Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ugur Filizcan is a cardiovascular surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement, coronary bypass surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair. Dr. Filizcan treats complex conditions including aortic insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its specialised stroke and cardiac care units.

• Performs open heart surgery and coronary stenting.
• Expertise includes radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Installs heart pacemakers and performs coronary revascularization.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 10 surgical theaters and 63 intensive care beds.

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly credentialed cardiologist who refined his expertise in heart valve imaging at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab
• Former Head of Cardiology at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in echocardiography to assess heart valve function and leaks
• Achieved Associate Professorship at Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a cardiovascular specialist who trained at the Lenox Hill Hospital Aortic Wellness Centre in New York, focusing on valve-preserving surgery.

• Specialises in aortic valve-preserving surgery to repair the heart's natural valve rather than replacing it
• Trained in Europe and the USA in advanced endovascular techniques for complex aortic diseases
• Holds the Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Expert in treating aortic root issues and thoracoabdominal aneurysms using minimally invasive methods

Professor Caner Topaloglu is a specialist in invasive cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on structural heart conditions and complex valve interventions.

• Manages aortic valve insufficiency and heart failure using catheter-based techniques
• Specialises in permanent cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator (ICD) implantation
• Performs balloon angioplasty and stenting for coronary and peripheral arteries
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a strong academic background from Ege University.

• Specialises in heart valve surgery to repair or replace leaking aortic valves
• Expert in aortic surgery and complex coronary procedures for various heart conditions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on protecting the brain during heart-lung bypass procedures
• Recognised for work on preventing cell overgrowth after arterial surgery

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a leading cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in heart valve repair and replacement.

• Specialises in surgical correction of the aortic valve to restore proper blood flow
• Holds a Professor title from Istanbul University\'s prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a major university hospital centre for complex cardiac cases
• Recognised for managing valvular heart disease across several top-tier medical groups

Professor Ahmet Ozkara is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a background in major artery surgery and arterial revascularisation.

• Specialises in major artery surgery including complex aortic valve repair and replacement
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology – Turkey's premier heart health centre
• Holds membership with the European Society of Vascular Surgery
• Published 24 papers in international medical journals on cardiac surgery outcomes
• Experienced in congenital heart surgery for patients with lifelong valve issues

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed international research at the University of Rostock in Germany.

• Specialises in heart valve repairs and complex cardiac surgery
• Held a clinical fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Recognised with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
• Professor at Biruni University where he trains the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes managing aortic valve disease and endovascular techniques

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in cardiac surgery who leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in aortic repair and valve replacements for complex cases
• Performs EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive techniques to fix aortic issues with smaller incisions
• Trained in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Director of mechanical circulatory support programmes for advanced heart failure patients
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems