Mitral valve prolapse Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive mitral valve repair – a leading expert in this precise technique. He performs this complex procedure at Ospedale Santa Maria.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery at multiple prestigious hospitals
• President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy
• Published over 90 research papers in cardiothoracic surgery
• Recognized with the 'Top Doctors Awards' in 2021
• Fellow of the American Association for Thoracic 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.

Author of over 100 scientific publications in leading European Journals of Cardiac Surgery – Dr. Bablyak is a recognized expert in mitral valve prolapse.

• Member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons (EACTS)
• Part of the Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons of Ukraine (ACSU)
• Extensive research contributions to cardiac surgery advancements

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries, with extensive experience in mitral valve procedures.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery at Santa Maria Hospital
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research
• Member of ISMICS and American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Prof. Dr. Kasim Dogan is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 47 years of experience of experience, specializing in mitral valve procedures at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Performs mitral valve operations with precision
• Evaluates patient reports thoroughly before treatment
• Associated with top medical organizations

1,100+ cardiac procedures performed – Dr. Meharwal brings decades of expertise to mitral valve cases at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute.

• 40 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Specializes in complex mitral valve interventions
• Works at one of India's premier cardiac centers

With over 17 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, Dr. Hokenek specializes in mitral valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cardiovascular Surgery program
• Has extensive experience in complex heart valve cases
• Previously worked at Acıbadem International Hospital's cardiac surgery department

Dr. Balci specializes in orthopedic surgery at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, focusing on conditions of the bones, ligaments, joints, and tendons.

• Treats a variety of orthopedic conditions including meniscus tears and knee injuries
• Performs popular procedures like ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair
• Available for consultations 6 days a week