Best Heart Valve Replacement doctors: TOP 38 doctors

• Specializes in heart valve replacement using the Ross procedure and minimally invasive techniques.
• Has trained internationally in New York, Brussels, and Paris for advanced heart surgeries.
• Member of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the Spanish Society of Cardiac Surgery.
• Holds a European board certification in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
• Developed patents for valve repair and reconstruction, improving heart valve replacement results.

Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries, including high-risk valve procedures. Prof. Ali Fedakar specializes in complex cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 30+ years in cardiovascular surgery with fellowship at Çukurova University
• Expert in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating heart bypass techniques
• Founder of cardiac surgery units at three major Turkish hospitals
• Part of a heart transplant team performing 40+ donor surgeries

15,000+ cardiac procedures performed – Dr. Alfieri pioneered the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique, now the standard for mitral valve repair.

• Over 15 years as Director of Cardiac Surgery at San Raffaele
• Developed patented devices for heart valve treatment
• Former President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Gold medal recipient from the European Cardiology Society

Professor Ertas brings 17+ years of cardiology expertise, specializing in heart valve procedures at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Published 52+ international research papers on cardiology
• Fellowship-trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Board-certified cardiologist since 2010

Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Ersoy specializes in heart valve replacements at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former Assistant Professor at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Expertise in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

Work History:

1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

2   Aortic surgery

3   Cover Repairs

4   Arrhythmia Surgery

Special advanced health technologies:

1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

2   Port Access Surgery

Education

1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

Dr. Erdogan brings extensive cardiology expertise with specialized training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab.

• Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• 25+ years in cardiology practice and research
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious cardiology department
• Specializes in advanced cardiac diagnostic techniques

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Dr. Filizcan specializes in digital dentistry and implantology, with extensive training in prosthetic dental treatments.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and prostheses
• Focuses on zirconium and ceramic applications

Prof. Dr. Ali Safak Dagli specializes in ENT surgery with over 31 years of experience, including advanced training in Europe.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases
• Trained at Karolinska Institute and Free University in Holland
• Expert in adenoid surgery, thyroidectomy, and middle ear surgery
• Published in national and international medical journals

Specializes in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – Dr. Ayiomamitis trained at 'San Matteo' University Hospital and leads the Cardiac Surgery Unit at GMI.

• 18+ years of experience in cardiac surgery, including heart transplants
• Expert in minimal invasive aortic and mitral valve procedures
• Fellowship-trained at top institutions in Italy and the UK
• Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Involved in international research on innovative cardiac techniques

Dr. Albayrak specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with years of experience at Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expert in coronary and venous surgeries
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion and ischemic brain lesions
• Innovative techniques in heart valve procedures

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in heart valve surgery with extensive experience in adult heart and vascular procedures.

• Graduated from Ege University and completed residency at Dokuz Eylül University
• Author of 10 peer-reviewed articles in SCI and SCI-e listed journals
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Performs laser-aided surgery for aortic diseases

Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.

Head of the Cardiosurgery Department, Heart Surgeon

Dr. Dokumaci is a proficient cardiologist with a strong focus on scientific research and regular conference participation.

• Skilled in heart valve replacement procedures
• Active in cardiology research and advancements
• Regular participant in international cardiology conferences

Dr. Volodymyr Demyanenko is a skilled cardiovascular surgeon and a member of the Association of Cardiovascular Surgeons of Ukraine (ACSU). He has completed several international internships and advanced training courses. This experience has strengthened his skills in modern cardiac surgery.

Dr. Demyanenko has published scientific articles in leading medical journals. His focus on ongoing education and research highlights his expertise in cardiovascular medicine.