Senior Clinical Fellowship in Pulmonary Endarterectomy (PEA) Surgery
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Cardiothoracic Surgery
PEA Fellowship Training Surgeon; documented PTE fellowship mentor · Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Faculty overview
John Taghavi graduated from the University of Leeds and completed cardiothoracic training at Royal Papworth, including research at Stanford University. He completed an advanced pulmonary endarterectomy fellowship before becoming a Papworth consultant in 2018, and maintains clinical and research interests in pulmonary endarterectomy and surgical education.
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NHCS official institutional report (31 March 2023) explicitly identifies the four Papworth PTE fellowship mentors, including this surgeon. Current official Papworth consultant profile confirms the relevant clinical role; 2026 Papworth fellowship outcomes report includes the same consultant team. This establishes a documented host training-team relationship, not a named 2026 fellowship director appointment.
Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust