Dr. Dan Gikonyo is the Founder, Director, and Chief Cardiologist at The Karen Hospital. With over 43 years of experience, he is a leading specialist in interventional and non-invasive adult cardiology, maintaining a highly successful practice. Over his illustrious career, he has attended to thousands of patients from across the globe.

In philanthropy, Dr. Dan Gikonyo co-founded the Heart to Heart Foundation in 1993 alongside his wife. The Foundation raises funds to provide treatment for underprivileged children with heart ailments and promotes heart disease prevention nationwide. They also initiated the annual Heart Run in 1994, a charity event that continues to make a significant impact.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Dan Gikonyo has played a significant role in training the majority of adult cardiologists in Kenya and the broader region. He holds a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Adult Cardiology from the University of Minnesota, USA, and is a member of the American College of Cardiology. He has also served as a lecturer at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Dan Gikonyo’s research experience includes roles as a scholar in cardiology at Abbott Northwestern Hospital and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His contributions extend to professional organizations as a member of the Kenya Medical Association, the Kenya Cardiac Society, and the East and Central Africa Association of Physicians. He has also participated in numerous international conferences and authored several papers on cardiac health and related topics.

Notably, he served as the personal physician to the Third President of the Republic of Kenya. Beyond his professional achievements, he is the Patron of the Kagumo Old Boys Association, demonstrating his commitment to community service.

Dr. Dan Gikonyo is also a celebrated author, sharing his inspiring journey and insights in his book, Doctor at Heart. With his extensive expertise, unwavering dedication, and visionary leadership, Dr. Gikonyo continues to guide the Heart to Heart Foundation as a trustee, ensuring its mission to save young lives and foster healthier communities remains at the forefront.