital as a consultant, where he managed cardiothoracic intensive care units and introduced minimally invasive Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). He joined the Panorama Cardiothoracic team in 2017.

Why Choose Panorama Cardiothoracic Surgeons?

• Pioneers in advanced heart procedures – First in Cape Town to perform TAVI and sutureless aortic valve implantation.
• Multidisciplinary approach – Close collaboration with cardiologists, anaesthetists, and critical care specialists.
• Focus on innovation and patient safety – Using the latest surgical techniques to enhance patient outcomes and recovery times.
• High-volume experience – Over 300 successful TAVI procedures, making it the leading centre in the country.