Mitral valve prolapse Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist who specialises in heart valve repairs for younger patients at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Performs heart valve plastic surgery – a restorative technique that preserves the natural valve instead of replacing it
• Fellowship trained at Siyami Ersek Hospital – a major cardiovascular centre in Istanbul
• Expert in minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation to manage heart rhythm issues
• Former Professor at Istanbul Science University – one of the region's top medical schools
• Oversees complex cases involving atrial septal defects and congenital anomalies

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a leading cardiovascular specialist who directs the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Performs valve repairs and replacements using advanced techniques for adult and paediatric patients
• Specialises in hybrid cardiovascular procedures – combining traditional surgery with minimally invasive catheter-based methods
• Completed expert fellowships in Germany, France, and the USA specialising in heart failure surgery
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support programmes to treat complex cardiac conditions
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems and cardiovascular science

Professor Kasim Dogan is a highly senior cardiothoracic surgeon who leads heart valve procedures at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in cardiothoracic surgery focusing on heart and chest cavity repairs
• Holds the senior academic title of Professor of Medicine
• Practices at Medicana Sivas Hospital, a facility equipped for complex heart surgery
• Oversees surgical programmes for patients with mitral valve conditions
• Evaluates detailed medical imaging to plan precise surgical interventions

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.