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Mert Yilmaz

  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Mert Yilmaz is a dual-certified specialist who has pioneered complex heart surgeries and now leads the cardiovascular department at Kadikoy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Trained at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK and OLV Hospital in Belgium
    • First Turkish surgeon to perform certain endovascular abdominal aneurysm repairs
    • Internationally recognised member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
    • Published over 50 medical papers, with seven recognised as world-first reports
    • Specialises in minimally invasive cardiac surgery using small-incision techniques
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Emin Tireli

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Emin Tireli focuses on extremely complex paediatric cardiac reconstructions and neonatal surgery at the Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

    • Serves as a senior faculty member at the Istanbul School of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery Department
    • Published over 100 articles in international journals detailing advanced cardiac surgical techniques
    • Specialises in congenital heart surgeries across all paediatric age groups, from newborns to adolescents
    • Expert in managing complex defects including aortic and left ventricular surgery
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Samet Erinc

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
    • 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
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Riza Turkoz

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

    Experience

    • 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
    • 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
    • 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
    • 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
    • 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
    • 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
    • 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
    • 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
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Serkan Burc Deser

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Experiences

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

    Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

    Schools / Trainings

    Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

     

    Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

    Heart Valve Problems

    Aortic Dissection

    Coronary Artery Disease

    Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

    Varicose Veins

    Peripheral Vascular Disease

    Aortic Insufficiency

    Aortic Valve Diseases

    Mitral Insufficiency

    Mitral Valve Problem

    Mitral Stenosis

    Varicose Ulcer

    Diabetic Foot

    Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    Raynaud's Disease

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Ischemic Heart Disease

    Heart Pain

    Leg Artery Occlusion

    Capillary Rupture

    Heart Failure

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Aortic Arch Aneurysm

    Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

    Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Carotid

     

    In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

    During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

    In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

    In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

    In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

    As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

    In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

    In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

    I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

    I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

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Dogan Erdogan

  • 31 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

    Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital
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Cengiz Koksal

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Cengiz KÖKSAL, M.D.

    Cardiovascular Surgery

    Areas of Expertise

    • Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement
    • Off-pump (beating heart) mitral valve surgery
    • Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
    • Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
    • Carotid (neck artery) surgery
    • Aesthetic varicose vein surgery
    • Non-surgical treatment of arterial/venous aneurysms in the legs

    Education

    • Primary Education – Afyon, Turkey
    • Secondary & High School – Darüşşafaka High School, Graduated as Top of Class
    • M.D., Doctor of Medicine – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1992
    • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)

    Career

    • Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)
      • Contributed to the foundation of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
      • Achieved Associate Professor title in 2005
    • Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007 onward)
      • Appointed Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2009
      • Clinical Educator from 2011 to 2017
      • Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries
      • Education Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (2016–2017)
    • Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–2024)
      • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
    • Current Position – Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (Since July 2024)

    International Training and Grants

    • Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship Winner, Portugal (2012)
    • Advanced trainings in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (without sternotomy or heart-lung machine) conducted in:
      • Israel, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany (2012–2016)

    Achievements & Honors

    • "Physician of the Year", Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards (2018)
    • Only physician in Turkey authorized to educate and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
    • Organizer of annual Mitral Valve Repair Workshops with national and international participation
    • President, National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association (2016–2018)
    • Editor, the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook published in Turkish

    Academic Contributions

    • 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
    • 75+ national publications
    • Authored 4 book chapters

    Delivered 

    200+ presentations

     in national and international conferences (since 2011)

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Murat Ugurlucan

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with significant international fellowship training in complex heart surgery.

    • Completed a fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute specifically focused on advanced cardiac care
    • Served as a research assistant at the University of Rostock in Germany for specialised cardiac surgery research
    • Recognised with the second best oral presentation award by the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress
    • Holds the title of Professor at Biruni University, training the next generation of Turkish heart surgeons
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Sertac Cicek

  • 40 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Sertac Cicek is a world-recognised leader in congenital heart surgery with elite fellowship training from the Mayo Clinic and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

    • Founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
    • Specialises in complex mitral repairs and neonate cardiac surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
    • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Surgeons
    • Visiting Professor at the Mayo Clinic in the United States since 2013
    • Expert in minimally invasive heart surgery and cardiac reoperations for children
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Ismail Oral Hastaoglu

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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.

