Best Ventricular septal defect doctors: TOP 30 doctors

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk specializes in pediatric surgery with a focus on congenital conditions like ventricular septal defects. Trained at Erciyes University, he brings deep expertise to complex cases.

• Completed fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University
• Published 3 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Presented 13 studies at international scientific meetings
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Prof. Dr. Emin Trly specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery at Altınbaş University Hospital, focusing on complex congenital heart conditions like ventricular septal defects.

• Professor with extensive experience in pediatric cardiac surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University, a leading medical institution
• Published numerous studies on cardiac surgery outcomes
• Member of prestigious cardiac surgery associations

Prof. Gulden Kafali specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on congenital heart diseases like ventricular septal defects. She brings decades of experience at top Turkish hospitals.

• Pediatric cardiology fellowship at Hacettepe University
• Expert in fetal echocardiography and cardiac arrhythmias
• Worked at Kosuyolu High Specialization Hospital – Turkey's leading cardiac center
• Also trained in sports cardiac exams for young athletes

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy specializes in cardiovascular surgery with decades of experience at top institutions like Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Expert in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery
• Former Assistant Professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Extensive experience in complex cardiovascular procedures

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.

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.

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. Moni Shuvi specializes in Valvular Heart Disease at Hadassah Medical Center, focusing on interventional cardiology.

• Expertise in Mitral Valve procedures
• Skilled in PCI and Coronary Angiography
• Specializes in treating Myocardial Infarction

Dr. Trifan specializes in complex cardiac procedures, including minimally invasive techniques, at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• 10+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions
• Focuses on patient-centered care and innovation

Specializing in complex congenital heart surgery – Dr. Cicek trained at top institutions like Mayo Clinic and Texas Heart Institute, focusing on pediatric and neonatal cases.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Board-certified in both adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery
• Member of prestigious societies like American Association for Thoracic Surgery
• Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Dr. Livia Kapusta is a pediatric cardiologist with specialized training from Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen.

• Focuses on congenital heart conditions like Ventricular Septal Defect
• Performs procedures such as PDA Closure and Balloon Atrial Septostomy
• Expert in managing pediatric cardiac emergencies and arrhythmias
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Israel

Dr. Lorber focuses specifically on diagnosing and treating structural heart problems like VSDs at Rambam Medical Center.

• Specialist in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Cardiology
• Senior lecturer at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology's medical school
• Clinical and academic interests include interventional treatment of congenital heart disease
• Supports complex treatment at the Meyer Children's Hospital

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.

Dr. Felix Berger is a renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with 34+ years of experience, specializing in congenital heart disease and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

• President of the German Society of Pediatric Cardiology
• Member of multiple prestigious cardiology societies
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed publications
• Accredited Physician from Christian-Albrechts University

Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiac surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• International member of Society of Thoracic Surgeons USA
• Published over 50 international manuscripts, including 7 world-first reports
• Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department since 2014
• Fellowship-trained in Belgium for advanced cardiac procedures

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric heart defects, performing innovative techniques at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Published more than 100 articles on pediatric cardiac surgery
• Expert in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and congenital heart repairs
• Associate Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Dr. Akdeniz brings extensive training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, with experience at two of Turkey's leading hospitals.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital
• Further specialized at M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist specializing in Ventricular septal defect, with numerous operations performed.

• Over 25 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Published numerous papers and presentations in the field
• Performs complex heart surgeries including atrial septal defect and valve replacements

Dr. Fidanci specializes in pediatric cardiology with extensive training in congenital heart diseases, including ventricular septal defects.

• Completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in Fetal Echocardiography and Congenital Heart Diseases
• Associate Professor with academic roles at GATA Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on Rheumatic Heart Diseases and Rhythm Disorders