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Best Carotid Endarterectomy Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Öztekin Oto

  • 5 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic
  • Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto is a specialist at the clinic and leads complex cardiovascular care, including heart transplantation and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His work includes Turkey’s smallest artificial heart implantation (10 cc) for a pediatric patient and a first-in-Turkey three-hour open-heart operation through a 5-centimetre incision with “neck anaesthesia”. As president of ESCVS and the Turkish Heart and Health Foundation, he brings leadership experience to every case.
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Dogan Erdogan

  • 4.6 Excellent • 7 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Dogan Erdogan completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the USA and specializes in preventing strokes through advanced vascular repair.

    • Performs carotid angioplasty and stenting to open blocked arteries supplying the brain
    • Received the Science Award at the 12th Bayındır Medical Awards for his research
    • Uses 3D mapping and radiofrequency ablation for complex cardiovascular conditions
    • Associate Professor previously based at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology with multiple young researcher honours
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Cenk Indelen

  • 5 Excellent • 58 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular specialist who focuses on complex vascular surgery and patient blood management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Completed robotic surgery training at the Orsi da Vinci Training Centre in Belgium
    • Member of The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Expert in blood conservation techniques to improve patient recovery and safety
    • Heavily involved in clinical research with numerous publications on surgical outcomes
    • Fellow of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
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Yavuz Besogul

  • 4.7 Excellent • 19 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Neolife Medical Center
  • Dr. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon at Neolife Medical Center. He received his MD from Erciyes University in 1989. He pursued an academic career in cardiovascular surgery at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He served as Professor from 2008 to 2012. His clinical posts include Eskisehir Osmangazi University (1992–2012) and Kiziltoprak Florence Nightingale Hospital (2012–2014). He worked at Medicana Camlica as Coordinator of Cardiovascular Surgery and as a member of the Ethics Committee (2014–2016). He later served at Medical Park–Istinye University (2017–2023) and Biruni University Hospital (2024–2026).

    His clinical focus includes minimally invasive cardiac surgery and axillary valve surgery. He performs valve repair and replacement and coronary bypass, including minimally invasive methods. He treats peripheral vascular, carotid, and venous disease. He offers varicose vein care with sclerotherapy, foam therapy, and endovenous ablation, as well as capillary laser. He also performs sympathectomy and provides diabetic limb care. He manages Buerger’s disease and Raynaud’s.

    He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, the National Vascular Surgery Society, and the Phlebology Society. He serves as a referee for the International Journal of Interventional Cardiology. He is on the advisory boards of Türkiye Klinikleri and the Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences.

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Murat Ugurlucan

  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who previously conducted specialist cardiac research at the University of Rostock in Germany.

    • Holds a professorship in cardiovascular surgery and trains the next generation of specialists
    • Completed a clinical fellowship at the prestigious King Faisal Heart Institute
    • Recognised with a national award for his research into vascular surgery outcomes
    • Specialises in complex vascular repairs and endovascular surgical techniques
    • Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a major academic medical centre in Istanbul
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Bookimed Insights: Top Carotid endarterectomy Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Carotid endarterectomy surgeons abroad, collaborating with 5 leading specialists. The doctors in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics. All prices are displayed in AUD for easy comparison with Carotid endarterectomy costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#131 years of experienceStroke prevention and carotid artery stentingMayo Clinic fellowship trained in advanced echocardiography and vascular repair. He uses minimally invasive stenting to open blocked carotid arteries, providing a stroke-prevention alternative to open surgery.
Turkey
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#224 years of experiencePatient blood managementAssociate Professor Indelen specialises in blood conservation and robotic-assisted techniques. His focus on patient blood management helps reduce transfusion risks and supports faster recovery after vascular procedures.
Turkey
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#319 years of experienceComplex vascular repairsA Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery with international training in Germany and Saudi Arabia. He won awards for vascular research and specialises in advanced endovascular techniques at Biruni University Hospital.
Turkey
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