Best Replacement of the aortic valve cardiac surgeons in Turkey: TOP 26 doctors

• Dr. Ali Fedakar specializes in Replacement of the aortic valve.
• Performs TAVI, minimally invasive surgery, and open-heart valve replacement.
• International practice includes Turkey and other undisclosed countries.
• Holds certifications in Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Member of renowned Cardiovascular Surgical societies.
• Offers online consultations for aortic valve concerns.
• Speaks Turkish (additional languages not specified).

• Dr. Mustafa Saglam specializes in aortic valve replacement procedures.
• Uses techniques like TAVI, open-heart surgery, and minimally invasive methods.
• Trained internationally in procedures in countries like the United States and Germany.
• Head of Cardiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with a focus on valve replacements.
• Holds certifications in cardiology and interventional cardiology.
• Member of prestigious medical associations, enhancing valve surgery expertise.
• Offers online consultations for aortic valve replacement patients.
• Speaks Turkish and English, facilitating international patient communication.

Prof. Koray Topgül is a highly experienced General Surgeon with 23 years of experience specializing in Peritoneal metastases and treatment, GIS cancers, Hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, and Hernia surgery. He has attended various trainings and courses and published articles on International Journals with Arbitrators.

Dr. Ilker Kiriş is a cardiovascular surgery specialist with a Master of Science degree from Dokuz Eylül University (1995) and a Specialty in Medicine from Süleyman Demirel University (2002). He has held a variety of positions, including Associate Professor at Süleyman Demirel University and attending physician at Şifa University. He is specialized in phlebology, particularly aesthetic phlebology, and is a member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery, American Venous Forum, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Society of Cardiology, National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery and Turkish Medical Association. He has authored papers, has attended various scientific meetings in the field and has received the First Prize for an oral presentation in the 3rd Annual Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Antalya, 2007.

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon 

Born in 1961, Prof. Emin Tireli, M.D., completed secondary and high school educations in İzmir Atatürk High School. He started medical education in School of Medicine, Ege University in 1980. He was awarded the title “Medical Doctor” in 1986. 

He started specialty education in Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University in 1987. 

He was awarded the title “Cardiovascular Surgeon” in 1993. 

He was awarded the title “Associate Professor” in 1997 following his studies on the same chair. 

Dr. Emin Tireli was awarded the title “Professor” in 2005 and he still works as a faculty member in Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Istanbul School of Medicine. 

Prof. Emin Tireli, M.D. has good command of English. 

His fields of interest are reconstruction of extremely complex pediatrics cardiac defects including neonatal cardiovascular surgery, aortic and left ventricular surgery and congenital heart surgeries in all age groups.

Prof. Emin Tireli, M.D. has more than 100 articles published in local and international journals. 

Papers published related above cardiac surgical technics exhibited belove: 

1 Goksel OS, Gok E, Tireli E, Dayioglu E. Extracardiac off-pump fontan completion for single ventricle with dextrocardia. Innovations (Phila). 2013.

2 Ugurlucan M, Tireli E. Aorto-GoreTex central shunt with side-to-side aortic anastomosis. Ann Thorac Surg. 2012.

3 Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E. Modified Nikaidoh procedure in a patient withtransposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and leftventricular outflow tract obstruction with unusual coronary anatomy. CardiolYoung. 2011. 

4 Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Tireli E. Off-pump Fontan and fenestration during single ventricle palliation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2011. 

5 Goksel OS, Tireli E, Celebi A. Single-stage correction, with extensive pulmonary arterial reconstruction, of a pulmonary arterial sling associated with tetralogy of Fallot. Cardiol Young. 2009.

6 Goksel OS, Tireli E. Surgical strategy in the treatment of neonates with aortic coarctation and associated ventricular septal defects. Ann Thorac Surg.2008.

7 Tireli E, Ugurlucan M, Banach M. eComment: The anastomosis between aorta and extension conduit of the pulmonary artery. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2008. 

8 Ugurlucan M, Nisli K, Tireli E, Dayioglu E. Off-pump total cavopulmonary connection in a patient with hypoplastic right pulmonary artery and right lung secondary to kyphoscoliosis. J Card Surg. 2008.  

9 Göksel OS, Badem S, Kaya AB, Tireli E, Dayioğlu E. Aneurysm of right ventricular outflow tract with pulmonic stenosis 28 years after atrial septal defect repair. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2008.

