Best Aortic aneurysm surgery cardiac surgeons: TOP 98 doctors

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Murat Ugurlucan
Cardiothoracic surgeon
17 years of experience

Murat Ugurlucan

Cardiothoracic surgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital
Faruk Gencoglu
Interventional cardiologist
9 years of experience
4.5
144 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Faruk Gencoglu

Interventional cardiologist
9 years of experience

Op. 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

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Op. 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

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César García Madrid
Vascular surgeon
31 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

César García Madrid

Vascular surgeon
31 years of experience
  • Dr. César García Madrid specializes in Aortic aneurysm surgery.
  • Performs endovascular repair (EVAR), open surgery, and hybrid procedures.
  • Innovative techniques include fenestrated EVAR, branched devices, and aortic stenting.
  • International training in countries renowned for vascular surgery advancements.
  • Board-certified in angiology and vascular surgery.
  • Member of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists.
  • Provides online consultations for patients with aortic aneurysm concerns.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English, catering to a diverse patient base.
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  • Dr. César García Madrid specializes in Aortic aneurysm surgery.
  • Performs endovascular repair (EVAR), open surgery, and hybrid procedures.
  • Innovative techniques include fenestrated EVAR, branched devices, and aortic stenting.
  • International training in countries renowned for vascular surgery advancements.
  • Board-certified in angiology and vascular surgery.
  • Member of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists.
  • Provides online consultations for patients with aortic aneurysm concerns.
  • Fluent in Spanish and English, catering to a diverse patient base.
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Cihangir Ersoy
Pediatric surgeon
39 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Cihangir Ersoy

Pediatric surgeon
39 years of experience

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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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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Ertan Sagbas
Cardiovascular surgeon
26 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ertan Sagbas

Cardiovascular surgeon
26 years of experience

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)

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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)

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Kazim Besirli
Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience
4.7
39 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Kazim Besirli

Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience
  • Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in Aortic aneurysm surgery, utilizing cutting-edge techniques.
  • Performs endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), open surgical repair, and hybrid procedures.
  • International training includes work in various hospitals across multiple countries.
  • Professor and former head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
  • Accredited in Cardiovascular Surgery, with a master's in Health Institutions Management.
  • Member of prestigious medical societies, with emphasis on interdisciplinary surgical methods.
  • Offers online consultations for remote patients with Aortic aneurysm concerns.
  • Fluent in multiple languages, enhancing communication with a diverse patient base.
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  • Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in Aortic aneurysm surgery, utilizing cutting-edge techniques.
  • Performs endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), open surgical repair, and hybrid procedures.
  • International training includes work in various hospitals across multiple countries.
  • Professor and former head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
  • Accredited in Cardiovascular Surgery, with a master's in Health Institutions Management.
  • Member of prestigious medical societies, with emphasis on interdisciplinary surgical methods.
  • Offers online consultations for remote patients with Aortic aneurysm concerns.
  • Fluent in multiple languages, enhancing communication with a diverse patient base.
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Kramer Amir
Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience
4.4
139 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Kramer Amir

Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience
Dr. Kramer Amir is a cardiac surgeon with over 30 years of experience in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. He is known for his expertise in a range of procedures including heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He has performed thousands of these procedures and has been recognized as one of the top-5 best Israeli cardiac surgeons.Read more
Dr. Kramer Amir is a cardiac surgeon with over 30 years of experience in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. He is known for his expertise in a range of procedures including heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He has performed thousands of these procedures and has been recognized as one of the top-5 best Israeli cardiac surgeons.
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Finkelshtein Arik
Cardiologist
39 years of experience
4.4
139 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Finkelshtein Arik

Cardiologist
39 years of experience
Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist, known for his expertise in performing complex cardiac procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He has conducted significant clinical research, particularly on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis, and made notable achievements in the field of cardiology, including the successful implementation of new technology for aortic valve replacement.Read more
Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist, known for his expertise in performing complex cardiac procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He has conducted significant clinical research, particularly on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis, and made notable achievements in the field of cardiology, including the successful implementation of new technology for aortic valve replacement.
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Ali Fedakar
Interventional cardiologist
26 years of experience
4.5
144 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Ali Fedakar

