Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly credentialed cardiac specialist who serves as a Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed a specialized cardiac surgery fellowship at the prestigious King Faisal Heart Institute
• Conducted advanced cardiovascular research at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Awarded for his research into cardiovascular tissue treatments and stem cell therapies
• Appointed as a Professor of cardiovascular surgery in 2020 after years of senior roles
• Published research on vascular and endovascular surgery outcomes for complex cases

Professor Ajay Kaul is the Chair of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, having performed 15,000 cardiac surgeries.

• Specialises in heart valve replacement and cardiac valve plastic surgery
• Completed over 2,000 complex congenital cardiovascular repairs
• Former Professor of Cardiac Surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Expert in coronary artery bypass grafting and surgical aortic disease
• Author of 70 articles in international scientific journals on cardiothoracic care

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. Faruk Hokenek is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting. Dr. Hokenek focuses on complex heart surgery for acquired valvular diseases and aortic aneurysms.

• Performs open heart surgery and interventricular septal defect repairs.
• Treats conditions including mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.
• Earned his cardiovascular surgery specialization from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.