Best Aortic valve insufficiency doctors: TOP 56 doctors

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Ali Fedakar

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
    • Dr. Ali Fedakar specializes in Aortic valve insufficiency treatment.
    • Expert in valve repair, valve replacement, and minimally invasive procedures.
    • International practice in Turkey, contributing to cardiac surgery development.
    • Accredited for coronary bypass, valve surgeries, and aortic interventions.
    • Member of prestigious medical associations in cardiovascular surgery.
    • Offers online consultations for patients with Aortic valve insufficiency.
    • Communicates fluently in English and Turkish for diverse patient care.
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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
$25,000 - $25,000
Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$12,000 - $15,000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$12,000 - $18,000
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Xavier Ruyra Baliarda

  • 4.7 Excellent 413 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including cardiac transplantation. He is known worldwide for his skills in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, open heart surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair.

    Dr. Ruyra is a recognized expert in the Ross procedure. He holds several patents for new techniques in valve repair and reconstruction. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiac Surgery and the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He also serves as an Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

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Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$25,030 - $36,408
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Juli Carballo Garrido

  • 4.7 Excellent 413 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido is a highly experienced cardiologist, specializing in interventional cardiology and internal medicine, with over 31 years of practice. Recognized for his expertise in coronary stenting, he has held important roles such as the Head of Cardiology at prominent medical institutions. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. His contributions to research include scientific articles on coronary bifurcation lesion angioplasty and chronic total occlusion of the left main coronary artery.
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Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$25,030 - $36,408
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Ahmet Ozkara

  • 4.5 Good 228 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

    Major Artery Surgery 

    Congenital Heart Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

    1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

    1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

    1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

    2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

    2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

    2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

    Memberships 

    Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    European Society of Vascular Surgery 

    National Society of Vascular Surgery

    Research and Publications 

    International Journal Papers: 24

    National Journal Papers: 25 

    Book Chapters: 5 

    Various International and National Conference Proceedings: Above 50

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Marc Ulrich Becher

  • 4.6 Excellent 58 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Germany, Solingen, Medical Center in Solingen
  • Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher is an interventional cardiologist and heart failure specialist at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. He is known for performing advanced procedures such as coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, carotid angioplasty, and stenting.

    Dr. Becher’s clinic carries out about 3,000 to 4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures each year. These include complex coronary interventions, catheter-based valve replacements, and structural heart procedures. He is experienced in using advanced imaging techniques like IVUS and OCT for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

    Dr. Becher is dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate care. He uses modern therapies for both acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, focusing on patient safety and positive outcomes.

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Gokhan Ertas

  • 4.6 Excellent 319 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
  • Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed 3 chapters to national and international books. Dr. Ertas has presented 20 papers at international meetings and 25 at national meetings. He is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

    He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association. Dr. Ertas is recognized for his academic work and active role in the global cardiology community.

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Faruk Gencoglu

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

    FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

    Adult coronary artery disease,

    Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

    Aortic surgery,

    carotid surgery,

    Peripheral vascular diseases,

    Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

    deep vein thrombosis

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Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
$25,000 - $25,000
Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
$12,000 - $15,000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$12,000 - $18,000
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Cihangir Ersoy

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Duties:

    1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner

    1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

    1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician

    2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

    2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

    2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician

    2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

    • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Cardiology
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Pevni Dimitry

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Pevni Dimitry is a cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in surgery for complex heart defects, including aortic and mitral valve problems and aortic aneurysms. He developed a unique method for heart valve replacement on a beating heart. Dr. Pevni has performed more than 1,000 of these procedures and has published about 70 scientific papers.

    Dr. Pevni is a Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences. He teaches at Tel Aviv University. He is a member of the American Heart Association and the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons.