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Didem Melis Oztas

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Didem Melis Oztas is an award-winning cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital. She earned a national prize for her research into tissue regeneration and stem cell levels in cardiovascular care.

    • Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
    • Specialises in both cardiovascular and endovascular surgical techniques
    • Recipient of the National Society of Vascular Surgery oral paper prize
    • Maintains active clinical practice at a leading university hospital setting
    • Focuses on regenerative methods to improve patient outcomes in complex cases
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Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

  • 40 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in complex valve replacements and high-risk cardiac reoperations for both adults and children.

    • Performed Turkey's first mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart procedures
    • Completed international fellowship training in Germany, France, and the United States
    • Directs a specialised centre for heart failure and advanced circulatory systems
    • Founding member of several international professional societies for artificial organ systems
    • Published extensive research on hybrid cardiovascular procedures and aortic repair
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Bookimed Insights: Top Pediatric Mitral Valve Replacement Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Pediatric Mitral Valve Replacement surgeons in Turkey, collaborating with 14 leading specialists. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with Pediatric Mitral Valve Replacement costs in Australia.
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#136 years of experienceMinimally invasive pediatric heart surgeryDual-certified in adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery. He pioneered endovascular techniques in Turkey and completed advanced clinical fellowships in the UK and Belgium.
Turkey
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#239 years of experienceNeonatal and complex paediatric cardiac reconstructionsProfessor at Istanbul School of Medicine with over 100 published papers on surgical techniques. Expert in the most complex neonatal heart defects and left ventricular reconstructions.
Turkey
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#319 years of experienceComplex congenital heart repairsInternational cardiovascular fellowships in Germany and Saudi Arabia. Professor Ugurlucan handles high-risk cases and has been recognised for clinical research in cardiovascular tissues by national surgical congresses.
Turkey
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#440 years of experienceComplex paediatric mitral repairs and neonatal surgeryExtensive US-based fellowship training at Mayo Clinic and CHLA. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and specializes in complex cardiac reoperations.
Turkey
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#517 years of experienceInnovative cardiovascular and tissue-regeneration casesAwarded by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her research into cardiovascular tissue and stem cells. She brings an academic, evidence-based approach to complex paediatric heart surgeries.
Turkey
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#640 years of experienceComplex valve reoperationsDirector of the Heart Transplantation Centre with training from prestigious US and European institutions. He handles high-stakes valve replacements and advanced mechanical heart support systems for paediatric and adult patients.
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How do Turkey's experienced pediatric cardiac surgeons decide between mechanical or bioprosthetic mitral valves for a growing child?

Turkish pediatric cardiac surgeons choose valves by balancing durability against the child's growth. Mechanical valves offer long-term structure but require blood thinners. Bioprosthetic options avoid medication but often fail quickly in children. Surgeons like Dr. Sertac Cicek at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul prioritize anatomy and lifestyle when selecting the optimal prosthesis.

  • Somatic growth: Children outgrow fixed valves, making future replacement surgery inevitable as they age.
  • Anticoagulation needs: Mechanical valves require lifelong Warfarin, while bioprosthetic tissue valves do not.
  • Anatomical constraints: If the heart ring is too small, surgeons may use supra-annular placement.
  • Device durability: Tissue valves calcify rapidly in young patients, leading to earlier structural failure.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows Turkish professors often hold triple fellowships from top U.S. institutions. For example, Dr. Sertac Cicek trained at the Mayo Clinic and Texas Heart Institute. This international background allows them to perform complex hybrid procedures. They can adapt adult-sized valves for small children using specialized stitching techniques to delay repeat operations.

Patient Consensus: Families note that managing blood thinners is a major daily stressor after mechanical valve surgery. Many were surprised to learn that tissue valves are not always easier because they degrade so fast. They feel reassured when surgeons frame the procedure as a lifetime management plan rather than a single fix.