Coronary bypass surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiac surgeon who gained specialist fellowship training at the King Faisal Heart Institute. He leads cardiovascular care at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on high-stakes heart procedures.

• Held senior academic roles as Associate Professor and Professor since 2015
• Completed a research fellowship in cardiac surgery at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Expertise includes complex heart bypass surgery and diabetic cardiovascular tissue research
• Awarded for his work on erythropoietin and stem cell levels in cardiovascular tissue
• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Professor Cengiz Koksal has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries, specialising in minimally invasive techniques that avoid large incisions. He currently leads the cardiovascular surgery department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery for faster recovery
• Awarded 'Physician of the Year' at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Completed advanced surgical training across the United Kingdom, Germany, and Italy
• Published over 80 international peer-reviewed scientific articles on heart health

Prof. Dr. Korhan Erkanlı is a professor of cardiovascular surgery. He specializes in heart transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and surgery for advanced heart failure. His practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and endovascular treatment for aortic disease.

He has contributed to clinical research on advanced heart failure, artificial heart technologies, and the surgical care of complex cardiovascular conditions. He also promotes organ donation and the life-saving role of heart transplantation.

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Köksal is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including mitral valve repair, aortic valve surgery, coronary bypass, and endovascular treatment of aortic diseases.

He is internationally recognized for beating-heart, minimally invasive mitral valve repair. He trained at major cardiac centers across Europe. He has published many scientific papers and contributed to medical textbooks. He has given more than 100 presentations at national and international meetings. He organizes international valve repair workshops. He advances minimally invasive cardiac surgery through patient care, teaching, and research.

Prof. Dr. Halil Türkoğlu is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He has expertise in coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery.

His practice includes peripheral vascular surgery, EVAR and TEVAR procedures, carotid surgery, congenital heart surgery, cardiac tumor surgery, and pericardial surgery. He treats both adult and pediatric patients, including those with complex congenital heart defects. He has published research, held academic roles, and is active in national and international professional societies.

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

Dr. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon in Istanbul. He uses minimally invasive and endovascular techniques for heart and vascular diseases. Dr. Besogul performs closed-heart surgery and off-pump coronary bypass. He evaluates international patients with complex coronary disease and has published over 100 scientific articles in national and international journals.

• Performs coronary bypass through 4–5 cm incisions while the heart is beating.
• Treats mitral and aortic valve disorders using small-incision techniques.
• Manages vascular conditions including femoral-popliteal bypass and aortic aneurysms.
• Treats venous insufficiency and Buerger disease using intravascular methods.

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in high-risk heart failure cases and advanced mechanical circulatory support.

• Performs off-pump coronary bypass surgery to reduce recovery time
• Expert in complex cardiac reoperations and aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR
• Completed advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes in Turkey
• Founding member of several international cardiovascular surgery and artificial organ societies