Page 6 - Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 141 doctors

Prof Giuseppe Speziale pioneered minimally invasive mitral valve repair – he founded Mitral Academy to advance this precise technique, now used worldwide.

• Leads cardiac surgery departments at multiple top Italian hospitals, including Santa Maria Hospital
• President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy – trains surgeons in restorative techniques
• Author of 90+ publications and 6 medical textbooks on advanced cardiac procedures
• Recipient of 'Top Doctors Awards' 2021 for contributions to cardiac surgery
• Member of AATS and ISMICS – top international cardiac surgery societies

Dr. Albert Miralles Cassina brings over 30 years of expertise in cardiovascular surgery, trained at Paris' renowned La Pitié-Salpétrière Hospital.

• Head of Cardiac Surgery at Bellvitge University Hospital
• Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons
• Member of European and international cardiac surgery societies
• Published 66+ papers in medical journals
• Specializes in complex cardiac procedures and heart transplants

Dr. Sidika Altop brings 30+ years of cardiovascular surgery experience, trained at Bursa High Specialization Training and Research Hospital.

• Specializes in a wide range of cardiovascular procedures
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Education and Research Hospital
• Board-certified in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Society

Head of the Cardiology Department

Dr. Osman Karli specializes in pediatric health and preventive care for children at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in newborn care and childhood nutrition
• Performs comprehensive child health monitoring
• Experienced in managing childhood diseases and vaccinations
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools

32+ years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Manoon Somranthin specializes in advanced heart failure and complex cardiovascular procedures.

• Expert in PTCA, pacemaker implantation, and coronary artery stenting
• Research Fellowship at Stanford University for cardiovascular medicine
• Former Director of Khoksamrong Hospital
• Focused on integrating advanced cardiac imaging during procedures

Dr. Burak Teymen specializes in coronary and peripheral artery interventions at Emsey Hospital, trained at Turkey's top medical school, Hacettepe University.

• Expert in coronary stenting and balloon procedures
• Performs advanced vascular shaving (atherectomy)
• Specializes in wrist-access angiography for patient comfort
• Focuses on heart failure and related diseases

Over 5,000 successful heart surgeries – Dr. Pia specializes in minimally invasive techniques at the National Research Cardiac Surgery Center.

• 20+ years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Certified in both pediatric and adult procedures
• Leading researcher in advanced cardiac techniques
• Focuses on high-precision, less invasive approaches

Dr. Stephan Gielen leads the Dept. of Cardiology, Angiology, and Intensive Care Medicine at Klinikum Lippe, focusing on cardiovascular risk prevention.

• Specializes in interventional cardiology and heart failure management
• Expert in treating coronary artery disease and hypertension
• Focuses on endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis
• Over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine

Dr. Barbaros Dokumaci is a proficient cardiologist at Kolan Hospital Group, actively contributing to scientific work and conferences.

• Specializes in various heart conditions and surgical procedures
• Regular participant in cardiology conferences to stay updated
• Dedicated to advancing heart surgery through research

Head of the Cardiovascular Department at Aster CMI Hospital – Dr. Dixit specializes in advanced heart surgery techniques.

• 15+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive heart procedures
• Leads a dedicated team for complex cardiac cases