Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings over 19 years of specialized cardiac surgery experience, including training at King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Fellowship-trained at prestigious King Faisal Specialist Hospital
• Current professor at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience across multiple leading Turkish hospitals
• Published researcher in cardiovascular surgery techniques

Dr. Gallego Poveda is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He performs heart surgery and robotic lung segmentectomy, treating acquired valvular heart disease and complex thoracic conditions. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Spain. Dr. Poveda is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Guillermo Reyes Copa is a cardiovascular surgeon at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He performs heart valve replacement and coronary revascularization. He treats aortic valve insufficiency and acquired valvular heart disease. Dr. Reyes Copa works at a facility accredited by the Joint Commission International.

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.

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

Specializing in congenital heart disease treatment – Dr. Hibino works at Johns Hopkins Hospital, a leader in cardiac care.

• Cardiac surgeon with expertise in complex cases
• Details on specific techniques are not available

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

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

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. Ahmet Yavuz Balci specializes in orthopedic surgery at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, focusing on bone, ligament, joint, and tendon conditions.

• Operates 8am-4pm, 6 days a week
• Treats conditions like Meniscus Tear and Shoulder Injury
• Performs procedures including Knee Arthroscopy and ACL Reconstruction

Dr. Hokenek specializes in acquired valvular heart disease surgery with over 17 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

Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatment of valve diseases, with a focus on mitral valve repair. He leads 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
• Member of AATS and ISMICS, recognized for minimally invasive techniques
• Author of over 90 publications in leading cardiology journals
• Recipient of the 'Top Doctors Awards' in 2021