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Best Tetralogy Of Fallot Surgery Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

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Emin Tireli

  • Leading doctor for Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Professor Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 paediatric congenital cardiac surgeries, making him one of the most prolific specialists in this field.

    • Performs 20 complete Tetralogy of Fallot corrections and 100+ neonatal cardiac surgeries annually
    • Specialises in reconstructing extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children
    • One of the first surgeons globally to perform the complex Nikaidoh procedure
    • Faculty member at the Istanbul School of Medicine with 100+ published international articles
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Mert Yilmaz

  • 4.9 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Professor Mert Yilmaz is a highly accomplished cardiovascular surgeon with specialised expertise in repairing complex congenital heart defects like Tetralogy of Fallot.

    • Completed a surgical residency at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the United Kingdom
    • Participated in advanced cardiac surgery programmes at OLV Aalst Hospital in Belgium
    • Published over 50 medical manuscripts, including several world-first reports in cardiac literature
    • International member of the prestigious Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
    • Holds advanced degrees in both adult and paediatric cardiovascular surgery
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Cenk Indelen

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a highly skilled cardiovascular surgeon who specialises in complex heart reconstructions and patient blood management at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Trained in robotic console surgery at the Orsi Da Vinci Training Centre in Belgium
    • Published research on pericardial patch augmentation for complex congenital heart anomalies
    • Specialises in sutureless valve replacements and minimally invasive cardiothoracic techniques
    • Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Expert in blood conservation strategies to improve recovery and surgical safety
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David Saba

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Professor David Saba is a senior cardiovascular surgeon who honed his skills at the world-renowned Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover-Freiburg.

    • Holds the highest academic rank of Professor in cardiovascular surgery
    • Completed advanced heart transplantation training at Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
    • Managed complex cardiac cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2019
    • Previously led surgical teams as a Professor at Uludag University Faculty of Medicine
    • Expertise includes intricate congenital heart repairs and valve reconstruction
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Bulent Polat

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Dogan Erdogan

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

    Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital
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Serkan Burc Deser

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Experiences

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

    Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

    Schools / Trainings

    Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

     

    Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

    Heart Valve Problems

    Aortic Dissection

    Coronary Artery Disease

    Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

    Varicose Veins

    Peripheral Vascular Disease

    Aortic Insufficiency

    Aortic Valve Diseases

    Mitral Insufficiency

    Mitral Valve Problem

    Mitral Stenosis

    Varicose Ulcer

    Diabetic Foot

    Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    Raynaud's Disease

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Ischemic Heart Disease

    Heart Pain

    Leg Artery Occlusion

    Capillary Rupture

    Heart Failure

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Aortic Arch Aneurysm

    Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

    Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Carotid

     

    In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

    During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

    In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

    In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

    In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

    As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

    In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

    In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

    I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

    I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

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Riza Turkoz

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

    Experience

    • 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
    • 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
    • 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
    • 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
    • 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
    • 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
    • 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
    • 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
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Cengiz Koksal

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. Cengiz KÖKSAL, M.D.

    Cardiovascular Surgery

    Areas of Expertise

    • Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement
    • Off-pump (beating heart) mitral valve surgery
    • Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
    • Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
    • Carotid (neck artery) surgery
    • Aesthetic varicose vein surgery
    • Non-surgical treatment of arterial/venous aneurysms in the legs

    Education

    • Primary Education – Afyon, Turkey
    • Secondary & High School – Darüşşafaka High School, Graduated as Top of Class
    • M.D., Doctor of Medicine – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1992
    • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)

    Career

    • Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)
      • Contributed to the foundation of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
      • Achieved Associate Professor title in 2005
    • Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007 onward)
      • Appointed Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2009
      • Clinical Educator from 2011 to 2017
      • Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries
      • Education Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (2016–2017)
    • Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–2024)
      • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
    • Current Position – Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (Since July 2024)

    International Training and Grants

    • Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship Winner, Portugal (2012)
    • Advanced trainings in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (without sternotomy or heart-lung machine) conducted in:
      • Israel, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany (2012–2016)

    Achievements & Honors

    • "Physician of the Year", Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards (2018)
    • Only physician in Turkey authorized to educate and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
    • Organizer of annual Mitral Valve Repair Workshops with national and international participation
    • President, National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association (2016–2018)
    • Editor, the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook published in Turkish

    Academic Contributions

    • 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
    • 75+ national publications
    • Authored 4 book chapters

    Delivered 

    200+ presentations

     in national and international conferences (since 2011)

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Sungho Kim

  • 44 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Incheon, SEJONG HOSPITAL
  • Professor Sungho Kim has performed over 1,200 paediatric and congenital cardiac interventions at Sejong Hospital. He specialises in managing complex heart abnormalities like Tetralogy of Fallot from childhood through to adulthood.

