When he is not ‘mending broken hearts’ or ‘diagnosing valentine hearts,’ he is busy building a solid legacy that will definitely last generations.
Dr. Dan Gikonyo is a combination of too many positives, eloquent, brilliant, smart, educated, down to earth. He is an accomplished leader with 50+ years of success expanding, growing, and improving mission-focused global healthcare organizations
His impressive resume is a story for another day!
Daktari is a renowned heart surgeon from Kenya, celebrated for his contributions to cardiac surgery and healthcare in the region.
Born in a modest family, Gikonyo’s journey to becoming a leading medical professional is a testament to his resilience, determination, and passion for medicine.
He pursued his medical education beginning from The University of Nairobi and later specialized in cardiac surgery, honing his skills in various prestigious institutions.
While many write books about themselves (and there’s nothing wrong with that), Daktari has written a book that shares stories from his practice, discussing the complexities of healthcare in Kenya, the importance of compassion in medicine, and the impact of his work on patients’ lives.
The memoir is not only an account of his medical career but also a reflection on the broader healthcare landscape in Kenya and the resilience of its people.
In 2006, Daktari founded The Karen Hospital with a vision to be an influential health care provider for the African region by providing specialized evidence-based health care services, including treatment, training and referral facilities for Africa and beyond.
Today, Karen Hospital is the busiest cardiovascular center in East and Central Africa, where Dr Dan is one of the Chief Cardiologists.
Beyond his surgical achievements, Dr. Gikonyo’s influence extends to mentorship and training the next generation of medical professionals in Kenya.
But aside from his attractive medical career, Dr. Dan stands out as a successful entrepreneur successfully monetized his passion and skills, built a formidable legacy and will definitely go down in history as one of the most influential persons in his industry.
We are excited to announce that Dr. Gikonyo will be a featured speaker at the 4th Abojani Economic Empowerment Conference.
