Best Aortic aneurysm surgery doctors: TOP 38 doctors

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

• Specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including cardiac transplantation
• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac procedures
• Registered with the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Associate Professor of Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Frequent speaker at international aortic surgery symposia

Prof. Ali Fedakar has performed over 4,000 open heart surgeries, specializing in complex aortic procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 15+ years as a cardiac surgeon at Koşuyolu Heart Hospital
• Founder of cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major hospitals
• Specializes in aortic aneurysm and dissection surgeries
• Performed 40+ donor heart removals and 8 transplant surgeries
• Trained in minimally invasive heart surgery techniques

Performed 3,000+ cardiovascular surgeries, including aortic aneurysm repairs, at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Specialized in aortic surgery and heart valve diseases
• Former clinical chief of open heart surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital
• Active in treating peripheral vascular diseases and deep vein thrombosis

Dr. Madrid is a pioneer in minimally-invasive aortic aneurysm treatments, leading the Vascular Institute Garcia-Madrid at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Specializes in endovascular techniques like radiofrequency ablation
• Published 200+ papers on vascular surgery advancements
• Recipient of the prestigious Goyanes Award
• Member of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists

Specializes in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms – a minimally invasive approach with faster recovery. Head of Cardiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiology
• Expertise in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Trained at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Published numerous studies on cardiovascular procedures

Professor Doctor Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart and aortic surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Expert in robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system
• Specializes in aortic surgery and complex cover repairs
• Trained at OLV Clinic in Belgium – a leading European cardiac center
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University with academic leadership

Over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Ersoy specializes in aortic aneurysm procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former assistant professor at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Expert in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery
• Worked at prestigious hospitals like Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi

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.

Prof. David Saba specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing decades of cardiovascular expertise.

• Trained at Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg
• Former professor of cardiovascular surgery with extensive academic background
• Specialized in heart transplantation at Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Performs complex cardiovascular procedures with precision

Associate Professor Erdogan brings extensive cardiovascular expertise, including training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab. He practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed fellowship at prestigious Mayo Clinic in the US
• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine
• Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University

Dr. Sami Viskin is a highly-rated cardiologist who has co-authored 152 peer-reviewed articles and participated in 4 clinical trials.

• Specializes in Ventricular Fibrillation, Long QT Syndrome, and Brugada Syndrome
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv
• Highly rated in 15 cardiac conditions
• Expert in Cardiac Ablation and Pacemaker Implantation

Professor Kazim Besirli specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery with over 30 years of experience at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Completed specialization in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in 1993
• Published more than 200 articles in national and international journals
• Holds a master's degree in Health Institutions Management
• Expert in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery

Performed 100+ catheterizations using new technology for aortic valve replacement – Dr. Finkelshtein improves patient outcomes with minimally invasive techniques.

• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Trained in cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center
• Specializes in minimally invasive approaches over open-heart surgery
• Successfully implanted prosthetic valves designed for pediatric use in elderly patients

Recognized among the top-5 best Israeli cardiac surgeons by Maariv newspaper – Dr. Kramer Amir brings over 30 years of expertise in aortic aneurysm surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specialized training in stentless heart valve implantation at Oxford University
• Performs complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting
• Member of the Israel Doctors Association and Doctors Council
• PhD in cardiovascular surgery from Bakulev Scientific Center

Specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery with international training in advanced vascular and endovascular techniques at leading institutions in the US, Austria, and Italy.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in aortic valve-preserving and robotic heart surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital
• Expert in thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgical treatments
• Holds a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Istanbul University and Ondokuz Mayis University

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine and orthopedic surgery, with a focus on back issues and spinal abnormalities.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University
• Works with spinal conditions including scoliosis and degenerative diseases
• Holds multiple certifications in spine-related surgical techniques
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in aortic surgery with over 15 years of experience in cardiovascular procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Performs closed surgery for aortic diseases – advanced minimally invasive techniques
• Authored 18+ medical articles on cardiovascular surgery
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Trained in aortic surgery at Dokuz Eylül University

Dr. Ugur Filizcan specializes in prosthetic dental treatments with a focus on digital dentistry and implantology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

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