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Prof. Dr. med. Jan Steffel

Switzerland

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Language Spoken: English, German, French

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Prof. Dr. med. Jan Steffel is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, with a particular focus on atrial fibrillation and cardiac device therapy, including pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT systems. With extensive experience in cardiology and electrophysiology, he has held leading roles at top institutions, including Deputy Director of Cardiology at the University Hospital Zurich.

Prof. Steffel has held senior leadership positions, including Deputy Director of Cardiology and Senior Physician at the University Hospital Zurich, where he played a key role in advancing innovative cardiac therapies. His expertise includes catheter-based therapies for arrhythmias, advanced imaging techniques, and long-term management of cardiac device patients.

Currently, Prof. Steffel practices at HerzKlinik Hirslanden Zürich, Klinik Im Park, and Klinik St. Anna Luzern, offering comprehensive, patient-centered care. He is also actively involved in research and education, holding a habilitation in cardiology from the University of Zurich.

With his extensive experience and focus on cutting-edge treatments, Prof. Steffel is committed to providing high-quality, accessible care through telemedicine and in-person consultations.

Experience

  • Oct 2021 - Present: HeartClinic Hirslanden Zurich / Attending Physician, Hirslanden Clinic
  • Oct 2021 - Present: Rhythmology Practice / Attending Physician, Klinik Im Park; Rhythmology, St. Anna Clinic Lucerne
  • 2018 - 2021: Deputy Clinical Director, Cardiology Department, University Hospital Zurich
  • 2015 - 2021: Senior Consultant Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich
  • 2012 - 2015: Consultant Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich
  • 2011 - 2013: Specialized Training in Electrophysiology, Cardiology Department, University Hospital Zurich and Heart Center Leipzig
  • 2003 - 2010: Assistant Physician in Internal Medicine / Cardiology, University Hospital Zurich and Kantonsspital Baden
  • 2011: Specialist in Cardiology
  • 2011: Habilitation in Cardiology, University of Zurich
  • 2009: Specialist in Internal Medicine
  • 1996 - 2003: Medical studies in Bonn, Lausanne, Boston, and Munich

Expertise

  • Rhythmology / Invasive Electrophysiology

Services

  • Diagnosis and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
  • Diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation
  • Implantation and follow-up of cardiac devices (including pacemakers, ICD, CRT)

Membership

  • Swiss Society of Cardiology (SGK)
  • Zurich Society of Cardiology (ZGK)
  • European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC)