Best Replacement of the aortic valve doctors in Turkey: TOP 21 doctors

Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries – Prof. Fedakar specializes in complex aortic procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Pioneered cardiac surgery programs at multiple hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques and redo valve surgeries
• Former member of heart transplant teams

Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in aortic valve procedures.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Head of Cardiology Department since 2016

Prof. Dogan Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – one of the world's top cardiac centers. He specializes in aortic valve procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 25 years of cardiology experience
• Associate Professorship at Başkent University
• Specialized in echocardiography at Mayo Clinic
• Works at JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya

Prof. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and aortic procedures at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Trained in Belgium at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic
• Focuses on aortic valve replacements and arrhythmia surgery

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. Cihangir Ersoy brings 30+ years of expertise in cardiovascular surgery, currently serving at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in aortic valve replacement with extensive experience
• Holds membership in Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former assistant professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Affiliated with Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma, with training at Chicago Loyola University and extensive experience in complex spinal conditions.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with 6+ years of experience
• Trained in advanced microsurgery techniques
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Expert in degenerative spine diseases and joint disorders

Prof. Filizcan specializes in prosthetic dental treatments, bringing precision and expertise to dental restorations.

• PhD in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Expert in digital dentistry and CAD-CAM restorations
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and materials

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on aortic valve-preserving surgery and robotic heart surgery. He brings specialized expertise to complex aortic cases at Atlas University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in advanced endovascular techniques in Germany and Italy
• Assistant Professor with a Certificate of Proficiency from Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Specializes in aortic root, arch, and thoracoabdominal surgeries
• Fluent in English for international patient care

Dr. Hokenek specializes in aortic valve replacement with over 20 years of experience at leading hospitals like Medipol Bahçelievler and Acıbadem.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Cardiovascular Surgery program
• Worked at multiple top-tier hospitals in Turkey
• Extensive background in cardiac procedures

Prof. Kasim Dogan specializes in aortic valve replacement, leveraging 23 years of surgical experience at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Published multiple studies on surgical outcomes in international journals
• Recognized with academic titles and professional awards
• Member of Turkish Surgeons Society and other prestigious organizations

Performed surgery in approximately 3,000 cases, specializing in adult cardiovascular diseases at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Specializes in aortic valve replacement and other heart valve surgeries
• Served as clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years
• Expert in aortic surgery and peripheral vascular diseases
• Trained at prestigious Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac defects, including aortic and left ventricular surgery, with over 30 years of experience.

• Performs aortic valve replacements for congenital heart conditions
• Published 100+ articles on cardiac surgical techniques
• Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine – a leading institution
• Expert in neonatal and pediatric cardiovascular surgery

Prof. Besirli has over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in aortic valve replacement at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Professor and former head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
• Published 200+ articles in national and international journals
• Specializes in multi-disciplinary cardiovascular surgery
• Holds a master's in Health Institutions Management

Professor Cenap Zeybek specializes in pediatric heart surgeries, including aortic valve replacements, with a distinguished career spanning decades.

• Over 15 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at prestigious Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Performs complex heart surgeries with precision
• Published multiple research papers in pediatric cardiology

Professor Murat Ugurlucan specializes in aortic valve replacement with over 20 years of cardiac surgery experience.

• Trained at King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia
• Holds a professorship in cardiac surgery since 2020
• Worked at top institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Published research on cardiovascular treatments

Specializes in aortic valve replacement with 30+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery. Currently practices at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in arterial revascularization and major artery surgery
• Trained in Switzerland and at Istanbul University
• Published 24 international journal papers
• Member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery

Specializes in aortic and heart valve surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in aortic surgery and coronary procedures
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion and vascular surgery
• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in aortic valve replacement with extensive training at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg. Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery with academic roles at Uludağ University
• Fellowship-trained in advanced cardiovascular techniques