Best Open heart surgery doctors: TOP 44 doctors

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. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 35 years of experience. He specializes in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, including cardiac transplantation. He is known worldwide for his skills in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, open heart surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair.

Dr. Ruyra is a recognized expert in the Ross procedure. He holds several patents for new techniques in valve repair and reconstruction. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiac Surgery and the European Board of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He also serves as an Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

Cardiovascular Surgery (Pediatric ) 

Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli completed his Medical initiative degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery. He also did his Specialization in Cardiac Surgery from the same university.  As a professor, he provided his service to the university. Currently, he is working as a specialist at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler in the department of Cardiac Surgery.

 Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli is proficiently treating such problems

• Congenital heart disease ,
• Pediatric cardiac surgery
• Adult cardiac surgery 
• Aortic surgery 
• Aneurysm 
• Coronary artery 
• Heart valve surgery 

Scientific Publications

1. [The effect of two different glycemic management protocols on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in coronary artery bypass surgery].

Kurnaz P, Sungur Z, Camci E, Sivrikoz N, Orhun G, Senturk M, Sayin O, Tireli E, Gurvit H.

Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2017 May - Jun;67(3):258-265. doi: 10.1016/j.bjan.2016.01.007. Epub 2017 Feb 27. Portuguese.

PMID: 28256333 Free Article

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2. The role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the development of atherosclerosis and its relationship with fim A genotype.

Ziver T, Balci A, Ergin S, Gode S, Kuskucum M, Torlak Z, Yuksel P, Tokman HB, Ipek G, Tireli E, Midilli K, Yekeler I, Kiraz N, Kocazeybek B.

Clin Lab. 2014;60(7):1225-32.

PMID: 25134394

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3. Pressure-controlled mechanical ventilation is more advantageous in the follow-up of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after open heart surgery.

Ugurlucan M, Basaran M, Erdim F, Selimoglu O, Caglar IM, Zencirci E, Filizcan U, Ogus NT, Yildiz Y, Tireli E, Isik O, Dayioglu E.HeartSurg Forum. 2014 Feb;17(1):E1-6. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.2013236

PMID: 24631983

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4. Extracardiac off-pump fontan completion for single ventricle with dextrocardia. Goksel OS, Gok E, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Innovations (Phila). 2013 Jan-Feb;8(1):73-5. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0b013e3182810e08.

PMID: 23571798

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5. Aorto-GoreTex central shunt with side-to-side aortic anastomosis.Uğurlucan M, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Apr;93(4):1400-1; author reply 1401. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.10.049. No abstract available. PMID: 22450102

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6. Transcaval invasion of right atrium by thymoma: resection via transient cava-pulmonary shunt. Toker A, Tireli E, Tanju S, Kaya S.Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 May;41(5):1175-7. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezr261. Epub 2012 Feb 22.PMID: 22362623 Select item 22124632

7. Aorta after stent grafting for mycotic aneurysm.Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Tireli E, Rozanes I, Dayioglu E.Arq Bras Cardiol. 2011 Oct;97(4):e78-81. English, Portuguese, Spanish.

PMID: 22124632 Free Article Select item 21729497

8. Modified Nikaidoh procedure in a patient with transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with unusual coronary anatomy. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E Cardiol Young. 2011 Dec;21(6):703-6. doi: 10.1017/S104795111100062X. Epub 2011 Jun 27. PMID: 21729497 Select item 21440183,

9. Off-pump Fontan and fenestration during single ventricle palliation. Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Apr;91(4):1309-10. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.101. No abstract available. PMID: 21440183 Select item 21177304

10. Endovascular treatment of mycotic saccular aneurysms of the thoracic aorta. Ugurlucan M, Umaroglu S, Tireli E, Alpagut U.Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2011 Jan;12(1):63. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2010.249102A. No abstract available.PMID: 21177304 Select item 21158914

11. Bilateral PDA in a patient with VSD and pulmonary atresia. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Dayioglu E, Tireli E. JCard Surg. 2011 Jan;26(1):107-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01165.x. Epub 2010 Dec 16.PMID: 2115891 Select item 20954441

12. Aneurysm and Helicobacter pylori relationship: the seropositivity of CagA, VacA and other antigens of Helicobacter pylori in abdominal and ascending aortic aneurysms.

Ziver T, Yuksel P, Ipek G, Yekeler I, Bayramoglu Z, Tireli E, Saribas S, Aslan M, Yalvac SD, Ozdomanic I, Torlak Z, Dirican A, Torun MM, Kocazeybek B.

New Microbiol. 2010 Jul;33(3):233-42.

