Dr. Olivier Witte

• Dr. Witte became a cardiologist in 2016 and has since specialized in cardiac devices and lead extraction procedures
• Current Position: Cardiologist at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), Willemstad, Curaçao

• Department: Cardiology

• Specialization: Cardiac devices, including pacemakers, ICDs, and CRT

• Notable Achievements:

  • Performed the first Conduction System Pacing (CSP) procedure in the Caribbean at CMC

  • Implanted the world's smallest pacemaker, Micra®, in a patient at CMC

  • Conducted the first heart ablation procedure at CMC using the FARAPULSE™ system

Dr. Witte's Ph.D. focused on lead extractions, contributing to advancements in cardiac device management.

Dr. Olivier Witte is a cardiologist at Curaçao Medical Center (CMC), specializing in cardiac devices and electrophysiology. He completed his medical training at Isala Klinieken in Zwolle, Netherlands, and furthered his expertise with a fellowship in cardiac devices. His Ph.D. research focused on lead extractions, and he is a certified EHRA-Cardiac Device Specialist. Dr. Witte has been instrumental in introducing advanced cardiac procedures in the Caribbean, including CSP, Micra® pacemaker implantation, and heart ablation using the FARAPULSE™ system. His work has significantly advanced cardiac care in the region.