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Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 433 doctors
Turkey,
Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
- Specializes in coronary bypass, minimally invasive, and heart transplant surgeries.
- Trained in Turkey, with international experience in cardiovascular procedures.
- Success rates or statistics for heart surgery not provided in the biography.
- Doctor's ranking not mentioned in the biography.
- Holds certifications from Erciyes and Çukurova Universities in medicine.
- Member of institutions with a focus on cardiovascular surgery advancements.
- Offers online consultations for patients seeking heart surgery expertise.
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Coronary stenting | $1500 - $3900 |
| Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) | $25000 |
| Radiofrequency ablation | $10000 - $18000 |
Spain,
Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a renowned cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, and cardiac transplantation. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, open heart surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He is a world-leading specialist in the Ross procedure and has developed various patents for repairing and reconstructing valves.Read more
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | $22675.04 - $32981.87 |
| Installing heart pacemaker | |
| Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF) | $15460.25 - $17521.62 |
Josep Brugada
36 years of experience
Spain,
Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon
Josep Brugada
36 years of experience
accreditations:
- Renowned in heart surgery, particularly for Brugada Syndrome treatment.
- Excels in cardiac ablations with over 25,000 procedures conducted.
- Expert in atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia surgeries.
- International practice includes training in Spain and France.
- Procedures also for heart failure and cardiomyopathies.
- Published 350+ papers, some on heart surgery techniques.
- Trains specialists worldwide, enhancing global heart surgery standards.
- Member of prestigious cardiology societies in Spain and Europe.
- Remote consultations available for heart surgery assessments.
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | $22675.04 - $32981.87 |
| Installing heart pacemaker | |
| Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF) | $15460.25 - $17521.62 |
Turkey,
Istanbul
Emsey Hospital
- Renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Burak Teymen, specializes in coronary and peripheral interventions.
- Performs Coronary Angiography, Stenting, PTCA, Atherectomy, and treats Heart Failure.
- Internationally trained with experience in advanced heart surgery procedures.
- Holds a Medical Doctor degree and a Specialist degree in cardiology.
- Professional member of cardiology associations, ensuring up-to-date practices.
- Provides online consultations for patients with heart conditions.
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Turkey,
Istanbul
Emsey Hospital
A doctor with experience in Anadolu University Medical Faculty (1983-1990), Bursa Specialization in Cardio Vasculer Surgery (1994-1999 and 2000-2002), Maternity Hospital (1990-1994), Çankırı State Hospital (2000-2002), FSM Education and Research Hospital (2002-2013), Siyami Ersek Cardio Vasculer Surgery Education and Research Hospital (2013-2014), Medeniyet University Göztepe Education and Research Hospital (2014-2017), and Şehit Prof. Dr İlhan Varank Education and Research Hospital (2017-2019).Read more
Italy,
Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy
Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a highly experienced Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Surgeon from Italy. He specializes in cardio surgery, minimally-invasive and noninvasive valvular surgery for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, as well as surgery for cardiac arrhythmias, Thoraortic atrium, myocardial surgery, and heart failure. He is known for performing procedures such as Coronary Artery Stenting, Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG), Valve Replacement, Implantation of Artificial Pacemaker, Mitral Valve Repair, Balloon Valvuloplasty, Interatrial Septum Defect Closure, Interventricular Septum Defect Closure, Heart Valve Repair Surgery, Balloon Plastic of Heart Valves, and Opened Foramen Ovale Closure.Read more
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Installing heart pacemaker | $11337.52 - $13398.88 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $38135.29 - $44319.39 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | $30920.5 - $37104.6 |
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20 top ranked Heart Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.
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Top 5 hospitals for Heart Surgery:
Poland,
Ustron
American Heart of Poland Hospitals
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Coronary stenting | $1694.01 - $5687.03 |
| Installing heart pacemaker | $2057.01 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | $6050.03 - $16940.09 |
Italy,
Milan
San Raffaele
accreditations:
Dr. Ottavio Alfieri is an award-winning heart surgeon with over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery, performing more than 15,000 cardiac procedures. He is the author of over 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books devoted to cardiac surgery, and is the developer of the "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique. He has been awarded numerous honors, including the 'Ambrogino d'Oro' and the gold medal from the European Cardiology Society for his contributions to the field. He is a member of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, the European Society of Cardiology, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
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Italy,
Milan
San Donato Hospital
Prof. Dr. Giovanni Nano is a renowned vascular surgeon with over 25 years of experience, specializing in cardiovascular diseases, vascular and endovascular surgery, and angiology. He is recognized as one of the first doctors in Italy to treat endovascular aneurysms. His professional expertise also includes handling cases related to aortic aneurysms, stent placement, and carotid artery disease.Read more
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Radiofrequency ablation | $18655.37 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | $27519.25 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $37826.08 |
Lorenzo Menicanti
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Italy,
Milan
San Donato Hospital
Lorenzo Menicanti
Cardiothoracic surgeon
Professor Lorenzo Menicanti is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Catholic University of Rome (Italy) and specialisations in Urology, Paediatric Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery from universities in Italy. He is a member of multiple medical associations, has performed over 15,000 heart operations, is the author of the technique of surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle, and has authored more than 160 scientific papers with a high citation rate.Read more
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Radiofrequency ablation | $18655.37 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | $27519.25 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $37826.08 |
India,
Chennai
Global Hospital Chennai
accreditations:
Dr. Sandeep Attawar is famous cardiothoracic surgeon in India. Serves as the Director of the Cardiac Surgery&Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City.
