Best Atrial Septal Defect Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor graduated from Çukurova University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Erciyes University. With a focus on pediatric surgery, the doctor specializes in conditions such as inguinal and umbilical hernias, appendicitis, constipation, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, ingrown toenails, and ankyloglossia. The doctor has published three articles in international peer-reviewed journals and presented 13 articles at international scientific meetings. The doctor has worked at several institutions, including Erciyes University and Kahramanmaras Children's Hospital.

Professor Emin Trly has performed over 900 successful procedures and serves as a specialist cardiac surgeon at Altinbas University Hospital Medical Park Bahcelievler.

• Specialises in congenital heart disease and paediatric cardiac surgery for complex structural repairs
• Former professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Highly experienced in heart valve surgery and aortic repairs to improve long-term cardiac function
• Published extensive research on surgical outcomes for ventricular and atrial septal defects
• Holds a 4.9-star patient rating for his clinical care and surgical expertise

Professor Mert Yilmaz has published over 50 medical manuscripts, including seven world-first reports in cardiac surgery. He currently leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in minimally invasive cardiac surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Expert in paediatric cardiac surgery with specialised training from Uludag University
• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
• Trained at prestigious institutions in the UK and Belgium in advanced heart transplantation
• Pioneered endovascular repairs in Turkey, performing some of the country's first cases

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

Professor Cengiz Koksal has performed over 2,000 successful heart and vascular surgeries and was named Physician of the Year in 2018.

• Specialises in minimally invasive heart surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Winner of a European Union scholarship for advanced training in Portugal
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Authored over 80 international scientific articles on heart and vascular care

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Professor Sertac Cicek is a widely recognised authority in congenital heart surgery with elite fellowship training from the Mayo Clinic and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

• Specialises in minimally invasive heart surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
• Chief of Department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul specialised in adult and paediatric care
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Cardiology
• Expert in complex neonatal and paediatric cardiac reoperations for difficult cases

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in correcting heart defects in children. He is a high-volume specialist who has performed numerous operations to fix holes in the heart.

• Performs atrial septal defect (ASD) surgery to repair openings between the heart chambers
• Uses cardiac stenting and angioplasty to restore healthy blood flow without major surgery
• Completed a five-year fellowship at the specialised Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his academic contributions and surgical skill

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

Professor Kucukaksu is a pioneer in cardiovascular surgery and leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in paediatric and adult heart surgery focusing on structural repairs
• Performed Turkey's first mechanical heart programs for complex cardiac needs
• Trained in advanced heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Uses hybrid cardiovascular procedures to combine surgical and catheter-based techniques
• Active member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

Professor Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a background in complex heart repairs and vascular medicine.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in cardiovascular surgery
• Awarded second prize by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her research
• Gained specialist experience at major training and research hospitals in Istanbul
• Focuses on surgical techniques for structural heart issues like closing wall defects
• Active researcher in cardiovascular tissue regeneration and heart surgery outcomes

Associate Professor Kursat Fidanci is a paediatric cardiology specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with a focus on non-surgical repair of congenital heart defects.

• Specialises in fetal echocardiography to diagnose heart issues before birth
• Former faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine paediatric cardiology department
• Manages congenital heart diseases including rheumatic heart disease and rhythm disorders
• Treats paediatric patients from infancy through to young adulthood

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.