Best cardiac surgeons in Turkey: TOP 63 doctors

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Assoc Prof Dr Halil Olgun
  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
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Erdem Diker
  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Bayındır Hospital Sogutozu
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Mustafa Bilge Erdogan
  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Heart cryoablation
$9,000 - $9,000
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$6,000 - $6,000
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Tugcin Bora Polat
  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
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Murat Ugurlucan
  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education:

    • Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
    • Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
       

    Experience:

    • Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
    • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
    • Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
    • Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
    • Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
    • Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
    • Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
    • Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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    • Professor: December 18, 2020
    • Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
    • Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
    • Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
    • Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

    Awards:

    Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

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Zeki Dogan
  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
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20 top ranked Heart Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Faruk Hokenek
  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    • 2022 
    • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
    •  
    • 2017 - 2022

    Acıbadem International Hospital

    •  
    • 2017 - 2017

    Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

    •  
    • 2013 - 2017

    Acıbadem Health Group

    • 2009 - 2013

    Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

    • 2002 - 2009

    Medical Park Fatih Hospital

    • 2001 - 2002

    Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

    • 2009

    Dicle University

     

    Education 

    -   2001

    I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

    -   1994

    I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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Coronary artery bypass grafting
$8,000 - $12,000
Coronary stenting
$1,500 - $2,500
Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting
$2,500 - $4,500
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Mehmet Ezelsoy
  • 5 Excellent 30 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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Faruk Gencoglu
  • 4.5 Good 149 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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Coronary stenting
$1,500 - $3,900
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
$25,000 - $25,000
Radiofrequency ablation
$10,000 - $18,000
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Bulent Mese
  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Gaziantep, SANKO Üniversitesi Hastanesi
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Doctor Alp Sabuncu
  • New
  • 43 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
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Doctor Hasret Demirci
  • New
  • 8 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
  • Dr. Hasret Demirci is a dentist specializing in operative surgery with academic competence.
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Doctor Tugba Kabaagac
  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
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Doctor Tarik Pak
  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
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Doctor Burak Demir
  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, NATURAL CLINIC
  • Dr. Burak Demir is a dentist who started his professional career in 2022. He completed his education at Çukurova University, Department of Dentistry. He has participated in multiple congresses and workshops and holds various awards and memberships.
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Omer Uslukaya
  • 4.4 Good 48 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
$10,000 - $13,000
Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$10,000 - $10,000
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Dogukan Aktas Md
  • 5 Excellent 30 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Ertan Sagbas
  • 5 Excellent 30 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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Ahmetozkara
  • 4.5 Good 222 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

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Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik
  • New
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Elinda Clinic
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