Replacement of the aortic valve Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex aortic and heart valve procedures.

• Specialises in aortic surgery and heart valve replacement
• Current Professor of Medicine at Ege University
• Researches methods to prevent brain lesions during bypass surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on advanced bypass and arterial anastomosis techniques

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 Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who specialises in heart valve replacements and surgical repairs for younger patients.

• Promoted to Professor of Paediatric Cardiology for his clinical and academic leadership
• Specialises in both open-heart surgery and minimally invasive covered stent placement
• Performed heart valve replacements and aortic aneurysm surgeries at Uniqacare Clinic
• Completed specialist fellowship training at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Expertise includes aortic valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who completed his specialist cardiac training at Istanbul University.

• Trained at the University of Rostock's Department of Cardiac Surgery in Germany
• Completed an international cardiac fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Recognised with national awards for research into cardiovascular tissue and diabetic care
• Specialises in complex heart valve replacements within a university hospital setting
• Served as a Professor of Medicine since 2020 at leading Turkish institutions

Professor Sushant Srivastava leads the cardiothoracic department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, specialising in beating heart and minimally invasive methods.

• Specialises in redo valve surgeries for patients requiring complex secondary replacements
• Expert in minimally invasive chest surgery to reduce recovery times
• Former Senior Consultant at the prestigious Batra Hospital and Medical Research Centre
• Performs both adult and paediatric cardiothoracic procedures
• Director of Cardiovascular Surgery focus on high-risk heart failure cases

Dr. Murtaza Ahmed Chishti is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Artemis Hospitals in Gurgaon. He specializes in heart and lung transplantation and complex coronary surgery. CM Vasundara Raje honored him with a Certificate of Excellence for organ transplant work. Dr. Chishti focuses on total arterial revascularization and surgery of the aorta.

• Recognized by the Society of Heart Failure and Transplant for thoracic organ transplant.
• Recipient of the Heart Failure 360 award for academic and clinical contributions.
• Published research on tricuspid valve repair and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Practices at Artemis Hospitals, a JCI-accredited facility and Newsweek-ranked medical center.

Professor Kucukaksu is a pioneer in cardiovascular surgery and serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in aortic valve replacements and complex reoperations for adults
• Completed advanced fellowships in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs hybrid cardiovascular procedures and aortic repairs including EVAR and TEVAR
• Founding member of several professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems
• Leads clinical development in mechanical circulatory support and total artificial heart 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.