Replacement of the aortic valve Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Kucukaksu is a pioneer in cardiovascular surgery and serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in aortic valve replacements and complex reoperations for adults
• Completed advanced fellowships in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs hybrid cardiovascular procedures and aortic repairs including EVAR and TEVAR
• Founding member of several professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems
• Leads clinical development in mechanical circulatory support and total artificial heart surgery

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. 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.