Replacement of the aortic valve Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve replacement (TAVI) – trained at Italy's leading cardiac surgery center.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Fellowship-trained in TAVI at San Matteo University Hospital
• Director of Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute
• Member of European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Participated in international TAVI research trials

Professor Ehrlich leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program, with 100+ publications and international training at Mount Sinai and Stanford.

• 33 years of experience in cardiac surgery, specializing in aortic procedures
• Trained at top institutions including Stanford and Mount Sinai
• Published extensively on aneurysm surgery and neuroprotection
• Speaks English and Polish fluently

Specializes in aortic valve replacement with advanced training at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris – one of Europe's top clinics for heart valve procedures.

• Head of the aortic surgery unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Trained in cardiothoracic surgery under Professor Bernardo Widne
• Advanced training in heart valve techniques across Europe
• Completed residency with honors at Beilinson Hospital

Professor Murat Ugurlucan specializes in aortic valve replacement with over 19 years of experience of cardiac surgery experience.

• Trained at King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia
• Holds a professorship in cardiac surgery since 2020
• Worked at top institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Published research on cardiovascular treatments

Professor Cenap Zeybek specializes in pediatric heart surgeries, including aortic valve replacements, with a distinguished career spanning decades.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at prestigious Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Performs complex heart surgeries with precision
• Published multiple research papers in pediatric cardiology

Dr. Castriota is the principal investigator of the Protected TAVR study, evaluating brain protection during aortic valve replacement.

• Graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan
• Specialized in Cardiology and Radiology at the University of Bologna
• Fellowship at Arizona Heart Institute under Professor Diethrich
• Member of multiple prestigious societies, including EAPCI and ISES
• Author of 150+ publications and 20+ specialized chapters

Dr. Sushant Srivastava specializes in beating heart surgery at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, offering advanced techniques for aortic valve replacement.

• Senior Consultant & Director in Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic department
• Expert in Redo Coronary Artery and Valve Surgery
• Performs Minimally Invasive Surgery for faster recovery
• Specializes in complex cases like Heart Failure Surgery

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered mechanical circulatory support in Turkey and directs Başkent University's Heart Transplantation Center.

• 40 years of experience in cardiac surgery, specializing in complex valve replacements
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the US
• Expert in off-pump coronary bypass and aortic repair techniques
• Founded Turkey's artificial heart programs
• Published extensively on hybrid cardiovascular procedures

Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive aortic valve surgery, leading cardiac surgery departments at multiple prestigious hospitals.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery at Anthea Hospital and Città di Lecce Hospital
• Co-Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy
• Author of over 90 publications in leading cardiology journals
• Recipient of the 'Top Doctors Awards' in 2021

Prof. Kasim Dogan specializes in aortic valve replacement, leveraging 47 years of experience of surgical experience at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Expert in laparoscopic and minimally invasive techniques
• Published multiple studies on surgical outcomes in international journals
• Recognized with academic titles and professional awards
• Member of Turkish Surgeons Society and other prestigious organizations