Best Open heart surgery doctors: TOP 53 doctors

One of the world's leading specialists in the Ross procedure – Dr. Ruyra has 35+ years of cardiac surgery experience at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Expert in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including transplants
• Pioneer of minimally invasive cardiac procedures
• Associate Professor of Surgery at Autonomous University of Barcelona
• Member of European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk specializes in pediatric surgery, with fellowships at Erciyes University and extensive experience in hernia treatments and abdominal conditions.

• Completed fellowship in pediatric surgery at Erciyes University
• Published 3 international peer-reviewed articles
• Presented 13 articles at international scientific meetings
• Expert in pediatric hernias and abdominal pain

Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries – Prof. Fedakar specializes in complex cardiac cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Led heart transplant teams for 5 years, performing 8 transplants as primary surgeon
• Pioneer in establishing cardiovascular surgery clinics at three major Turkish hospitals
• Expert in minimally invasive and beating heart bypass techniques
• Specializes in redo valve surgeries and aortic dissections

Dr. Bakhshaliev specializes in open heart surgery at Liv Bona Dea Hospital Baku, bringing focused expertise to complex cardiac cases.

• Skilled in a range of cardiac surgical procedures
• Works with advanced surgical techniques for optimal outcomes
• Part of a dedicated cardiac team at a leading hospital

3,000+ cardiovascular cases – Dr. Gencoglu specializes in adult heart surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialized in adult coronary artery and valve diseases
• Former clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years
• Trained at Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute
• Performs aortic, carotid, and peripheral vascular surgeries

Dr. Abella has performed over 5,000 heart surgeries with a 98.2% survival rate – on par with the world's leading cardiac centers. He heads Cor Barcelona International Center.

• Specializes in congenital heart disorders in both children and adults
• Trained at La Sapienza University with fellowships in France, Switzerland, and the USA
• Authored 200+ articles on cardiovascular surgery
• Conducted 56 humanitarian missions worldwide

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and robotic procedures using the Da Vinci Robotic System at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Holds a professorship from Istanbul Bilim University
• Performs aortic and arrhythmia surgeries
• Trained at Selçuk and Istanbul Universities
• Worked at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium

Prof. Mert Yilmaz specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and pediatric cardiac procedures at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• International member of Society of Thoracic Surgeons USA
• Performed pioneering endovascular aneurysm repairs in Turkey
• Published over 50 international manuscripts, including first reports in medical literature
• Fellowship-trained in Belgium for cardiac transplantation techniques

Dr. Pevni developed a unique method for heart valve replacement on a working heart, enhancing outcomes in open heart surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in congenital and acquired valve anomalies, septal defects, and aortic aneurysms
• Performed one of the most complex aortic valve transplants for an artificial heart patient
• Trained in minimally invasive and mitral valve techniques across Europe
• Professor and lecturer at Tel Aviv University
• Active member of multiple prestigious cardiac surgery associations

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.

Over 35 years in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Ersoy brings deep expertise to complex heart procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery since 1986
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former assistant professor at Istanbul Medipol University
• Extensive experience in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery

Professor David Saba specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with extensive training in heart transplantation.

• Trained in cardiovascular surgery at University of Hannover-Freiburg
• Completed fellowship at Toronto General Hospital
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in heart transplantation from Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab and specializes in cardiology at Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiology
• Specialized training at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Associate Professorship from Başkent University
• Worked at leading institutions including Mayo Clinic

Prof. Dr. Emin Trly specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler, with extensive experience in congenital heart disease.

• Professor at Istanbul University with specialization in Cardiac Surgery
• Expert in treating congenital heart defects and complex pediatric cases
• Published multiple research papers on cardiovascular surgery techniques

Professor Riza Turkoz has been performing open heart surgeries for over 30 years, currently at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Held professorships at multiple prestigious universities including Başkent and İnönü
• Expert in complex cardiac cases at top Turkish hospitals

Recognized as one of Israel's top-5 cardiac surgeons – Dr. Kramer Amir has performed hundreds of complex heart surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 30+ years of experience in open heart surgery
• Specialized training in stentless bioprosthetic heart valves and left ventricular assist devices
• Trained at renowned institutions like Oxford University and Bakulev Scientific Center
• Treats aortic stenosis, coronary artery disease, and complex cases

Prof. Kazim Besirli brings over 30 years of cardiovascular surgery expertise, including leadership at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty's Cardiovascular Surgery Department.

• Specializes in complex cardiovascular trauma cases
• Pioneer in video-thoracoscopic endoscopic techniques
• Published 200+ articles in cardiac surgery
• Completed advanced training across multiple countries

Leading cardiac surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques for heart surgery
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation for better patient recovery