Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed international research at the University of Rostock in Germany.

• Specialises in heart valve repairs and complex cardiac surgery
• Held a clinical fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Recognised with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
• Professor at Biruni University where he trains the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes managing aortic valve disease and endovascular techniques

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in cardiac surgery who leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in aortic repair and valve replacements for complex cases
• Performs EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive techniques to fix aortic issues with smaller incisions
• Trained in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Director of mechanical circulatory support programmes for advanced heart failure patients
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems

Dr. Kasim Dogan is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He serves as a Professor at Istanbul Kemerburgaz University. Dr. Dogan treats complex heart conditions, including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He works at Medicana Sivas, which manages over 110,000 patients annually.

• Performs heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass, and aortic aneurysm surgery.
• Expert in installing heart pacemakers and conducting coronary stenting.
• Uses radiofrequency ablation and endovenous techniques for vascular care.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Surgeons Society.

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci is an orthopedic surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Dr. Balci sees patients six days a week for surgical and non-surgical care. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients every year.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and meniscus repair.
• Treats carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and complex shoulder injuries.
• Conducts ankle fusion surgery and radiofrequency ablation procedures.
• Provides care for congenital cardiac conditions and vascular issues.

Dr Burak Teymen uses his expertise in echocardiography to accurately assess blood flow and heart function for patients with aortic valve issues.

• Specialises in heart failure management at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital
• Uses echocardiography to monitor valve leakage and guide treatment decisions
• Expert in coronary artery stenting and balloon procedures (PTCA)
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Focuses on interventional cardiology including peripheral artery stenting and vascular shaving