About Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Tantawy
Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Tantawy is a highly respected consultant interventional cardiologist and academic leader with over 20 years of clinical experience. He is known for his ability to combine technical excellence in high-risk coronary interventions with cutting-edge genomic science to deliver truly personalized cardiovascular care.
He is among the first cardiologists in the region to integrate genetic testing, pharmacogenomics, and personalized risk profiling into routine cardiovascular practice — setting a new benchmark for individualized management, particularly in complex and high-stakes clinical cases.
Academic Excellence & International Training
Prof. Tantawy holds advanced degrees from globally recognized institutions:
- MSc in Cardiovascular Medicine – Ain Shams University
- MD in Cardiovascular Medicine – Al Azhar University
- PhD in Cardiovascular Science – University of London
- MSc in Healthcare Economics – London School of Economics (LSE)
- Hospital Management Diploma – American University in Cairo (AUC)
He has trained internationally at:
- Mayo Clinic (USA) – Precision Cardiovascular Medicine
- Harvard Medical School – Clinical Research
- Johns Hopkins University – Advanced Clinical Trials Strategy
- University of Texas – Personalized & Genomic Medicine Certification
- Cambridge College (UK) – Business Management
Professional Credentials & Recognition
- Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
- Certified in Complex Coronary Interventions including Left Main, CTO, and bifurcation lesions
- Reviewer for TCT, ESC, JACC, and multiple international journals
- Regular faculty speaker at major global cardiology conferences: TCT, ESC, ACC, PCR, CardioAlex, CardioEgypt, and more
Research & Academic Contributions
- Over 30 scientific publications in peer-reviewed international journals
- Reviewer and abstract judge for TCT, ESC, and the European Heart Journal
- Assistant Professor & Research Coordinator – Faculty of Medicine, MUST University
- Extensive experience in clinical trials, health outcomes, and technology assessment
Clinical & Strategic Expertise
- High-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI)
- Left main disease, bifurcation lesions, and CTO management
- Pharmacogenomics and gene-guided therapy optimization
- Inherited cardiac conditions and sudden cardiac death prevention
- Health economics and strategic cardiovascular service development
Founder of MSK Clinics: A Precision-Driven Cardiology Model
As the Founder & Medical Director of MSK Clinics, Prof. Tantawy has created Egypt’s first comprehensive personalized cardiology center, integrating world-class interventional care with genomic testing, multidisciplinary decision-making, and evidence-based prevention.
“Every heart tells a different story — we just need to listen in the right language: science and intervention.”