Mitral Valve Prolapse Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a high-level cardiovascular specialist at Atlas University Hospital who trained at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

• Specialises in valve-preserving surgery – a technique that repairs the patient's own valve to avoid long-term blood thinners
• Expert in robotic heart surgery used for smaller incisions and faster return to daily activities
• Completed advanced fellowships in Austria and Italy focusing on complex endovascular repair
• Holds the Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication regarding surgical plans and recovery

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Professor David Saba performed specialised training at Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover-Freiburg, two global centres for cardiac excellence.

• Performs heart valve repairs at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specialises in heart transplantation and complex cardiovascular surgery
• Held senior positions at Uludag University's medical faculty
• Trained at Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on surgical solutions for severe mitral valve issues

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 Dogan Erdogan refined his expertise in cardiac imaging at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, a world-leading heart centre in the USA.

• Specialises in echocardiography to accurately assess heart valve function and leakage
• Held the position of Professor at Suleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialist cardiology training at Istanbul University medical faculty
• Focuses on non-invasive diagnostics for managing complex structural heart conditions
• Experienced in leading cardiology departments at major Turkish research hospitals

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a prominent cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Point International Hospital who specialises in complex heart valve surgery. He focuses on restoring valve function through precise surgical techniques to improve blood flow.

• Specialises in heart valve surgery to repair leaflet function
• Expertise in aortic and coronary surgery for comprehensive cardiac care
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on brain protection during heart-lung bypass procedures
• Practices at Medical Point International – a major Turkish cardiac centre

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a deep background in complex heart valve repairs.

• Specialises in cardiovascular surgery focusing on adult cardiac care
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Held leadership roles across several major Turkish medical groups
• Expertise includes managing structural heart issues like valve prolapse

Professor Ahmet Ozkara is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with over three decades of clinical focus on major artery and heart valve surgery.

• Specialises in arterial revascularisation to restore blood flow to the heart
• Performs complex artery surgeries for both congenital and adult conditions
• Expertise includes surgery for paediatric patients following training at Kinderspital Basel
• Active member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery
• Published nearly 50 research papers in international and national medical journals

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist who specialises in heart valve repairs for younger patients at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Performs heart valve plastic surgery – a restorative technique that preserves the natural valve instead of replacing it
• Fellowship trained at Siyami Ersek Hospital – a major cardiovascular centre in Istanbul
• Expert in minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation to manage heart rhythm issues
• Former Professor at Istanbul Science University – one of the region's top medical schools
• Oversees complex cases involving atrial septal defects and congenital anomalies

The doctor is an orthopedic surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, specializing in conditions or injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints, or tendons. The doctor is experienced in treating a variety of conditions such as Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Injury, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Knee Injury, and Arthritis.

Popular procedures performed include Knee Arthroscopy, Ankle Fusion Surgery, Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction, Carpal Tunnel Release, and Meniscus Repair. The doctor operates from 8am to 4pm, six days a week.