Ventricular septal defect Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in managing congenital heart defects in children.

• Performs minimally invasive repairs to close holes in the heart without open-heart surgery
• Completed his specialist fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical Faculty
• Recognised as a Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his academic and clinical leadership
• Published extensive research on modern paediatric cardiac interventions and patient outcomes

Professor Cengiz Koksal has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries, establishing himself as a senior authority in complex cardiovascular repair.

• Specialises in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, reducing recovery times and scarring
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Only physician in Turkey authorised to teach specific beating-heart valve repair techniques
• Past President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Published over 80 international peer-reviewed articles on advanced surgical outcomes

Dr Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who won a national prize for her research into tissue repair and stem cell levels.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical training centres
• Awarded second prize by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her clinical research
• Specialises in cardiovascular repairs including surgery for heart wall defects
• Performs complex procedures at Biruni University Hospital using modern surgical protocols

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

• Specialises in surgical repair for congenital heart defects like ventricular septal defects
• Completed cardiac surgical fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs hybrid cardiovascular procedures – combining surgery with minimally invasive catheter-based techniques
• Expert in mechanical circulatory support used to stabilise patients during complex cardiac repairs
• Founding member of several international cardiovascular surgery and artificial organ societies

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 has performed over 10,000 congenital heart procedures.

• Specialises in neonatal cardiac surgery for complex defects in infants
• Pioneered the first successful double-switch operation performed in India
• Expert in managing late presenters and malnourished children with heart conditions
• Former Additional Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Trained under world-renowned paediatric surgeon Dr R.B.B. Mee in Australia

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 paediatric cardiologist with deep expertise in congenital heart diseases at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in managing congenital heart defects in children and infants
• Performs fetal echocardiography to identify heart issues before birth
• Former faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine department of paediatric cardiology
• Treats complex rhythm disorders and rheumatic heart diseases in young patients

Professor Sandeep Attawar is a heavyweight in cardiothoracic surgery, having performed over 10,000 open and closed heart procedures for both adults and children.

• Specialises in Ventricular septal defect repairs using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expertise includes complex heart and lung transplants with success rates up to 90%
• Fellow of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Professor Akdeniz focuses on paediatric cardiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of the region's largest private medical complexes.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Centre, a major hub for heart care
• Specialises in non-surgical repair techniques for heart wall openings in children
• Uses echocardiography for accurate monitoring of paediatric heart structures
• Member of the Turkish Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Association