Best Heart Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

The doctor has extensive experience in ophthalmology, specializing in treatments and surgeries for strabismus, ocular aesthetics, amblyopia, cataracts, and retinal diseases. Additionally, the doctor is proficient in pediatric eye health and conducts comprehensive general eye examinations.

Graduating from the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Beyoğlu Eye Training and Research Hospital. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Ophthalmology Association, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Professor Ali Fedakar has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and pioneered several cardiovascular programmes across Turkey.

• Specialises in beating heart bypass surgery – a technique that avoids stopping the heart for better recovery
• Performs complex redo valve surgeries for patients requiring a second or third heart operation
• Served as primary surgeon for eight heart transplants and managed 40 donor retrievals
• Expert in treating aortic dissections and abdominal aortic aneurysms using minimally invasive methods

Professor Ahn Tae Hoon is the former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. He leads the Cardiovascular Centre at Na-Eun Hospital specializing in life-saving heart procedures.

• Performs cardiovascular interventional procedures including stenting for angina and heart attacks
• Completed clinical training at the prestigious Montreal Heart Institute in Canada
• Manages complex valvular heart disease and chronic heart failure cases
• Served as a Professor of Cardiology at several top-tier Korean university hospitals
• Chaired the organising committee for ENCORE SEOUL, a major international cardiology meeting

Dr Gencoglu has actively participated in over 3,000 cardiovascular surgeries. He is the former chief of open heart surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in adult coronary artery disease and complex heart valve repairs
• Expert in aortic surgery and carotid procedures to improve blood flow
• Trained at the Istanbul Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, a leading medical centre
• Treats peripheral vascular diseases and deep vein thrombosis without delay
• Provides comprehensive care for aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve conditions

Professor Ustunsoy is a specialist in robotic heart surgery who trained at prestigious institutions including Columbia University and Geneva University.

• Performs minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures using small incisions for faster recovery
• Specialises in robotic-assisted heart surgery and pacemaker installations
• Former Head of the Lung Transplant Centre at Gaziantep University
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
• Collaborated with the German Heart Centre in Berlin on surgical outcomes

Dr Ergin Huniler is an experienced dentist at WestDent Clinic who holds a Master of Dentistry from Ege University.

• Specialises in aesthetic dentistry and prosthetic treatments using dental implants
• Completed postgraduate training in implant-supported restorations and smile design
• Gained clinical experience across university research centres and private dental hospitals
• Focuses on restoring dental function and appearance through modern prosthetics

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert surgeon and medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University. He completed further specialist surgical training across multiple prestigious institutions in the United States.

• Trained at University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
• Hold degrees in both general and plastic surgery
• Consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Graduated from Vajira and Ramathibodi Hospitals

Professor Sagbas is a leading expert in robotic-assisted heart surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in using the Da Vinci Robotic System for complex cardiac repairs with smaller incisions.

• Performs minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve repairs for faster recovery
• Specialises in port access surgery and radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias
• Trained at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium, a top European cardiac centre
• Serves as a Professor at Istanbul Bilim University training new specialists