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Best Congenital heart surgery doctors: TOP 9 doctors

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Dogan Erdogan

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Dr. Erdogan trained at the prestigious Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, specializing in advanced cardiac care for congenital conditions.

    • Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiology
    • Associate Professorship from Başkent University
    • Expertise in pediatric and adult congenital heart surgery
    • Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
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David Saba

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Prof. David Saba specializes in congenital heart surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital, with training in renowned centers including Toronto General Hospital and University of Hannover-Freiburg.

    • Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
    • Trained in heart transplantation at Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
    • Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery with academic roles at Uludağ University
    • Specializes in complex congenital heart conditions
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Cenk Indelen

  • 5 Excellent 55 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Associate Professor Cenk Indelen brings expertise in congenital heart surgery to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. His focus includes minimizing transfusion needs and optimizing postoperative recovery.

    • Over 15 years performing pediatric cardiac procedures
    • Specializes in blood conservation techniques for vulnerable patients
    • Member of International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Trained in robotic-assisted techniques at Orsi da Vinci Center
    • Published research on valve replacement cost-effectiveness
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Emin Tireli

  • Leading doctor for Congenital heart surgery
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric heart defects, performing neonatal cardiovascular surgeries with precision at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital.

    • Over 39 years of experience of experience in congenital heart surgery
    • Published more than 100 articles on pediatric cardiac techniques
    • Expert in aortic and left ventricular reconstruction
    • Faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine
    • Performs congenital heart surgeries for all age groups
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Koray Aykut

  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in surgical correction of congenital heart diseases, bringing over 21 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

    • Expert in coronary and heart valve surgeries
    • Member of The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
    • Published multiple peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular surgery
    • Former surgeon at Ege Hospital and current faculty at İzmir University
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Ugur Filizcan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Dr. Ugur Filizcan specializes in Prosthetic Dental Treatment with a focus on advanced digital and ceramic applications.

    • Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
    • Expert in CAD-CAM restorations and zirconium coating
    • Member of ITI and Turkish Prosthodontics and Implantology Association
    • Published research on fracture resistance in dental prostheses
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Find out about the best Congenital heart surgery doctors here

20 top ranked Congenital heart surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rate of hospitals where doctors practice.

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How to choose the best Congenital heart surgery doctor in the world?

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Famous Congenital heart surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

What is the cost of a Congenital heart surgery doctor's consultation?

The price for the consultation on Congenital heart surgery varies between experts and depends on some factors as:

  • the country of practicing
  • the clinical experience and reputation
  • the medical degree and educational background
  • the doctor's workload
  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards if any.

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Catalin Trifan

  • 5 Excellent 4 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Romania, Bucharest, Ponderas Academic Hospital
  • Dr. Catalin Trifan specializes in complex heart surgeries, with over 11 years of experience of experience in advanced cardiac procedures at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

    • Expert in coronary artery bypass and valve repair/replacement
    • Skilled in minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques
    • Affiliated with top-tier cardiac care institutions
    • Follows international standards for patient safety and outcomes
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Michalis Ayiomamitis

  • 20 years of experience
  • Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, German Medical Institute (GMI)
  • Dr. Ayiomamitis specializes in congenital heart surgery with extensive training in Italy and the UK, including a fellowship in heart transplant at 'San Matteo' University Hospital.

    • Director of Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute
    • Fellowship-trained in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
    • Member of European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
    • Co-investigator in international cardiac surgery trials
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Murat Ugurlucan

  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Professor Murat Ugurlucan specializes in congenital heart surgery with over 19 years of experience of experience in major cardiac centers.

    • Trained at Istanbul University – Turkey's premier medical school
    • Former fellow at King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia
    • Currently heads the cardiac surgery department at Biruni University Hospital
    • Award-winning researcher in cardiovascular treatments
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Bookimed Insights: Top Congenital heart surgery Specialists in the World (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 3 requests for Congenital heart surgery globally, collaborating with 9 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 global ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#131 years of experiencePediatric heart surgeryTrained at Mayo Clinic – a leader in cardiac care. Specializes in both pediatric and adult congenital heart surgeries with over 25 years of experience.
Turkey
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#231 years of experienceComplex congenital heart conditionsExpert in congenital heart surgery with training at top international centers like Toronto General. Former professor with 25+ years in cardiovascular surgery.
Turkey
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#324 years of experienceComplex congenital defectsSpecializes in blood conservation protocols for pediatric patients. Associate Professorship from American Hospital with robotic surgical training. Active researcher with multiple peer-reviewed publications.
Turkey
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#439 years of experienceComplex pediatric heart defectsSpecializes in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and complex reconstructions. Published extensively on pediatric cardiac techniques and holds a professorship at Istanbul School of Medicine.
Turkey
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#521 years of experienceCongenital heart surgerySpecializes in complex congenital heart corrections with extensive academic contributions. Member of top cardiovascular surgery societies in Europe and Turkey.
Turkey
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#628 years of experienceAdvanced prosthetic dental treatmentsSpecializes in digital dentistry and ceramic applications. PhD expert with published research on dental prostheses. Active member of international dental associations.
Turkey
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#711 years of experienceComplex cardiac proceduresSpecializes in advanced heart surgeries including bypass and valve repairs. Skilled in minimally invasive techniques and follows strict international care standards.
Romania
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#820 years of experienceComplex congenital heart defectsSpecializes in congenital heart surgery with advanced training in heart transplants and TAVI. Director of Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute.
Cyprus
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#919 years of experienceComplex congenital heart surgeriesLeading professor at Biruni University with specialized international training at King Faisal Heart Institute. Won research awards for cardiovascular studies.
Turkey
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