Page 2 - Best Open heart surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 36 doctors

Dr. Faruk Hokenek brings over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at top hospitals including Acıbadem International and Medical Park
• Extensive background in open heart procedures

Dr. Albayrak specializes in complex aortic and heart valve surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in aortic, coronary, and venous surgeries
• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion techniques

Specializes in arterial revascularization for coronary bypass surgery – a key technique in complex heart procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in congenital heart surgery and major artery procedures
• Published 24 international journal papers on cardiovascular techniques
• Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery

Dr. Cicek specializes in complex congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery, with advanced training at Texas Heart Institute and Mayo Clinic.

• Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Performs minimally invasive heart surgery and complex valve repairs
• Listed in 'Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare' since 2000

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive training in cardiac surgery from top institutions including King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Specialized training at King Faisal Specialist Hospital
• Current position at Biruni University Hospital
• Award-winning researcher in cardiovascular treatments

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in open heart surgery for children.

• Performed numerous open heart surgeries over his career
• Specialist in Pediatric Cardiology with a focus on complex cases
• Fellowship-trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Promoted to Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2017
• Published multiple papers and presentations in the field

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu has over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
• Performs complex surgeries including off-pump coronary bypass and aortic repairs
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
• Active in developing total artificial heart surgery and hybrid procedures

Prof. Koray Topgül specializes in peritoneal metastases and gastrointestinal cancers with 23 years of experience at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Expert in CRS+HIPEC and PIPAC procedures
• Highly skilled in laparoscopic and hernia surgery
• Published multiple articles in international journals
• Active member of Turkish Surgeons Society and other organizations

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci specializes in orthopedic surgery at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, focusing on bone and joint conditions.

• Experienced in treating meniscus tears and knee injuries
• Performs ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair
• Operates six days a week for patient convenience

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Fidanci specializes in pediatric cardiology, focusing on congenital heart diseases and fetal echocardiography at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Expert in fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease treatment
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical background
• Trained at prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine