Best Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease : TOP 31 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

Professor Ertas brings 21 years of experience 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

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

Developed a unique method for replacing heart valves on a working heart – Dr. Pevni enhances cardiac surgery outcomes at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specializes in aortic and mitral valve anomalies and aortic aneurysms
• Performed complex aortic valve transplantation for a patient with an artificial heart
• Professor and Doctor of Medical Sciences with extensive academic contributions
• Member of the American Heart Association and European Association of Cardio-Thoracic Surgeons
• Trained in minimally invasive surgery and mitral valve plasty across Europe

600+ valve surgeries with innovative blood conservation techniques – Cenk Indelen specializes in minimizing transfusions for heart surgery patients at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Pioneers patient blood management protocols – reduces transfusion needs by 40%+
• Fellowship-trained in robotic cardiac surgery (Orsi da Vinci Center)
• Published researcher on cost-effectiveness of advanced valve techniques
• Member of International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery

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

• Over 31 years of experience 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

Among Israel's top-5 cardiac surgeons – Dr. Kramer Amir brings 39 years of experience of expertise in complex heart valve surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specialized in stentless bioprosthetic heart valve implantation
• Trained at leading institutions like Oxford University and Bakulev Center
• Recognized for lifesaving work in aortic stenosis and aneurysm cases
• Member of Israel Doctors Association and Doctors Council

Specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery at Sourasky Medical Center – one of Israel's top hospitals.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University – trains future cardiac surgeons
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation for post-surgical care

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

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

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

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 31 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in heart valve surgery with over 21 years of experience 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

Dr. Catalin Trifan specializes in complex heart surgeries, including valve repair and replacement, with over 11 years of experience of experience.

• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac surgery techniques
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions
• Focuses on patient-centered care and postoperative recovery

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. Hokenek specializes in acquired valvular heart disease surgery with over 17 years of experience 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

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