Best Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease doctors: TOP 25 doctors

Over 4,000 open heart surgeries performed – Prof. Ali Fedakar specializes in complex cardiac procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in minimally invasive and beating heart bypass surgeries
• Lead surgeon for 8 heart transplants at Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital
• Founder of cardiac surgery units at multiple hospitals
• Specializes in redo valve surgeries and aortic procedures

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher specializes in advanced cardiovascular treatments, including catheter-based aortic valve replacement (TAVR) at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen.

• Performs 3,000–4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures annually
• Expert in structural catheter-based procedures for mitral and tricuspid valves
• Uses intravascular imaging with IVUS and OCT for precise diagnostics
• Offers 24-hour catheter readiness for acute heart attacks

Developed the 'Alfieri Mitral Repair' technique – now the most widely used method for mitral valve repair. Performed over 15,000 cardiac procedures.

• Former President of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
• Author of 600+ peer-reviewed articles on cardiac surgery
• Recipient of the European Cardiology Society's gold medal
• Senior Consultant at San Raffaele Hospital's Cardiac Surgery Unit

Professor Ertas brings 17+ years of cardiology expertise, specializing in valvular heart disease at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Published 52 international research articles on cardiovascular treatments
• Fellowship at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Board-certified cardiologist since 2010

Dr. Abella's team has performed 5,000+ cardiac surgeries with a 98.2% survival rate – matching world-leading centers.

• Specializes in congenital and acquired heart disorders
• Heads Cor Barcelona International Center at Hospital Universitario Dexeus
• Author of 200+ articles on cardiovascular surgeries
• Conducted 56 humanitarian missions globally

Over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery – Dr. Ersoy specializes in acquired valvular heart disease at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Former Assistant Professor at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Extensive experience at Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi

Professor Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital, using advanced techniques like the Da Vinci Robotic System.

• Board-certified in pulmonary diseases with extensive training
• Expert in aortic surgery and arrhythmia procedures
• Performs port access surgery for reduced recovery times
• Former professor at Istanbul Bilim University
• Trained at Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium

Specialized in cardiology with international training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – Dr. Erdogan brings advanced expertise to valvular heart disease treatment.

• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical experience
• Trained at top institutions including Istanbul University and Başkent University
• Over 25 years of experience in cardiology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

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.

Prof. David Saba specializes in valvular heart surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with training from Toronto General Hospital and Hannover-Freiburg University.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in heart transplantation at Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Former professor at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in complex valve repair and replacement procedures

Dr. Samet Erinc specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University, Illinois
• Expert in scoliosis, kyphosis, and degenerative spine diseases
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Certified in advanced fracture management techniques

Specializes in prosthetic dental treatments with a focus on digital dentistry and implantology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Ph.D. in Prosthetic Dentistry from Hacettepe University
• Expert in CAD-CAM restorations and ceramic applications
• Member of European Association for Osseointegration (EAO)
• Published research on implant-supported crowns and fracture resistance

Dr. Deser trained at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York on aortic valve-preserving surgery, specializing in complex heart valve cases at Atlas University Hospital.

• Completed fellowship in Salzburg for advanced vascular and endovascular techniques
• Holds the Certificate of Proficiency from Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations
• Worked at leading institutions in Milan and Nuremberg on aortic techniques

Performs complex aortic and mitral valve surgeries, including minimal invasive techniques and TAVI procedures. Leads the Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute.

• Specializes in valve repair/replacement and aortic aneurysm surgery
• Expert in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI)
• Fellowship-trained at renowned hospitals in Italy and UK
• Member of European and British cardiothoracic surgery societies
• Participated in international research on innovative cardiac techniques

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in heart valve surgery with over 15 years of experience at top institutions like Ege Hospital and İzmir University.

• Authored 10 peer-reviewed articles on cardiovascular surgery
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Performs advanced techniques including laser-aided surgery

Specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with expertise in complex cardiovascular procedures.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion and ischemic brain lesions
• Experienced in coronary and venous surgeries

Dr. Hokenek specializes in acquired valvular heart disease surgery with over 20 years of experience at leading cardiac centers.

• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, a major cardiac facility
• Graduated from Istanbul University's Cardiovascular Surgery program
• Previously at Acıbadem International and Medical Park hospitals

15,000+ cardiac surgeries performed – Dr. Kaul specializes in aortic diseases and heart failure at BLK Super Speciality Hospital.

• Head of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery department
• 2,000+ complex congenital heart defect corrections
• Trained at Hannover Medical School in Germany
• Author of 70+ international research publications

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in treating valvular heart disease, including mitral valve conditions, at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Interventional cardiologist with expertise in PCI and coronary angiography
• Skilled in managing myocardial infarction cases
• Member of the cardiology team at a leading medical center

Dr. Marek Cisowski leads the Department of Cardiac Surgery at American Heart of Poland Hospitals, specializing in valvular heart disease procedures.

• Head of Cardiac Surgery Department
• Specializes in acquired valvular heart disease
• Works at a leading cardiac care center