Best Open heart surgery doctors: TOP 43 doctors

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk specializes in pediatric surgery, with fellowships at Erciyes University and extensive experience in hernia treatments and abdominal conditions.

• Completed fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University
• Published 3 international peer-reviewed articles
• Presented 13 articles at international scientific meetings
• Expert in pediatric hernias and abdominal pain

Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries – Prof. Fedakar specializes in complex cardiac cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Led heart transplant teams for 5 years, performing 8 transplants as primary surgeon
• Pioneer in establishing cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major Turkish hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive and beating heart bypass techniques
• Specializes in redo valve surgeries and aortic dissections

Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including cardiac transplantation. He is known worldwide for his skills in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, open heart surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair.

Dr. Ruyra is a recognized expert in the Ross procedure. He holds several patents for new techniques in valve repair and reconstruction. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiac Surgery and the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He also serves as an Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Dr. Bakhshaliev specializes in open heart surgery at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku, bringing focused expertise to complex cardiac cases.

• Skilled in a range of cardiac surgical procedures
• Works with advanced surgical techniques for optimal outcomes
• Part of a dedicated cardiac team at a leading hospital

Prof. Dr. Emin Trly specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler, with extensive experience in congenital heart disease.

• Professor at Istanbul University with specialization in Cardiac Surgery
• Expert in treating congenital heart defects and complex pediatric cases
• Published multiple research papers on cardiovascular surgery techniques

Prof. Gulden Kafali is a senior pediatric cardiologist specializing in congenital heart diseases. She is dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex pediatric cardiac conditions.

• Highly experienced with 18+ years in pediatric cardiology
• Specializes in fetal echocardiography for early heart defect detection
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in managing cardiac arrhythmias in children
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental's advanced cardiology unit

Dr. Abella has performed over 5,000 heart surgeries with a 98.2% survival rate – on par with the world's leading cardiac centers. He heads Cor Barcelona International Center.

• Specializes in congenital heart disorders in both children and adults
• Trained at La Sapienza University with fellowships in France, Switzerland, and the USA
• Authored 200+ articles on cardiovascular surgery
• Conducted 56 humanitarian missions worldwide

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.

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab and specializes in cardiology at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiology
• Specialized training at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University
• Worked at leading institutions including Mayo Clinic

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and robotic procedures using the Da Vinci Robotic System at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Holds a professorship from Istanbul Bilim University
• Performs aortic and arrhythmia surgeries
• Trained at Selçuk and Istanbul Universities
• Worked at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium

Over 35 years in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Ersoy brings deep expertise to complex heart procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery since 1986
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former assistant professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery

Professor David Saba specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive training in heart transplantation.

• Trained in cardiovascular surgery at University of Hannover-Freiburg
• Completed fellowship at Toronto General Hospital
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital

Professor Riza Turkoz has been performing open heart surgeries for over 30 years, currently at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Held professorships at multiple prestigious universities including Başkent and İnönü
• Expert in complex cardiac cases at top Turkish hospitals

• Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in open heart surgery, using advanced techniques.
• Techniques include off-pump surgery, minimally invasive methods, and robotic assistance.
• International training includes vocational training in various hospitals abroad.
• Chaired the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Holds a master's degree in "Health Institutions Management".
• Active member of professional medical societies, contributing to cardiovascular surgery advancements.
• Fluent in multiple languages, facilitating communication with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Guden specializes in open heart surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Dedicated to cardiovascular surgery
• Works at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery with a focus on scoliosis and childhood spinal diseases. He brings international experience from Chicago Loyola University.

• Skilled in treating lumbar cervical disc herniation and degenerative spine diseases
• Trained extensively in basic microsurgery and fracture management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Holds certifications from the Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules

Dr. Filizcan specializes in digital dentistry and implantology, with a focus on advanced prosthetic treatments.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Expert in CAD-CAM restorations and zirconium coatings
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration and ITI
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and prostheses

Dr. Koksal has over 23 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery and helped establish the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic in Istanbul's Süreyyapaşa Hospital.

• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Served as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Specializes in complex cardiovascular procedures with extensive hospital leadership
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Michalis Ayiomamitis brings 15+ years of cardiac surgery expertise to German Medical Institute, specializing in complex heart procedures like TAVI and heart transplants.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute
• Fellowship-trained in Heart Transplant and TAVI at San Matteo University Hospital
• Co-investigator for international trials on MIECC and TAVI techniques
• Founder member of Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Member of European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in open heart surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on coronary and aortic procedures.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in laser-aided and minimally invasive techniques
• Published 18 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of European and Turkish cardiovascular surgery societies