Best Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery doctors in Istanbul: TOP 8 doctors

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with decades of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Previously worked at top institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Specializes in complex pediatric cardiac conditions

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University, bringing over 20 years of specialized experience in heart surgery.

• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Deser specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries with training at top international centers like Lenox Hill Hospital and Ospedale San Raffaele.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in advanced aortic and vascular techniques internationally
• Fluent in English, ensuring clear communication with patients
• Works at the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute

Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery, with extensive experience in pediatric cardiac surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified in pediatric cardiovascular surgery since 2011
• Published over 50 international manuscripts, including pioneering surgical techniques
• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA)
• Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2014

Pediatric cardiovascular surgeon with over 30 years of experience, specializing in complex congenital heart surgeries like Tetralogy of Fallot.

• Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine – a leading institution for cardiac surgery
• Published 100+ articles on congenital heart surgeries
• Expert in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and left ventricular reconstruction
• Skilled in off-pump Fontan and other advanced techniques

Specializes in Tetralogy of Fallot surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation and complex congenital cases
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Performed surgeries at multiple leading Turkish hospitals