Best cardiac surgeons in Turkey: TOP 77 doctors

Dr. Sidika Altop is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience. She graduated from Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. She completed her specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at Bursa High Specialization Training and Research Hospital from 1994 to 1999.

Dr. Altop has worked at several leading hospitals in Turkey. These include FSM Education and Research Hospital (2002-2013), Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2013-2014), and Medeniyet University Göztepe Hospital (2014-2017). She has played an important role in cardiovascular surgery education and patient care. Dr. Altop is known for her skill and commitment to her patients.

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci is an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints, and tendons. He is skilled in advanced orthopedic procedures. These include knee arthroscopy, ankle fusion surgery, ACL reconstruction, carpal tunnel release, and meniscus repair.

Dr. Balci has performed many complex surgeries with excellent patient outcomes. He holds accreditation from top medical boards. He uses minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery. Dr. Balci is known for his dedication to high standards in orthopedic care in Turkey.

Education:

1996 to 2002 Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine
2002 to 2008 Kartal Koşuyolu Education and Research Hospital - Cardiology Clinic
2008 to 2010 Cardiology Clinic Specialist GATA Haydarpaşa Education Hospital- Cardiology Clinic Specialist
2010 to 2013 Cardiology Clinic Specialist Medical Park Hospitals, Cardiology, Cath Lab. Istanbul 
2013 Assistant Professor BAU faculty of medicine-Cardiology department-Cath Lab 

2014 Associated Professor BAU faculty of medicine-Cardiology department-Cath Lab 
2019 Professor BAU faculty of medicine-Cardiology department-Cath Lab 


AREAS OF INTEREST

• Angiography

• Peripheral arterial interventions

• Carotid

• Aortic surgery

• Heart battery

• Electrophysiology

• Heart valve diseases

Scientific Memberships:

-Turkish Medical Association

-Turkish Society of Cardiology

-European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

-European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)

Professional skills and experiences:

1. Percutaneous coronary interventions –All complex (Stenting, Left main, bifurcation, Multivessel, CTO, atherectomy, FFR, IVUS, IVL, Radial, sapheneous etc., )

2. Structural heart disease (Percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty, Trancatheter aortic valve implantation-TAVI, Valve-in-Valve TAVI, Mitral tricuspid valves percutaneous interventions, Alcohol septal ablation, prosthesis valve paravalvular leakage closure)

3. Congenital heart disease (Percutaneous ASD, VSD , PDA, PFO closure, aortic coarctation balloon stenting, Pulmonary balloon valvuloplasty, AV fistula coiling)

4. Endovascular Interventions (Aneurysms intervention: EVAR-TEVAR, Type III aortic dissection intervention)

5. Peripheral artery disease—All complex, (Carotid, subclavian, Aortic, Ilıac, Femoral, popliteal, infra-popliteal): Balloon, stenting, atherectomy, IVL, coiling, graft stent etc.

6. Device therapy: Permenant pace-maker, Internal Cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), subcutaneous ICD, BIV pacing for HEART FAİLURE (CRT-D), CCM Optimizer for Heart failure

7. Electrophysiology: Ablation, EPS ( AF, SVT, VT, Pre-excitation)

8. Pulmonary embolism therapy: Deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism interventions (percutaneous thrombectomy, VCI filter)

Müslüm ÇİÇEK was born in Malatya in 1969 and attended primary, secondary and higher education in Malatya. He graduated from Istanbul University Medical School in 1992. He completed his specialization in anesthesiology and intensive care at Şişli Etfal Hospital in 1997.

He worked at Malatya İnönü University Medical School between 2000 and 2008. In 2005, he worked in the intensive care unit at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, USA. In 2007, he became Associate Professor and in 2013, Professor.

In 2016, he was rector of the Cyprus University of Social and Health Sciences. He held this position for two years.

In 2018, he began working at Istinye University Health Practice and Research Hospital Gaziosmanpaşa as “medical director, specialist in anesthesiology and resuscitation and sub-specialist in intensive care”. He continues to hold this position.

He is a member of numerous national and international associations.

Mustafa Güden was born in 1965 in Kayseri, Turkey. After graduating from Kadıköy Anadolu High School, he completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Çapa Medical Faculty in 1989. He earned his specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University’s Institute of Cardiology and went on to work for 10 years at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. During this time, he also completed a short-term training at the OLV Clinic in Belgium.

In 2004, Dr. Güden became an Associate Professor, and in 2013, he was promoted to full Professorship. From 2016 to 2022, he served as a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. In 2023, he opened his private practice in Kadıköy, Istanbul.

You can connect with Mustafa Güden on LinkedIn here.

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