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Ali Fedakar

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries, including aortic valve procedures, at Koşuyolu Heart Hospital – one of Turkey's leading cardiac centers.

    • Led heart transplant teams, performing 8 transplants as primary surgeon
    • Founded cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major Turkish hospitals
    • Specializes in complex redo valve surgeries and aortic dissection cases
    • Expert in minimally invasive techniques for valve procedures
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Faruk Gencoglu

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 900+ procedures in cardiology with 11 years of experience of experience – Dr. Faruk Gencoglu specializes in heart valve diseases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Performed surgery for 3,000+ cases including aortic valve treatments
    • Served as clinical chief of open heart surgery for 11 years of experience
    • Trained at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute
    • Special focus on aortic-mitral-tricuspid valve diseases
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Gokhan Ertas

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Gokhan Ertas has performed over 900 cardiology procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with 21 years of experience of clinical expertise.

    • Published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
    • Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
    • Professor of cardiology with extensive research contributions
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Ertan Sagbas

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including aortic surgery, at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Expert in robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system
    • Over 28 years of experience of experience in cardiology and heart surgery
    • Holds a professorship at Istanbul Bilim University
    • Trained at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium
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Cenk Indelen

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

    His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

    Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

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David Saba

  • 31 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in aortic valve procedures with extensive training at top institutions like Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

    • Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
    • Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
    • Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital
    • Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Kazim Besirli

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Kazim Besirli has over 39 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in aortic valve procedures at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.

    • Completed specialization at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Holds a master's degree in Health Institutions Management
    • Published over 200 articles in national and international journals
    • Expert in cardiovascular traumatology and video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery
    • Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
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Mustafa Guden

  • 30 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Mustafa Guden specializes in heart valve surgery at the large, modern Medipol Mega University Hospital.

    • Expert in aortic valve repair and replacement procedures
    • Performs operations for complex valve diseases
    • Works with a multidisciplinary cardiac team
    • Focuses on achieving long-term heart function
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Emin Tireli

  • 39 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac defects, including aortic valve surgery, with over 39 years of experience of experience.

    • Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Published more than 100 articles on cardiac surgical techniques
    • Expert in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and congenital heart surgeries
    • Performs aortic and left ventricular reconstruction surgeries
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Ibrahim Bayar Cinar

  • 38 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializing in aortic valve insufficiency, Dr. Cinar brings over 38 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery expertise, including fellowship training in Canada.

    • Trained at the University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada’s top institutions
    • Professor of cardiovascular surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience
    • Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Performs surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
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Ugur Filizcan

  • 28 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializing in advanced dental prosthetics – Dr. Filizcan focuses on digital dentistry and CAD-CAM restorations at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
    • 28 years of experience teaching at Biruni University's Faculty of Dentistry
    • Member of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
    • Published research in prosthodontic material durability
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Dogan Erdogan

  • 31 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Dr. Dogan Erdogan brings extensive experience in cardiology with specialized training from the renowned Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab.

    • Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
    • Specialized in echocardiography at Mayo Clinic, Rochester
    • Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
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Caner Topaloglu

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, İzmir
  • Dr. Topaloglu specializes in invasive cardiology with a focus on heart valve diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

    • Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
    • Expert in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation
    • Member of the European Society of Cardiology
    • Specializes in heart rhythm disorders and hypertension
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Serkan Burc Deser

  • 19 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Deser trained at prestigious international centers like Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, specializing in advanced aortic valve-preserving techniques.

    • 19 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
    • Trained in robotic heart surgery and advanced vascular techniques
    • Board-certified with a Certificate of Proficiency in Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa
    • Speaks fluent English for international patients
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Samet Erinc

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

    • Expert in scoliosis, kyphosis, and childhood spinal diseases
    • Fellowship at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
    • Certified in Basic Microsurgery Course and AO Trauma Course
    • Published research on degenerative spine and joint disorders
    • Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
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Gokhan Albayrak

  • 36 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, İzmir
  • Specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with extensive training at Ege University and Dokuz Eylul University.

    • Performs aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgeries
    • Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Published research on extracorporeal perfusion and vascular surgery
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Faruk Hokenek

  • 17 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Hokenek specializes in cardiovascular surgery, with extensive experience in aortic valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

    • Over 17 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
    • Graduated from I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Formerly worked at Acıbadem International Hospital and Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital
    • Member of prestigious medical institutions throughout career
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Ahmet Ozkara

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in arterial revascularization and major artery surgery – Dr. Ozkara brings decades of cardiovascular expertise to Liv Hospital Ulus.

