Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Specializing in aortic valve insufficiency, Dr. Cinar brings over 38 years of cardiovascular surgery expertise, including fellowship training in Canada.

• Trained at the University of Ottawa Heart Center – one of Canada’s top institutions
• Professor of cardiovascular surgery with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Performs surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

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

Specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Expert in scoliosis, kyphosis, and childhood spinal diseases
• Fellowship at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Certified in Basic Microsurgery Course and AO Trauma Course
• Published research on degenerative spine and joint disorders
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Specializing in advanced dental prosthetics – Dr. Filizcan focuses on digital dentistry and CAD-CAM restorations at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• 28 years teaching at Biruni University's Faculty of Dentistry
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
• Published research in prosthodontic material durability

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

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

Specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with extensive training at Ege University and Dokuz Eylul University.

• Performs aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgeries
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion and vascular surgery

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Head of Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program since 2010 – Professor Ehrlich specializes in complex aortic surgeries with over 100 published papers on aneurysm techniques.

• Trained at top cardiac centers including Stanford and Mount Sinai Hospital
• Pioneered neuroprotection methods for aortic procedures
• Recipient of international awards for aortic surgery research
• Board-certified in cardiac surgery with 33 years' experience
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients

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

• Extensive experience in complex cardiac surgeries
• Specializes in aortic valve repair and replacement
• Works at one of Austria's leading cardiac centers

Trained in heart valve correction and replacement in Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania – Dr. Lipey-Diamant specializes in aortic surgery at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed clinical training at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris
• Head of the aortic surgery unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Residency in cardiothoracic surgery under Professor Bernardo Widne
• Advanced training in heart valve procedures across Europe

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in valvular heart disease at Hadassah Medical Center, focusing on complex aortic valve cases.

• Expert in mitral valve procedures and interventional cardiology
• Skilled in PCI and coronary angiography
• Experienced in treating myocardial infarction

Dr. Castriota leads the Protected TAVR study, pioneering brain protection during aortic valve replacement. He practices at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Graduated from the University of Milan and specialized in Cardiology and Radiology
• Fellow at the prestigious Arizona Heart Institute under Professor Diethrich
• Active member of multiple cardiology and radiology societies including EAPCI
• Published over 150 full-length medical publications and 20 book chapters
• Recipient of the NHMRC Career Development Fellowship in 2015

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive cardiac surgery expertise, including research at King Faisal Heart Institute and academic roles at top Turkish universities.

• Specialized in cardiac surgery at Istanbul University
• Research experience at University of Rostock's Cardiac Surgery Department
• Fellowship at King Faisal Specialist Hospital's Heart Institute
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on cardiovascular treatments

Specialist in TAVI and aortic valve repair – Dr. Ayiomamitis leads the Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute, with extensive training in Italy and the UK.

• Performs minimally invasive aortic valve replacements (TAVI)
• Completed fellowships in heart transplant and TAVI at 'San Matteo' University Hospital
• Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Participated in international research on TAVI techniques
• 20 years of experience in cardiac surgery

Dr. Guillermo Reyes Copa is a cardiovascular surgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He performs heart valve replacement and coronary revascularization. He treats aortic valve insufficiency and acquired valvular heart disease. Dr. Reyes Copa works at a facility accredited by the Joint Commission International.