Best Atrial septal defect doctors: TOP 31 doctors

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk specializes in pediatric surgery, with a fellowship from Erciyes University and extensive experience in congenital conditions.

• Completed surgical training at Çukurova and Erciyes Universities
• Expert in treating pediatric hernias and abdominal conditions
• Published multiple articles in international medical journals
• Active participant in national and international surgical congresses

Prof. Dr. Emin Trly has performed 900+ pediatric cardiac procedures and specializes in congenital heart defects at Altınbaş University Hospital.

• 16 years of experience in pediatric cardiovascular surgery
• Professor at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Published 20+ research papers on cardiac surgery techniques
• Specializes in complex congenital heart disease cases

Prof. Gulden Kafali specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on congenital heart diseases and fetal echocardiography at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained in pediatric cardiology at Hacettepe University
• Expert in fetal echocardiography for early diagnosis
• Member of prestigious pediatric cardiology departments

Nearly 40 years in cardiovascular surgery – Prof. Ersoy specializes in atrial septal defect repairs at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Previously taught cardiovascular surgery at Medipol and Istinye Universities
• Member of Turkish pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiology societies
• Performed surgeries at Vehbi Koç Foundation's American Hospital for 19 years

Professor Turkoz has over 30 years of experience in cardiology, with a focus on atrial septal defect treatments at leading hospitals.

• Specialized in cardiology at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Held academic positions at İnönü University and Başkent University
• Currently practices at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital in Istanbul
• Extensive experience in both teaching and clinical practice

Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery with leadership roles at major institutions – brings deep expertise to atrial septal defect cases.

• 25+ years in cardiovascular surgery with a focus on complex cardiac conditions
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Contributed to establishing a Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac cases

Dr. Trifan specializes in complex heart surgeries, including minimally invasive techniques, at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• 10+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in coronary artery bypass and valve repair/replacement
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions
• Focuses on patient-centered care and safety

Dr. Jeong‑Yoon Kim, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She has led the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine since 2019 and also sees patients at Incheon Sejong Hospital.

She graduated from Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. She completed clinical training at Severance Hospital, a tertiary medical center in Korea. Her practice focuses on congenital heart disease (ASD, VSD), Kawasaki disease, pediatric arrhythmias, syncope, and intensive cardiac care. She has strong skills in echocardiography, pre‑ and post‑procedure care, long‑term follow‑up, and team‑based cardiac care.

Dr. Jieun Ban, MD, is a pediatric cardiologist at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She focuses on arrhythmias and congenital heart disease. She provides electrophysiologic evaluation for children and adolescents. She completed training in pediatrics and pediatric cardiology.

Her practice includes ASD, VSD, cardiac syncope, and other rhythm disorders. She offers advanced diagnostics and interventional care. This includes cryoablation and catheter-based electrophysiology. She works with specialized cardiac teams. She is skilled in echocardiography, peri-procedural care, and long-term follow-up.

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Specializes in Valvular Heart Disease and Mitral Valve procedures at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Expert in PCI and Coronary Angiography
• Focused on Interventional Cardiology
• Experienced in treating Myocardial Infarction

34+ years specializing in congenital heart disease – Dr. Berger leads the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology.

• Expert in managing adults with congenital heart defects
• Member of multiple European cardiology societies
• Published in peer-reviewed journals on CHD treatments
• Ph.D. from University of Zurich

A specialist in congenital heart disease, Dr. Hibino focuses specifically on conditions like atrial septal defect. He practices cardiac surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

• Expertise spans the surgical treatment of complex congenital heart defects
• Operates at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a world-renowned cardiac center
• His work is dedicated to both pediatric and adult congenital patients
• Focuses on precise, patient-tailored surgical interventions for optimal outcomes

Over 30 years leading pediatric cardiac surgery units – Dr. Villagrá specializes in congenital heart defects at Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe.

• Head of Congenital Heart Disease Unit since 1982
• Trained at top US hospitals including Mayo Clinic and Children's Hospital Boston
• Published 100+ papers on cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric arrhythmia surgery in France

Over 10,000 congenital heart surgeries performed – Dr. Iyer is a pioneer in paediatric cardiac care in India.

• Initiated Northern India's first dedicated paediatric cardiac care program
• Specializes in complex congenital heart defects like tetralogy of Fallot
• Trained at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne under Dr. R.B.B. Mee
• Performed India's first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch
• Focuses on cost-effective cardiac care for developing nations

Author of over 100 scientific publications in leading European Journals of Cardiac Surgery – Dr. Bablyak brings extensive research insights to patient care.

• Member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Affiliated with the Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons of Ukraine
• Combines clinical practice with active scientific contributions

Dr. Fidanci specializes in pediatric cardiology, with extensive experience in congenital heart diseases and fetal echocardiography at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Completed subspecialty training in pediatric cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in fetal echocardiography and rhythm disorders
• Former Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in Pediatric Cardiology
• Focused on congenital heart diseases and athlete's heart health

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.