    • Over 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
    • Expert in congenital heart surgery and complex cases
    • Published 24 international journal papers on cardiovascular topics
    • Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery
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Bookimed Insights: Top Aortic valve insufficiency Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 1 requests for Aortic valve insufficiency treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 29 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
#128 years of experienceComplex aortic valve casesHandles high-risk redo valve surgeries and aortic dissections. Founded multiple cardiac surgery programs. Heart transplant team leader with minimally invasive expertise.
Turkey
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#211 years of experienceAortic valve surgerySpecializes exclusively in adult heart valve diseases – performed 900+ procedures. Former clinical chief of open heart surgery with academic training at Cerrahpaşa.
Turkey
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#321 years of experienceComplex aortic valve casesSpecializes in complex aortic valve procedures with over 900 interventions. Active researcher with 52 international publications. Member of European Society of Cardiology.
Turkey
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#428 years of experienceMinimally invasive aortic surgerySpecializes in robotic and minimally invasive techniques for aortic valve procedures. Professor at Istanbul Bilim University with international training.
Turkey
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#531 years of experienceComplex aortic valve casesTrained at renowned institutions like Toronto General Hospital. Specializes in complex aortic valve procedures and heart transplantation. Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery.
Turkey
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#639 years of experienceComplex aortic valve casesSpecializes in aortic valve procedures with extensive academic and surgical experience. Published over 200 articles and holds leadership roles in cardiovascular surgery.
Turkey
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#730 years of experienceAortic valve repair and replacementA cardiovascular surgeon focused exclusively on heart valve procedures, performing surgery in a major university hospital with a full cardiac team.
Turkey
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#839 years of experienceComplex pediatric aortic valve casesSpecializes in neonatal and pediatric aortic valve surgeries with extensive research publications. Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine.
Turkey
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#938 years of experienceComplex valve proceduresFellowship-trained in Canada with over 30 years in cardiovascular surgery. Member of multiple prestigious European surgical societies.
Turkey
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#1028 years of experienceCAD-CAM prosthodonticsExpert in digital dental restoration techniques including zirconium coatings. Published researcher on prosthetic material performance. ITI Türkiye & Azerbaijan member.
Turkey
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Who are the top-rated aortic valve specialists in Turkey?

Top aortic valve specialists in Turkey include Dr. Ali Fedakar at Hisar Hospital and Dr. David Saba at Istanbul Florence Nightingale. These surgeons have 30+ years of experience. They specialize in complex valve repairs and minimally invasive procedures that ensure faster recovery times for patients.

  • Surgical expertise. Dr. Ali Fedakar has performed 4,000+ open-heart surgeries to treat complex valve diseases.
  • Advanced training. Dr. David Saba trained at Toronto General Hospital specializing in intricate valve replacements.
  • Robotic techniques. Dr. Ertan Sagbas uses the Da Vinci system for precise, minimally invasive heart surgery.
  • Complex cases. Dr. Kazim Besirli has 35+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary aortic valve cases.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish specialists like Dr. Dogan Erdogan often have training from top US institutions like the Mayo Clinic. This means patients receive care based on American clinical protocols at specialized centers in Istanbul and Antalya. Our data shows these doctors often perform sutureless techniques which can shorten the time a patient spends on a heart-lung machine.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling surprised by how quickly they could walk after minimally invasive valve surgery. They frequently praise the clear communication from coordinators who helped handle all language needs during their hospital stay.

What should I ask a Turkish cardiac surgeon during a consultation?

When consulting with cardiac surgeons like Dr. Selim Isbir at Hisar Intercontinental, ask about valve repair versus replacement. Inquire if you qualify for minimally invasive surgery to avoid large chest incisions. Ask what specific tests, like an echocardiogram, are needed before your flight home.

  • Surgical approach. Ask if they can perform robotic surgery to speed up your physical recovery.
  • Experience level. Confirm how many valve procedures they perform each year to ensure high expertise.
  • Valve selection. Discuss the pros and cons of mechanical valves versus biological tissue valves.
  • Post-operative care. Ask how long you must stay in Turkey before it is safe to fly.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Surgeons at top Turkish centers like Medipol Mega often specialize in complex valve repairs. This technique keeps your original valve instead of using an artificial one. This is a vital question because repair usually means you avoid taking blood thinners for life.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how clearly Turkish surgeons explain the difference between repair and replacement. They felt relieved when doctors used diagrams to show exactly how leaky valves are fixed. Many were surprised by how quickly they were encouraged to walk after the procedure.

What are the qualifications of aortic valve surgeons in Turkey?

Aortic valve surgeons in Turkey hold MD degrees and complete five-year cardiovascular surgery residencies. Many maintain board certification from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board. Top specialists hold memberships in the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), ensuring they follow global clinical protocols.

  • Specialized fellowships. Surgeons often complete two-year international fellowships in robotic or minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
  • Academic credentials. Many specialists serve as professors, which means they lead research and train new surgeons.
  • JCI accreditation. Most practice in JCI-accredited hospitals that meet strict international safety and hygiene standards.
  • Advanced techniques. Specialists perform sutureless valve surgery and TAVR, which avoid traditional large chest incisions.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Data shows that top Turkish surgeons often hold dual certifications from both national and European boards. This cross-certification is a strong indicator of expertise in heart valve repair. Patients should look for specialists with 20+ years of experience who lead dedicated cardiovascular departments.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how clearly surgeons explain the choice between mechanical and biological valves. They felt reassured by the detailed coordination provided throughout the surgical process and hospital stay.

Can Turkish doctors perform non-surgical valve replacements?

Turkish doctors perform non-surgical valve replacements including TAVI, which replaces the aortic valve using a catheter. Specialists at JCI-accredited centers like Hisar Intercontinental Hospital use these procedures for high-risk patients. This avoids open-heart surgery, meaning smaller incisions and faster healing times for the patient.

  • Catheter-based TAVI. Doctors replace the aortic valve through a small puncture in the groin.
  • 95% success rate. Top centers report excellent results for severe cases treated with TAVI.
  • Rapid recovery. Patients usually return to normal activities within 2 to 6 weeks.
  • High-risk suitability. This method provides a safer option for patients over 65 years old.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish specialists often combine TAVI with same-day imaging to ensure precise placement. Dr. Ali Fedakar at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital has 25+ years of experience in complex heart interventions. Choosing a doctor with over 20 years of experience helps manage anatomical challenges during the procedure.

Patient Consensus: One patient noted they were walking shortly after TAVI because there was no chest incision. Others felt relieved that the local anesthesia helped them avoid a long hospital stay.