Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 177 doctors

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Dong Ik Kim

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Dr. Kim Dong Ik is a vascular surgeon who specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease.

    Education

    1984-1995 - Medical education at Hanyang University.

    Professional education

    • 2002 - Visiting Professor, Department of Vascular Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, USA;
    • 2017-2019 - Head of the Department of Blood Vessel Surgery, Samsung Medical Center.
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Mario Carminati

  • 4.8 Excellent 40 reviews
  • Italy, Milan, San Donato Hospital
  • Pediatric cardiac surgeon

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Gunther Laufer

  • 4.6 Excellent 18 reviews
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Head of Cardiac Surgery Department

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Max Zegelman

  • 4.4 Good 52 reviews
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Nordwest Clinic (Krankenhaus)
  • Professor Max Zegelman is an esteemed phlebologist, avascular and thoracic surgeon, and head of the Department of Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the Nordwest Center. He is renowned for his research on laser techniques in thoracic surgery and endovascular vascular surgery, and is often a speaker at thoracic surgery conferences. He has numerous scientific publications in international publications.
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Kim Duk Kyung

  • 4.5 Good 22 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Cardiologist

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Kaan Kaya

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
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20 top ranked Heart Surgery 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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Marek Ehrlich

  • 4.6 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 32 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

    Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.

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Jumana Baryhe

  • New
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aesthetical Clinic
    • Specializes in advanced Heart Surgery procedures.
    • Treats conditions like coronary artery disease, valve abnormalities, and aortic aneurysms.
    • International medical experience, enhancing skills in diverse healthcare settings.
    • Conducts patient-centric consultations for Heart Surgery treatments, ensuring safety and satisfaction.
    • Member of medical associations, integrating global best practices in cardiology and surgery.
    • Committed to positive patient outcomes through meticulous Heart Surgery care.
    • Offers online consultations for patients seeking Heart Surgery assessments.
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Cenap Zeybek

  • New
  • 75 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Uniqacare Clinic
  • Professor Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a respected Pediatric Cardiologist known for his skill in advanced heart procedures. He became an Associate Professor in 2011. In 2017, he was promoted to Professor. This shows his expertise and leadership in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Zeybek has performed many complex surgeries, such as heart valve replacements, open heart operations, and interventional procedures. His work has helped improve outcomes for children with heart conditions.

    He has published many scientific articles and given several presentations. This shows his dedication to improving pediatric heart care. Dr. Zeybek’s qualifications and academic success make him a leading expert in his field.

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Stephany Ramirez

  • New
  • 6 years of experience
  • Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, Dystec Dental Clinic
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Can Us

  • New
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Esthetic Hospital
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Fikri Kutlay

  • New
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Uniqacare Clinic
  • Dr. Fikri Kutlay is a cardiac surgeon with more than 29 years of experience. He has performed thousands of successful heart surgeries. He is known for his leadership at leading medical centers in Turkey and Germany.

    Dr. Kutlay graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his specialization at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology in 1997. He has led Cardiovascular Surgery Departments at several hospitals. He is respected for his clinical skills and innovative approach.

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Fausto Castriota

  • New
  • 33 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Education Dr. Castriota graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan. He continued his postgraduate training at the University of Bologna where he obtained two specializations: the first one in Cardiology in 1992 and then in Radiology. From 1995 to 1996 he spent a period as a Fellow in the "Arizona Heart Institute" under the supervision of Professor Diethrich.

    Research Dr. Castriota is an active member of some scientific societies, such as SIRM (Italian Society of Medical Radiology), Fellow of the Scientific College of the Italian Society of Invasive Cardiology (GISE), Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), European Cardiovascular Interventional Society (EAPCI) and of ISES, International Society of Endovascular Specialist. He is the principal investigator of a recent Protected TAVR study, aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of a particular device for brain protection during aortic valve replacement surgery using the TAVI endovascular method.

    Publications He is a member of the International Editorial Board of Eurointervention, speaker and chairman for the execution of live cases in national and international conferences.

    Author of about 150 full-length publications

    Author of over 20 chapters in specialized volumes

    Awards: NHMRC Career Development Fellowship, Australian National Health and Medical Research Council, 2015.

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Erkut Attar

  • 3.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Yeditepe University Hospital
  • Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on reproductive endocrinology, infertility, and reproductive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.
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