Best Aortic aneurysm surgery doctors in Turkey: TOP 16 doctors

Prof. Ali Fedakar has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries, specializing in complex aortic procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 15+ years as a cardiac surgeon at Koşuyolu Heart Hospital
• Founder of cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major hospitals
• Specializes in aortic aneurysm and dissection surgeries
• Performed 40+ donor heart removals and 8 transplant surgeries
• Trained in minimally invasive heart surgery techniques

Specializes in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms – a minimally invasive approach with faster recovery. Head of Cardiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiology
• Expertise in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Trained at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Published numerous studies on cardiovascular procedures

Associate Professor Erdogan brings extensive cardiovascular expertise, including training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab. He practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed fellowship at prestigious Mayo Clinic in the US
• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine
• Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University

Over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Ersoy specializes in aortic aneurysm procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former assistant professor at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Expert in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery
• Worked at prestigious hospitals like Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi

Professor Doctor Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart and aortic surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system
• Specializes in aortic surgery and complex cover repairs
• Trained at OLV Clinic in Belgium – a leading European cardiac center
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University with academic leadership

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.

Prof. David Saba specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing decades of cardiovascular expertise.

• Trained at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg
• Former professor of cardiovascular surgery with extensive academic background
• Specialized in heart transplantation at Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Performs complex cardiovascular procedures with precision

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine and orthopedic surgery, with a focus on back issues and spinal abnormalities.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University
• Works with spinal conditions including scoliosis and degenerative diseases
• Holds multiple certifications in spine-related surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Dr. Ugur Filizcan specializes in prosthetic dental treatments with a focus on digital dentistry and implantology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Expert in CAD-CAM restorations and zirconium coatings
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and fracture resistance

Dr. Kasim Dogan is a specialist in General Surgery. He focuses on peritoneal metastases, gastrointestinal cancers, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and hernia repair. He has more than 23 years of clinical experience. Dr. Dogan has played a key role in developing advanced surgical techniques and cancer treatments.

He has published several articles in international journals. Dr. Dogan has received awards for his work in surgical science. He is a member of leading medical associations. He has also supervised many master’s and doctoral theses, showing his dedication to medical education and research.

Performed 3,000+ cardiovascular surgeries, including aortic aneurysm repairs, at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Specialized in aortic surgery and heart valve diseases
• Former clinical chief of open heart surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital
• Active in treating peripheral vascular diseases and deep vein thrombosis

• Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in Aortic aneurysm surgery, utilizing cutting-edge techniques.
• Performs endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), open surgical repair, and hybrid procedures.
• International training includes work in various hospitals across multiple countries.
• Professor and former head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Accredited in Cardiovascular Surgery, with a master's in Health Institutions Management.
• Member of prestigious medical societies, with emphasis on interdisciplinary surgical methods.
• Offers online consultations for remote patients with Aortic aneurysm concerns.
• Fluent in multiple languages, enhancing communication with a diverse patient base.

Professor Cenap Zeybek specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery with extensive experience in pediatric cardiology at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Performs complex aortic aneurysm surgeries alongside other cardiac procedures
• Professor of Pediatric Cardiology since 2017
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Published numerous papers in pediatric cardiology

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings over 15 years of specialized experience in aortic aneurysm surgery, currently practicing at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Marmara University and Istanbul University
• Former research assistant at University of Rostock's Cardiac Surgery Department
• Fellow at King Faisal Heart Institute's specialized cardiac center
• Published researcher with award-winning presentations on vascular surgery