Plastic surgery for cardiac valve Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly qualified cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital who focuses on intricate cardiac valve repairs.

• Completed a specialized cardiac surgery research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Held advanced clinical fellowships at the prestigious King Faisal Heart Institute
• Recognised with national awards for his research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
• Serves as a Professor at Biruni University training the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise includes complex valve reconstruction and endovascular surgical techniques

Dr. Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. Dr. Bekler focuses on bifurcation stenting and chronic total occlusions using intravascular imaging. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations alongside ICD and CRT therapy.
• Performs structural procedures including TAVI, ASD closure, and mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
• Treats peripheral artery diseases using balloon and stent techniques.
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation and 3D mapping for heart rhythm disorders.

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who has performed hundreds of heart valve plastic surgery procedures at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology after years of clinical leadership
• Fellowship trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital in Istanbul
• Expertise includes complex heart valve replacements and coronary stenting
• Specialises in managing congenital heart defects like atrial septal defect surgery
• Regularly contributes to medical literature with numerous publications on paediatric heart health

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

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. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Dr. Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects. Dr. Oztas won a national award for her research on cardiovascular stem cells.

• Performs specialized surgeries for Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrial Septal Defects.
• Treats complex pediatric heart conditions including ventricular septal defects.
• Expert in pediatric valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.

Professor Faruk Hokenek is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital with deep expertise in complex heart valve reconstruction. He has held key leadership positions across major Turkish medical networks including Acıbadem and Medical Park.

• Specialises in surgical repair and valve-sparing techniques
• Held senior positions at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Performs both routine and high-risk cardiovascular procedures
• Served as a Professor at Dicle University training the next generation of surgeons
• Expert in managing cardiac complications at JCI-accredited institutions

Professor Ajay Kaul serves as Chair of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, having performed 15,000 cardiac surgeries. He specialises in complex heart valve plastic surgery and heart failure treatments.

• Completed 2,000 complex congenital cardiovascular repairs
• Former Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Published over 70 articles in international scientific journals on surgical techniques
• Expert in both adult and paediatric heart valve replacements and repairs
• Mastered coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic aneurysm surgery

Dr. Kasim Dogan is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He serves as a Professor at Istanbul Kemerburgaz University. Dr. Dogan treats complex heart conditions, including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He works at Medicana Sivas, which manages over 110,000 patients annually.

• Performs heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass, and aortic aneurysm surgery.
• Expert in installing heart pacemakers and conducting coronary stenting.
• Uses radiofrequency ablation and endovenous techniques for vascular care.
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Surgeons Society.