Interventional cardiologist
26 years of experience
  • Dr. Ali Fedakar specializes in cutting-edge Aortic aneurysm surgery.
  • Techniques include endovascular repair, open surgery, and hybrid procedures.
  • International practice includes Turkey, with significant contributions to local clinics.
  • Holds certifications in Cardiovascular Surgery from credible institutions.
  • Member of prestigious medical associations, specializing in cardiovascular health.
  • Offers online consultations for global patients with Aortic aneurysm concerns.
  • Fluent in multiple languages, enhancing patient communication and care.
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  • Dr. Ali Fedakar specializes in cutting-edge Aortic aneurysm surgery.
  • Techniques include endovascular repair, open surgery, and hybrid procedures.
  • International practice includes Turkey, with significant contributions to local clinics.
  • Holds certifications in Cardiovascular Surgery from credible institutions.
  • Member of prestigious medical associations, specializing in cardiovascular health.
  • Offers online consultations for global patients with Aortic aneurysm concerns.
  • Fluent in multiple languages, enhancing patient communication and care.
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Sami Viskin
Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience
4.4
139 reviews
Israel, Tel Aviv
Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)

Sami Viskin

Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience
Dr. Sami Viskin is a highly-rated cardiologist in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in 15 conditions with a focus on Ventricular Fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. He has extensive experience, having co-authored 152 peer reviewed articles and participated in 4 clinical trials in the past 15 years.Read more
Dr. Sami Viskin is a highly-rated cardiologist in Tel Aviv, Israel, specializing in 15 conditions with a focus on Ventricular Fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. He has extensive experience, having co-authored 152 peer reviewed articles and participated in 4 clinical trials in the past 15 years.
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Mustafa Saglam
Cardiologist
30 years of experience
4.5
144 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Mustafa Saglam

Cardiologist
30 years of experience
  • Dr. Mustafa Saglam specializes in endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).
  • Uses advanced methods: fenestrated EVAR, branched EVAR, and open surgical repair.
  • International practice includes Turkey and intercontinental training.
  • Head of Cardiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since 2016.
  • Board-certified in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.
  • Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology, contributing to aortic aneurysm expertise.
  • Offers remote consultations for aortic aneurysm management.
  • Fluent in Turkish and English, accommodating a broader patient base.
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  • Dr. Mustafa Saglam specializes in endovascular aortic repair (EVAR).
  • Uses advanced methods: fenestrated EVAR, branched EVAR, and open surgical repair.
  • International practice includes Turkey and intercontinental training.
  • Head of Cardiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since 2016.
  • Board-certified in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology.
  • Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology, contributing to aortic aneurysm expertise.
  • Offers remote consultations for aortic aneurysm management.
  • Fluent in Turkish and English, accommodating a broader patient base.
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Xavier Ruyra Baliarda
Cardiothoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
403 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Xavier Ruyra Baliarda

Cardiothoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a renowned cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, and cardiac transplantation. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, open heart surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He is a world-leading specialist in the Ross procedure and has developed various patents for repairing and reconstructing valves.Read more
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a renowned cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, and cardiac transplantation. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, open heart surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He is a world-leading specialist in the Ross procedure and has developed various patents for repairing and reconstructing valves.
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Samet Erinc
Orthopedist
8 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Samet Erinc

Orthopedist
8 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Spine surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Childhood spinal diseases
  • Degenerative spine diseases
  • Lumbar cervical disc herniation
  • Knee hip joint disorders
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery

 

  • 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
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  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Spine surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Childhood spinal diseases
  • Degenerative spine diseases
  • Lumbar cervical disc herniation
  • Knee hip joint disorders
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery

 

  • 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
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Albert Miralles Cassina
Cardiothoracic surgeon
34 years of experience
4.6
5 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Hospital HM Nou Delfos

Albert Miralles Cassina

Cardiothoracic surgeon
34 years of experience

Academic Education:

  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1984 from the University of Barcelona Autonomous.
  • Specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery, residency held at the University Hospital La Pitié-Salpétrière in Paris, France during the period 1985-1990.
  • Title of Qualified Specialist Physician in General Surgery by the Departmental Council of the College of Physicians of Paris in 1990.
  • Title of the French College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in 1991.
  • Title of Competent Qualified Physician in Thoracic Surgery at the Departmental Council of the College of Physicians of Paris in 1993.
  • Medical Specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery.
  • Title of Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons in 1999.

