Best Heart Valve Replacement Doctors Abroad

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr. Yunus Nazli is an Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Lokman Hekim Ankara Hospital. He treats complex heart and vascular conditions. Dr. Nazli performs both on-pump and off-pump coronary bypass surgeries. He earned his medical degree from Trakya University and specialized at Celal Bayar University.

• Performs aortic surgeries, including endovascular procedures like EVAR and TEVAR.
• Treats carotid artery disease and performs peripheral bypasses for arms and legs.
• Expert in heart valve replacement and repair techniques.
• Provides varicose vein treatments using laser therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgery.

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric heart valve replacements, with over 39 years of experience at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Expert in neonatal and pediatric cardiovascular surgery
• Published 100+ articles on congenital heart defects
• Performs aortic and left ventricular reconstruction
• Associate Professor since 1997, full Professor since 2005

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

Dr. Samet Erinc specializes in spinal conditions, including complex cases like scoliosis and kyphosis, at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained in orthopedic surgery at Medeniyet University
• Completed a fellowship at Chicago Loyola University
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Certified in advanced microsurgery techniques
• Experienced in both pediatric and adult spinal disorders

Dr. Trifan specializes in advanced heart surgery with over 11 years of experience, focusing on complex valve repair and replacement at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques
• Skilled in coronary artery bypass grafting and valve procedures
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions adhering to international standards

Prof. Dr. Ali Safak Dagli specializes in ENT surgery with over 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

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

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Professor Ehrlich manages the aneurysm program at Vienna General Hospital, with over 100 publications in aneurysm surgery.

• Specialized in cardiac surgery since 2005
• Trained at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York
• Fluent in English and Polish
• Recipient of multiple international awards for aortic surgery research

Specializes exclusively in valvular heart disease at Hadassah Medical Center – Dr. Moni Shuvi focuses on mitral valve procedures and interventional cardiology.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for valve replacement
• Performs PCI and coronary angiography for heart conditions
• Treats complex cases including myocardial infarction

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

Trained in heart valve correction and replacement in Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania – Dr. Lipey-Diamant brings specialized European expertise to Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed cardiothoracic surgery training at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris
• Former head of aortic surgery unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Residency under renowned cardiac surgeon Professor Bernardo Widne
• Specializes in valve replacement and congenital heart defect correction

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings 19 years of cardiac surgery expertise, including training in leading Turkish and German institutions.

• Trained at Istanbul University and Marmara University
• Worked at King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia
• Professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in complex cardiac procedures

Principal investigator of the Protected TAVR study – Dr. Castriota specializes in brain protection during aortic valve replacement at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Graduated from the University of Milan with specializations in Cardiology and Radiology
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and other prestigious societies
• Author of 150+ full-length publications and 20+ book chapters
• Recipient of the NHMRC Career Development Fellowship in 2015