Open heart surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures. He is the only specialist in Turkey authorised to practice and teach off-pump mitral valve repair.

• Specialises in minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve replacement
• Performs off-pump 'beating heart' surgery to reduce patient recovery time
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Trained extensively across the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Israel
• Named Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a highly published cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex aortic and valvular interventions.

• Specialises in aortic surgery and advanced heart valve repairs
• Publishes research on reducing brain lesions during extracorporeal perfusion
• Develops surgical modifications for biventricular assist device implantation
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Researches methods to prevent arterial narrowing after anastomosis procedures

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a cardiovascular specialist who has held senior surgical roles across Turkey's most prominent hospital networks, including Acibadem and Memorial Sisli.

• Specialised in cardiovascular surgery at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Highly experienced in managing complex cardiac cases at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital
• Performed thousands of surgical interventions across leading private and university medical centres
• Focuses on precise techniques for coronary artery bypass and heart valve repairs

Professor Ahmet Ozkara is a highly respected cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with a deep focus on arterial revascularisation for coronary bypass surgery.

• Held academic leadership roles as Professor and Associate Professor at prestigious Turkish medical faculties
• Specialises in major artery surgery and complex congenital heart conditions
• Member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery
• Authored over 50 international and national research papers on cardiac outcomes
• Completed paediatric medical training at Kinderspital Basel in Switzerland

Dr. Sertac Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Dr. Cicek completed rare triple fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, Texas Heart Institute, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He holds active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia.

• Specializes in Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions and Ebstein anomaly repairs.
• Pioneered hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Served as a board member of the Mayo Alumni Association.

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly credentialed cardiovascular surgeon who leads the cardiac department at Biruni University Hospital. He brings deep academic expertise and international fellowship experience to complex open heart procedures.

• Completed a specialized fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Conducted advanced cardiac research at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Recognized with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue and stem cell recovery
• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in adult cardiac surgery and complex vascular interventions

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who specialises in complex heart operations for younger patients at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his academic and clinical leadership
• Focuses on intricate procedures including atrial septal defect surgery and valve replacements
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Handles complex cases involving aortic aneurysms and coronary artery bypass grafting
• Published extensively on paediatric cardiac outcomes in major medical journals

Dr. Kursat Fidanci is a pediatric cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, and rheumatic heart conditions. Dr. Fidanci holds the title of Associate Professor and has more than 10 years of subspecialty expertise. He previously served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease management.
• Expert in monitoring heart health for young athletes.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.
• Focuses on pediatric heart valve procedures and atrial septal defect surgery.

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in mechanical circulatory support and lead surgeon for the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in coronary bypass, valve replacements, and complex aortic repairs including EVAR and TEVAR
• Completed advanced fellowships in heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs off-pump bypass surgery to reduce recovery times for high-risk patients
• Leading expert in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and total artificial heart surgery
• Founding member of several international societies focused on 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. 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.