Best Coronary artery bypass grafting doctors: TOP 51 doctors

4,000+ open heart surgeries performed, including pioneering work in coronary bypass at Koşuyolu Heart Hospital.

• Specializes in minimally invasive and beating heart bypass techniques
• Founder of cardiovascular surgery clinics at multiple hospitals
• Part of heart transplant team with 40+ donor heart retrievals
• Performed first surgeries at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals

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 minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Associate Professor of Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Spokesperson of the Catalan Organisation of Transplantation

15,000+ heart surgeries performed – Professor Menicanti is a globally recognized cardiac surgeon at San Donato Hospital.

• Author of the surgical reconstruction technique for the left ventricle
• Published over 160 highly cited scientific papers
• Specialized in cardiac surgery with additional training in urology and pediatric surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations

Dr. Gencoglu has actively participated in 3,000+ cardiac surgery cases, including complex adult coronary artery bypass procedures.

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

Prof. Brugada discovered Brugada Syndrome – a rare genetic condition linked to sudden cardiac death. He's a leading cardiologist with over 25,000 cardiac ablations performed.

• Head of Pediatric Arrhythmia Section at Sant Joan De Deu since 1997
• Published 350+ scientific papers on arrhythmia and Brugada Syndrome
• Former President of the European Heart Rhythm Association
• Performed 2,000+ cardiac ablations in children

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including robotic procedures using the Da Vinci system at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiology
• Trained at OLV Clinic in Belgium – known for advanced cardiac techniques
• Performs aortic surgery and arrhythmia procedures
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University – trains future cardiologists

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy brings decades of cardiovascular surgery expertise to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Specialized in pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery
• Previously worked at prestigious institutions like Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi

Dr. Dimitry developed a unique method for replacing heart valves on a working heart – enhancing cardiac surgery outcomes at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences with extensive surgical experience
• Specializes in complex cases including congenital and acquired heart defects
• Trained in minimally invasive techniques in Switzerland and Germany
• Member of the American Heart Association and European cardiac surgery societies
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University, contributing to surgical advancements

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.

Dr. David Saba brings extensive cardiovascular surgery experience, with a strong background in heart transplantation and coronary artery bypass grafting at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Uludag University
• Trained at Toronto General Hospital for advanced techniques
• Former Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bayrampasa Kolan Hospital
• Member of the cardiovascular team at University of Hannover-Freiburg

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan brings 25+ years of cardiology expertise, including training at Istanbul University and Mayo Clinic.

• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained in echocardiography at Mayo Clinic in the US
• Held academic positions at Başkent and Süleyman Demirel Universities
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Leading cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for coronary artery bypass grafting
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation for optimal patient recovery

Professor Kazim Besirli has performed thousands of cardiovascular surgeries at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, where he chaired the department.

• Specialized in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery since 1993
• Expert in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic techniques
• Published over 200 articles in international journals
• Holds a master's in Health Institutions Management

Dr. Sami Viskin has co-authored 152 peer-reviewed articles and participated in 4 clinical trials, specializing in complex cardiac conditions.

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

Named among Israel's top-5 cardiac surgeons – Dr. Kramer Amir has 30+ years specializing in complex heart conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and aortic aneurysm surgery
• Trained in stentless bioprosthetic valve implantation at Oxford University
• Specialized in minimally invasive CABG techniques in Italy
• Member of the Israel Doctors Association and Doctors Council

Dr. Finkelshtein successfully performed a unique minimally invasive valve implantation and marked 100 successful catheterizations with new technology for aortic valve replacement.

• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Trained in cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center
• Over 30 years of experience in cardiac interventions
• Recognized by the Israel Heart Society for innovative techniques

Dr. Guden specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Experienced in coronary artery bypass grafting
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Focuses on advanced cardiac procedures

Renowned for reconstructive pediatric cardiac surgery – Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex congenital heart defects at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

• Over 30 years as a cardiovascular surgeon, now professor at Istanbul University
• 100+ published papers on congenital heart surgery techniques
• Specializes in neonatal surgeries and complex anatomical corrections
• Expert in off-pump Fontan procedures and arterial switch operations

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

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