Tetralogy of Fallot Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital. He has established major cardiac programmes and pioneered artificial heart surgery in Turkey.

• Specialises in complex paediatric cardiac surgery and reconstructive heart procedures
• Experienced in hybrid cardiovascular procedures combining surgery with minimally invasive catheter-based techniques
• Trained in advanced heart failure surgery through international fellowships in Germany, France, and the US
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to cardiovascular surgery and artificial organs

Dr. Erkancakir is a pediatric pulmonologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a recipient of the Turkish Thoracic Society national lung health award. Dr. Erkancakir serves as a board member of the Pediatric Chest Diseases Association. He specializes in childhood asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep-related breathing disorders.

• Earned over 20 national and international awards for pediatric respiratory research.
• Performs bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures for infants and children.
• Treats complex conditions like tuberculosis and chronic respiratory tract infections.
• Collaborates with Boston Children's Hospital through Liv Hospital's international partnership.

Professor Krishna Subramony Iyer trained at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and pioneered northern India's first dedicated paediatric cardiac care programme.

• Performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot repairs
• Specialises in complex neonatal surgery and procedures for infants with low body weight
• Completed a senior fellowship in infant cardiac surgery under Dr RBB Mee in Australia
• Executed India's first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch and double-switch operations
• Pioneered cost-effective surgical techniques for children and late-presenting patients

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Associate Professor Kursat Fidanci is a specialist in paediatric cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He formerly served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine, where he trained other specialists in children’s heart health.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including structural defects from birth
• Specialises in fetal echocardiography to detect heart conditions before a baby is born
• Experts in managing rhythm disorders and rheumatic heart diseases in children
• Has managed numerous paediatric heart cases throughout his academic career

Associate Professor Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on some of the most complex heart repairs.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's leading medical training centres
• Awarded by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her research on heart tissue repair
• Experienced in high-volume public training hospitals managing diverse cardiovascular conditions
• Regularly publishes research on cardiovascular tissue recovery and diabetic heart health