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• Specializes in advanced Heart Surgery procedures.
• Treats conditions like coronary artery disease, valve abnormalities, and aortic aneurysms.
• International medical experience, enhancing skills in diverse healthcare settings.
• Conducts patient-centric consultations for Heart Surgery treatments, ensuring safety and satisfaction.
• Member of medical associations, integrating global best practices in cardiology and surgery.
• Committed to positive patient outcomes through meticulous Heart Surgery care.
• Offers online consultations for patients seeking Heart Surgery assessments.

• Renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Burak Teymen, specializes in coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Performs Coronary Angiography, Stenting, PTCA, Atherectomy, and treats Heart Failure.
• Internationally trained with experience in advanced heart surgery procedures.
• Holds a Medical Doctor degree and a Specialist degree in cardiology.
• Professional member of cardiology associations, ensuring up-to-date practices.
• Provides online consultations for patients with heart conditions.

Professor Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a respected Pediatric Cardiologist known for his skill in advanced heart procedures. He became an Associate Professor in 2011. In 2017, he was promoted to Professor. This shows his expertise and leadership in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Zeybek has performed many complex surgeries, such as heart valve replacements, open heart operations, and interventional procedures. His work has helped improve outcomes for children with heart conditions.

He has published many scientific articles and given several presentations. This shows his dedication to improving pediatric heart care. Dr. Zeybek’s qualifications and academic success make him a leading expert in his field.

Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is an experienced orthopedic specialist. He treats complex conditions such as Dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He is skilled in both surgical and non-surgical treatments. Dr. Chavez Gasque creates personalized care plans to achieve the best results for his patients.

He has strong knowledge of biomechanics, especially of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine. His work is guided by a thorough understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and injury patterns. He provides care based on the latest medical evidence for each patient.

Dr. Fikri Kutlay is a cardiac surgeon with more than 29 years of experience. He has performed thousands of successful heart surgeries. He is known for his leadership at leading medical centers in Turkey and Germany.

Dr. Kutlay graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his specialization at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology in 1997. He has led Cardiovascular Surgery Departments at several hospitals. He is respected for his clinical skills and innovative approach.

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.

Cardiac surgeon

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is famous cardiothoracic surgeon in India. Serves as the Director of the Cardiac Surgery&Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City.

Specialty

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery. He has participated in over 10,000 open and closed heart surgeries in adults and children.

His expertise also covers heart and lung transplant with a 85-90% success rate.

Work experience

• Since 2017 – Director & Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Organ Transplantation & MCS Program at Global Hospital Chennai (Gleneagles Global Health City)
• 2013-2017 – Head of the Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant Department at Fortis Gurgaon Memorial Research Institute
• 2012-2013 – Director of Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplantation at Global Hospitals Group in Chennai
• 2010-2012 – Vice President and Director of Cardiac Sciences Center at Narayana Health in Jaipur
• 2005-2010 – Chief heart surgeon and Head of the Cardiosurgical Division at Apollo Dhaka
• 2003-2005 – Senior cardiac surgeon consultant at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Calcutta
• 2000-2002 – Cardiac surgeon at Cardiac AJ Hospital and Research Center in Mangalore, Manipal Heart Foundation in Bangalore, and Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.

Education

• The Medical Faculty Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology – Degree in general medicine, specialty in general surgery, specialty in cardiothoracic surgery.

Membership in organizations

• The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
• The Minimally Invasive Robotic Association
• The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Being Human Foundation.

Dr. Sidika Altop is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience. She graduated from Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine in 1990. She completed her specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at Bursa High Specialization Training and Research Hospital from 1994 to 1999.

Dr. Altop has worked at several leading hospitals in Turkey. These include FSM Education and Research Hospital (2002-2013), Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2013-2014), and Medeniyet University Göztepe Hospital (2014-2017). She has played an important role in cardiovascular surgery education and patient care. Dr. Altop is known for her skill and commitment to her patients.

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci is an experienced Orthopedic Surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats injuries of the bones, ligaments, joints, and tendons. He is skilled in advanced orthopedic procedures. These include knee arthroscopy, ankle fusion surgery, ACL reconstruction, carpal tunnel release, and meniscus repair.

Dr. Balci has performed many complex surgeries with excellent patient outcomes. He holds accreditation from top medical boards. He uses minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery. Dr. Balci is known for his dedication to high standards in orthopedic care in Turkey.

Education Dr. Castriota graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan. He continued his postgraduate training at the University of Bologna where he obtained two specializations: the first one in Cardiology in 1992 and then in Radiology. From 1995 to 1996 he spent a period as a Fellow in the "Arizona Heart Institute" under the supervision of Professor Diethrich.

Research Dr. Castriota is an active member of some scientific societies, such as SIRM (Italian Society of Medical Radiology), Fellow of the Scientific College of the Italian Society of Invasive Cardiology (GISE), Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), European Cardiovascular Interventional Society (EAPCI) and of ISES, International Society of Endovascular Specialist. He is the principal investigator of a recent Protected TAVR study, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a particular device for brain protection during aortic valve replacement surgery using the TAVI endovascular method.

Publications He is a member of the International Editorial Board of Eurointervention, speaker and chairman for the execution of live cases in national and international conferences.

Author of about 150 full-length publications

Author of over 20 chapters in specialized volumes

Awards: NHMRC Career Development Fellowship, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, 2015.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Küçükaksu completed his medical and surgical training in Turkey. He also received advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States. His focus has been on LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.

He introduced mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He has performed many types of surgeries, including coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR), and reoperations. He has also established heart transplant centers at several institutions.

Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior academic and administrative roles. He has contributed to total artificial heart surgery and hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has received national and international awards for his scientific and surgical work.

The prof. Giuseppe Speziale holds the positions of the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery of GVM Care & Research, the Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Anthea Hospital and Città di Lecce Hospital, and Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Santa Maria Hospital. He works at the Cardiological Clinical Institute (ICC) and San Carlo di Nancy Hospital in Rome. Since 2011 he has also held the position of Vice President of GVM Care & Research. In 2012 he occupied the charge of President of Confindustria Puglia, Health Section, and since 2018 he is Vice President of Aiop Puglia (Italian association of private hospitals). The prof. Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of valve diseases, expert in minimally invasive repair of the mitral valve, in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization, in thoracic aortic surgery. He is Co - Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy, an independent association born from the passion for mitral surgery and the desire to pursue and share excellence in restorative surgery, with particular attention to minimally invasive techniques and the evaluation of potential therapeutic treatments deriving from the use of new technologies. Until 2016 he was elected Director of the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery. He is part of the following associations: AATS (American Association for Thoracic Surgery), Italian Society of Cardiology Accredited Hospital, SICOA (active member), ISMICS (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery). Since 2004 he has held the position of Scientific Director of the Italian Cardiopathic Association onlus.

In the field of scientific research, he focuses on new approaches, applicable in the field of minimally invasive and non-invasive mitral, aortic, cardiac arrhythmias and tricuspid surgery. He was the coordinator and researcher of the various projects of the National Research Council on Myocardial Infarction, on the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, on new technologies for carrying out coronary, cardiopulmonary and normothermic bypass. He was an adjunct professor at the Sapienza University of Rome where he held the Chair of Cardiology II, and at the University of Ferrara, where he teaches Cardiac Surgery. He has presented numerous scientific papers at national and international congresses of cardiology and cardiac surgery.

Bibliography: He is co-author of 6 books known nationally and internationally. The most recent one is Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases, publisher Springer International Publishing, 2018.

He is Reviewer and author of over 90 publications of multiple journals, such as Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal on Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery etc.

Awards: “Top Doctors Awards”, 2021