Open heart surgery Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — Page 2

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in mechanical circulatory support and lead surgeon for the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in coronary bypass, valve replacements, and complex aortic repairs including EVAR and TEVAR
• Completed advanced fellowships in heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs off-pump bypass surgery to reduce recovery times for high-risk patients
• Leading expert in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and total artificial heart surgery
• Founding member of several international societies focused on artificial organ systems

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a cardiovascular specialist who has held senior surgical roles across Turkey's most prominent hospital networks, including Acibadem and Memorial Sisli.

• Specialised in cardiovascular surgery at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Highly experienced in managing complex cardiac cases at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital
• Performed thousands of surgical interventions across leading private and university medical centres
• Focuses on precise techniques for coronary artery bypass and heart valve repairs