10 Cetin G, Tireli E, Ozkara A, Oztunç F. The use of pulmonary autograft patch for type A aortic interruption and Swiss-cheese ventricular septal defect (VSD). Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2004 .

11 Goksel OS, Tireli E. Factors influencing early and late outcome following Fontan procedure in the current era. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007. 

12 Ugurlucan M, Tireli E. Aortic translocation for transposition of great arteries and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2007. 

13 Harmandar B, Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tohumcu UT, Toker A, Tireli E. Ascending aorta-todescending aorta bypass via right thoracotomy for the re-coarctation of the aorta: an alternative surgical approach for re-coarctation. J Card Surg. 2007.

14 Ugurlucan M, Surmen B, Sayin OA, Nargileci E, Tireli E. Coronary reimplantation during Jatene procedure. Ann Thorac Surg. 2007. 

15 Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Surmen B, Sungur Z, Tireli E, Dayioglu E. Rastelli and Norwood combination for the treatment of type I truncus arteriosus and hypoplastic aortic arch: a case report. Heart Surg Forum. 2007.

16 Ozkara A, Cetin G, Tireli E, Akçevin A, Koner O, Soyler I, Demir T, Saltik L. Off pump repair of aortic arch anomalies with concomitant intracardiac defects via anterior approach. J Card Surg. 2006. 

17 Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Surmen B, Tireli E. Coronary reimplantation after neoaortic reconstruction in arterial switch operation. Ann Thorac Surg. 2006.

18 Ugurlucan M, Surmen B, Sayin OA, Tireli E. Systemic to pulmonary artery shunt in single ventricle. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2006. 

19 Cetin G, Ozkara A, Akcevin A, Korkut AK, Soyler I, Koner O, Tireli E. Repair of multiple muscular ventricular septal defects: septal obliteration technique. J Card Surg. 2005. 

20 Cetin G, Ozkara A, Söyler I, Tireli E. A novel technique for creation of a systemic-to-pulmonary arterial shunt. Cardiol Young. 2005. 

21 Cetin G, Tireli E, Ozkara A, Koner O, Erdem CC, Söyler I, Gunay I, Onursal E. Aortic arch reconstruction with pulmonary autograft patch in coarctation and interruption of the aorta. J Card Surg. 2005.  

22 Cetin G, Tireli E, Ozkara A, Koner O, Soyler I, Saltik L, Babaoglu K. Arterial switch operations for single coronary artery ostium or intramural coronary artery. Circ J. 2004.

23 Korkut AK, Cetin G, Soyler I, Tireli E. Pleural effusion and off-pump Fontan procedure. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2004. 

24 Tireli E, Basaran M. Early Blalock-Taussig shunt thrombosis in a neonate with protein C deficiency. Ann Thorac Surg. 2004. 

25Tireli E, Basaran M, Kafali E, Harmandar B, Camci E, Dayioglu E, Onursal E. Peri-operative comparison of different transient external shunt techniques in bidirectional cavo-pulmonary shunt. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2003. 

26 Tireli E, Basaran M, Kafali E, Soyler I, Camci E, Dayioglu E. Single-stage unifocalization and correction with median sternotomy in complex pulmonary atresia. Cardiovasc Surg. 2002. 

• Dr. Kazim Besirli specializes in aortic valve replacement procedures.
• Employs techniques such as TAVR, minimally invasive surgery, and open-heart valve replacement.
• Trained internationally in advanced cardiovascular surgery techniques.
• Extensive experience as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Proficient in Health Institutions Management, enhancing patient care quality.
• Member of professional bodies for cardiovascular surgery excellence.
• Fluent in English, providing comprehensive care to international patients.

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
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• 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.

Experience

• 2022 
• Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
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• 2017 - 2022

Acıbadem International Hospital

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• 2017 - 2017

Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

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• 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

Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Adult coronary artery disease,

Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

Aortic surgery,

carotid surgery,

Peripheral vascular diseases,

Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

deep vein thrombosis

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

Work History:

1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

2   Aortic surgery

3   Cover Repairs

4   Arrhythmia Surgery

Special advanced health technologies:

1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

2   Port Access Surgery

Education

1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

Medical Interests and Activities 

Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

Major Artery Surgery 

Congenital Heart Surgery 

Education and Experience 

1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Vascular Surgery 

National Society of Vascular Surgery

Research and Publications 

International Journal Papers: 24

National Journal Papers: 25 

Book Chapters: 5 

Various International and National Conference Proceedings: Above 50