Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

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

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. 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

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

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