Open heart surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Emin Tireli focuses on extremely complex paediatric cardiac defects, including neonatal surgeries and reconstructions for patients of all age groups.

• Facultative member at the Istanbul School of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery Department
• Published over 100 articles in international journals on specialised cardiac surgical techniques
• Expert in the modified Nikaidoh procedure and complex aortic arch reconstructions
• Specialises in off-pump Fontan procedures and single ventricle palliations
• Highly experienced in performing arterial switch operations for rare coronary anatomy

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.

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a highly qualified cardiovascular surgeon who completed advanced training at the prestigious Lenox Hill Hospital Aortic Wellness Center in New York.

• Specialises in aortic valve-preserving surgery and robotic heart procedures
• Holds international fellowships from leading vascular centres in Austria and Italy
• Certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board for professional proficiency
• Expert in complex aortic arch surgery and treating thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
• Former faculty member at Ondokuz Mayis University with extensive surgical research background

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.

Associate Professor Koray Aykut is a surgical leader at İzmir University who specialised in heart valve and aortic surgery at Dokuz Eylül University. He is widely recognised for his research into reducing patient recovery risks during complex bypass procedures.

• Specialises in adult coronary surgery and the surgical correction of congenital heart diseases
• Performs closed surgery for aortic diseases and laser-aided vascular procedures
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Published clinical trials on cognitive protection during coronary artery bypass surgery
• Contributes to the Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

• Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
• Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
• Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a highly published cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex aortic and valvular interventions.

• Specialises in aortic surgery and advanced heart valve repairs
• Publishes research on reducing brain lesions during extracorporeal perfusion
• Develops surgical modifications for biventricular assist device implantation
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Researches methods to prevent arterial narrowing after anastomosis procedures

Professor Ahmet Ozkara is a highly respected cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with a deep focus on arterial revascularisation for coronary bypass surgery.

• Held academic leadership roles as Professor and Associate Professor at prestigious Turkish medical faculties
• Specialises in major artery surgery and complex congenital heart conditions
• Member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery
• Authored over 50 international and national research papers on cardiac outcomes
• Completed paediatric medical training at Kinderspital Basel in Switzerland

Dr. Sertac Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Dr. Cicek completed rare triple fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, Texas Heart Institute, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He holds active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia.

• Specializes in Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions and Ebstein anomaly repairs.
• Pioneered hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Served as a board member of the Mayo Alumni Association.

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures. He is the only specialist in Turkey authorised to practice and teach off-pump mitral valve repair.

• Specialises in minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve replacement
• Performs off-pump 'beating heart' surgery to reduce patient recovery time
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Trained extensively across the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and Israel
• Named Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly credentialed cardiovascular surgeon who leads the cardiac department at Biruni University Hospital. He brings deep academic expertise and international fellowship experience to complex open heart procedures.

• Completed a specialized fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Conducted advanced cardiac research at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Recognized with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue and stem cell recovery
• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Specialises in adult cardiac surgery and complex vascular interventions

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who specialises in complex heart operations for younger patients at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his academic and clinical leadership
• Focuses on intricate procedures including atrial septal defect surgery and valve replacements
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Handles complex cases involving aortic aneurysms and coronary artery bypass grafting
• Published extensively on paediatric cardiac outcomes in major medical journals