Best Aortic Stent Grafting Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed 3 chapters to national and international books. Dr. Ertas has presented 20 papers at international meetings and 25 at national meetings. He is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association. Dr. Ertas is recognized for his academic work and active role in the global cardiology community.

Professor Ertan Sagbas is a high-level specialist in aortic surgery who trained at the prestigious Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium.

• Specialises in robotic heart surgery using the da Vinci Robotic System
• Performs minimally invasive procedures via port access surgery
• Appointed as a Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Focuses on complex aortic repairs and arrhythmia surgery
• Practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a highly regarded cardiovascular specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focuses on complex vascular reconstructions and stent procedures.

• Specialises in aortic valve replacement and descending aorta-to-bifemoral bypass surgery
• Expert in robotic-assisted surgery having trained at the Orsi da Vinci Centre in Belgium
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Published extensive research on patient recovery and cost-effective surgical outcomes
• Fellow of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Professor David Saba performed advanced cardiovascular fellowships at Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover-Freiburg. He currently leads specialist surgical teams at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Held professorships at top Turkish medical institutions for over a decade
• Specialises in complex aortic interventions and stent grafting
• Completed high-level heart transplantation training at Kosuyolu Heart Training Hospital
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for major vessel repair
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary care for high-risk cardiovascular patients

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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• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a highly credentialed cardiovascular surgeon who completed advanced fellowships in endovascular techniques across Austria, Italy, and Germany.

• Specialises in FEVAR and TEVAR techniques for complex aortic conditions
• Trained at the Aortic Wellness Centre at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York
• Holds a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Expert in treating abdominal, thoracic, and thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms
• Former Assistant Professor at Ondokuz Mayis University with extensive clinical research background

Professor Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on complex aortic surgery and vascular intervention. He has held senior academic positions at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in aortic stent grafting and advanced heart valve surgery
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery
• Published research on brain protection during extracorporeal perfusion
• Expertise includes carotid arterial anastomosis and smooth muscle cell proliferation
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly credentialed cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital who reached the rank of Professor in 2020. He gained international clinical experience through a prestigious fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Completed advanced cardiac surgery research at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Twice recognised with clinical awards, including for his work on cardiovascular tissue research
• Expertise spanning both vascular and endovascular surgery for complex circulatory conditions
• Formerly served at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and Medipol University
• Practises at Biruni University Hospital, a leading Turkish academic medical centre