Best Open heart surgery Open heart surgery in Turkey: TOP 37 doctors

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk specializes in pediatric surgery, with fellowships at Erciyes University and extensive experience in hernia treatments and abdominal conditions.

• Completed fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University
• Published 3 international peer-reviewed articles
• Presented 13 articles at international scientific meetings
• Expert in pediatric hernias and abdominal pain

Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries – Prof. Fedakar specializes in complex cardiac cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Led heart transplant teams for 28 years of experience, performing 8 transplants as primary surgeon
• Pioneer in establishing cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major Turkish hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive and beating heart bypass techniques
• Specializes in redo valve surgeries and aortic dissections

3,000+ cardiovascular cases – Dr. Gencoglu specializes in adult heart surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialized in adult coronary artery and valve diseases
• Former clinical chief of open heart surgery for 11 years of experience
• Trained at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute
• Performs aortic, carotid, and peripheral vascular surgeries

The doctor has a distinguished career in cardiovascular surgery with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Having held positions at prestigious institutions worldwide, the doctor has made significant contributions to research and education in the field.

After completing a specialization in cardiovascular surgery at Uludag University, the doctor gained experience at various medical centers, including Glasgow University and Columbia University. The doctor has served as an Associate Professor at Geneva University and a Professor at Gaziantep University, where they also headed the Lung Transplant Center.

The doctor is a member of several professional societies, including the European Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation.

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and robotic procedures using the Da Vinci Robotic System at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Holds a professorship from Istanbul Bilim University
• Performs aortic and arrhythmia surgeries
• Trained at Selçuk and Istanbul Universities
• Worked at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium

Specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, including robotic-assisted procedures. Dr. Indelen leads cardiovascular surgeries at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in robotic surgery at Orsi Academy in Belgium
• Focuses on blood conservation techniques during surgery
• Member of The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Published multiple studies on cost-effective surgical methods

Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiac procedures at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• International member of Society of Thoracic Surgeons USA
• Performed pioneering endovascular aneurysm repairs in Turkey
• Published over 50 international manuscripts, including first reports in medical literature
• Fellowship-trained in Belgium for cardiac transplantation techniques

Prof. Dr. Emin Trly specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler, with extensive experience in congenital heart disease.

• Professor at Istanbul University with specialization in Cardiac Surgery
• Expert in treating congenital heart defects and complex pediatric cases
• Published multiple research papers on cardiovascular surgery techniques

Professor David Saba specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive training in heart transplantation.

• Trained in cardiovascular surgery at University of Hannover-Freiburg
• Completed fellowship at Toronto General Hospital
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Kazim Besirli brings over 39 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery expertise, including leadership at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty's Cardiovascular Surgery Department.

• Specializes in complex cardiovascular trauma cases
• Pioneer in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic techniques
• Published 200+ articles in cardiac surgery
• Completed advanced training across multiple countries

Dr. Guden specializes in open heart surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Dedicated to cardiovascular surgery
• Works at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac defects, including neonatal cardiovascular surgery and congenital heart surgeries across all age groups.

• Over 39 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Published more than 100 articles in local and international journals
• Expert in aortic and left ventricular surgery
• Faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine

Dr. Koksal has over 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery and helped establish the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic in Istanbul's Süreyyapaşa Hospital.

• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Served as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Specializes in complex cardiovascular procedures with extensive hospital leadership
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

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

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

Professor Riza Turkoz has been performing open heart surgeries for over 39 years of experience, currently at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Held professorships at multiple prestigious universities including Başkent and İnönü
• Expert in complex cardiac cases at top Turkish hospitals

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery with a focus on scoliosis and childhood spinal diseases. He brings international experience from Chicago Loyola University.

• Skilled in treating lumbar cervical disc herniation and degenerative spine diseases
• Trained extensively in basic microsurgery and fracture management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Holds certifications from the Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on aortic valve-preserving and robotic heart surgeries – bringing advanced techniques to Atlas University Hospital.

• Specializes in complex aortic diseases including aneurysms and dissections
• Fellowship-trained in Germany and Italy on endovascular techniques
• Board-certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab and specializes in cardiology at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Specialized training at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University
• Worked at leading institutions including Mayo Clinic