Dr. Aurora Knuti

Laboratory Doctor

Doctor

Specialty: Clinical and Biochemical Laboratory Medicine

Languages: English


Meet Dr. Aurora Knuti

Dr. Aurora Knuti is a highly skilled clinical biochemist with a distinguished career spanning over four decades. Her expertise lies in the comprehensive management and monitoring of patients requiring anticoagulant therapy, including those recovering from heart surgeries, patients with coagulation factor deficiencies, and vascular surgery patients.

Dr. Knuti’s dedication extends to specialized care for women recovering from heart surgery during pregnancy and the early postpartum period, ensuring safe and effective treatment tailored to their unique needs.


Clinical Focus

Dr. Knuti’s practice emphasizes:

  • Management of anticoagulant therapy through advanced testing and medication for heart surgery patients and those with coagulation disorders.
  • Tailored monitoring and treatment for female heart surgery patients during pregnancy and early postpartum stages.

Academic Background

Dr. Knuti graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Tirana in 1980 with a degree in General Medicine, laying the foundation for her illustrious career in clinical biochemistry.


Postgraduate Training

Dr. Knuti has completed multiple specialized training programs to refine her expertise:

  • Anesthesia and Reanimation specialization (1980-1982).
  • Iso-serology training at the National Blood Transfusion Center (1982-1983).
  • Clinical Biochemistry specialization at the Central Biochemical Laboratory, Hospital No. 1 (1983).
  • Short-term training in thromboembolic complications and anticoagulant therapy at Ospedale Molinette Torino, Italy (1995).

Career Highlights

Dr. Knuti’s extensive professional journey includes:

  • Anesthetist and Reanimator at the Cardiac Surgery Clinic, Hospital No. 2 (1980-1983).
  • Clinical Biochemist at the Cardiac Surgery Clinic, where she provided over 30 years of dedicated service (1983-2016).
  • Independent practitioner in the field of Clinical Biochemistry (2003-2022).
  • Technical Director and Laboratory Physician at Klinika Kajo (2018–present).

Memberships

  • Active member of the Albanian Society of Cardiology, contributing to the advancement of clinical and research practices in cardiology and biochemistry.

Publications

Dr. Knuti has a strong background in research and has published extensively on thromboembolic and hemorrhagic complications in patients with prosthetic heart valves, including:

  • "Thromboembolic and Hemorrhagic Complications in Patients with Sorin Prosthetic Mechanical Valves" (1996, 2005).
  • "Thromboembolic and Hemorrhagic Complications in Patients with ST Jude Prosthesis" (2015).

A Legacy of Expertise

With her unmatched knowledge and dedication, Dr. Aurora Knuti has played a pivotal role in improving the standards of care for anticoagulant therapy and clinical biochemistry. Her leadership at Klinika Kajo and contributions to medical research reflect her commitment to delivering precise, patient-focused care.

Dr. Knuti remains a trusted authority in her field, blending innovation with a compassionate approach to ensure the best outcomes for her patients.