Best Aortic aneurysm surgery Doctors in Istanbul for Australians

Dr. Ali Fedakar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and 8 heart transplants. Dr. Fedakar founded the cardiovascular surgery clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and mitral valve prolapse.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass.
• Performs redo valve surgery and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.
• Managed organ procurement for 40 heart transplant cases as a team member.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Adult coronary artery disease,

Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

Aortic surgery,

carotid surgery,

Peripheral vascular diseases,

Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

deep vein thrombosis

Dr. Mustafa Saglam is the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is a cardiologist and vascular surgeon specializing in aortic aneurysm repair and heart valve procedures. Dr. Saglam trained at Marmara University and Kosuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Performs endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Treats coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and hypertension.
• Proficient in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation.
• Conducts diagnostic imaging including stress tests and ambulatory cardiac monitoring.

Professor Kazim Besirli is a distinguished cardiovascular surgeon who chaired the department at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He has published over 200 scientific articles focusing on complex vascular outcomes.

• Specialises in multi-disciplinary cardiovascular surgery for high-risk patients
• Expert in cardiovascular traumatology and endoscopic surgical techniques
• Completed international fellowship programmes to refine surgical development
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at one of Turkey's premier medical faculties
• Author of multiple book chapters on vascular surgery protocols

Professor Ertan Sagbas is a specialist in aortic surgery and minimally invasive cardiac techniques at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium – a world-leading centre for robotic heart surgery
• Uses the da Vinci Robotic System for precise, minimally invasive aortic repairs
• Expert in Port Access surgery – allowing for smaller incisions and faster recovery times
• Serves as a Professor at Istanbul Bilim University – training the next generation of cardiac surgeons
• Specialises in complex arrhythmia surgery alongside major aortic procedures

• 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

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a highly credentialed cardiovascular surgeon who completed advanced fellowships in aortic root and arch surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

• Specialises in complex thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms using both open and endovascular techniques
• Trained in advanced FEVAR and TEVAR methods at Paracelsus Medical University in Germany
• Holds a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Completed specialist vascular surgery training at San Raffaele Hospital in Milan
• Former Associate Professor at the Istanbul University Cardiology Institute

Specialization: Prosthetic Dental Treatment

Areas of Interest

-Digital Dentistry

-Oral Implantology

-Zirconium Coating

-CAD-CAM Restorations

-Ceramic Applications

Education

2012 – DDS, Yeditepe University Faculty of Dentistry

2017 – Ph.D., Prosthetic Dentistry, Hacettepe University

Professional Experience

2013 to 2017 – Research Assistant, Department of Prosthodontics, Hacettepe University

2018 to 2022 – Lecturer, Faculty of Dentistry, Biruni University

Courses & Certifications

Trainer’s Training Certificate – Biruni University

Scientific Meeting – ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan Department (2020)

Biostatistics Methods Certificate – Biruni University

Professional Memberships

-Turkish Dental Association (TDB)

-European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)

-International Team for Implantology (ITI)

-Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association (TPID)

Selected Research & Publications

Fracture resistance of single-unit implant-supported crowns: Effect of prosthetic design and restorative material. Journal of Prosthodontics, 2021.

Effect of printing orientation on fracture strength of 3-unit interim fixed prostheses after aging. Journal of Dentistry, 2022.

Effect of surface characterization on cell proliferation after laser coating of titanium alloy surfaces. Surface & Coatings Technology, 2021.

Professor David Saba brings elite international training from Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover-Freiburg to the cardiovascular team at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Performed intensive research and clinical work at Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in complex heart transplantation and major vascular reconstructions
• Held senior academic positions including Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Uludag University
• Experienced in managing high-risk cardiovascular cases within large-scale hospital environments

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses robotic-assisted techniques for complex vascular repairs.

• Trained in robotic surgery at the prestigious Orsi Academy in Belgium
• Specialises in blood conservation and patient blood management to improve surgical outcomes
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expertise includes transcatheter and sutureless aortic valve replacements
• Active contributor to international research on cardiothoracic clinical outcomes

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex vascular conditions.

• Specialises in surgical interventions for the aorta and major heart vessels
• Held senior positions at Acıbadem International and Memorial Şişli hospitals
• Completed clinical training at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Professor at Dicle University, where he contributed to training the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise covers both emergency and elective cardiovascular procedures

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a highly distinguished specialist who reached the rank of Professor of Paediatric Cardiology in 2017 at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty.

• Specialises in aortic aneurysm surgery for younger patients needing complex vascular repairs
• Performs advanced interventions including covered stent placement and aneurysm coiling
• Completed a five-year fellowship at the prestigious Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Expertise includes transluminal arterial angioplasty and intracranial arterial stenting
• Recognised for extensive academic contributions and numerous international medical publications

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who reached the rank of Professor after an extensive academic career across Turkey and Germany.

• Completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany specialising in cardiac surgery
• Held a fellowship position at the prestigious King Faisal Heart Institute
• Recognised with a national award for his research into cardiovascular tissue and stem cell recovery
• Member of the World Directory of Medical Schools through his training at Marmara University
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a major academic medical centre in Istanbul

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.