Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

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 Burak Teymen uses his expertise in echocardiography to accurately assess blood flow and heart function for patients with aortic valve issues.

• Specialises in heart failure management at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital
• Uses echocardiography to monitor valve leakage and guide treatment decisions
• Expert in coronary artery stenting and balloon procedures (PTCA)
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Focuses on interventional cardiology including peripheral artery stenting and vascular shaving

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.

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