Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Dr Burak Teymen uses his expertise in echocardiography to accurately assess blood flow and heart function for patients with aortic valve issues.

• Specialises in heart failure management at the JCI-accredited Emsey Hospital
• Uses echocardiography to monitor valve leakage and guide treatment decisions
• Expert in coronary artery stenting and balloon procedures (PTCA)
• Trained at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, a top-tier Turkish institution
• Focuses on interventional cardiology including peripheral artery stenting and vascular shaving

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

• Specialises in aortic repair and valve replacements for complex cases
• Performs EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive techniques to fix aortic issues with smaller incisions
• Trained in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Director of mechanical circulatory support programmes for advanced heart failure patients
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a leading cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in heart valve repair and replacement.

• Specialises in surgical correction of the aortic valve to restore proper blood flow
• Holds a Professor title from Istanbul University\'s prestigious Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at a major university hospital centre for complex cardiac cases
• Recognised for managing valvular heart disease across several top-tier medical groups