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13. Surgical versus endovascular treatment for type B aortic dissections.

Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Alpagut U, Tireli E. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Nov;140(5):1202-3.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.062. No abstract available. PMID: 20951266 Free Article Select item 20942745

14. Glutamine enhances the heat shock protein 70 expression as a cardioprotective mechanism in left heart tissues in the presence of diabetes mellitus.Ugurlucan M, Erer D, Karatepe O, Ziyade S, Haholu A, Gungor Ugurlucan F, Filizcan U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E, Alpagut U.  Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2010 Nov;14(11):1143-56. doi: 10.1517/14728222.220100.521500.

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15. Infrarenal aortic coarctation. Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Wien Med Wochenschr. 2010 Jul;160(13-14):372-5. doi: 10.1007/s10354-010-0810-5. PMID: 20694768

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16. The aortoplasy technique. Karabay CB, Ugurlucan M, Abbasi SH, Tireli E.Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2010 Jun;18(3):316. doi: 10.1177/0218492310365362. No abstract available. PMID: 20519309

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17. eComment: Advance of guidewire from the brachial artery to facilitate correct positioning of the stent graft during repair of type 3 aortic dissections. Ugurlucan M, Alpagut U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E .Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2010 Apr;10(4):599. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2009.223040A. No abstract available. PMID: 20335395 Select item 20042418

18. Single-institutional 22 years experience on cardiac myxomas. Cetin G, Gursoy M, Ugurlucan M, Uzunhasan I, Hatemi AC, Tireli E, Kucukoglu S, Kansiz E. angiology 2010 Jul;61(5):504-9. doi: 10.1177/0003319709352489. Epub 2009 Dec 29. PMID: 20042418

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19. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery after previous sternotomy. Goksel OS, Tireli E. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Oct;88(4):1384; author reply 1384. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.03.020. No abstract available. PMID: 19766858 Select item 19660147

20. Single-stage correction, with extensive pulmonary arterial reconstruction, of a pulmonary arterial sling associated with tetralogy of Fallot. Goksel OS, Tireli E, Celebi A. Cardiol Young. 2009 Sep;19(5):519-21. doi: 10.1017/S1047951109991119. Epub 2009 Aug 7. PMID: 19660147

Prof. Gulden Kafali is a senior pediatric cardiologist specializing in congenital heart diseases. She is dedicated to diagnosing and treating complex pediatric cardiac conditions.

• Highly experienced with 18+ years in pediatric cardiology
• Specializes in fetal echocardiography for early heart defect detection
• Trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Expert in managing cardiac arrhythmias in children
• Works at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental's advanced cardiology unit

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

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

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

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

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.

• Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in open heart surgery, using advanced techniques.
• Techniques include off-pump surgery, minimally invasive methods, and robotic assistance.
• International training includes vocational training in various hospitals abroad.
• Chaired the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Holds a master's degree in "Health Institutions Management".
• Active member of professional medical societies, contributing to cardiovascular surgery advancements.
• Fluent in multiple languages, facilitating communication with diverse patient populations.

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

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

Dr. Guden specializes in open heart surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Dedicated to cardiovascular surgery
• Works at a leading university hospital with advanced facilities
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques

Dr. Filizcan specializes in digital dentistry and implantology, with a focus on advanced prosthetic treatments.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Expert in CAD-CAM restorations and zirconium coatings
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration and ITI
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and prostheses

Dr. Koksal has over 23 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery and helped establish the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic in Istanbul's Süreyyapaşa Hospital.

• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Served as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Specializes in complex cardiovascular procedures with extensive hospital leadership
• Currently practices at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on aortic valve-preserving and robotic heart surgeries – bringing advanced techniques to Atlas University Hospital.

• Specializes in complex aortic diseases including aneurysms and dissections
• Fellowship-trained in Germany and Italy on endovascular techniques
• Board-certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Dr. Michalis Ayiomamitis brings 15+ years of cardiac surgery expertise to German Medical Institute, specializing in complex heart procedures like TAVI and heart transplants.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute
• Fellowship-trained in Heart Transplant and TAVI at San Matteo University Hospital
• Co-investigator for international trials on MIECC and TAVI techniques
• Founder member of Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons
• Member of European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu has over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
• Performs complex surgeries including off-pump coronary bypass and aortic repairs
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
• Active in developing total artificial heart surgery and hybrid procedures

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in valvular heart disease at Hadassah Medical Center, focusing on mitral valve procedures and interventional cardiology.

• Expert in PCI and coronary angiography
• Specializes in treating myocardial infarction
• Interventional cardiologist with a focus on complex heart conditions