Best Pediatric Aortic Valve Replacement doctors in Istanbul: TOP 11 doctors

Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery with over 36 years of experience of experience, including pioneering minimal invasive techniques for children.

• Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital
• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons USA
• Published 50+ medical papers, including 7 world-first reports
• Fellowship-trained in Belgium for advanced pediatric cardiac techniques

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac defects, including neonatal aortic valve surgery at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 39 years of experience of experience in pediatric cardiovascular surgery
• Published more than 100 articles on congenital heart surgeries
• Expert in aortic and left ventricular reconstruction techniques
• Faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine

Prof. Cengiz Koksal specializes in pediatric aortic valve replacement, bringing decades of expertise in cardiovascular surgery to Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Awarded Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Served as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Extensive experience in complex pediatric cardiovascular procedures

Specializes in childhood spinal diseases, bringing expertise in treating complex pediatric conditions at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained in orthopedic surgery with a focus on pediatric cases
• Fellowship at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Skilled in both surgical and non-surgical pediatric treatments

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on aortic valve-preserving surgery – rare expertise for pediatric cases at Atlas University Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery since 2007
• Advanced training in endovascular techniques from clinics in Austria and Germany
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa
• Fluent in English for international consultations

Professor Murat Ugurlucan specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery with extensive training at prestigious institutions like King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Trained at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on cardiovascular treatments

Performing complex pediatric cardiac surgeries for decades – Prof. Sertac Cicek leads the pediatric cardiovascular surgery department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Specialized in neonatal cardiac surgery and congenital defects
• Trained at Texas Heart Institute and Mayo Clinic
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Surgeons
• Performs valve-sparing and Ozaki aortic valve procedures

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.

Dr. Didem Melis Oztas specializes in pediatric aortic valve replacement at Biruni University Hospital, with a strong background in cardiovascular surgery.

• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Over 17 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Awarded for research on cardiovascular tissue effects