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Helkin Amir

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
    • Education
    • Faculty of Medicine: Hebrew University and Hadassah, Jerusalem
    • Specialization:
    • internal medicine and cardiology.
    • Doctoral School of Medicine:
    • Hebrew University and Hadassah, Jerusalem
    • Clinical experience
    • 1994 - 1998 Specialization in Internal Medicine, Hadassah Mount Scopus
    • 1999-2001 Internship in Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center
    • 2002-2004 - Internship in Invasive Cardiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, USA.
    • 2004-2006 Senior physician, Department of Invasive Cardiology, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, USA
    • 2006 Senior physician of the catheterization laboratory of the cardiology department of the Tel Aviv Medical Center
    • 2013 Director of the Structural Heart Disease Service, Interventional Cardiology Unit, Department of Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center
    • Academic experience
    • 1997-1998 Instructor at the Hadassah Medical School on Mount Scopus and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
    • Attending conferences
    • 1999: 18th International Congress of the Israel Society of Anesthesiologists, Haifa, Israel. June 1999.
    • 59th Annual Scientific Sessions of the American Diabetes Association, San Diego, USA. June 1999.
    • 2000: 22nd Congress of the European Society of Cardiology, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. August 2000.
    • 2001: 22nd Annual Scientific Sessions of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, Boston, USA. May 2001.
    • 2002: 23rd Annual Scientific Sessions of the North American Society of Pacing and Electrophysiology, San Diego, May 2002.
    • 2003: American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions, Orlando, November 2003.
    • 15th Annual Transcatheter Therapy Scientific Sessions, Washington, DC, September 2003.
    • 2004: American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, March 2004.
    • 2005: American Heart Association Annual Scientific Sessions, Dallas, November 2005.
    • 2007: 28th Congress of the European Society of Cardiology, Vienna, Austria. September 2007.
    • 2009: 6th International Meeting on Intensive Cardiac Care, Tel Aviv, Israel, October 2009.
    • 2009: 8th International Congress on Coronary Heart Disease, Prague, Czech Republic, October 2009.
    • Professional publications
    • Dozens of professional publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
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Ertan Sagbas

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Personal information

    Title: Professor Doctor

    Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

    Work History:

    1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

    2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

    3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

    4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

    5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

    6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

    Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

    1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

    2   Aortic surgery

    3   Cover Repairs

    4   Arrhythmia Surgery

    Special advanced health technologies:

    1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

    2   Port Access Surgery

    Education

    1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

    1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

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Kazim Besirli

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
    • Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in advanced Aortic valve insufficiency treatment.
    • Treatment methods include valve repair, replacement, and minimally invasive surgery.
    • International practice in various hospitals across multiple countries for vocational training.
    • Expertise in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery, relevant to minimally invasive procedures.
    • Holds a master's degree in Health Institutions Management, enhancing clinical leadership.
    • Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, ensuring top-tier patient care.
    • Has authored 200+ articles and contributed to international cardiovascular surgery literature.
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Replacement of the aortic valve
$26,500 - $28,000
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Mustafa Guden

  • 4.5 Good 467 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Cardiovascular surgery

Heart Valve Replacement
$15,000 - $25,000
Replacement of the aortic valve
$15,000 - $25,000
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
$35,000 - $50,000
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Gideon Uretzky

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Gideon Uretzky is a cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center and Professor at Tel Aviv University, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation. He is also a leading cardiac surgeon at Ichilov Hospital and a recipient of various awards.
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Sami Viskin

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Sami Viskin is a highly-rated cardiologist in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in 15 conditions with a focus on Ventricular Fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. He has extensive experience, having co-authored 152 peer reviewed articles and participated in 4 clinical trials in the past 15 years.
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Finkelshtein Arik

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is an experienced interventional cardiologist. He specializes in complex heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He is known for his research on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Dr. Arik has also introduced advanced technology in aortic valve replacement.

    He has performed over 100 successful catheterizations using new aortic valve replacement methods. These techniques provide minimally invasive options instead of open-heart surgery and improve patient recovery. Dr. Arik is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Heart Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

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Kramer Amir

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Kramer Amir is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He focuses on heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He has performed thousands of successful operations.

    Dr. Amir is ranked among the top five cardiac surgeons in Israel by Maariv newspaper. He earned his MD from the Second Moscow Medical School and also holds a PhD. He completed advanced training at top international centers. Dr. Amir is a member of the Israel Doctors Association and the Doctors Council of Israel.

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Dogukan Aktas Md

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Emin Tireli

  • New
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Since 1993, Prof. Emin Tireli, MD performed 6329 pediatrics congenital cardiac surgeries. Prof. Emin Tireli, MD is one of the early performer of complex TGA by Nikkaidoh procedure in the world. He operates more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries per year including arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, hypoplastic left heart surgeries by Norwood procedure and 15 cases by hybrid procedures. Totally 30 cases of reconstruction of aortic anomalies including coarctation of aorta, aortic valve repairs, Shone complexes. He performs many PDA Ligation in extremely low birth weight up to 500 grams supporting neonatal disciplines.
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Samet Erinc

  • New
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • Spine surgery
    • Scoliosis
    • Kyphosis
    • Childhood spinal diseases
    • Degenerative spine diseases
    • Lumbar cervical disc herniation
    • Knee hip joint disorders
    • Orthopedic trauma surgery

     

    • Education and Specialization
    • 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
    • 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

     

    • Experience
    • 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
    • 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

     

    • Courses and Certificates
    • 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
    • 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
    • 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
    • AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
    • 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
    • 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

     

    • Professional Memberships
    • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
    • Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber
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