    • Focuses on catheter-based interventions to reduce the need for open-heart surgery
    • Completed his PhD at Hanyang University Graduate School specialising in cardiac care
    • Provides long-term follow-up care for adult patients with congenital heart disease
    • Previously held leading academic positions for paediatric cardiology at major university hospitals
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Murat Ugurlucan

  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with deep expertise in complex heart repairs. He completed a prestigious fellowship at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, a global hub for paediatric cardiac care.

    • Achieved the rank of Professor of Medicine in 2020
    • Trained as a research assistant at the University of Rostock in Germany
    • Focuses on surgical interventions for congenital heart defects and paediatric cases
    • Recognised with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
    • Uses advanced techniques for neonatal and paediatric heart reconstructions
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Sertac Cicek

  • 4.9 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
  • Professor Sertac Cicek is a world-recognised leader in paediatric cardiac surgery, having completed prestigious fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

    • Founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
    • Specialises in complex neonatal cardiac surgery and congenital heart repairs
    • Serves as a Visiting Professor at the Mayo Clinic in the United States
    • Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Surgeons
    • Holds board certification specifically in paediatric cardiovascular surgery
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Ismail Oral Hastaoglu

  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, ERDEM HOSPITAL
  • Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

    Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

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Didem Melis Oztas

  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Dr Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital with a strong foundation in complex heart procedures from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine.

    • Awarded second prize by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her research in cardiovascular tissue
    • Trained at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for surgical residency
    • Specialises in cardiovascular surgery with an interest in diabetic patient outcomes
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
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Bookimed Insights: Top Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery Specialists in the World for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery surgeons abroad, collaborating with 17 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 Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery costs in Australia.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#139 years of experienceComplex paediatric and neonatal cardiac reconstructionsPerformed 6,329 paediatric heart surgeries. He handles high-risk neonatal cases, including infants weighing just 500 grams, and is a global pioneer in complex TGA repair via the Nikaidoh procedure.
Turkey
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#236 years of experiencePaediatric Tetralogy of Fallot repairsDual qualification in adult and paediatric cardiac surgery with international training in the UK and Belgium. He has pioneered various endovascular and reconstructive techniques in Turkey.
Turkey
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#324 years of experienceComplex heart reconstructions and blood-sparing surgeryAssociate Professor Indelen is an expert in surgical blood management and Da Vinci robotic training. He focuses on techniques that reduce transfusion needs and improve recovery for complex heart repairs.
Turkey
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#431 years of experienceComplex congenital heart repairsProfessor Saba brings international expertise from Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover-Freiburg. His academic background and heart transplant training make him ideal for high-risk surgical cases.
Turkey
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#544 years of experienceCatheter-based congenital heart interventionsPerformed over 1,200 paediatric cardiac interventions. He is highly skilled in using catheter-based techniques to treat Tetralogy of Fallot, providing a less invasive alternative to traditional open-heart surgery.
Republic of Korea
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#619 years of experienceComplex paediatric heart repairsProfessor at Biruni University with international fellowship training at King Faisal Heart Institute. Specialises in major cardiac reconstructions and congenital heart defects using European-standard surgical protocols.
Turkey
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#740 years of experienceNeonatal & complex paediatric cardiac repairsMayo Clinic-trained surgeon and founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. He specialises in high-stakes neonatal repairs and complex cardiac reoperations.
Turkey
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#817 years of experiencePaediatric heart defect surgeryAward-winning specialist in cardiovascular surgery with research expertise in tissue regeneration. Trained at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, she focuses on surgical outcomes for complex heart conditions.
Turkey
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