Prof. Dr. Cengiz Köksal is an internationally renowned cardiovascular surgeon who has significantly advanced the field of mitral valve repair. In 2012, he won the European Union's Leonardo da Vinci scholarship, which allowed him to train in Portugal. Over the years, he has worked with global experts in Israel, Portugal, the UK, Italy, and Germany, refining his expertise in minimally invasive mitral valve repair and heart surgery techniques.
He is the only surgeon in Turkey authorized to teach and perform mitral valve repair without stopping the heart or using a heart-lung machine. This innovative technique led to him being named "Doctor of the Year" at the 1000th Anniversary Medical Awards