Page 3 - Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 144 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

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – Dr. Erdogan brings world-class expertise to complex heart surgeries at Medical Park Antalya.

• 31 years of experience specializing in cardiology and heart surgery
• Associate Professor with academic credentials from Başkent University
• Specializes in advanced valve and coronary interventions
• Performs procedures at JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya

Dr. Topaloglu specializes in invasive cardiology with a focus on heart valve diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Expert in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specializes in heart rhythm disorders and hypertension

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in adult heart and vascular surgery, with a focus on coronary and aortic procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 21 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in coronary surgery and heart valve procedures
• Published 10+ articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University

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. 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. 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

 Mali interdisciplinary hospital is integrating conventional, regenerative and precision medicine. It divides into 11 departments, there are 35 beds in total, including 12 intensive care beds, 23 general beds, 2 emergency and operating rooms, 1 plastic surgical room, 1 Gastro-colonoscopic room. Focus on round-trip treatment with modern medical technology to reduce the cost of hospitalization and the healing time. It also integrating regenerative medicine to repair the body and precision medicine for preventing and treating chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) with better results, we provide these services in a greenery atmosphere. Allowing clients to receive the following benefits.

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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

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. 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 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

Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital – leads a top team for aortic and mitral valve procedures.

• Specializes in aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement
• Extensive experience in complex cardiac surgeries
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Works at one of Austria's leading cardiac centers