Aortic valve insufficiency Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, with 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Specializes in aortic valve replacements and complex aortic repairs
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support programs in Turkey
• Trained in advanced heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the US
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass and hybrid cardiovascular procedures
• Active in developing total artificial heart surgery techniques

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.

Prof. Kasim Dogan specializes in aortic valve procedures with a focus on advanced surgical techniques at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 47 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Published multiple research articles in international journals
• Holds professional memberships in leading medical societies

Author of over 100 scientific publications in European Journals of Cardiac Surgery – Dr. Bablyak brings extensive research expertise to Aortic valve insufficiency treatment.

• Member of European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Affiliated with Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons of Ukraine
• Publishes in leading cardiac surgery journals

Dr. Burak Teymen specializes in coronary angiography and stent procedures at Emsey Hospital, with extensive training from Hacettepe and Maltepe Universities.

• Expert in coronary artery stenting and balloon procedures
• Performs peripheral artery interventions including atherectomy
• Focuses on heart failure and related diseases
• Graduated from Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Speziale specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve surgeries, bringing advanced techniques to Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• PhD holder with extensive research in valvular surgeries
• Member of prestigious organizations like ISMICS and American Heart Association
• Director of Cardiac Surgery Departments at multiple leading hospitals

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci specializes in orthopedic conditions, offering treatments for a wide range of bone and joint issues at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Expert in Knee Arthroscopy and ACL Reconstruction
• Treats Meniscus Tears and Shoulder Injuries
• Performs Carpal Tunnel Release procedures
• Available for consultations 6 days a week

Dr. Hokenek specializes in cardiovascular surgery, with extensive experience in aortic valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Graduated from I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Formerly worked at Acıbadem International Hospital and Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital
• Member of prestigious medical institutions throughout career

Prof Speziale specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve surgery and leads cardiac surgery at multiple prestigious Italian hospitals. He's also Vice President of GVM Care & Research.

• Expert in minimally invasive valve repair and replacement techniques
• Founder and President of Mitral Academy, focusing on restorative surgery
• Published over 90 scientific papers and co-authored 6 medical books
• Member of international societies like AATS and ISMICS
• Recipient of 'Top Doctors Awards' in 2021