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Best Open Heart Surgery Doctors Abroad

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María Jesús López Gude

  • Spain, Madrid, Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital
  • Dr. María Jesús López Gude is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid, Spain. She performs open heart surgery, aortic valve replacement, and treats congenital heart disease and complex vascular conditions. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that meets international hospital safety standards.

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José María Cortina Romero

  • Spain, Madrid, Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital
  • Dr. José María Cortina Romero is a cardiothoracic and transplant surgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He performs heart transplants, coronary bypass surgery, heart valve replacements, and open-heart procedures.

    He works at a facility accredited by Joint Commission International (JCI). The clinic is a Spanish medical center with over 100 doctors on staff. Dr. Romero also treats vascular conditions and manages limb prosthetics.

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Michalis Ayiomamitis

  • 20 years of experience
  • Cyprus, Republic of Cyprus, German Medical Institute (GMI)
  • Dr. Michalis Ayiomamitis brings 20 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
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Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu has over 40 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
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Arben Baboçi

  • Albania, Tirana, Barleti Medical Group – University Day Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Arben Baboçi is the Medical Director at Barleti Day Hospital and is listed as a key figure in cardiovascular surgery in Albania, including founder of modern pediatric cardiac surgery. He focuses on congenital heart surgery for both children and adults, with experience that includes open heart surgery and coronary bypass surgery. For families seeking pediatric cardiac care, his roster profile highlights work with Tetralogy of Fallot, ventricular septal defect, and atrial septal defect.
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Şekip K. Çelik

  • Turkey, İzmir, Private Medifema Hospital
  • Ahmet Berkan Cavlak is a specialist at Medifema Hospital in Anesthesiology and Reanimation. Listed as Uzm. Dr. on the clinic’s medical staff pages, his profile supports perioperative anesthesia and reanimation care for surgical patients. If you need anesthesia coordination for treatment at Medifema Hospital, this profile is the starting point.
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Yuriy Vladimirovich Pya

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  • 45 years of experience
  • Kazakhstan, Nur Sultan, University Medical Center (UMC) — Heart Center
  • Yuriy Vladimirovich Pya is a specialist at UMC and Chairman of the Board of the Corporate Foundation “University Medical Center”. He is also associated with cardiothoracic surgery and transplantology. Under his leadership, UMC performed the first animal implantation of a DuoCor2 biventricular mechanical circulatory support system (Bi-VAD) in CIS countries on May 4, 2026 in Astana.
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Ahmed Fouad

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  • Egypt, Cairo, Town Hospital
  • Ahmed Fouad is a specialist at the clinic in Cardiothoracic Surgery. He is listed as an Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and holds a PhD in Cardiothoracic Surgery from Ain Shams University. His profile also includes a fellowship at Dalhousie University (Canada) and memberships in the Egyptian Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery and the Royal College of Surgeons (UK).
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Erhan Kaya

  • Turkey, Istanbul, Pendik Bolge Hospital International (Private Pendik Bolge Hospital)
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Erhan Kaya is a specialist at the clinic in Cardiac Surgery. His profile includes open heart surgery and diagnostic support with echocardiography (ECHO) and angiography. He is also listed in relation to treatment of varicose veins, reflecting a broader cardiovascular and vascular surgical scope.
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Shridar Padagatti

  • 4.8 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • India, Mumbai, Suvarna Hospital (Dhankuvarben Hospital & Ramaben Cardiac Centre)
  • Dr. Shridar Padagatti is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the clinic, listed as a CVTS surgeon on Suvarna Charitable Trust Hospital’s timetable. He is available 9 AM–10 AM on Monday. His expertise includes CABG, valve repair/replacement, congenital heart surgeries, thoracic surgeries, and minimally invasive interventions. Patients can book through the clinic’s WhatsApp appointment flow.
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Krishna Prasad

  • 4.8 Excellent • 0 reviews
  • India, Mumbai, Suvarna Hospital (Dhankuvarben Hospital & Ramaben Cardiac Centre)
  • Dr. Krishna Prasad is a cardiothoracic surgeon at the clinic, listed as a CVTS surgeon specializing in complex heart surgeries. His expertise includes bypass surgeries, valve replacements, thoracic procedures, and minimally invasive cardiac interventions. Patients can book through the clinic’s WhatsApp appointment flow. (Specific day/time is not captured in the provided excerpt.)
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Hiroshi Fukuda

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  • Japan, Osaka, Rinku General Medical Center
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Cenap Zeybek

  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Uniqacare Clinic
  • 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
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