Scientific and Teaching Activity:

  • Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service of the Bellvitge University Hospital in Barcelona.
  • Assistant Chair of Surgery at the Universitat Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI.
  • President of the Catalan Society of Cardiac Surgery 2009-2011.
  • Member of the Catalan Society of Surgery.
  • Member of the Catalan Society of Cardiology.
  • Member of the Board of the Spanish Society of Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV).
  • Member of the European Association for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
  • Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT).
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC).
  • Collaboration in various research projects.
  • 44 publications in International Magazines.
  • 22 publications in National Magazines.
  • Multiple communications in Meetings and Congresses (more than 150).

 

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Academic Education:

  • Graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1984 from the University of Barcelona Autonomous.
  • Specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery, residency held at the University Hospital La Pitié-Salpétrière in Paris, France during the period 1985-1990.
  • Title of Qualified Specialist Physician in General Surgery by the Departmental Council of the College of Physicians of Paris in 1990.
  • Title of the French College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in 1991.
  • Title of Competent Qualified Physician in Thoracic Surgery at the Departmental Council of the College of Physicians of Paris in 1993.
  • Medical Specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery.
  • Title of Fellow of the European Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons in 1999.

Scientific and Teaching Activity:

  • Head of the Cardiac Surgery Service of the Bellvitge University Hospital in Barcelona.
  • Assistant Chair of Surgery at the Universitat Pierre et Marie Curie Paris VI.
  • President of the Catalan Society of Cardiac Surgery 2009-2011.
  • Member of the Catalan Society of Surgery.
  • Member of the Catalan Society of Cardiology.
  • Member of the Board of the Spanish Society of Thoracic-Cardiovascular Surgery (SECTCV).
  • Member of the European Association for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).
  • Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation (ISHLT).
  • Member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology (SEC).
  • Collaboration in various research projects.
  • 44 publications in International Magazines.
  • 22 publications in National Magazines.
  • Multiple communications in Meetings and Congresses (more than 150).

 

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Antonio Benita
Cardiothoracic surgeon
31 years of experience

Antonio Benita

Cardiothoracic surgeon
31 years of experience
Mexico, Mexico City
DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
Serkan Burc Deser
Cardiovascular surgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Serkan Burc Deser

Cardiovascular surgeon
17 years of experience

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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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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Faruk Hokenek
Cardiothoracic surgeon
15 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Faruk Hokenek

Cardiothoracic surgeon
15 years of experience

Experience

  • 2022 
  • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
  •  
  • 2017 - 2022

Acıbadem International Hospital

  •  
  • 2017 - 2017

Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

  •  
  • 2013 - 2017

Acıbadem Health Group

  • 2009 - 2013

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

  • 2002 - 2009

Medical Park Fatih Hospital

  • 2001 - 2002

Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2009

Dicle University

 

Education 

-   2001

I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

-   1994

I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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Experience

  • 2022 
  • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
  •  
  • 2017 - 2022

Acıbadem International Hospital

  •  
  • 2017 - 2017

Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

  •  
  • 2013 - 2017

Acıbadem Health Group

  • 2009 - 2013

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

  • 2002 - 2009

Medical Park Fatih Hospital

  • 2001 - 2002

Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2009

Dicle University

 

Education 

-   2001

I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

-   1994

I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Aortic aneurysm surgery $12000 - $15000
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Zeki Dogan
Cardiologist
25 years of experience

Zeki Dogan

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25 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul
Prof Giuseppe Speziale
Cardiologist
32 years of experience
Italy, Bari
Ospedale Santa Maria

