Best Interventricular septal defect surgery doctors: TOP 40 doctors

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Ali Gozukucuk

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a Pediatric Surgeon, born in 1969. He earned his medical degree from Çukurova University. He completed his specialization in Pediatric Surgery at Erciyes University. He has published three articles in international journals. He has also presented thirteen papers at international scientific meetings.

    Dr. Gozukucuk has worked at Erciyes University and Kahramanmaras Children's Hospital. He treats pediatric hernias, appendicitis, constipation, and other surgical conditions in children. He is dedicated to improving pediatric surgical care.

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Ali Fedakar

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Dr. is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in coronary bypass surgery, minimally invasive heart surgery, beating heart bypass surgery, redo valve surgery, aortic surgery, aneurysm surgery, aortic dissection surgery, peripheral surgery techniques and heart transplantation. They have undergraduate and expertise qualifications from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine respectively, and have acted as an associate professor at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital. They have trained and worked in institutions such as Bilecik State Hospital, Çukurova University Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic Faculty of Medicine, Kocaeli SSK Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Istanbul Süreyyapaşa SSK Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Istanbul Paşabahçe SSK Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic and Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital.

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Ahmet Ozkara

  • 4.5 Good 228 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Medical Interests and Activities 

    Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

    Major Artery Surgery 

    Congenital Heart Surgery 

    Education and Experience 

    1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

    1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

    1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

    1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

    2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

    2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

    2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

    Memberships 

    Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

    Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    European Society of Vascular Surgery 

    National Society of Vascular Surgery

    Research and Publications 

    International Journal Papers: 24

    National Journal Papers: 25 

    Book Chapters: 5 

    Various International and National Conference Proceedings: Above 50

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Faruk Gencoglu

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

    FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

    Adult coronary artery disease,

    Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

    Aortic surgery,

    carotid surgery,

    Peripheral vascular diseases,

    Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

    deep vein thrombosis

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Gulden Kafali

  • 4.5 Good 161 reviews
  • 41 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hisar Hospital Intercontinental
  • Prof. Gülden Kafalı, M.D. is a pediatric cardiologist who completed her medical education in Ege University from 1978-1984, residency in Cumhuriyet University from 1988-1992, and fellowship in Hacettepe University from 1999-2002. She has experience in various medical fields including pediatric cardiology, cardiac exam for sports, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart diseases, acute rheumatic fever, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathies. She has worked in institutions such as Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Atasehir Florence Nightingale Hospital.
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Cihangir Ersoy

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • Duties:

    1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner

    1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

    1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician

    2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

    2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

    2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician

    2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

    Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

    • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
    • Turkish Society of Cardiology
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Pevni Dimitry

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Pevni Dimitry is a cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in surgery for complex heart defects, including aortic and mitral valve problems and aortic aneurysms. He developed a unique method for heart valve replacement on a beating heart. Dr. Pevni has performed more than 1,000 of these procedures and has published about 70 scientific papers.

    Dr. Pevni is a Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences. He teaches at Tel Aviv University. He is a member of the American Heart Association and the European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons.

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Ertan Sagbas

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
  • 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)

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Mert Yilmaz

  • 4.7 Excellent 47 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1988. He completed his residency at Uludag University and received further training at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK.

    Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in Turkey to perform endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms. He completed the country’s second case. He has led cardiovascular surgery departments at leading hospitals. He now heads the department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is also a full professor at Halic University and an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

    Dr. Yilmaz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 first-in-literature reports. He holds accreditations from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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Gideon Uretzky

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 43 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Gideon Uretzky is a cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center and Professor at Tel Aviv University, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation. He is also a leading cardiac surgeon at Ichilov Hospital and a recipient of various awards.
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Kramer Amir

  • 4.4 Good 146 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Kramer Amir is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He focuses on heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He has performed thousands of successful operations.

    Dr. Amir is ranked among the top five cardiac surgeons in Israel by Maariv newspaper. He earned his MD from the Second Moscow Medical School and also holds a PhD. He completed advanced training at top international centers. Dr. Amir is a member of the Israel Doctors Association and the Doctors Council of Israel.

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Bulent Polat

  • 5 Excellent 34 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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Emin Tireli

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  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital
  • Since 1993, Prof. Emin Tireli, MD performed 6329 pediatrics congenital cardiac surgeries. Prof. Emin Tireli, MD is one of the early performer of complex TGA by Nikkaidoh procedure in the world. He operates more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries per year including arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, hypoplastic left heart surgeries by Norwood procedure and 15 cases by hybrid procedures. Totally 30 cases of reconstruction of aortic anomalies including coarctation of aorta, aortic valve repairs, Shone complexes. He performs many PDA Ligation in extremely low birth weight up to 500 grams supporting neonatal disciplines.
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Cengiz Koksal

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Professional Experience

    • 1999-2000: Şırnak Military Hospital, Military Service
    • 2001-2007: Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart, and Vascular Diseases Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
      • Contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
      • 2005: Awarded the title of Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery
    • 2007-2009: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
    • 2009-2011: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Assistant Chief
    • 2011-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Instructor
    • 2016-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Education Officer
    • 2017-2024: Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Professor
      • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine
    • Since July 2024: Medipol Acıbadem District l Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgeon
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Samet Erinc

  • New
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
    • 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
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Serkan Burc Deser

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Medicine Hospital
  • Experiences

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

    Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

    Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

    Schools / Trainings

    Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

    Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

     

    Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

    Heart Valve Problems

    Aortic Dissection

    Coronary Artery Disease

    Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

    Varicose Veins

    Peripheral Vascular Disease

    Aortic Insufficiency

    Aortic Valve Diseases

    Mitral Insufficiency

    Mitral Valve Problem

    Mitral Stenosis

    Varicose Ulcer

    Diabetic Foot

    Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

    Raynaud's Disease

    Rheumatic Heart Disease

    Ischemic Heart Disease

    Heart Pain

    Leg Artery Occlusion

    Capillary Rupture

    Heart Failure

    Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Aortic Arch Aneurysm

    Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

    Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

    Carotid

     

    In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

    During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

    In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

    In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

    In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

    As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

    In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

    In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

    I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

    I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

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Faruk Hokenek

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Experience

    • 2022 
    • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
    •  
    • 2017 - 2022

    Acıbadem International Hospital

    •  
    • 2017 - 2017

    Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

    •  
    • 2013 - 2017

    Acıbadem Health Group

    • 2009 - 2013

    Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

    • 2002 - 2009

    Medical Park Fatih Hospital

    • 2001 - 2002

    Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

    • 2009

    Dicle University

     

    Education 

    -   2001

    I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

    -   1994

    I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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Murat Ugurlucan

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  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
  • Education:

    • Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
    • Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
       

    Experience:

    • Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
    • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
    • Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
    • Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
    • Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
    • Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
    • Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
    • Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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    • Professor: December 18, 2020
    • Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
    • Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
    • Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
    • Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

    Awards:

    Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

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Gokhan Albayrak

  • New
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Education and Expertise

    EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

     

    Treatment Methods

    Aortic Surgery

    Heart Valve Surgery

    Coronary Surgery

    Venous Surgery

     

    Experience

    Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

    National Society for Vascular Surgery

     

    Articles

    Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions

    Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.

    A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application

     

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Antonio Benita

  • New
  • 32 years of experience
  • Mexico, Mexico City, DR. IRERI ASTEINZA Clinic
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