Associate Professor Koray Aykut is a surgical leader at İzmir University who specialised in heart valve and aortic surgery at Dokuz Eylül University. He is widely recognised for his research into reducing patient recovery risks during complex bypass procedures.

• Specialises in adult coronary surgery and the surgical correction of congenital heart diseases
• Performs closed surgery for aortic diseases and laser-aided vascular procedures
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Published clinical trials on cognitive protection during coronary artery bypass surgery
• Contributes to the Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

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

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

Dr. Sertac Cicek is a renowned cardiovascular surgeon with over 40 years of medical experience. He has spent more than 30 years specializing in cardiac surgery, focusing on complex congenital and pediatric heart procedures. He trained at leading centers worldwide and completed fellowships at Texas Heart Institute, Mayo Clinic, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This combination of fellowships is rare in the field.

Dr. Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He leads advanced surgical programs and performs specialized operations, including Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions, Ebstein anomaly repairs, and minimally invasive heart surgeries. He is also a pioneer in hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG).

Dr. Cicek holds ECFMG certification and active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia. He has received several awards, such as the GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific Achievement Award and a Presidential Citation from the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and has been listed in Who’s Who in Medicine & Healthcare for 20 years.

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

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. 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.

The doctor is a seasoned General Surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center with 23 years of expertise. Specializing in peritoneal metastases, the doctor is skilled in CRS+HIPEC and PIPAC, as well as GIS cancers, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and hernia surgery.

Graduated from the Medical Faculty of Mediterranean University in 1991, the doctor advanced to 'Assistant Professor' in 2003, 'Associate Professor' in 2007, and became a 'Professor' at İstanbul Kemerburgaz University in 2013. The doctor is actively involved with professional organizations and has been recognized with several awards.

The doctor is an orthopedic surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, specializing in conditions or injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints, or tendons. The doctor is experienced in treating a variety of conditions such as Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Knee Injury, and Arthritis.

Popular procedures performed include Knee Arthroscopy, Ankle Fusion Surgery, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction, Carpal Tunnel Release, and Meniscus Repair. The doctor operates from 8am to 4pm, six days a week.

Kürşat Fidancı is a medical doctor who graduated from GATA Faculty of Medicine in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002, he served as the Chief Physician of the Şırnak Çakırsöğüt Commando Brigade. He completed his residency in Pediatrics from 2002 to 2006 at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital. He worked as a Pediatrician at Ankara Beytepe Military Hospital between 2006 and 2009. He completed his subspecialty training in Paediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Cardiology Department from 2010 to 2013. He became an Assistant Professor in 2014 and obtained the title of Associate Professor in April 2016. He worked as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine between September 2014 and December 2021. As a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Kürşat Fidancı has seen numerous patients and his medical interests include Fetal Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Diseases, Rheumatic Heart Diseases, Rhythm Disorders, and Athlete's Heart Health and Follow-up.