Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ugur Filizcan is a cardiovascular surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement, coronary bypass surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair. Dr. Filizcan treats complex conditions including aortic insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its specialised stroke and cardiac care units.

• Performs open heart surgery and coronary stenting.
• Expertise includes radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Installs heart pacemakers and performs coronary revascularization.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 10 surgical theaters and 63 intensive care beds.

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly credentialed cardiologist who refined his expertise in heart valve imaging at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab
• Former Head of Cardiology at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in echocardiography to assess heart valve function and leaks
• Achieved Associate Professorship at Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Professor Caner Topaloglu is a specialist in invasive cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on structural heart conditions and complex valve interventions.

• Manages aortic valve insufficiency and heart failure using catheter-based techniques
• Specialises in permanent cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator (ICD) implantation
• Performs balloon angioplasty and stenting for coronary and peripheral arteries
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a strong academic background from Ege University.

• Specialises in heart valve surgery to repair or replace leaking aortic valves
• Expert in aortic surgery and complex coronary procedures for various heart conditions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on protecting the brain during heart-lung bypass procedures
• Recognised for work on preventing cell overgrowth after arterial surgery

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed international research at the University of Rostock in Germany.

• Specialises in heart valve repairs and complex cardiac surgery
• Held a clinical fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Recognised with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
• Professor at Biruni University where he trains the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes managing aortic valve disease and endovascular techniques

Dr. Kasim Dogan is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He serves as a Professor at Istanbul Kemerburgaz University. Dr. Dogan treats complex heart conditions, including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He works at Medicana Sivas, which manages over 110,000 patients annually.

• Performs heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass, and aortic aneurysm surgery.
• Expert in installing heart pacemakers and conducting coronary stenting.
• Uses radiofrequency ablation and endovenous techniques for vascular care.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Surgeons Society.