Ventricular Septal Defect Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Sertac Cicek is a world-recognised leader in paediatric cardiac surgery, having completed high-level fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

• Founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
• Specialises in neonatal cardiac surgery and complex repairs for congenital heart defects
• Performs minimally invasive heart surgery to reduce scarring and speed up recovery times
• Holds the title of Visiting Professor at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Consultant to the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and various international boards

Education:

• Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
• Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
   

Experience:

• Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
• Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
• Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
• Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
• Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
• Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
• Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
• Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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• Professor: December 18, 2020
• Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
• Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
• Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
• Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

Professor Krishna Subramony Iyer trained at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and has performed over 10,000 congenital heart procedures.

• Specialises in neonatal cardiac surgery for complex defects in infants
• Pioneered the first successful double-switch operation performed in India
• Expert in managing late presenters and malnourished children with heart conditions
• Former Additional Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Trained under world-renowned paediatric surgeon Dr R.B.B. Mee in Australia

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in managing congenital heart defects in children.

• Performs minimally invasive repairs to close holes in the heart without open-heart surgery
• Completed his specialist fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Hacettepe University Medical Faculty
• Recognised as a Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his academic and clinical leadership
• Published extensive research on modern paediatric cardiac interventions and patient outcomes

Professor Sandeep Attawar is a heavyweight in cardiothoracic surgery, having performed over 10,000 open and closed heart procedures for both adults and children.

• Specialises in Ventricular septal defect repairs using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expertise includes complex heart and lung transplants with success rates up to 90%
• Fellow of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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

• Specialises in surgical repair for congenital heart defects like ventricular septal defects
• Completed cardiac surgical fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs hybrid cardiovascular procedures – combining surgery with minimally invasive catheter-based techniques
• Expert in mechanical circulatory support used to stabilise patients during complex cardiac repairs
• Founding member of several international cardiovascular surgery and artificial organ societies

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.

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.

Associate Professor Kursat Fidanci is a specialist paediatric cardiologist with deep expertise in congenital heart diseases at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in managing congenital heart defects in children and infants
• Performs fetal echocardiography to identify heart issues before birth
• Former faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine department of paediatric cardiology
• Treats complex rhythm disorders and rheumatic heart diseases in young patients

Dr Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who won a national prize for her research into tissue repair and stem cell levels.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical training centres
• Awarded second prize by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her clinical research
• Specialises in cardiovascular repairs including surgery for heart wall defects
• Performs complex procedures at Biruni University Hospital using modern surgical protocols