Best Heart Valve Replacement doctors: TOP 34 doctors

One of the world's leading specialists in the Ross procedure – Dr. Ruyra Baliarda brings 35+ years of cardiac surgery expertise to Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including minimally invasive techniques
• Associate Professor of Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Member of European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Spokesperson of the Catalan Organisation of Transplantation

Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries, including high-risk valve procedures. Prof. Ali Fedakar specializes in complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 30+ years in cardiovascular surgery with fellowship at Çukurova University
• Expert in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass techniques
• Founder of cardiac surgery units at three major Turkish hospitals
• Part of a heart transplant team performing 40+ donor surgeries

15,000+ cardiac procedures performed – Dr. Alfieri pioneered the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique, now the standard for mitral valve repair.

• Over 15 years as Director of Cardiac Surgery at San Raffaele
• Developed patented devices for heart valve treatment
• Former President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Gold medal recipient from the European Cardiology Society

Professor Ertas brings 17+ years of cardiology expertise, specializing in heart valve procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Published 52+ international research papers on cardiology
• Fellowship-trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Board-certified cardiologist since 2010

Dr. Erdogan brings extensive cardiology expertise with specialized training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab.

• Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• 25+ years in cardiology practice and research
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious cardiology department
• Specializes in advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques

Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Ersoy specializes in heart valve replacements at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former Assistant Professor at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Expertise in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including robotic procedures with the Da Vinci system at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in aortic surgery and arrhythmia treatments
• Trained at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Performs advanced port access surgeries

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.

Over 25 years in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Saba specializes in heart valve replacements at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Toronto General Hospital – a global leader in cardiac care
• Expertise in both traditional and minimally invasive valve techniques
• Former professor with extensive teaching experience in cardiovascular surgery

Dr. Samet Erinc specializes in spinal conditions, including complex cases like scoliosis and kyphosis, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained in orthopedic surgery at Medeniyet University
• Completed a fellowship at Chicago Loyola University
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Certified in advanced microsurgery techniques
• Experienced in both pediatric and adult spinal disorders

Dr. Filizcan specializes in digital dentistry and implantology, with extensive training in prosthetic dental treatments.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and prostheses
• Focuses on zirconium and ceramic applications

Prof. Dr. Ali Safak Dagli specializes in ENT surgery with over 31 years of experience, including advanced training in Europe.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Trained at Karolinska Institute and Free University in Holland
• Expert in adenoid surgery, thyroidectomy, and middle ear surgery
• Published in national and international medical journals

Developed a unique method for replacing heart valves on a working heart – Dr. Pevni enhances surgical outcomes at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in congenital and acquired aortic and mitral valve anomalies
• Performs the most complex aortic valve transplantations
• Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences at Tel Aviv University
• Member of the American Heart Association and European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
• Trained in minimally invasive surgery in Switzerland and mitral valve plasty in Belgium

Cardiac surgeon. Head of the cardiac surgery department.

Head of the Cardiosurgery Department, Heart Surgeon

Dr. Dokumaci is a proficient cardiologist with a strong focus on scientific research and regular conference participation.

• Skilled in heart valve replacement procedures
• Active in cardiology research and advancements
• Regular participant in international cardiology conferences