Best Mitral valve prolapse cardiac surgeons: TOP 76 doctors
Education & Academic Qualifications
License (MD)
Field: Medicine
University: Istanbul University
Year: 1987
Residency
Field: Cardiovascular Surgery
Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center
Years: 1988–1994
Clinical Fellowship
Field: Cardiovascular Surgery
Institution: University of Ottawa Heart Center (Canada)
Years: 1994–1995
Academic Titles & Positions
Assistant Professor
Field: Cardiovascular Surgery
Institution: Siyami Ersek Heart Center
Years: 1995–2008
Professor
Field: Cardiovascular Surgery
Institution: Altınbaş University
Years: 2014–2019
Membership in Scientific and Professional Organizations
-Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
-European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
-European Society for Vascular Surgery
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- Spine surgery
- Scoliosis
- Kyphosis
- Childhood spinal diseases
- Degenerative spine diseases
- Lumbar cervical disc herniation
- Knee hip joint disorders
- Orthopedic trauma surgery
- Education and Specialization
- 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
- 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization
- Experience
- 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
- 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA
- Courses and Certificates
- 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
- 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
- 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
- AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
- 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
- 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery
- Professional Memberships
- Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
- Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber
Education:
- Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
- Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
Experience:
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
- Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
- Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
- Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
- Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
- Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
- Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
- Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
- Professor: December 18, 2020
- Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
- Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
- Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
- Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
Awards:
Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.
Read moreExperience
- 2022
- Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
- 2017 - 2022
Acıbadem International Hospital
- 2017 - 2017
Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital
- 2013 - 2017
Acıbadem Health Group
- 2009 - 2013
Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital
- 2002 - 2009
Medical Park Fatih Hospital
- 2001 - 2002
Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital
- 2009
Dicle University
Education
- 2001
I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1994
I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine
Read more| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $10000 - $15000 |
| Valvuloplasty | $8000 - $12000 |
| Plastic surgery for cardiac valve | $12000 - $14000 |
Education and Expertise
EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Treatment Methods
Aortic Surgery
Heart Valve Surgery
Coronary Surgery
Venous Surgery
Experience
Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Memberships
Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
National Society for Vascular Surgery
Articles
Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions
Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.
A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application
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Education and Specialization
- 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
- 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
- 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
- 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
- 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
- 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
- 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital
Education and Specialization
- 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
- Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
- 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
- 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
- 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
- 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
- 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
- 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital
| Doctor's visit | price on request |
| Heart Valve Replacement | $15000 |
Education
Major degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (2000-2006)
Internship at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2005 – 2006)
Clinical registration for Medicine and Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2006 – 2007)
Completion of the Italian Board Exams for the Medical and Surgical profession (Esame di Stato). Marks 262.5 / 270. Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (June 2007)
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery. Marks 50/50. Thesis: “Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – A single centre experience”. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (July 2014)
Training and Professional Experience
Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2007 – 2008)
Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2008 – 2009)
Resident in Cardiac Surgery (CTh), Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2009 – 2014)
Cardiac Surgery Trainees Representative and Member of the Board of the School of Cardiac Surgery. “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2011 – 2014)
Fellowship in Heart Transplant, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2011 – 2012)
Fellowship in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Chief Resident in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, St. Georges University Hospital, London, UK. (2014 – 2015)
Senior Specialty doctor in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2015 – 2022)
Lead of Trust Appointed Doctors to the SCTS for the Cardio-thoracic Unit, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2020 – 2022)
Director of the Cardiac Surgery Unit, German Medical Institute, Limassol, Cyprus. (2022 – present)
Scientific Activity
MD: Thesis: “The importance of the surgical timing on post-operative outcome in patients with acute endocarditis of native valve”. Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (April 2005 – December 2006)
Collaborator at the multi-centre National project “Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Provision of Cardiac Surgery in the UK”. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2020 – 2022)
Co-investigator at the COMICs multi-centre International Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing Mini-Bypass (MIECC) with conventional bypass. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2018 – 2022)
Co-investigator at the ROUTE multi-centre international registry, aimed to analyse the effectiveness and safety of Transaortic (TAo)-TAVI as a first line approach and to compare it to patients receiving TAo-TAVI as a last resort, which is current practice. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Special Interest
Myocardial revascularisation (coronary by-pass surgery with MIECC)
Aortic surgery (thoracic aorta aneurysm repair)
Aortic valve replacement or repair (minimal invasive, TAVI)
Mitral valve surgery (replacement or repair)
Heart transplant
Memberships
Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic surgeons (CSCTS) founded in 2023.
Member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
Member of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) in Great Britain and Ireland
Registration at the Cypriot Ministry of Health as Specialist in Cardiac Surgery (2016)
GMC-UK Specialist Register: Cardiothoracic Surgery (2014)
Italian Medical Council (Ordine dei Medici-Chirurghi): Full Registration with Licence to practise (2008 – 2014)
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He has performed more than 2,000 interventional procedures. His work has helped reduce patient complications. Dr. Shuvi is certified by top cardiology boards. He also takes part in international research on structural heart interventions.
Read moreEducation, training and advanced training courses
1984-1992 - received higher medical education at the Medical Institute in Rostov-on-Don (Russia).
2014-15 – advanced training in the field of heart valve correction and replacement in Austria, Belgium and Lithuania .
2011-2012 — completed clinical training in cardiothoracic surgery at the Marie Lannelongue Medical Center (Paris, France), one of the most renowned European clinics specializing in the replacement of heart valves and arterial vessels, bypass surgery and correction of congenital heart defects.
2010-2018 - worked as a cardiac surgeon at the Sheba Medical Center (Tel Hashomer, Israel, including at the Children's Hospital. In 2018, he was appointed head of the aortic surgery unit.
2002-2010 — completed residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Beilinson Hospital (Petah Tikva, Israel) under the guidance of renowned cardiac surgeon Professor Bernardo Widne. Graduated with honors.
Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.
Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.
Read more- Specializes in Mitral valve prolapse treatment, utilizing surgical and non-surgical methods.
- Treatments include medication, lifestyle changes, and minimally invasive surgery.
- Trained in Pediatric Cardiology at Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital.
- Expert in managing congenital heart diseases, crucial for Mitral valve prolapse patients.
- Conducts online consultations for patients with Mitral valve prolapse.
- Fluent in Turkish; provides care in Turkey with extensive local experience.
- Integral part of a seasoned cardiac surgeon team for comprehensive care.
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Dr. Balci has performed many complex surgeries with excellent patient outcomes. He holds accreditation from top medical boards. He uses minimally invasive techniques to support faster recovery. Dr. Balci is known for his dedication to high standards in orthopedic care in Turkey.
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Uzman Dr. Ayşe Yılmaz, göğüs hastalıkları ve alerjik solunum yolu hastalıkları alanında yirmi yıla yakın tecrübesiyle, Türkiye’nin önde gelen uzman hekimlerinden biridir. Tıp eğitimini 2006 yılında Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi’nde tamamladıktan sonra, İstanbul Üniversitesi Cerrahpaşa Tıp Fakültesi’nde Göğüs Hastalıkları ihtisasını başarıyla tamamlamıştır. Tıp alanındaki merakı ve bilimsel yaklaşımı sayesinde yandal uzmanlığını da tamamlayarak, İstanbul Üniversitesi İstanbul Tıp Fakültesi’nde Alerji ve İmmünoloji üzerine yoğunlaşmıştır.
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