Best Plastic surgery for cardiac valve Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a specialized fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University. Dr. Gozukucuk treats children for conditions like hernias, appendicitis, and congenital defects. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves over 500,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in treating inguinal hernias, umbilical hernias, and ankyloglossia.
• Published three articles in international peer-reviewed medical journals.
• Presented 13 research papers at international scientific meetings.
• Performs pediatric urological and cardiac surgical procedures.

Dr. Ali Fedakar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and 8 heart transplants. Dr. Fedakar founded the cardiovascular surgery clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and mitral valve prolapse.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass.
• Performs redo valve surgery and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
• Managed organ procurement for 40 heart transplant cases as a team member.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr Faruk Gencoglu has been involved in approximately 3,000 surgical cases and focuses on complex adult heart valve repairs at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in multi-valve procedures involving the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves
• Served as Clinical Chief of Open Heart Surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at the Istanbul Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, a major Turkish academic centre
• Expertise includes aortic surgery and carotid vascular interventions alongside valve repair
• Manages both routine valve plastic surgery and complex peripheral vascular conditions

Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga is an interventional cardiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve diseases and congenital structural heart conditions. Dr. Tanboga conducted specialized heart valve research at St. Thomas Hospital in London. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics.

• Performs TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty for heart valve treatment.
• Treats coronary artery disease using IVUS, FFR, and OCT diagnostic techniques.
• Expert in arrhythmia management including electrophysiological studies and ablation.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Professor Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specialising in minimally invasive heart valve repair and balloon valvuloplasty.

• Performs cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic valve replacement for complex structural heart issues
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and endovascular repair of aortic aneurysms
• Qualified as an Associate Professor at the prestigious Kartal Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in 3D mapping and radiofrequency ablation for treating heart rhythm disorders
• Uses advanced imaging to manage pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ertas treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart valve disorders. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high success rates in cardiovascular care.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Performs heart valve replacement and coronary stenting.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Thorax Center in the Netherlands.
• Contributed to three medical books on cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Fatih Mehmet Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment. Dr. Ucar completed residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He also underwent electrophysiology training at Lübeck Hospital in Germany.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Arrhythmia Association.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and complex carotid stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital.

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a robotic surgery specialist who focuses on minimally invasive heart valve repairs at the prestigious Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in robotic console surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Training Centre in Belgium
• Specialises in sutureless aortic valve replacement and posterior pericardial annuloplasty
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expert in blood conservation techniques to improve patient recovery and safety

Dr. Emin Tireli is a pediatric cardiac surgeon at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease in both children and adults. Dr. Tireli is a professor at Istanbul University, where he also completed his medical training. He focuses on complex aortic surgery and heart valve procedures.

• Performs open heart surgery for conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects.
• Authored over 20 scientific publications on coronary artery bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats structural heart issues including ventricular septal defects and atrial septal defects.
• Works at a facility holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate from Turkey.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate. This credential signifies his alignment with high European clinical standards. Dr. Ucar specializes in treating heart and vascular conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia.

• Performs intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Maintains a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Treats complex conditions including pulmonary hypertension and atherosclerosis.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Professor Mert Yilmaz is a highly accomplished cardiovascular surgeon who specialises in complex cardiac valve repairs and minimally invasive heart surgery.

• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the prestigious OLV Hospital in Belgium
• Published over 50 medical papers, including seven world-first reports
• Specialises in small-incision surgery for both adult and paediatric patients
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at several major training hospitals

Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.

Dr. Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. Dr. Bekler focuses on bifurcation stenting and chronic total occlusions using intravascular imaging. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations alongside ICD and CRT therapy.
• Performs structural procedures including TAVI, ASD closure, and mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
• Treats peripheral artery diseases using balloon and stent techniques.
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation and 3D mapping for heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Ugur Filizcan is a cardiovascular surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement, coronary bypass surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair. Dr. Filizcan treats complex conditions including aortic insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its specialised stroke and cardiac care units.

• Performs open heart surgery and coronary stenting.
• Expertise includes radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Installs heart pacemakers and performs coronary revascularization.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 10 surgical theaters and 63 intensive care beds.

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Specializations

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

Education

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a specialist cardiovascular surgeon who trained at the Aortic Wellness Centre at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. He focuses on valve-preserving techniques that aim to repair a patient's own tissue rather than replacing it with a prosthetic.

• Completed advanced surgical studies at San Raffaele Scientific Institute in Milan
• Holds the Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Fellow of the Paracelsus Medical University in Austria for endovascular techniques
• Specialises in treating mitral stenosis and complex aortic insufficiency
• Fluent in English with extensive experience at Atlas University Hospital

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Heart failure

Leg Vascular Diseases

Cervical Vascular Diseases