Kurt Amplatz Center for Education

AGA Medical founder, Dr. Kurt Amplatz, examines the first occlusion device braider.

Dr. Kurt Amplatz, the founder of AGA Medical, is a former professor and researcher at the University of Minnesota Department of Radiology. His commitment to education and research led to the invention of the line of AMPLATZER occlusion devices.

AGA Medical strives to continue Dr. Amplatz’s dedication to clinical learning. This commitment is the basis for the Kurt Amplatz Center for Education; to provide a robust resource for medical professionals and to provide information tailored to our patients and their families. Learn more about AGA Medical’s founder, Dr. Kurt Amplatz.

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