Page 2 - Best Heart Valve Replacement doctors: TOP 47 doctors

Dr. Serkan Burc Deser specializes in heart valve surgeries with international training at leading centers in New York, Salzburg, and Milan.

• Trained in aortic valve-preserving and robotic heart surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital
• Completed fellowships in advanced vascular surgery techniques in Austria and Italy
• Associate Professor with extensive experience in complex aortic procedures
• Holds a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board

Trained in heart valve correction and replacement in Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania – Dr. Lipey-Diamant brings specialized European expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed cardiothoracic surgery training at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris
• Former head of aortic surgery unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Residency under renowned cardiac surgeon Professor Bernardo Widne
• Specializes in valve replacement and congenital heart defect correction

Dr. Albayrak specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with years of experience at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in coronary and venous surgeries
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion and ischemic brain lesions
• Innovative techniques in heart valve procedures

Dr. Faruk Hokenek specializes in heart valve replacement at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, bringing extensive experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious cardiovascular surgery program
• Worked at leading hospitals including Acıbadem and Medical Park
• Expert in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques

Specializes in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – Dr. Ayiomamitis trained at 'San Matteo' University Hospital and leads the Cardiac Surgery Unit at GMI.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery, including heart transplants
• Expert in minimal invasive aortic and mitral valve procedures
• Fellowship-trained at top institutions in Italy and the UK
• Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Involved in international research on innovative cardiac techniques

Specializes exclusively in valvular heart disease at Hadassah Medical Center – Dr. Moni Shuvi focuses on mitral valve procedures and interventional cardiology.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for valve replacement
• Performs PCI and coronary angiography for heart conditions
• Treats complex cases including myocardial infarction

Professor Ehrlich manages the aneurysm program at Vienna General Hospital, with over 100 publications in aneurysm surgery.

• Specialized in cardiac surgery since 2005
• Trained at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York
• Fluent in English and Polish
• Recipient of multiple international awards for aortic surgery research

Dr. Ozkara specializes in arterial revascularization in coronary bypass surgery and major artery procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• 34 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in congenital heart and major artery surgeries
• Author of 24 international journal papers
• Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery

Principal investigator of the Protected TAVR study – Dr. Castriota specializes in brain protection during aortic valve replacement at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Graduated from the University of Milan with specializations in Cardiology and Radiology
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and other prestigious societies
• Author of 150+ full-length publications and 20+ book chapters
• Recipient of the NHMRC Career Development Fellowship in 2015

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with years of expertise in heart valve replacements and complex pediatric cardiac surgeries.

• Performed numerous heart valve replacements and open heart surgeries
• Specializes in pediatric cardiology with extensive academic contributions
• Published multiple papers and presentations in the field
• Fellowship-trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Professor of Pediatric Cardiology since 2017

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings 19 years of experience of cardiac surgery expertise, including training in leading Turkish and German institutions.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Marmara University
• Worked at King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in complex cardiac procedures

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

Head of the Cardiosurgery Department, Heart Surgeon

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

• Over 46 years of experience 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

Prof. Kasim Dogan is a highly experienced General Surgeon with 47 years of experience of expertise, specializing in advanced surgical techniques.

• Specializes in peritoneal metastases treatment, including CRS+HIPEC and PIPAC
• Skilled in GIS cancers, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, and laparoscopic procedures
• Professor from the General Surgery Department of İstanbul Kemerburgaz University
• Member of prestigious organizations like the Turkish Surgeons Society

Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive heart valve surgery, leading cardiac departments at multiple prestigious hospitals.

• Expert in minimally invasive mitral valve repair
• President of Mitral Academy's Scientific Committee
• Author of internationally recognized books on aortic treatments
• Member of American Association for Thoracic Surgery
• Recipient of Top Doctors Award in 2021

Cardiac surgeon. Head of the cardiac surgery department.