Sotirios Prapas MD, Ph.D., FECTS, is a cardiothoracic surgeon, founder and Director of the cardiothoracic unit at Henry Dunant Hospital in Athens. He is known worldwide for his pioneering work in coronary surgery using his own techniques, the π-graft and "Prapas procedure". He is Vice Chancellor of the World Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons and Founder and Chancellor of the Eurasian Bridge Association & has over 50 publications and 120 presentations at international congresses.