Best Aortic Valve Insufficiency Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ali Fedakar is a heavyweight in cardiac care, having performed over 4,000 open-heart surgeries at the prestigious Koşuyolu Heart Hospital.

• Specialises in redo valve surgery for patients requiring complex repeat procedures
• Expert in minimally invasive heart surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Performs aortic surgery and treats aneurysms of the abdominal aorta
• Served as a primary surgeon for heart transplant teams at major research centres
• Established cardiac surgery divisions at multiple state hospitals throughout his career

Professor Gencoglu has participated in over 3,000 heart cases, bringing deep technical skill to complex valve repairs at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in adult heart valve diseases including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid repairs
• Performed over 900 independent treatments for coronary and vascular conditions
• Former Clinical Chief of open heart surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in aortic surgery and managing peripheral vascular diseases
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute

Professor Gokhan Ertas has performed over 900 cardiac procedures and brings expert insights into valvular health at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Published 52 scientific articles on heart health in international journals
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in valvular management and stem cell therapies for heart conditions
• Former Chief Assistant at a major Turkish cardiovascular training hospital

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

Work History:

1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

2   Aortic surgery

3   Cover Repairs

4   Arrhythmia Surgery

Special advanced health technologies:

1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

2   Port Access Surgery

Education

1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Professor David Saba is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with international training from the University of Hannover and Toronto General Hospital.

• Specialises in heart valve repair and replacement to restore normal blood flow
• Completed intensive training in heart transplantation and complex cardiac surgery
• Former Professor at Uludağ University where he trained the next generation of heart surgeons
• Member of elite international surgical programmes in Germany and Canada
• Focuses on surgical solutions for leaky valves and aortic root issues

Professor Kazim Besirli is a senior cardiovascular specialist who formerly chaired the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in interdisciplinary cardiovascular surgery for complex heart valve cases
• Uses video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach with smaller incisions
• Published over 200 scientific articles in global medical journals
• Held senior leadership as Deputy Chief Physician at a major university hospital
• Expert in cardiovascular traumatology and multi-disciplinary surgical planning

Professor Mustafa Guden leads the cardiovascular surgery department at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical complexes.

• Specialises in heart valve repairs and replacements using minimally invasive techniques
• Performs complex cardiovascular procedures with a focus on faster recovery times
• Works within a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards
• Professor at Istanbul Science University – a top-tier medical training institution

Professor Emin Tireli is a leading cardiovascular surgeon specialising in aortic and left ventricular surgery for patients of all ages, from newborns to adults.

• Performs neoaortic reconstruction to rebuild the aortic root and restore proper heart function
• Expert in managing aortic arch anomalies and complex left ventricular outflow tract obstructions
• Faculty member at the Istanbul School of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical training institutions
• Published over 100 research papers on advanced cardiac surgical techniques and patient outcomes

Professor Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital with elite international training from the University of Ottawa Heart Center.

• Specialises in aortic valve repairs and complex cardiothoracic procedures
• Former Professor at Altinbas University – leading next-generation heart surgeons
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Canada for cardiac and vascular surgical techniques
• Registered specialist with the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery