Best Heart Valve Replacement Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr Faruk Gencoglu has actively participated in approximately 3,000 cardiovascular cases throughout his career. He currently leads surgical treatments for heart valve diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performed 900+ independent treatments including complex aortic and mitral valve replacements
• Former Clinical Chief of open heart surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in adult coronary artery disease and heart valve disorders
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute

Associate Professor Ali Fedakar has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries and led 8 heart transplant procedures as a primary surgeon.

• Specialises in redo valve surgery for patients requiring secondary or tertiary operations
• Uses minimally invasive heart surgery techniques to support faster patient recovery
• Board-certified by the Turkish Board of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Held senior surgical roles at the prestigious Koşuyolu Heart Hospital for over a decade
• Expert in treating mitral valve prolapse and complex cardiac structural issues

Dr. Jose Roberto James Santana is a cardiothoracic surgeon for adults and children. He has 1,450 documented cases across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic procedures. He is the Coordinator of the Cardiovascular Department at INCAE. He is also an attending surgeon at CEDIMAT. His experience includes complex valve surgery, coronary revascularization, congenital heart disease, and ECMO.

Credentials: CMD 22529 · EXQ 528-10. He completed an advanced ECMO simulation course at Le Pitié de Paris in 2025. He was accepted for an observer rotation at Mount Sinai Hospital with Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy.

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Ertas treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart valve disorders. He practices at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high success rates in cardiovascular care.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Performs heart valve replacement and coronary stenting.
• Completed a research fellowship at the Thorax Center in the Netherlands.
• Contributed to three medical books on cardiovascular medicine.

Professor Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart valve replacements using the da Vinci robotic system for faster recovery and less trauma.

• Uses port access surgery to replace valves without cutting the breastbone
• Expert in complex repairs and arrhythmia surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Completed international postgraduate training at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University training the next generation of cardiac surgeons

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a leading cardiovascular specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on sutureless aortic valve replacements.

• Trained in robotic console surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Centre in Belgium
• Expert in blood conservation and patient blood management to improve recovery outcomes
• Active member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Researches clinical outcomes comparing transcatheter and sutureless valve techniques
• Specialises in treating calcified bicuspid aortic stenosis and complex valve pathologies

Professor David Saba is a highly credentialed cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who completed advanced training at the University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Broadened his surgical expertise through a fellowship at the Toronto General Hospital
• Specialised in heart transplantation and complex cardiac care at Kosuyolu Heart Training Centre
• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at several leading Turkish medical institutions
• Previously led surgical teams at Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing both routine and high-risk valve replacements within a multidisciplinary team

Professor Kazim Besirli is a senior cardiovascular surgeon who chaired the department at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools.

• Specialises in multi-disciplinary heart surgery and video-thoracoscopic endoscopic techniques
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for reduced recovery times
• Authored over 200 scientific articles in international medical journals
• Held senior leadership as Deputy Chief Physician at a major university hospital
• Expert in cardiovascular trauma and complex interdisciplinary surgical cases

Professor Emin Tireli leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Istanbul School of Medicine, specialising in complex heart reconstructions for patients of all ages.

• Performs reconstruction of extremely complex heart defects including neonatal and aortic surgery
• Expert in the Ross procedure and pulmonary autograft techniques for valve reconstruction
• Published over 100 articles in international medical journals on advanced surgical outcomes
• Fellowship trained specialist with senior faculty positions at Turkey's top medical schools
• Respected authority on neonatal and paediatric cardiovascular bypass techniques

Dr. Ali Oto is a surgeon specializing in ear, nose, and throat (ENT) diseases. He practices at Memorial Ankara Hospital in Turkey. Dr. Oto completed training at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden. He also trained at the Free University in Holland. His work focuses on inner ear physiology and neck surgery.

• Performs thyroidectomy, nasal valve surgery, and middle ear reconstruction.
• Treats sinus diseases, larynx conditions, and voice disorders.
• Expert in adenoid surgery and myringotomy procedures.
• Works at Memorial Ankara Hospital, which holds JCI accreditation for quality.

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly academic cardiologist who completed a fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the United States.

• Specialises in advanced echocardiography for precise heart valve assessment
• Achieved Associate Professorship at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Former academic at Süleyman Demirel University Department of Cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest medical schools

Associate Professor Koray Aykut is a dedicated cardiovascular surgeon at Izmir University with a focused research interest in adult heart valve surgery. He leads complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital using evidence-based surgical protocols.

• Specialises in heart valve surgery and aortic repairs
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Published 10 articles in major international peer-reviewed journals
• Experienced in both adult heart surgery and congenital heart disease correction
• Active member of the Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

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.