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Dr. Kuatbaev brings of cardiac surgery expertise, leading the department at National Research Cardiac Surgery Center and performing complex open-heart and minimally invasive procedures.

• Specializes in congenital and acquired heart defect corrections
• Utilizes cutting-edge endovideothoracoscopic equipment for minimally invasive techniques
• Holder of Candidate of Medical Sciences degree with 20+ published articles
• Member of the prestigious European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Trained in leading international cardiac surgery clinics

Dr. Balci specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, offering expert care for this complex condition.

• Specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery and related cardiovascular procedures
• Works at Medistate Hospital Istanbul – a leading center for cardiovascular care
• Provides personalized treatment plans for each patient's unique needs

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

• 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

Developed the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique – now the standard for mitral valve repair – and performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures at San Raffaele.

• 46 years of experience leading the Cardiac Surgery Unit at San Raffaele
• Author of 600+ peer-reviewed articles on cardiac surgery
• Former President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Recipient of the European Cardiology Society's gold medal
• Trained in cardiovascular surgery at top US institutions

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 of experience in cardiovascular medicine

Dr. Demyanenko is a member of the Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons of Ukraine (ACSU) and actively contributes to the field with international training and research publications.

• Specializes in advanced cardiovascular surgical techniques
• Regularly attends international surgical training programs
• Authored multiple publications in leading medical journals