Atrial Septal Defect Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in correcting heart defects in children. He is a high-volume specialist who has performed numerous operations to fix holes in the heart.

• Performs atrial septal defect (ASD) surgery to repair openings between the heart chambers
• Uses cardiac stenting and angioplasty to restore healthy blood flow without major surgery
• Completed a five-year fellowship at the specialised Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his academic contributions and surgical skill

Professor Krishna Subramony Iyer is a pioneer in paediatric cardiac surgery who trained at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne. He established the first dedicated paediatric heart programme in Northern India and has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart conditions.

• Specialises in neonatal cardiac surgery and repairs for complex heart defects
• Performed India's first successful double-switch operation for heart malformations
• Fellowship trained in Melbourne under world-leading paediatric cardiac specialists
• Focuses on life-saving surgery for infants, including those with malnutrition
• Active member of global charities providing heart surgery to underprivileged children

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

Professor Kucukaksu is a pioneer in cardiovascular surgery and leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in paediatric and adult heart surgery focusing on structural repairs
• Performed Turkey's first mechanical heart programs for complex cardiac needs
• Trained in advanced heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Uses hybrid cardiovascular procedures to combine surgical and catheter-based techniques
• Active member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation

Professor Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a background in complex heart repairs and vascular medicine.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in cardiovascular surgery
• Awarded second prize by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her research
• Gained specialist experience at major training and research hospitals in Istanbul
• Focuses on surgical techniques for structural heart issues like closing wall defects
• Active researcher in cardiovascular tissue regeneration and heart surgery outcomes

Associate Professor Kursat Fidanci is a paediatric cardiology specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with a focus on non-surgical repair of congenital heart defects.

• Specialises in fetal echocardiography to diagnose heart issues before birth
• Former faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine paediatric cardiology department
• Manages congenital heart diseases including rheumatic heart disease and rhythm disorders
• Treats paediatric patients from infancy through to young adulthood

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.