Best Replacement Of The Aortic Valve Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor completed a residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at the School of Medicine, Çukurova University in 1998, specializing in a variety of surgeries including peripheral vascular, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and cardiac surgeries. In 2001, the doctor contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at SSK Süreyyapaşa Hospital and founded similar clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals, performing inaugural surgical procedures.

From 2003 to 2017, the doctor served as a competent surgeon at İsviçre Hospital and Koşuyolu Heart Hospital, conducting approximately 4000 open heart surgeries. Additionally, the doctor was part of a heart transplant team, performing as the primary surgeon in 8 heart transplants.

Areas of expertise include coronary by-pass, minimally invasive heart surgery, beating heart bypass, redo valve surgery, aortic surgery, and heart transplantation.

Dr Gencoglu has been involved in over 3,000 cardiovascular cases throughout his career, including extensive work at the Istanbul Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute.

• Specialises in adult heart valve diseases including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid procedures
• Former Clinical Chief of Open Heart Surgery at a major Turkish research hospital
• Performs complex aortic and carotid surgeries as part of his cardiac focus
• Uses interventional cardiology techniques to manage adult coronary artery disease
• Handled over 1,100 surgical treatments independently at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

The doctor graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a medical specialty in cardiology at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. The doctor has conducted extensive research on endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, coronary artery disease imaging through stress tests, and ambulatory cardiac monitoring. The doctor is proficient in procedures such as Holter tests, balloon valvuloplasty, and temporary pacemaker implantation. Since 2016, the doctor has been serving as the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

He was born in Giresun-Espiye in 1961. He received his primary and secondary education in Espiye and Trabzon. He started his medical education at Hacettepe University, Trabzon Faculty of Medicine in 1978 and graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1985. He did his 2-year compulsory state service as an Emergency Physician in the Emergency Service of Çanakkale State Hospital. In 1987, he started his specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He completed my specialization training in 1993 and started to work as a specialist in the same department. Continuing his professional and academic life at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, he became a professor and chaired the chair.

During and after his specialization training, he was found in various hospitals in many different countries for vocational training and development purposes. In addition to various fields of Cardiovascular Surgery, he has worked for many years in the fields of cardiovascular traumatology, multi- and interdisciplinary cardiovascular surgery, video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery and thoracic surgery.

In addition to his academic and surgical professional studies, he has a master's degree in the field of "Health Institutions Management" and has also held managerial positions such as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Deputy Chief Physician, Istanbul University, Revolving Fund Management.

He is amateurishly interested in social sciences in medicine and in this sentence "Medical Humanities" and "Medical illustration".

He has more than 200 articles published in national and international journals, over 200 international scientific citations, various book chapters on different topics, over 150 scientific studies and speeches presented at various national and international meetings.

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Professor Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital using advanced robotic systems.

• Performs aortic surgery using the da Vinci robotic system for smaller incisions
• Subspecialises in port access surgery to reduce recovery times for patients
• Completed high-level training at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium
• Serves as a Professor at Istanbul Bilim University teaching new cardiac surgeons
• Expert in complex aortic valve repairs and arrhythmia surgery techniques

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a cardiovascular specialist with international training in complex aortic root surgery and valve-preserving techniques.

• Trained at the Aortic Wellness Centre at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York
• Specialises in advanced surgical treatment for aortic dissections and aneurysms
• Completed a fellowship in Austria focusing on endovascular and vascular surgical methods
• Certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Experienced in robotic heart surgery and thoracoabdominal aortic repairs

• 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 Dogan Erdogan is a highly skilled cardiologist who refined his expertise in advanced cardiac imaging at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Completed an echocardiography fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Performed over 900 successful cardiac procedures throughout his career
• Holds the title of Associate Professor from Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in determining the most effective surgical approach for valve replacements
• Former Head of Cardiology departments at several university teaching hospitals

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 his cardiovascular practice in Istanbul.

• Held the rank of Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at leading Turkish medical universities
• Completed advanced heart transplantation training at Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on complex valve replacements and cardiovascular repairs at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Maintains professional expertise across both academic and clinical surgical environments

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular specialist who focuses on sutureless aortic valve replacement and robotic-assisted heart surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in robotic console surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Training Centre in Belgium
• Specialises in sutureless aortic valve replacement to reduce time spent on heart-lung bypass
• Expert in blood conservation techniques and patient blood management to improve recovery
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career focused on complex heart valve surgery.

• Specialises in surgical replacement of the aortic valve for severe stenosis and regurgitation
• Held senior positions at Acıbadem Health Group and Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, a premier centre for cardiovascular surgery
• Provides expert care for patients requiring structural heart interventions and surgical repairs

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex aortic and heart valve procedures.

• Specialises in aortic surgery and heart valve replacement
• Current Professor of Medicine at Ege University
• Researches methods to prevent brain lesions during bypass surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on advanced bypass and arterial anastomosis techniques

Medical Interests and Activities 

Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

Major Artery Surgery 

Congenital Heart Surgery 

Education and Experience 

1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Vascular Surgery 

National Society of Vascular Surgery

Research and Publications 

International Journal Papers: 24

National Journal Papers: 25 

Book Chapters: 5 

Various International and National Conference Proceedings: Above 50

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed his specialist cardiac training at Istanbul University.

• Trained at the University of Rostock's Department of Cardiac Surgery in Germany
• Completed an international cardiac fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Recognised with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue and diabetic care
• Specialises in complex heart valve replacements within a university hospital setting
• Served as a Professor of Medicine since 2020 at leading Turkish institutions

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who specialises in heart valve replacements and surgical repairs for younger patients.

• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his clinical and academic leadership
• Specialises in both open-heart surgery and minimally invasive covered stent placement
• Performed heart valve replacements and aortic aneurysm surgeries at Uniqacare Clinic
• Completed specialist fellowship training at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Expertise includes aortic valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves

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.