Page 2 - Best Open heart surgery doctors: TOP 54 doctors

Dr. Koksal has over 34 years of experience 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. 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

11 years of experience focused on advanced heart surgery – Dr. Trifan specializes in complex procedures like coronary artery bypass and valve replacements at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques
• Known for surgical precision and patient-centered care
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions in Romania

Professor Riza Turkoz has been performing open heart surgeries for over 39 years of experience, 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

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery with a focus on scoliosis and childhood spinal diseases. He brings international experience from Chicago Loyola University.

• Skilled in treating lumbar cervical disc herniation and degenerative spine diseases
• Trained extensively in basic microsurgery and fracture management
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Holds certifications from the Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules

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

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

• Over 31 years of experience 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

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in open heart surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with a focus on coronary and aortic procedures.

• Over 21 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expertise in laser-aided and minimally invasive techniques
• Published 18 articles in peer-reviewed medical journals
• Member of European and Turkish cardiovascular surgery societies

Dr. Albayrak specializes in complex aortic and heart valve surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in aortic, coronary, and venous surgeries
• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion techniques

1,200+ pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions performed — Professor Kim is a leading expert in catheter-based treatments for complex heart conditions.

• 40 years specializing in pediatric cardiology and congenital heart disease
• Proficient in ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot interventions
• Hanyang University-trained with Master's and PhD in the field
• Dedicated to long-term follow-up care from childhood to adulthood
• Active member of multiple professional cardiology societies

Dr. Michalis Ayiomamitis brings 20 years of experience 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

Dr. Faruk Hokenek brings over 17 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at top hospitals including Acıbadem International and Medical Park
• Extensive background in open heart 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

Dr. Lipey-Diamant trained at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris – a top European clinic for heart valve and congenital defect surgery.

• Specializes in aortic surgery – led the unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Advanced training in heart valve correction across Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania
• Residency under Professor Bernardo Widne at Beilinson Hospital
• Performs complex procedures including bypass and congenital defect corrections

Runs Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program – specializes in complex cardiac and aortic surgeries. Published 100+ research articles on aneurysm treatments.

• Graduated from Medical University in Vienna
• Fellowship-trained at Stanford and Mount Sinai hospitals
• Expert in neuroprotection techniques during aortic procedures
• Fluent in English, German, and Polish

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

Specializes in arterial revascularization for coronary bypass surgery – a key technique in complex heart procedures at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in congenital heart surgery and major artery procedures
• Published 24 international journal papers on cardiovascular techniques
• Member of European Society of Vascular Surgery

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive training in cardiac surgery from top institutions including King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Specialized training at King Faisal Specialist Hospital
• Current position at Biruni University Hospital
• Award-winning researcher in cardiovascular treatments

Dr. Cicek specializes in complex congenital and pediatric cardiac surgery, with advanced training at Texas Heart Institute and Mayo Clinic.

• Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Performs minimally invasive heart surgery and complex valve repairs
• Listed in 'Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare' since 2000

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in open heart surgery for children.

• Performed numerous open heart surgeries over his career
• Specialist in Pediatric Cardiology with a focus on complex cases
• Fellowship-trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Promoted to Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2017
• Published multiple papers and presentations in the field