Center of Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventional Cardiology
at the N.I. Pirogov Clinic of High Medical Technologies of St. Petersburg State University

Professor, Deputy Director for Medical Affairs (Cardiac Surgery), Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Petersburg State University Medical Institute
Cardiovascular Surgeon
Doctor of Medical Sciences
Specialist of the highest category
Aortic valve stenosis
Mitral valve stenosis
Heart valve failure
Aortic valve insufficiency
Tricuspid stenosis
Tricuspid insufficiency
Aortic aneurysm
Aneurysm of the heart
2003 — 2010
Cardiovascular Surgeon
2005 — 2006
Surgical Expert, Researcher
2010 — 2013
Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department
2013 — 2014
Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department
2014 — 2025
Deputy Director for Medical Affairs, Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Cardiovascular Surgeon
2025 — present
Deputy Chief Medical Officer (Cardiac Surgery)
2001
Medical Practice
Basic Education
2003
Cardiovascular Surgery
Residency
2016
Cardiovascular Surgery
Professional Development
2016
Healthcare Organization and Public Health
Professional Development
2020
Cardiovascular Surgery
Professional Development
Issued by: Mordovian Educational Center
Valid until December 31, 2024
Issued by: Northwestern State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov
Valid until October 07, 2025
Anonymous
Oct 5, 2025
I express my deepest gratitude to cardiac surgeon Dr. D. V. Shmatov for saving my life! I sincerely thank him from the bottom of my heart. In my case, he was both the lead surgeon, assisting Dr. V. V. Balakhonov, and my attending physician. It all began with blood pressure problems. After a heart ultrasound, I heard the frightening words: “You need surgery.” I was very scared, but the doctors instilled such confidence and calmness that all doubts disappeared. The clinic itself assigned the attending physician, surgeon, and assisting surgeon. What I liked: The operation was successful — a new valve was implanted, and an aneurysm was removed. I would like to separately thank the entire department staff: the operating surgeon, anesthesiologist, and all members of the medical team. This is work of the highest class and perfect teamwork. Thank you for your tremendous effort, golden hands, and kind hearts!