Page 2 - Best Open heart surgery doctors: TOP 44 doctors

Dr. Lipey-Diamant trained at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris – a top European clinic for heart valve and congenital defect surgery.

• Specializes in aortic surgery – led the unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Advanced training in heart valve correction across Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania
• Residency under Professor Bernardo Widne at Beilinson Hospital
• Performs complex procedures including bypass and congenital defect corrections

Dr. Kesh is a dedicated cardiologist specializing in open heart surgery at American Heart of Poland Hospitals.

• Specializes in complex cardiac procedures
• Works at a leading heart surgery center
• Focused on patient-centered care

Dr. Kasim Dogan is a specialist in General Surgery. He focuses on peritoneal metastases, gastrointestinal cancers, hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and hernia repair. He has more than 23 years of clinical experience. Dr. Dogan has played a key role in developing advanced surgical techniques and cancer treatments.

He has published several articles in international journals. Dr. Dogan has received awards for his work in surgical science. He is a member of leading medical associations. He has also supervised many master’s and doctoral theses, showing his dedication to medical education and research.

Dr. Fernando Villagrá is a respected cardiovascular surgeon who specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery. He completed his medical degree at the Complutense University of Madrid. He later earned his specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at the Autonomous University of Madrid. His doctoral thesis received the distinction of “Outstanding Cum Laude.”

Dr. Villagrá has more than 40 years of experience. He has led pediatric cardiac surgery departments at top hospitals in Spain, including Hospital Universitario La Paz and Montepríncipe University Hospital. He has performed thousands of complex surgeries. He has also contributed to over 100 scientific publications in both international and national journals.

He is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology. He also serves on the editorial boards of leading medical journals. This reflects his dedication to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

3,000+ cardiovascular cases – Dr. Gencoglu specializes in adult heart surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialized in adult coronary artery and valve diseases
• Former clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years
• Trained at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute
• Performs aortic, carotid, and peripheral vascular surgeries

Dr. Cicek specializes in complex congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery, with advanced training at Texas Heart Institute and Mayo Clinic.

• Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Performs minimally invasive heart surgery and complex valve repairs
• Listed in 'Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare' since 2000

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac defects, including neonatal cardiovascular surgery and congenital heart surgeries across all age groups.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Published more than 100 articles in local and international journals
• Expert in aortic and left ventricular surgery
• Faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in open heart surgery for children.

• Performed numerous open heart surgeries over his career
• Specialist in Pediatric Cardiology with a focus on complex cases
• Fellowship-trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Promoted to Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2017
• Published multiple papers and presentations in the field

Dr. Fidanci specializes in pediatric cardiology, focusing on congenital heart diseases and fetal echocardiography at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Expert in fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease treatment
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical background
• Trained at prestigious GATA Faculty of Medicine

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive training in cardiac surgery from top institutions including King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Specialized training at King Faisal Specialist Hospital
• Current position at Biruni University Hospital
• Award-winning researcher in cardiovascular treatments

Specializes in arterial revascularization for coronary bypass surgery – a key technique in complex heart procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in congenital heart surgery and major artery procedures
• Published 24 international journal papers on cardiovascular techniques
• Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery

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