Coronary artery bypass grafting Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Gokhan Albayrak leads cardiac surgery at Medicalpoint International after completing his specialist training at Ege University. He focuses on restoring heart function through precise coronary and aortic interventions.

• Specialises in coronary surgery for blocked or narrowed arteries
• Experienced in complex aortic and heart valve repairs
• Researched ways to reduce brain lesion risks during bypass surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on preventing cell growth that can narrow arterial grafts

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior specialist at Uniqacare Clinic who manages complex cardiac procedures for both young and adult patients.

• Performed thousands of successful heart operations throughout a distinguished career
• Holds the title of Professor of Cardiology after decades of academic and clinical leadership
• Fellowship trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital – Istanbul's leading heart centre
• Clinical focus includes open heart surgery and aortic aneurysm repairs
• Graduated from Hacettepe University – one of the most prestigious medical schools in the region

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiac surgeon who leads the heart surgery team at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute specifically in cardiac surgery
• Served as a research assistant at the University of Rostock in Germany focused on heart surgery
• Published award-winning research on cardiovascular tissue recovery and diabetic care
• Member of the World Directory of Medical Schools after graduating from Marmara University in English

Professor Sandeep Attawar has performed over 10,000 heart surgeries, specialising in both adult and paediatric cases at Gleneagles Global Health City.

• Maintains a high success rate even in complex bypass and transplant cases
• Director of Cardiovascular Surgery and the Thoracic Organ Transplantation programme
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expertise includes mechanical circulatory support and adult congenital heart disease
• Trained at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a senior cardiovascular specialist based at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career built across Turkey’s most prestigious cardiac units.

• Specialised in cardiovascular surgery at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Held senior positions at Acıbadem International and Memorial Şişli hospitals
• Focuses on complex coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve surgery
• Appointed Professor at Dicle University to lead clinical training programmes
• Recognised for managing high-risk cardiac cases in university-affiliated centres

Professor Murtaza Ahmed Chishti is a leading cardiothoracic surgeon who specialises in complex and re-operative coronary bypass surgeries at Artemis Hospitals.

• Performs total arterial revascularization for long-term bypass durability
• Awarded a Certificate of Excellence for his work in organ transplantation
• Researches bypass grafting outcomes for patients with poor heart function
• Recognised by the Society of Heart Failure and Transplant
• Expert in managing advanced aortic diseases and stent grafting