Page 3 - Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 146 doctors

Dr. Albayrak specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with published research on perfusion techniques and ischemic brain lesions.

• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and National Society for Vascular Surgery
• Expert in coronary, venous, and complex cardiovascular interventions
• Trained at Ege University and Dokuz Eylul University
• Published multiple studies on vascular surgery outcomes

Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital – leads a top team for aortic and mitral valve procedures.

• Specializes in aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement
• Extensive experience in complex cardiac surgeries
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Works at one of Austria's leading cardiac centers

Dr. Kim Duk Kyung is a cardiologist at Samsung Medical Center, specializing in heart surgery.

• Expert in various heart surgery procedures
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical centers
• Dedicated to patient-centered care

Dr. Kim specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease – a cutting-edge approach at Samsung Medical Center.

• of experience in vascular surgery
• Former Head of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained at Oregon Health Sciences University in the USA
• Focuses on innovative treatments for heart conditions

Dr. Hokenek specializes in cardiovascular surgery with over 17 years of experience of experience, focusing on complex heart valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cardiovascular Surgery program
• Expert in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques
• Worked at top hospitals including Acıbadem and Medical Park
• Member of Turkey's leading cardiovascular surgery community

Professor Max Zegelman is a leading phlebologist and thoracic surgeon, recognized among Germany's best doctors. He specializes in advanced vascular and thoracic procedures at Nordwest Clinic.

• Head of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at Nordwest Center
• Expert in laser techniques for vascular and thoracic surgery
• Frequent speaker at international thoracic surgery conferences
• Published multiple studies in specialized medical journals

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. David Luria is a cardiologist at Assuta Medical Center, specializing in heart surgery.

• Specializes in heart surgery treatments
• Experienced in managing complex heart conditions
• Practices at Assuta Medical Center

Dr. Amir Kremer is a dedicated heart surgeon at Assuta Medical Center, specializing in advanced cardiac procedures.

• Skilled in a wide range of heart surgeries
• Works at one of Israel's leading medical centers
• Committed to patient-centered care and optimal outcomes

Specializing in minimally invasive mitral valve procedures and complex valvular interventions at Hadassah Medical Center – Dr. Moni Shuvi brings precision to advanced cardiac care.

• Expert in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and mitral valve treatments
• Skilled in PCI and coronary angiography for precise diagnostics and treatment
• Focuses on high-risk myocardial infarction cases with tailored interventions
• Fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist specializing in valvular heart disease

Head of aortic surgery at Sheba Medical Center – Dr. Lipey-Diamant specializes in complex valve and aortic procedures with advanced European training.

• Trained at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris – a top heart surgery clinic
• Specialized in heart valve correction across Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania
• Completed residency under renowned cardiac surgeon Professor Bernardo Widne
• Over 24 years of experience of experience in cardiothoracic surgery

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.

Head of Cardiosurgery Department at Rambam Medical Center – leading expert in heart surgery.

• Specializes in advanced cardiac procedures
• Over of experience in cardiothoracic surgery
• Member of prestigious cardiac surgery associations

Dr. Emiroglu brings 29 years of experience of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with specialized training in endocrine and breast surgeries.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained in oncoplastic breast surgery and proctologic diseases
• Participated in advanced surgical courses in Germany
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Nivit Karla specializes in cardiology interventions at PrimeCare Bkk, with training from Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital.

• Over 18 years of experience of experience in cardiology and internal medicine
• Trained in cardiology interventions at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Professor Ehrlich leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program – with 100+ published articles and international training at Stanford and Mount Sinai.

• Specializes in complex aortic and cardiac valve surgeries
• Pioneered neuroprotection techniques for high-risk aortic procedures
• Award-winning researcher recognized in Japan and Germany
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients

Specializes in arterial revascularization – a precise technique for coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Ozkara brings 34 years of experience of cardiovascular expertise to Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Expert in major artery and congenital heart surgeries
• Published 24 international journal papers on cardiovascular techniques
• Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's top medical schools