Best Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Doctors Abroad

Principal investigator of the Protected TAVR study – Dr. Castriota specializes in brain protection during TAVI procedures at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• 34 years of experience in cardiology and radiology
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and EAPCI
• Author of 150+ publications and 20 book chapters
• Trained at Arizona Heart Institute under Prof. Diethrich

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci specializes in orthopedic conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, offering treatments for a range of bone and joint issues.

• Treats conditions like Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Injury, and Arthritis
• Performs procedures including Knee Arthroscopy and ACL Reconstruction
• Operates 6 days a week, ensuring availability for patients

Prof. Giuseppe Speziale leads the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy, promoting excellence in minimally invasive valve surgery. He works at Santa Maria Hospital and other top Italian cardiac centers.

• Specializes in minimally invasive repair of mitral and aortic valves
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research – one of Italy's leading healthcare groups
• Co-authored 'Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases'
• Member of AATS and International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, specializing in complex cardiovascular interventions.

• 40 years of experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery
• Pioneer in mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
• Performs advanced procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and valve replacements
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
• Active contributor to global cardiovascular research and professional societies

Dr. Felipe Hernández Hernández is an interventional cardiologist at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats heart conditions such as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Dr. Hernández Hernández performs minimally invasive procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). He practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

He restores blood flow through coronary stenting and arterial angioplasty. These techniques allow for heart valve repair and vessel clearing without open surgery. The hospital is a medical center in Spain with over 100 specialists across various fields.