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Murat Ugurlucan

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive training in cardiac surgery from top institutions including King Faisal Heart Institute.

    • Over 19 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
    • Specialized training at King Faisal Specialist Hospital
    • Current position at Biruni University Hospital
    • Award-winning researcher in cardiovascular treatments
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Sertac Cicek

  • 40 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Cicek specializes in complex congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery, with advanced training at Texas Heart Institute and Mayo Clinic.

    • Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
    • Fellowship-trained in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles
    • Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons
    • Performs minimally invasive heart surgery and complex valve repairs
    • Listed in 'Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare' since 2000
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Cenap Zeybek

  • 76 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in open heart surgery for children.

    • Performed numerous open heart surgeries over his career
    • Specialist in Pediatric Cardiology with a focus on complex cases
    • Fellowship-trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
    • Promoted to Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2017
    • Published multiple papers and presentations in the field
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Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

  • 40 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu has over 40 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

    • Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
    • Performs complex surgeries including off-pump coronary bypass and aortic repairs
    • Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
    • Active in developing total artificial heart surgery and hybrid procedures
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Ismail Oral Hastaoglu

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

    Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

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Ahmet Yavuz Balci

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci specializes in orthopedic surgery at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, focusing on bone and joint conditions.

    • Experienced in treating meniscus tears and knee injuries
    • Performs ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair
    • Operates six days a week for patient convenience
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Bookimed Insights: Top Open heart surgery Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 12 requests for Open heart surgery in Turkey, collaborating with 30 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#119 years of experienceComplex cardiac proceduresTrained at prestigious King Faisal Heart Institute, currently professor at Biruni University. Expertise in advanced cardiovascular treatments for complex cases.
Turkey
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#240 years of experienceComplex congenital & pediatric cardiac surgerySpecializes in neonatal cardiac surgery and complex congenital cases. Trained at top US institutions including Mayo Clinic and Texas Heart Institute. Active member of multiple prestigious surgical societies.
Turkey
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#376 years of experiencePediatric open heart surgerySpecializes in complex pediatric cardiac cases with fellowship training at a top cardiovascular hospital. Professor of Pediatric Cardiology with numerous publications.
Turkey
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#440 years of experienceHeart transplantation and mechanical supportDirector of Turkey's leading Heart Transplantation Center – pioneer in artificial heart programs. International training in LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.
Turkey
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#524 years of experienceKnee and joint conditionsSpecializes in orthopedic procedures like ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair. Works at Medistate Hospital Istanbul with a focus on patient convenience.
Turkey
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