Prof Giuseppe Speziale

Cardiologist
32 years of experience

The prof. Giuseppe Speziale holds the positions of the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery of GVM Care & Research, the Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Anthea Hospital and Città di Lecce Hospital, and Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Santa Maria Hospital. He works at the Cardiological Clinical Institute (ICC) and San Carlo di Nancy Hospital in Rome. Since 2011 he has also held the position of Vice President of GVM Care & Research. In 2012 he occupied the charge of President of Confindustria Puglia, Health Section, and since 2018 he is Vice President of Aiop Puglia (Italian association of private hospitals). The prof. Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of valve diseases, expert in minimally invasive repair of the mitral valve, in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization, in thoracic aortic surgery. He is Co - Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy, an independent association born from the passion for mitral surgery and the desire to pursue and share excellence in restorative surgery, with particular attention to minimally invasive techniques and the evaluation of potential therapeutic treatments deriving from the use of new technologies. Until 2016 he was elected Director of the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery. He is part of the following associations: AATS (American Association for Thoracic Surgery), Italian Society of Cardiology Accredited Hospital, SICOA (active member), ISMICS (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery). Since 2004 he has held the position of Scientific Director of the Italian Cardiopathic Association onlus.

In the field of scientific research, he focuses on new approaches, applicable in the field of minimally invasive and non-invasive mitral, aortic, cardiac arrhythmias and tricuspid surgery. He was the coordinator and researcher of the various projects of the National Research Council on Myocardial Infarction, on the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, on new technologies for carrying out coronary, cardiopulmonary and normothermic bypass. He was an adjunct professor at the Sapienza University of Rome where he held the Chair of Cardiology II, and at the University of Ferrara, where he teaches Cardiac Surgery. He has presented numerous scientific papers at national and international congresses of cardiology and cardiac surgery.

Bibliography: He is co-author of 6 books known nationally and internationally. The most recent one is Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases, publisher Springer International Publishing, 2018.

He is Reviewer and author of over 90 publications of multiple journals, such as Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal on Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery etc.

Awards: “Top Doctors Awards”, 2021

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The prof. Giuseppe Speziale holds the positions of the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery of GVM Care & Research, the Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Anthea Hospital and Città di Lecce Hospital, and Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Santa Maria Hospital. He works at the Cardiological Clinical Institute (ICC) and San Carlo di Nancy Hospital in Rome. Since 2011 he has also held the position of Vice President of GVM Care & Research. In 2012 he occupied the charge of President of Confindustria Puglia, Health Section, and since 2018 he is Vice President of Aiop Puglia (Italian association of private hospitals). The prof. Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of valve diseases, expert in minimally invasive repair of the mitral valve, in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization, in thoracic aortic surgery. He is Co - Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy, an independent association born from the passion for mitral surgery and the desire to pursue and share excellence in restorative surgery, with particular attention to minimally invasive techniques and the evaluation of potential therapeutic treatments deriving from the use of new technologies. Until 2016 he was elected Director of the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery. He is part of the following associations: AATS (American Association for Thoracic Surgery), Italian Society of Cardiology Accredited Hospital, SICOA (active member), ISMICS (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery). Since 2004 he has held the position of Scientific Director of the Italian Cardiopathic Association onlus.

In the field of scientific research, he focuses on new approaches, applicable in the field of minimally invasive and non-invasive mitral, aortic, cardiac arrhythmias and tricuspid surgery. He was the coordinator and researcher of the various projects of the National Research Council on Myocardial Infarction, on the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, on new technologies for carrying out coronary, cardiopulmonary and normothermic bypass. He was an adjunct professor at the Sapienza University of Rome where he held the Chair of Cardiology II, and at the University of Ferrara, where he teaches Cardiac Surgery. He has presented numerous scientific papers at national and international congresses of cardiology and cardiac surgery.

Bibliography: He is co-author of 6 books known nationally and internationally. The most recent one is Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases, publisher Springer International Publishing, 2018.

He is Reviewer and author of over 90 publications of multiple journals, such as Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal on Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery etc.

Awards: “Top Doctors Awards”, 2021

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Moni Shuvi
Cardiothoracic surgeon
24 years of experience
4.5
12 reviews
Israel, Jerusalem
Hadassah Medical Center

Moni Shuvi

Cardiothoracic surgeon
24 years of experience
Dr. Moni Shuvi is an Interventional Cardiologist at Hadassah Medical Center specializing in Valvular Heart Disease, Mitral Valve, PCI, Myocardial Infarction, and Coronary Angiography.Read more
Dr. Moni Shuvi is an Interventional Cardiologist at Hadassah Medical Center specializing in Valvular Heart Disease, Mitral Valve, PCI, Myocardial Infarction, and Coronary Angiography.
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