Best Aortic valve insufficiency doctors: TOP 43 doctors

Performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries, including aortic valve procedures, at Koşuyolu Heart Hospital – one of Turkey's leading cardiac centers.

• Led heart transplant teams, performing 8 transplants as primary surgeon
• Founded cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major Turkish hospitals
• Specializes in complex redo valve surgeries and aortic dissection cases
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for valve procedures

One of the world's leading specialists in the Ross procedure – Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda has performed over 5,000 successful heart surgeries.

• 35+ years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Invented 3 patented technologies for mitral valve repair
• Specializes in minimally invasive and bloodless cardiac surgery
• Head of Cardiac Surgery Unit at Teknon Heart Institute
• Associate Professor of Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher specializes in comprehensive cardiovascular care with a focus on modern diagnostic techniques for heart conditions.

• Performs 3,000–4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures annually
• Expert in catheter-based aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
• Uses intravascular imaging for precise assessment of coronary stenosis
• Offers 24-hour catheter readiness for acute heart conditions

Professor Gokhan Ertas has performed over 900 cardiology procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with 20+ years of clinical expertise.

• Published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Professor of cardiology with extensive research contributions

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.

Dr. Dogan Erdogan brings extensive experience in cardiology with specialized training from the renowned Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab.

• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in echocardiography at Mayo Clinic, Rochester
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including aortic surgery, at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system
• Over 20 years of experience in cardiology and heart surgery
• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Bilim University
• Trained at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium

Dr. Ersoy brings over 30 years of cardiovascular surgery experience, specializing in aortic valve procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac cases

Specializes in aortic valve procedures with extensive training at top institutions like Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital
• Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Professor Kazim Besirli has over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in aortic valve procedures at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.

• Completed specialization at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Holds a master's degree in Health Institutions Management
• Published over 200 articles in national and international journals
• Expert in cardiovascular traumatology and video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty

Dr. Mustafa Guden specializes in heart valve surgery at the large, modern Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Expert in aortic valve repair and replacement procedures
• Performs operations for complex valve diseases
• Works with a multidisciplinary cardiac team
• Focuses on achieving long-term heart function

Specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Expert in scoliosis, kyphosis, and childhood spinal diseases
• Fellowship at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Certified in Basic Microsurgery Course and AO Trauma Course
• Published research on degenerative spine and joint disorders
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Specializing in advanced dental prosthetics – Dr. Filizcan focuses on digital dentistry and CAD-CAM restorations at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• 5+ years teaching at Biruni University's Faculty of Dentistry
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
• Published research in prosthodontic material durability

Specialist in TAVI and aortic valve repair – Dr. Ayiomamitis leads the Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute, with extensive training in Italy and the UK.

• Performs minimally invasive aortic valve replacements (TAVI)
• Completed fellowships in heart transplant and TAVI at 'San Matteo' University Hospital
• Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Participated in international research on TAVI techniques
• 15+ years of experience in cardiac surgery

Dr. Topaloglu specializes in invasive cardiology with a focus on heart valve diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Expert in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specializes in heart rhythm disorders and hypertension

Specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with extensive training at Ege University and Dokuz Eylul University.

• Performs aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgeries
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion and vascular surgery

Dr. Hokenek specializes in cardiovascular surgery, with extensive experience in aortic valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Graduated from I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Formerly worked at Acıbadem International Hospital and Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital
• Member of prestigious medical institutions throughout career

Head of Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program since 2010 – Professor Ehrlich specializes in complex aortic surgeries with over 100 published papers on aneurysm techniques.

• Trained at top cardiac centers including Stanford and Mount Sinai Hospital
• Pioneered neuroprotection methods for aortic procedures
• Recipient of international awards for aortic surgery research
• Board-certified in cardiac surgery with 20+ years' experience
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients