Best Coronary artery bypass grafting doctors in Turkey: TOP 23 doctors

4,000+ open heart surgeries performed, including pioneering work in coronary bypass at Koşuyolu Heart Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive and beating heart bypass techniques
• Founder of cardiovascular surgery clinics at multiple hospitals
• Part of heart transplant team with 40+ donor heart retrievals
• Performed first surgeries at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals

Dr. Gencoglu has actively participated in 3,000+ cardiac surgery cases, including complex adult coronary artery bypass procedures.

• Specialized in adult coronary artery disease and valve surgeries
• Former clinical chief of open heart surgery
• Trained at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute
• Performs aortic, carotid, and vascular surgeries

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including robotic procedures using the Da Vinci system at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiology
• Trained at OLV Clinic in Belgium – known for advanced cardiac techniques
• Performs aortic surgery and arrhythmia procedures
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University – trains future cardiologists

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy brings decades of cardiovascular surgery expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Specialized in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery
• Previously worked at prestigious institutions like Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi

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.

Dr. David Saba brings extensive cardiovascular surgery experience, with a strong background in heart transplantation and coronary artery bypass grafting at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Uludag University
• Trained at Toronto General Hospital for advanced techniques
• Former Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bayrampasa Kolan Hospital
• Member of the cardiovascular team at University of Hannover-Freiburg

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan brings 25+ years of cardiology expertise, including training at Istanbul University and Mayo Clinic.

• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in echocardiography at Mayo Clinic in the US
• Held academic positions at Başkent and Süleyman Demirel Universities
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Professor Kazim Besirli has performed thousands of cardiovascular surgeries at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, where he chaired the department.

• Specialized in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery since 1993
• Expert in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic techniques
• Published over 200 articles in international journals
• Holds a master's in Health Institutions Management

Dr. Guden specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Experienced in coronary artery bypass grafting
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Focuses on advanced cardiac procedures

Renowned for reconstructive pediatric cardiac surgery – Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex congenital heart defects at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 30 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, now professor at Istanbul University
• 100+ published papers on congenital heart surgery techniques
• Specializes in neonatal surgeries and complex anatomical corrections
• Expert in off-pump Fontan procedures and arterial switch operations

Dr. Filizcan specializes in prosthetic dental treatments with a focus on digital dentistry and implantology.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Expert in CAD-CAM restorations and ceramic applications
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration and ITI
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and prostheses

Dr. Erinc specializes in complex spinal conditions, bringing expertise from both Turkey and the U.S. to VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialized in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma
• Trained at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Expert in scoliosis, kyphosis, and degenerative spine diseases
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Extensive experience in pediatric and adult spinal disorders

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on aortic valve-preserving surgery and robotic heart surgery.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery with 10+ years of experience
• Fellowship-trained in advanced vascular and endovascular techniques
• Assistant Professor at Ondokuz Mayıs University
• Fluent in English for international patients

Specialized in cardiovascular surgery for over 20 years, Dr. Hokenek performs coronary artery bypass grafting with precision at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at major hospitals including Acıbadem and Medical Park
• Expertise in both routine and complex cases
• Member of the cardiovascular surgery community in Turkey

Specializes in coronary surgery with expertise in aortic and heart valve procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion patterns
• Experienced in venous surgery techniques

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings over 20 years of cardiac surgery expertise, including training at King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Specialized in coronary artery bypass grafting since 2007
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Recognized with awards for cardiovascular research
• Current faculty member at Biruni University Hospital

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in coronary artery bypass grafting.

• Performed numerous complex cardiac surgeries including coronary artery bypass grafting
• Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with a focus on heart surgeries
• Professor of Pediatric Cardiology since 2017
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital