11 Best Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery Doctors in Istanbul

Professor Öztekin Oto is a world-renowned pioneer in congenital heart surgery who performed Turkey's first paediatric heart transplant. He established the first newborn heart surgery programme at Dokuz Eylul University.

• Former President of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Pioneered minimally invasive heart surgery for children and adult patients
• Published over 100 international papers on thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Awarded 'Best Innovative Surgeon' at the Euro-Asian Bridge Meeting

Professor Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 paediatric congenital cardiac surgeries, making him one of the most prolific specialists in this field.

• Performs 20 complete Tetralogy of Fallot corrections and 100+ neonatal cardiac surgeries annually
• Specialises in reconstructing extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children
• One of the first surgeons globally to perform the complex Nikaidoh procedure
• Faculty member at the Istanbul School of Medicine with 100+ published international articles

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a highly skilled cardiovascular surgeon who specialises in complex heart reconstructions and patient blood management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in robotic console surgery at the Orsi Da Vinci Training Centre in Belgium
• Published research on pericardial patch augmentation for complex congenital heart anomalies
• Specialises in sutureless valve replacements and minimally invasive cardiothoracic techniques
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expert in blood conservation strategies to improve recovery and surgical safety

Professor David Saba is a senior cardiovascular surgeon who honed his skills at the world-renowned Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor in cardiovascular surgery
• Completed advanced heart transplantation training at Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Managed complex cardiac cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2019
• Previously led surgical teams as a Professor at Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes intricate congenital heart repairs and valve reconstruction

Professor Mert Yilmaz is a highly accomplished cardiovascular surgeon with specialised expertise in repairing complex congenital heart defects like Tetralogy of Fallot.

• Completed a surgical residency at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the United Kingdom
• Participated in advanced cardiac surgery programmes at OLV Aalst Hospital in Belgium
• Published over 50 medical manuscripts, including several world-first reports in cardiac literature
• International member of the prestigious Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
• Holds advanced degrees in both adult and paediatric cardiovascular surgery

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in complex heart repairs. He completed a prestigious fellowship at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, a global hub for paediatric cardiac care.

• Achieved the rank of Professor of Medicine in 2020
• Trained as a research assistant at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Focuses on surgical interventions for congenital heart defects and paediatric cases
• Recognised with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
• Uses advanced techniques for neonatal and paediatric heart reconstructions

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.

Dr Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a strong foundation in complex heart procedures from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

• Awarded second prize by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her research in cardiovascular tissue
• Trained at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for surgical residency
• Specialises in cardiovascular surgery with an interest in diabetic patient outcomes
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

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.