Specialty
Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery. He has participated in over 10,000 open and closed heart surgeries in adults and children.
His expertise also covers heart and lung transplant with a 85-90% success rate.
Work experience
- Since 2017 – Director & Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Organ Transplantation & MCS Program at Global Hospital Chennai (Gleneagles Global Health City)
- 2013-2017 – Head of the Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant Department at Fortis Gurgaon Memorial Research Institute
- 2012-2013 – Director of Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplantation at Global Hospitals Group in Chennai
- 2010-2012 – Vice President and Director of Cardiac Sciences Center at Narayana Health in Jaipur
- 2005-2010 – Chief heart surgeon and Head of the Cardiosurgical Division at Apollo Dhaka
- 2003-2005 – Senior cardiac surgeon consultant at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Calcutta
- 2000-2002 – Cardiac surgeon at Cardiac AJ Hospital and Research Center in Mangalore, Manipal Heart Foundation in Bangalore, and Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.
Education
- The Medical Faculty Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology – Degree in general medicine, specialty in general surgery, specialty in cardiothoracic surgery.
Membership in organizations
- The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
- The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
- The Minimally Invasive Robotic Association
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Being Human Foundation.
Turkey,
Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital
Dr. Erkut Attar is a renowned specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, with a focus on ctive endocrinology, in, and ctive immunology. He has an extensive academic background with degrees from Istanbul University, Yale University, and Northwestern University. He has held significant positions in both clinical and academic settings and has been recognized with multiple awards like the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Reproductive Immunology Special Interest Group Prize and the American Society for Reproductive Immunology Travel Award. He is also the founder and current president of the Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis Society of Turkey.Read more
Turkey,
Istanbul
Yeditepe University Hospital
Dr. Tolga Aksu specializes in cardiology and electrophysiology. He has a specific interest in catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, atrial fibrillation, ventricular arrhythmias, and supraventricular tachycardia. He is recognized for his significant contributions to scientific literature with over 130 international papers published.Read more
Turkey,
Istanbul
Medistate Hospital Istanbul
Dr. Yavuz Yesiltas is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul who specializes in bone, ligament, joint and tendon injuries. He provides treatments for a variety of conditions and operates 8am-4pm, 6 days a week. Popular procedures include knee arthroscopy, ankle fusion surgery, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, carpal tunnel release and meniscus repair.Read more
Mexico,
Mexico City
DR. LEONARDO FAVIO CHAVEZ GASQUE
Dr. Leonardo Favio Chavez Gasque is renowned for his knowledge and expertise in treating orthopedic conditions, specifically related to dupuytren's contracture, floating elbow, brachial plexus injuries, and humeral fractures. He has a deep understanding of biomechanics, including those of the wrist, hand, pelvic limbs, menisci, shoulder, hip, and spine.Read more
Turkey,
Istanbul
Acibadem Altunizade Clinic
Turkey,
Istanbul
Anadolu Medical Center
Dr. Haşim Üstünsoy is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 36 years of experience. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive heart surgeries and robotic surgeries. He provides services like radiofrequency ablation and installing heart pacemakers. Dr. Üstünsoy has published 37 articles in internationally refereed journals and 45 articles in national peer-reviewed journals.Read more
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Open heart surgery | $16410 - $21880 |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $28000 |
| Radiofrequency ablation | $18035 |
Spain,
Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon
Dr. Raul Abella is a world-renowned Spanish cardiovascular surgeon specializing in congenital heart disorders. He and his team have an impressive postoperative survival rate of 98.2%, and he has performed over 5,000 cardiac operations. He has also taken part in 56 humanitarian missions, and is the author of 200+ articles and has presented at 100+ international conferences.Read more
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | $22675.04 - $32981.87 |
| Installing heart pacemaker | |
| Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF) | $15460.25 - $17521.62 |
Turkey,
Istanbul
Medipol Mega University Hospital
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $15000 - $25000 |
| Replacement of the aortic valve | $15000 - $25000 |
| Coronary artery bypass grafting | $10000 - $15000 |
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