Best Atrial septal defect doctors: TOP 40 doctors

• Specializes in Atrial septal defect (ASD) treatment, both surgical and non-surgical.
• Treatment options include device closure, open-heart surgery, and medication management.
• Received Pediatric Cardiology Minor Specialization at Siyami Ersek Training Hospital.
• Expert in managing congenital heart diseases in Turkey with a skilled cardiac team.
• Proficient in English and Turkish, facilitating communication with diverse patients.
• Holds a Child Health and Diseases Specialist title since 1999.
• Offers consultations for international patients seeking ASD treatment expertise.

Dr. Krishna Iyer is one of India's front ranking paediatric cardiac surgeons, recognised for his clinical expertise and wide ranging involvement with cardiac care for children in India and other developing nations, Dr. Iyer initiated the first dedicated paediatric cardiac care program in Northern India , a pioneering initiative, at Escorts Heart Institute Research Centre( now Fortis-Escorts Heart Institute ) in 1995. Under his guidance this paediatric cardiac program has become the benchmark for cardiac care for children for India and its South East Asian neighbours. Dr. Iyer has operated on more than 10,000 babies, children and adults with congenital heart diseases comprising various procedures like arterial switch procedure, double switch operation TAPVC repairs, Fontan and Fontan type procedures, corrections for tetralogy of Fallot, DORV, Truncus etc. Senning operation, conduit repairs and wide range of one stage and multi-stage corrections for complex congenital heart diseases. He has done original work on rapid two-stage arterial switch procedure and performed the first successful rapid two stage arterial switch and double-switch operation in India. His current interests are perfecting complex neonatal cardiac surgery, cardiac surgery in malnourished infants and children, salvaging late presenters of congenital heart disease, and developing cost effective cardiac care for children in developing countries. After basic training, he joined the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at AIIMS and was Additional Professor at the time he moved to Escorts Heart Institute to set up its paediatric cardiac care division. He trained in paediatric and infant cardiac surgery under the guidance of the renowned paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. R.B.B.Mee as Senior Fellow at the Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne in Australia in 1989. He is involved in many charities for underprivileged children, most notably the 'Gift of Life' program of Rotary International.

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.

Cardiac Surgeon, Specialist in congenital heart disease treatment

• Dr. Fernando Villagra Blanco specializes in Atrial septal defect treatment.
• Expert in surgical closure, cardiac catheterization, and minimally invasive techniques.
• International practice includes Spain and the United States.
• Renowned for leading pediatric cardiac surgery teams.
• Holds ECFMG certification for U.S. medical practice.
• Member of prestigious medical societies.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, providing multilingual consultations.

• Expert in Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) treatment, with 34+ years of experience.
• Utilizes catheterization, surgical closure, and minimally invasive techniques for ASD.
• Trained internationally in Germany and Switzerland, enhancing a global medical perspective.
• Holds an MD from the University of Berlin and a Ph.D. from the University of Zurich.
• Accredited by Christian-Albrechts University, signifying recognized medical competence.
• Member of prestigious societies, evidencing professional excellence.
• Consults patients online, expanding access to specialist ASD care.

Kürşat Fidancı is a medical doctor who graduated from GATA Faculty of Medicine in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002, he served as the Chief Physician of the Şırnak Çakırsöğüt Commando Brigade. He completed his residency in Pediatrics from 2002 to 2006 at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital. He worked as a Pediatrician at Ankara Beytepe Military Hospital between 2006 and 2009. He completed his subspecialty training in Paediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Cardiology Department from 2010 to 2013. He became an Assistant Professor in 2014 and obtained the title of Associate Professor in April 2016. He worked as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine between September 2014 and December 2021. As a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Kürşat Fidancı has seen numerous patients and his medical interests include Fetal Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Diseases, Rheumatic Heart Diseases, Rhythm Disorders, and Athlete's Heart Health and Follow-up.

Dr. Oleksandr Bablyak is a cardiovascular surgeon with extensive experience in cardiothoracic surgery. He is a member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (EACTS) and the Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons of Ukraine (ACSU). His membership in these organizations shows his commitment to high standards in his field.

Dr. Bablyak has published over 100 scientific articles in leading European journals on cardiac surgery. His work has helped improve surgical techniques and patient care. He is known for his leadership and dedication to advancing cardiovascular surgery.

• Specializes in Atrial septal defect (ASD) treatment options: catheter-based procedures, surgery, and medication management.
• International training in the USA, England, France, The Netherlands, and more.
• Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist with pediatric focus, practiced in Spain and the US.
• Expert in pediatric cardiac surgery including ASD, with more than 45 years of experience.
• Accredited in Cardiovascular Surgery, trained at prestigious global institutions.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient base.
• Active member of multiple cardiology and cardiovascular surgery societies.