Page 2 - Best Plastic surgery for cardiac valve doctors: TOP 72 doctors

Cardiovascular surgery specialist with extensive experience in cardiac valve procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in robotic-assisted cardiac surgery using da Vinci system
• Member of The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Published multiple research papers on innovative valve replacement techniques
• Associate Professorship from American Hospital

Leading expert in valvular heart disease with 386 publications and leadership roles in cardiology societies.

• PhD from Korea University with fellowship at Emory University
• Honorary Director at Cardiovascular Center, Naeun Hospital
• Published 242 SCI-indexed international papers
• Former President of Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology
• Board Member at Asan Medical Center Cardiac Foundation

Dr. Ozkan Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on internal medicine, bringing academic and clinical expertise to cardiac valve procedures.

• Completed PhD in Cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Academic staff at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery diseases and heart valve treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in high blood pressure and cholesterol management
• Focuses on arrhythmias and coronary interventions
• Experienced in angiography and heart valve procedures

Head of Cardiology at Quironsalud Madrid with 29 years of experience specializing in cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias.

• Expert in advanced cardiac interventions and electrophysiology techniques
• Professor at European University of Madrid leading cardiology research
• Member of European and North American cardiology societies
• Trained at Royal Brompton Hospital in London under Prof. Anderson

Specialized in aortic and vascular surgeries with international training in the US, Austria, Germany, and Italy – Dr. Deser brings advanced techniques to Atlas University Hospital.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Lenox Hill Hospital and Paracelsus Universitätsklinik
• Expert in robotic heart surgery and advanced endovascular techniques
• Holds a 'Certificate of Proficiency' from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Fluent in English, facilitating clear communication with international patients

Trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – Dr. Erdogan specializes in cardiac valve procedures with extensive academic and clinical experience.

• Associate Professorship at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Over 31 years of experience in cardiology, focusing on valve treatments
• Worked at top institutions including Istanbul University and Süleyman Demirel University

Prof. Koksal has led the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University, bringing deep expertise to Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery since 2005
• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital
• Specializes in complex cardiac valve procedures

Dr. Filizcan specializes in prosthetic dental treatments with a focus on digital dentistry and advanced ceramic applications.

• 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. Aras brings over 30 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in cardiac valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Holds a degree from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in advanced cardiac valve treatments

Dr. Karla specializes in plastic surgery for cardiac valves, with a strong background in cardiology and cardiology intervention.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University
• Extensive experience in cardiology at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluency in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

Dr. Alyan brings over 28 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in cardiac valve procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Trained at Health Sciences University and Dicle University
• Extensive background in cardiology research and practice

Dr. Faruk Hokenek specializes in plastic surgery for cardiac valves at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Over 17 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Worked at leading hospitals like Acıbadem International and Medical Park
• Graduated from Istanbul University's prestigious cardiovascular surgery program

Specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve procedures – Dr. Ayiomamitis leads the Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute.

• Fellowship-trained in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
• Participated in international trials comparing mini-bypass techniques
• Member of European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Former Chief Resident at San Matteo University Hospital

Dr. Yucel specializes in heart valve diseases and performs precise interventions for cardiac valve conditions.

• Expert in coronary artery diseases and angiography
• Handles high blood pressure and cholesterol-related heart issues
• Specializes in rhythm disorders and their treatment