Best Replacement of the aortic valve doctors: TOP 42 doctors

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

• Specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including aortic valve replacement
• Member of the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Associate Professor of Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Participated in advanced training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York

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

• 20+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Pioneered cardiac surgery programs at multiple hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques and redo valve surgeries
• Former member of heart transplant teams

Performed surgery in approximately 3,000 cases, specializing in adult cardiovascular diseases at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Specializes in aortic valve replacement and other heart valve surgeries
• Served as clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years
• Expert in aortic surgery and peripheral vascular diseases
• Trained at prestigious Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute

Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in aortic valve procedures.

• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Head of Cardiology Department since 2016

Prof. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and aortic procedures at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Trained in Belgium at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic
• Focuses on aortic valve replacements and arrhythmia surgery

Dr. Pevni developed a unique method for aortic valve replacement on a working heart, enhancing surgical outcomes at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in both congenital and acquired aortic valve defects
• Performed complex aortic valve transplantation for artificial heart patients
• Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences at Tel Aviv University
• Trained in minimally invasive techniques at Lugano Cardiology Center
• Active member of American Heart Association and EACTS

Prof. Cihangir Ersoy brings 30+ years of expertise in cardiovascular surgery, currently serving at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specializes in aortic valve replacement with extensive experience
• Holds membership in Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former assistant professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Affiliated with Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Prof. Dogan Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – one of the world's top cardiac centers. He specializes in aortic valve procedures at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 25 years of cardiology experience
• Associate Professorship at Başkent University
• Specialized in echocardiography at Mayo Clinic
• Works at JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya

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.

Specializes in aortic valve replacement with extensive training at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg. Currently practices at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery with academic roles at Uludağ University
• Fellowship-trained in advanced cardiovascular techniques

Recognized as one of Israel's top-5 cardiac surgeons, Dr. Kramer Amir specializes in complex heart valve procedures at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 30+ years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Trained in stentless bioprosthetic valve implantation at Oxford University
• Performs advanced techniques like MIDCAB and left ventricular assist device implantation
• Member of Israel Doctors Association and Doctors Council of Israel

Prof. Gideon Uretzky is a leading cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University
• Practices at Ichilov Hospital – one of Israel's top medical centers
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation post-surgery

Prof. Besirli has over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in aortic valve replacement at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Professor and former head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
• Published 200+ articles in national and international journals
• Specializes in multi-disciplinary cardiovascular surgery
• Holds a master's in Health Institutions Management

100+ successful catheterizations using advanced technology for aortic valve replacement – Dr. Finkelshtein specializes in minimally invasive alternatives to open-heart surgery.

• Pioneered unique valve implantations originally designed for pediatric use in elderly patients
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Trained in cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Performs life-saving cardiac interventions at Sourasky Medical Center

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac defects, including aortic and left ventricular surgery, with over 30 years of experience.

• Performs aortic valve replacements for congenital heart conditions
• Published 100+ articles on cardiac surgical techniques
• Professor at Istanbul School of Medicine – a leading institution
• Expert in neonatal and pediatric cardiovascular surgery

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on aortic valve-preserving surgery and robotic heart surgery. He brings specialized expertise to complex aortic cases at Atlas University Hospital.

• Fellowship-trained in advanced endovascular techniques in Germany and Italy
• Assistant Professor with a Certificate of Proficiency from Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Specializes in aortic root, arch, and thoracoabdominal surgeries
• Fluent in English for international patient care

Prof. Filizcan specializes in prosthetic dental treatments, bringing precision and expertise to dental restorations.

• PhD in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Expert in digital dentistry and CAD-CAM restorations
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and materials