Page 3 - Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 141 doctors

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital's Aortic Wellness Center in New York, specializing in aortic valve-preserving and robotic heart surgery.

• 19 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained at top vascular centers in Austria, Germany, and Italy
• Board-certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Renowned for complex cardiac procedures – Dr. Trifan combines surgical precision with patient-centered care at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• 11 years of experience of advanced heart surgery experience
• Specializes in minimally invasive valve repair and replacement
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions
• Adheres to highest international standards of care

Dr. Albayrak specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with published research on perfusion techniques and ischemic brain lesions.

• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and National Society for Vascular Surgery
• Expert in coronary, venous, and complex cardiovascular interventions
• Trained at Ege University and Dokuz Eylul University
• Published multiple studies on vascular surgery outcomes

Dr. Hokenek specializes in cardiovascular surgery with over 17 years of experience of experience, focusing on complex heart valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cardiovascular Surgery program
• Expert in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques
• Worked at top hospitals including Acıbadem and Medical Park
• Member of Turkey's leading cardiovascular surgery community

Professor Ehrlich leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program – with 100+ published articles and international training at Stanford and Mount Sinai.

• Specializes in complex aortic and cardiac valve surgeries
• Pioneered neuroprotection techniques for high-risk aortic procedures
• Award-winning researcher recognized in Japan and Germany
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients

Dr. Nivit Karla specializes in cardiology interventions at PrimeCare Bkk, with training from Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital.

• Over 18 years of experience of experience in cardiology and internal medicine
• Trained in cardiology interventions at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Dr. Francesco Bedogni is an international expert in endovascular and structural heart interventions, serving as Chief of Department at San Donato Hospital.

• European proctor for TAVI and MITRACLIP procedures
• Board member of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology
• Leads clinical studies advancing heart surgery techniques
• Consultant for Italian and international hospitals on complex cases

Performs 200+ congenital heart surgeries annually – Dr. Carminati treats both children and adults at San Donato Hospital.

• specializing in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease
• Expert in atrial and ventricular septal defect repairs
• Performs complex cases like Tetralogy of Fallot
• Has operated on high-profile professional athletes

Dr. Alessandro Frigiola is one of Italy's most experienced cardiac surgeons, renowned for his success in heart-related procedures at San Donato Hospital.

• Specializes in complex cardiac surgeries with high success rates
• Active member in international cardiac interventions
• Recognized expert in both cardiology and cardiac surgery

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Dr. Kim specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease – a cutting-edge approach at Samsung Medical Center.

• of experience in vascular surgery
• Former Head of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University in the USA
• Focuses on innovative treatments for heart conditions

Dr. Kim Duk Kyung is a cardiologist at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in heart surgery.

• Expert in various heart surgery procedures
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical centers
• Dedicated to patient-centered care

Head of Cardiosurgery Department at Rambam Medical Center – leading expert in heart surgery.

• Specializes in advanced cardiac procedures
• Over of experience in cardiothoracic surgery
• Member of prestigious cardiac surgery associations

Dr. Emiroglu brings 29 years of experience of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with specialized training in endocrine and breast surgeries.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained in oncoplastic breast surgery and proctologic diseases
• Participated in advanced surgical courses in Germany
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Professor Max Zegelman is a leading phlebologist and thoracic surgeon, recognized among Germany's best doctors. He specializes in advanced vascular and thoracic procedures at Nordwest Clinic.

• Head of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at Nordwest Center
• Expert in laser techniques for vascular and thoracic surgery
• Frequent speaker at international thoracic surgery conferences
• Published multiple studies in specialized medical journals