Best Coronary artery bypass grafting doctors: TOP 36 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

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

Dr. Schmoeckel specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting at Asklepios St. Georg Hospital.

• Cardiac surgeon with extensive experience
• Focuses on coronary artery procedures
• Works at a leading cardiac center

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dr. Erinc specializes in complex spinal conditions, bringing expertise from both Turkey and the U.S. to VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Specialized in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma
• Trained at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
• Expert in scoliosis, kyphosis, and degenerative spine diseases
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Extensive experience in pediatric and adult spinal disorders

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

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

Cardiac surgeon. Head of the cardiac surgery department.

15,000+ cardiac surgeries performed – Dr. Kaul leads cardiothoracic surgery at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, focusing on coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacements.

• Specializes in complex surgeries, including 2,000+ congenital heart corrections
• Head of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at BLK Hospital
• Former Director at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute in Delhi
• Professor at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Published 70+ articles in international journals