Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 176 doctors

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Mattia Glauber

  • 4.9 Excellent 15 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Italy, Milan, IRCCS OSPEDALE GALEAZZI - SANT'AMBROGIO
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Murat Ugurlucan

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • 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.

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Dogan Erdogan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

    Education and Specialization

    • 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
    • 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

    Experience

    • 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
    • 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
    • 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
    • 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
    • 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
    • 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
    • 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital
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Coronary bypass surgery
$12,500 - $14,200
Coronary artery bypass grafting
$8,200 - $8,200
Replacement of the aortic valve
$15,500 - $15,500
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Tugcin Bora Polat

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Risus Clinic Istanbul
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Mustafa Bilge Erdogan

  • 4.3 Good 16 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
Radiofrequency ablation
$6,000 - $6,000
Heart cryoablation
$9,000 - $9,000
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Bum Seung Gyun

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Yonsei Uline Dental Clinic
  • Dr. Bum Seung Gyun
    Prosthesis Specialist – Director

    Professional Summary

    Dedicated prosthodontist with extensive clinical training and a strong academic foundation in prosthetic and restorative dentistry. Dr. Bum is a certified Conservative Specialist and holds memberships in several prestigious dental academies, reflecting his commitment to excellence and continued education in advanced dental care.

    Education & Training

    Internship & Residency in Prosthodontics
    Wonkwang University Dental College Hospital

    Licensure & Certification

    Conservative Specialist, certified by the Ministry of Health and Welfare

    Professional Affiliations

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Prosthodontics

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Advanced General Dentistry

    Full Member, Korean Academy of Stomatognathic Function and Occlusion

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Faruk Hokenek

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    • 2022 
    • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
    •  
    • 2017 - 2022

    Acıbadem International Hospital

    •  
    • 2017 - 2017

    Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

    •  
    • 2013 - 2017

    Acıbadem Health Group

    • 2009 - 2013

    Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

    • 2002 - 2009

    Medical Park Fatih Hospital

    • 2001 - 2002

    Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

    • 2009

    Dicle University

     

    Education 

    -   2001

    I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

    -   1994

    I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting
$2,500 - $4,500
Open heart surgery
$8,000 - $12,000
Heart Valve Replacement
$10,000 - $15,000
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Caner Topaloglu

  • New
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Medical Education

    School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University

    Medical Residency

    Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University

    Areas of Interest

    Invasive Cardiology.

    Balloon Angioplasty & Stent Implantation for Coronary Arteries & Carotid Artery & Peripheral Arteries.

    Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation (CPM, ICD, CRT).

    Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) & Heart Failure & Heart Valve Diseases & Heart Rhythm Disorders (Cardiac Arrhythmias).

    Hypertension (HT) & Hyperlipidemia (HLD)

    Membership

    Turkish Medical Association (TTB).

    Turkish Society of Cardiology (TKD).

    European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

     

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Gokhan Albayrak

  • New
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

     

    Treatment Methods

    Aortic Surgery

    Heart Valve Surgery

    Coronary Surgery

    Venous Surgery

     

    Experience

    Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

    National Society for Vascular Surgery

     

    Articles

    Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions

    Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.

    A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application

     

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Antonio Benita

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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Seung-il Park

  • 4.4 Good 7 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Asan Medical Center
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Barbaros Dokumaci

  • 4 Good 2 reviews
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Kolan Hospital Group
  • Specializes in cardiovascular disorders. Uses advanced diagnostic methods.

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Moni Shuvi

  • 4.2 Good 12 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Dr. Moni Shuvi is an Interventional Cardiologist at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in Valvular Heart Disease, with a focus on Mitral Valve interventions. Dr. Shuvi is known for his skills in PCI, Myocardial Infarction management, and Coronary Angiography.

    He has performed more than 2,000 interventional procedures. His work has helped reduce patient complications. Dr. Shuvi is certified by top cardiology boards. He also takes part in international research on structural heart interventions.

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David Luria

  • 4.5 Good 11 reviews
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Assuta Medical Center
  • Cardiologist

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Amir Kremer

  • 4.5 Good 11 reviews
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Assuta Medical Center
  • Heart Surgeon

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Aleksandr Lipey-Diamant

  • 4.2 Good 12 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center

  • Education, training and advanced training courses

    1984-1992 - received higher medical education at the Medical Institute in Rostov-on-Don (Russia).

    2014-15 – advanced training in the field of heart valve correction and replacement in Austria, Belgium and Lithuania .

    2011-2012 — completed clinical training in cardiothoracic surgery at the Marie Lannelongue Medical Center (Paris, France), one of the most renowned European clinics specializing in the replacement of heart valves and arterial vessels, bypass surgery and correction of congenital heart defects.

    2010-2018 - worked as a cardiac surgeon at the Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer, Israel, including at the Children's Hospital. In 2018, he was appointed head of the aortic surgery unit.

    2002-2010 — completed residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Beilinson Hospital (Petah Tikva, Israel) under the guidance of renowned cardiac surgeon Professor Bernardo Widne. Graduated with honors.


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Gil Bolotin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • Israel, Haifa, Rambam Medical Center
  • Head of Cardiosurgery Department

Radiofrequency ablation
$15,400 - $15,400
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Max Zegelman

  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Professor Max Zegelman is an esteemed phlebologist, avascular and thoracic surgeon, and head of the Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the Nordwest Center. He is renowned for his research on laser techniques in thoracic surgery and endovascular vascular surgery, and is often a speaker at thoracic surgery conferences. He has numerous scientific publications in international publications.
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Alessandro Frigiola

  • 4.8 Excellent 40 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Donato Hospital
  • Dr. Alessandro Frigiola is an experienced cardiologist and cardiac surgeon in Italy, renowned for his success in heart-related procedures. He remains an active member in interventions in different countries.
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Radiofrequency ablation
$20,538 - $20,538
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Dong Ik Kim

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Kim Dong Ik is a vascular surgeon who specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease.

    Education

    1984-1995 - Medical education at Hanyang University.

    Professional education

    • 2002 - Visiting Professor, Department of Vascular Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, USA;
    • 2017-2019 - Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery, Samsung Medical Center.
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