Best Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) doctors in Turkey: TOP 10 doctors

Prof. Dr. Dogan Erdogan brings specialized training from Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab to TAVI procedures at Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

• Over 25 years in cardiology practice
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Focused on interventional cardiology techniques
• Extensive experience in university hospital settings

With decades of experience in cardiovascular surgery, Dr. Cihangir Ersoy specializes in advanced procedures like TAVI at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years in cardiovascular surgery, with extensive TAVI experience
• Former faculty member at Istanbul Medipol and Istinye Universities
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology
• Previously worked at Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi, a leading cardiac center

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.

Performs TAVI procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Toronto General Hospital and Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in heart transplantation and complex cardiovascular cases
• Former professor of cardiovascular surgery at Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at University of Hannover-Freiburg

Dr. Deser trained at top international centers for aortic valve-preserving surgery and advanced endovascular techniques, including Lenox Hill Hospital in New York.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery with 16+ years of experience
• Fellowship-trained in robotic heart surgery and advanced vascular techniques
• Certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Associate professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, specializing in complex cardiovascular interventions.

• 35+ years of experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery
• Pioneer in mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
• Performs advanced procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and valve replacements
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
• Active contributor to global cardiovascular research and professional societies

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac surgeries, including TAVI, with over 30 years of experience at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs aortic and left ventricular surgeries
• Published 100+ articles on cardiac surgical techniques
• Expert in congenital heart surgeries for all age groups
• Professor at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

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.

Specializes in high-risk and minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures, including TAVI, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in arterial revascularization and congenital heart surgery
• Published 24 international journal papers
• Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma, with training at Chicago Loyola University.

• Expert in scoliosis and kyphosis treatments
• Trained in microsurgery and fracture management
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association