Best Aortic valve insufficiency cardiac surgeons: TOP 74 doctors
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.
Read moreaccreditations:
A doctor with over 20 years of education and experience in cardiology, including a Professor's degree. 52 international articles and 20 papers published, as well as 3 chapters in National/International books. Member of multiple organizations including the Turkish Society of Cardiology, Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the European Society of Cardiology.
Read moreOp. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years.
FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS
Adult coronary artery disease,
Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)
Aortic surgery,
carotid surgery,
Peripheral vascular diseases,
Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),
deep vein thrombosis
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | $25000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $12000 - $18000 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $12000 |
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $15000 - $25000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $15000 - $25000 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | $35000 - $50000 |
Duties:
1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner
1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor
1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician
2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor
2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.
2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician
2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.
Memberships in Scientific Organizations:
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
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Personal information
Title: Professor Doctor
Branch: Pulmonary Diseases
Work History:
1 Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)
2 Florence Nightingale Hospital
3 Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium
4 Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)
5 Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)
6 Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)
Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:
1 Minimally invasive heart surgery
2 Aortic surgery
3 Cover Repairs
4 Arrhythmia Surgery
Special advanced health technologies:
1 Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)
2 Port Access Surgery
Education
1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine
1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)
Read more- Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in advanced Aortic valve insufficiency treatment.
- Treatment methods include valve repair, replacement, and minimally invasive surgery.
- International practice in various hospitals across multiple countries for vocational training.
- Expertise in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery, relevant to minimally invasive procedures.
- Holds a master's degree in Health Institutions Management, enhancing clinical leadership.
- Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, ensuring top-tier patient care.
- Has authored 200+ articles and contributed to international cardiovascular surgery literature.
- Dr. Ali Fedakar specializes in Aortic valve insufficiency treatment.
- Expert in valve repair, valve replacement, and minimally invasive procedures.
- International practice in Turkey, contributing to cardiac surgery development.
- Accredited for coronary bypass, valve surgeries, and aortic interventions.
- Member of prestigious medical associations in cardiovascular surgery.
- Offers online consultations for patients with Aortic valve insufficiency.
- Communicates fluently in English and Turkish for diverse patient care.
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | $25000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $12000 - $18000 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $12000 |
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- Education and Specialization
- 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
- 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization
- Experience
- 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
- 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
- Courses and Certificates
- 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
- 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
- 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
- AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
- 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery
- Professional Memberships
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
- Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber
Experiences
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013
Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022
Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022
Schools / Trainings
Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007
Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013
Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)
Heart Valve Problems
Aortic Dissection
Coronary Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Aortic Insufficiency
Aortic Valve Diseases
Mitral Insufficiency
Mitral Valve Problem
Mitral Stenosis
Varicose Ulcer
Diabetic Foot
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatic Heart Disease
Ischemic Heart Disease
Heart Pain
Leg Artery Occlusion
Capillary Rupture
Heart Failure
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Arch Aneurysm
Ascending Aortic Aneurysm
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Carotid
In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.
During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.
In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.
In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.
In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.
As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.
In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.
In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.
I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.
I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022
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