Heart Valve Replacement Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr. Yunus Nazli is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital. He treats complex heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Nazli performs both on-pump and off-pump coronary bypass surgeries. He earned his medical degree from Trakya University and specialized at Celal Bayar University.

• Performs aortic surgeries, including endovascular procedures like EVAR and TEVAR.
• Treats carotid artery disease and performs peripheral bypasses for arms and legs.
• Expert in heart valve replacement and repair techniques.
• Provides varicose vein treatments using laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgery.

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. 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.

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.

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 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

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on high-stakes aortic and valve surgery.

• Specialises in aortic and heart valve replacement procedures
• Academic researcher in extracorporeal perfusion and brain protection techniques
• Expert in biventricular assist device implantation for complex heart failure
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on preventing ischemic lesions during heart surgery

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who leads complex heart valve replacements for younger patients.

• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his clinical and academic contributions
• Completed subspecialist fellowship training at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Performs both paediatric heart valve replacement and specialised valve plastic surgery
• Manages congenital heart conditions using open heart surgery and minimally invasive stenting
• Published extensive research on paediatric cardiac interventions in medical journals

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly credentialed heart surgeon who completed a prestigious cardiac surgery research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany.

• Serves as a Professor of Medicine at Biruni University Hospital.
• Trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute, a leading international centre for cardiac care.
• Won awards for his research into cardiovascular tissue and diabetic heart health.
• Expertise includes complex valve replacements and vascular surgery.
• Member of the World Directory of Medical Schools listed faculty.