Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Küçükaksu is a pioneer in mechanical circulatory support and lead surgeon for the heart transplantation programme at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and complex valve replacements
• Completed advanced fellowships in heart failure surgery across Germany, France and the United States
• Performs aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR techniques for less invasive outcomes
• Directs the Artificial Heart Centre, focusing on high-risk cases and reoperations
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems

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.