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Best Ventricular septal defect doctors in Istanbul: TOP 20 doctors

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Ali Gozukucuk

  • 4.6 Excellent • 213 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

  • 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
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Mert Yilmaz

  • 4.9 Excellent • 54 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
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  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals

  • 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
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Celal Akdeniz

  • 4.6 Excellent • 473 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital

  • 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
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Bulent Polat

  • 5 Excellent • 53 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Samet Erinc

  • 5 Excellent • 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

  • Specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

    • Trained at Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine and Medeniyet University
    • Completed a fellowship at Chicago Loyola University
    • Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
    • Certified in advanced spine surgery techniques
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Murat Ugurlucan

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  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital

  • Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings over 19 years of experience of specialized cardiac surgery experience, currently practicing at Biruni University Hospital.

    • Trained at prestigious institutions including Marmara University and Istanbul University
    • Completed fellowship at King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia
    • Holds professorship in cardiac surgery since 2020
    • Recognized for research contributions in cardiovascular medicine
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20 top ranked Ventricular septal defect doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

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Bookimed Insights: Top Ventricular septal defect Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 3 requests for Ventricular septal defect treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 20 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#1
Ali Gozukucuk
19 years of experiencePediatric congenital heart defectsSpecializes in pediatric surgery with a focus on congenital conditions. Published in international journals and presented at global scientific meetings.
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
Turkey
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#2
Mert Yilmaz
36 years of experienceMinimally invasive pediatric cardiac surgerySpecializes in small incision techniques for children – trained at OLV Aalst Hospital in Belgium. Published multiple world-first reports on cardiac procedures.
Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Turkey
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#3
Celal Akdeniz
33 years of experienceCardiovascular surgeriesSpecialized training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at prestigious Turkish hospitals. Experienced in complex cardiovascular procedures.
Medipol Mega University Hospital
Turkey
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#4
Samet Erinc
15 years of experienceSpine surgery and orthopedic traumaFellowship-trained at Chicago Loyola University with certifications in advanced spine techniques. Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
Turkey
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#5
Murat Ugurlucan
19 years of experienceComplex cardiac casesProfessor specializing in cardiac surgery with international training. Recognized researcher with award-winning contributions to cardiovascular medicine.
Biruni University Hospital
Turkey
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