Miss Amina Khalil is an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a comprehensive background in the assessment and management of cardiac surgical patients. Miss Khalil completed her training as a Pan London rotation programme trainee and did her Research at Imperial College London. She has extensive experience in a variety of cardiothoracic procedures, including major aortic surgeries (both open and hybrid methods), and is skilled in coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement and repair, and pericardiectomies. Over her career spanning over 18 years, she has performed over 1400 cardiac cases with a mortality rate of only 0.46% for coronary artery bypass grafting from 2007 to 2024 and has shown proficiency in combined surgical and hybrid approaches. Her skills extend to neck and subclavicular dissections for vascular access, strategies for extra-anatomical bypasses, and aortic arch debranching procedures. She is adept at setting up and performing complex redo procedures. Additionally, she is currently enhancing her skills in minimally invasive aortic and mitral procedures at the Royal Brompton Hospital and The Harley Street Clinic, which includes techniques like mini sternotomies and minimal access valve repairs and replacements.

Academically, Miss Khalil has a significant presence in both national and international circles, having delivered 25 regional keynote lectures and made numerous presentations globally. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and managed a substantial research grant from the British Heart Foundation for her project. Her research interests include studying the characteristics of human aortic fibroblasts and developing Engineered Heart Tissue for clinical trials.

In terms of leadership, Miss Khalil has coordinated clinical rotations, developed specific consent forms and informational materials for surgeries, and led reviews of complex aortic cases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her initiative in these areas has significantly impacted patient selection for urgent surgical interventions. She also actively contributes to global health improvements as a board member and clinical lead for a charity aiming to establish a JCI-accredited Smart Hospital in Pakistan, raising significant funds for the project.