Replacement of the aortic valve Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci is an orthopedic surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Dr. Balci sees patients six days a week for surgical and non-surgical care. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients every year.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and meniscus repair.
• Treats carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and complex shoulder injuries.
• Conducts ankle fusion surgery and radiofrequency ablation procedures.
• Provides care for congenital cardiac conditions and vascular issues.

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 Faruk Hokenek is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career focused on complex heart valve surgery.

• Specialises in surgical replacement of the aortic valve for severe stenosis and regurgitation
• Held senior positions at Acıbadem Health Group and Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, a premier centre for cardiovascular surgery
• Provides expert care for patients requiring structural heart interventions and surgical repairs