Best cardiac surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 18 doctors

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Ali Fedakar

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Specializes in coronary bypass, minimally invasive, and heart transplant surgeries.
    • Trained in Turkey, with international experience in cardiovascular procedures.
    • Success rates or statistics for heart surgery not provided in the biography.
    • Doctor's ranking not mentioned in the biography.
    • Holds certifications from Erciyes and Çukurova Universities in medicine.
    • Member of institutions with a focus on cardiovascular surgery advancements.
    • Offers online consultations for patients seeking heart surgery expertise.
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
$25,000 - $25,000
Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$12,000 - $15,000
Intracranial Arterial Angioplasty and Stenting
$4,000 - $6,000
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Haşim Üstünsoy

  • 4.6 Excellent 493 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
  • Dr. Haşim Üstünsoy is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 36 years of experience. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive heart surgeries and robotic surgeries. He provides services like radiofrequency ablation and installing heart pacemakers. Dr. Üstünsoy has published 37 articles in internationally refereed journals and 45 articles in national peer-reviewed journals.
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Open heart surgery
$16,410 - $21,880
Radiofrequency ablation
$18,035 - $18,035
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Ahmet Ozkara

  • 4.5 Good 228 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

    Major Artery Surgery 

    Congenital Heart Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

    1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

    1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

    1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

    2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

    2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

    2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

    Memberships 

    Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    European Society of Vascular Surgery 

    National Society of Vascular Surgery

    Research and Publications 

    International Journal Papers: 24

    National Journal Papers: 25 

    Book Chapters: 5 

    Various International and National Conference Proceedings: Above 50

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Cenap Zeybek

  • New
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Uniqacare Clinic
  • Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in the field. Having performed a wide range of operations, he has advanced from an Associate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2011 to a Professor in 2017, and has authored numerous publications and given many presentations.
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Fikri Kutlay

  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Uniqacare Clinic
  • Dr. Fikri Kutlay is a renowned cardiac surgeon with over 29 years of experience. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery and has held leadership roles at several reputable institutions.
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Faruk Gencoglu

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

    FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

    Adult coronary artery disease,

    Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

    Aortic surgery,

    carotid surgery,

    Peripheral vascular diseases,

    Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

    deep vein thrombosis

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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
$25,000 - $25,000
Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$12,000 - $15,000
Intracranial Arterial Angioplasty and Stenting
$4,000 - $6,000
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Hüsnü Sezer

  • 4.4 Good 81 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital
Coronary stenting
$1,500 - $1,500
Radiofrequency ablation
$5,000 - $5,000
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Cihangir Ersoy

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Duties:

    1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner

    1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

    1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician

    2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

    2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

    2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician

    2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

    • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Cardiology
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Ertan Sagbas

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal information

    Title: Professor Doctor

    Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

    Work History:

    1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

    2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

    3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

    4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

    5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

    6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

    Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

    1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

    2   Aortic surgery

    3   Cover Repairs

    4   Arrhythmia Surgery

    Special advanced health technologies:

    1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

    2   Port Access Surgery

    Education

    1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

    1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

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Omer Uslukaya

  • 4.4 Good 50 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • EXPERIENCE*

     

    2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

    DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

    VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

    HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

    General Surgeon

    2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

    YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

    General Surgeon

    2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

    HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

    General Practitioner

     

    *EDUCATION*

     

    2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Associate Professor

    2015, Ohio/USA

    OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

    Neck Dissection Training

    2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

    Assistant Professor

    1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

    ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

    FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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Coronary artery bypass grafting
$13,000 - $20,000
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Mehmet Ezelsoy

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Ezelsoy is a specialist in cardiovascular surgery, with a focus on aortic valve repair and coronary angioplasty. He has had an extensive education, with his most recent qualification being in cardiac surgery from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in 2020. He is a member of several prestigious medical societies and has numerous publications in the field of cardiovascular surgery.
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Dogukan Aktas Md

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Mustafa Guden

  • 4.5 Good 467 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Cardiovascular surgery

Heart Valve Replacement
$15,000 - $25,000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$15,000 - $25,000
Coronary artery bypass grafting
$10,000 - $15,000
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Kazim Besirli

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • He was born in Giresun-Espiye in 1961. He received his primary and secondary education in Espiye and Trabzon. He started his medical education at Hacettepe University, Trabzon Faculty of Medicine in 1978 and graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1985. He did his 2-year compulsory state service as an Emergency Physician in the Emergency Service of Çanakkale State Hospital. In 1987, he started his specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He completed my specialization training in 1993 and started to work as a specialist in the same department. Continuing his professional and academic life at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, he became a professor and chaired the chair.

     

    During and after his specialization training, he was found in various hospitals in many different countries for vocational training and development purposes. In addition to various fields of Cardiovascular Surgery, he has worked for many years in the fields of cardiovascular traumatology, multi- and interdisciplinary cardiovascular surgery, video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery and thoracic surgery.

     

    In addition to his academic and surgical professional studies, he has a master's degree in the field of "Health Institutions Management" and has also held managerial positions such as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Deputy Chief Physician, Istanbul University, Revolving Fund Management.

     

    He is amateurishly interested in social sciences in medicine and in this sentence "Medical Humanities" and "Medical illustration".

     

    He has more than 200 articles published in national and international journals, over 200 international scientific citations, various book chapters on different topics, over 150 scientific studies and speeches presented at various national and international meetings.

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Replacement of the aortic valve
$26,500 - $28,000
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Emin Tireli

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Since 1993, Prof. Emin Tireli, MD performed 6329 pediatrics congenital cardiac surgeries. Prof. Emin Tireli, MD is one of the early performer of complex TGA by Nikkaidoh procedure in the world. He operates more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries per year including arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, hypoplastic left heart surgeries by Norwood procedure and 15 cases by hybrid procedures. Totally 30 cases of reconstruction of aortic anomalies including coarctation of aorta, aortic valve repairs, Shone complexes. He performs many PDA Ligation in extremely low birth weight up to 500 grams supporting neonatal disciplines.
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Serkan Burc Deser

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • Experiences

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

    Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

    Schools / Trainings

    Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

     

    Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

    Heart Valve Problems

    Aortic Dissection

    Coronary Artery Disease

    Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

    Varicose Veins

    Peripheral Vascular Disease

    Aortic Insufficiency

    Aortic Valve Diseases

    Mitral Insufficiency

    Mitral Valve Problem

    Mitral Stenosis

    Varicose Ulcer

    Diabetic Foot

    Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    Raynaud's Disease

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Ischemic Heart Disease

    Heart Pain

    Leg Artery Occlusion

    Capillary Rupture

    Heart Failure

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Aortic Arch Aneurysm

    Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

    Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Carotid

     

    In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

    During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

    In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

    In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

    In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

    As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

    In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

    In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

    I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

    I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

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Mustafa Bilge Erdogan

  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Radiofrequency ablation
$6,000 - $6,000
Heart cryoablation
$9,000 - $9,000
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Tugcin Bora Polat

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
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