Plastic surgery for cardiac valve Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Kazim Besirli is the former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He now leads complex heart valve cases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive approach for heart repairs
• Performs delicate heart valve plastic surgery and replacements using bone-sparing techniques
• Authored over 200 scientific articles and 150 studies on cardiovascular outcomes
• Expert in managing aortic valve insufficiency and complex mitral valve prolapse
• Master of Health Institutions Management – ensuring high standards of clinical governance

Professor Mert Yilmaz is a highly accomplished cardiovascular surgeon who specialises in complex cardiac valve repairs and minimally invasive heart surgery.

• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
• Completed a clinical fellowship at the prestigious OLV Hospital in Belgium
• Published over 50 medical papers, including seven world-first reports
• Specialises in small-incision surgery for both adult and paediatric patients
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at several major training hospitals

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

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. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

The doctor is a highly trained cardiologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. The doctor's professional focus includes the treatment of hypertension, cardiovascular occlusion, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in addressing high cholesterol and managing congenital heart disease.

The doctor completed medical training at Azerbaijan Medical University and subsequently underwent specialized cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, spanning from 2017 to 2023. Through this rigorous academic and clinical background, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse cardiac health needs.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and myocardial infarction. Expertise extends to the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.

Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and peripheral vascular conditions, specifically addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases.

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex heart valve disorders and interventional procedures.

• Focuses on coronary artery disease and valvular heart conditions
• Expert in performing coronary angiography and targeted interventions
• Manages high-risk cases involving hypertension and hyperlipidemia
• Specialises in treating rhythm disorders and arrhythmias
• Provides evidence-based care for patients at BAH International centre

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior cardiology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on heart valve diseases and complex coronary interventions.

• Specialises in managing heart valve diseases through interventional cardiology
• Handles high-risk cases including cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Expert in coronary angiography and minimally invasive vascular procedures
• Treats complex rhythm disorders and chronic hypertension
• Focuses on non-surgical valve repair and coronary artery disease management

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.