Looking for expert cardiovascular surgery? International Clinics, a medical tourism company licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Health, connects you with the right procedure, the right heart or vascular surgeon and the right medical institution. We searched for leading cardiac and vascular surgical teams, contracted with the best, and prepare a suitable plan for every case, aiming for a stronger heart, healthier circulation and a safe recovery.
Through our partner cardiovascular surgeons, you can access coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement, TAVI, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, aortic aneurysm and dissection repair with open surgery or stent grafts, congenital heart defect surgery, carotid endarterectomy, peripheral bypass and angioplasty, and minimally invasive varicose vein treatments.
Each partnership answers to the highest standards of medical quality: modern cardiac operating theatres and intensive care units, premium medical centres, highly reputable hospitals and experienced specialist surgeons. You receive a free first consultation, a clear treatment plan and quote in advance, interpreter support, airport transfers and follow-up after surgery.
Prof. Dr. Bingür Sönmez has headed the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital since 2001. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (1976), trained in cardiovascular surgery there and at St Thomas' Hospital, London, became associate professor in 1988 and professor in 1997, and led surgical sciences at Florence Nightingale Hospital (1990-2001). He performs coronary bypass, valve repair/replacement, aortic and endovascular surgery.
Prof. Dr. Batuhan Özay is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1994) and completed cardiovascular surgery training at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2001). He was founding rector of Istanbul Atlas University (2018-2022). His work covers coronary bypass, heart valve and minimally invasive surgery, EVAR/TEVAR and carotid treatment.
Prof. Dr. Onur Gürer is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Maltepe. He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and trained at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Center. He has served as adult and paediatric cardiovascular surgeon at Çamlıca Medicana, as chief physician at Çamlıca Hospitalium and as a faculty member at Üsküdar University. His work covers coronary, carotid, aneurysm and endovascular procedures.
Prof. Dr. Özer Selimoğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicana International Istanbul (Beylikdüzü) since 2024. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and specialised at Bursa Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital (2002). He later worked at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas and Beylikdüzü Kolan Hospital. His interests include minimally invasive heart surgery, coronary bypass, valve and aortic surgery, endovascular and carotid procedures.
Prof. Dr. Murat Uğurlucan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. A Marmara University medical graduate, he trained in cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, was a fellow at the King Faisal Heart Institute and a research fellow in cardiac surgery at Rostock University, and taught at Istanbul, Medipol and Biruni universities. His work covers adult and pediatric cardiac, aortic, vascular and endovascular surgery (h-index 31).
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Bilge Erdoğan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Gazi University, where he later worked in the cardiovascular surgery clinic. He also worked at Sanko Hospital and Medical Park Gaziantep and at Bahçeşehir University's cardiovascular surgery department. His work covers coronary bypass, heart valve surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic aneurysms.
Prof. Dr. Cem Alhan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, with Acibadem since 1999, and professor at Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine (2010). A 1984 graduate of Istanbul University Cerrahpasa, he trained at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, where he became associate professor and clinical chief. He performs robotic bypass, heart valve and aortic aneurysm surgery and endovascular procedures.
Prof. Dr. Ersin Erek is Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery at Acibadem Atakent Hospital, a post he has held since 2014. A 1990 graduate of Dokuz Eylül University, he trained at the Istanbul University Cardiology Institute and was chief of the cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgery clinics at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hospital. He performs robotic cardiac and bypass surgery, valve and aortic surgery and congenital heart surgery.
Prof. Dr. Rıza Türköz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Acibadem Bakırköy Hospital, with Acibadem since 2015. A 1987 graduate of Ege University, he trained in Izmir, at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and in Toronto at The Hospital for Sick Children and Toronto General Hospital. He was professor at Başkent University until 2013. He performs congenital heart surgery and minimally invasive bypass, valve and aortic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli is a pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahçelievler. He trained in cardiovascular surgery and pediatric cardiac surgery at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he became associate professor in 1997 and later professor. His work covers congenital heart disease surgery, including arterial switch, Nikaidoh and Fontan operations, adult cardiac surgery, coronary bypass, valve surgery and aortic aneurysm surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Didem Melis Öztaş is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, working in its cardiovascular and vascular surgery units. She graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine and trained there in cardiovascular surgery, then worked at Bağcılar and Istanbul training and research hospitals and Biruni University Hospital. Her work covers varicose veins, endovascular treatment, peripheral and carotid artery disease, and adult and pediatric heart surgery.
Prof. Dr. Halil Türkoğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital and has headed the Cardiovascular Surgery Department of Istanbul Medipol University since 2012. A 1979 Hacettepe graduate, he trained in pediatric cardiac surgery under Dr. Aydın Aytaç, worked at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, trained in heart transplantation at Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin and spent 1993-2008 at the American Hospital. He performs adult, robotic and congenital heart surgery.
Prof. Dr. Süleyman Özkan is a cardiovascular surgeon at BHT Clinic Istanbul Tema Hospital. A graduate of Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, he specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Başkent University. He has worked at Başkent University Ankara Hospital, Acıbadem Maslak and International hospitals, Yeni Yüzyıl GOP, LIV Bahçeşehir and Medicana. His work covers adult bypass, heart valve, pediatric and minimally invasive heart surgery, and vascular and varicose vein treatment.
Prof. Dr. Kenan Abdurrahman Kara is a pediatric and adult cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Topkapı. A 2006 Ege University graduate, he trained in cardiovascular surgery at Süleyman Demirel University (2008-2013), in adult, pediatric and transplant cardiac surgery in Milan (2009-2010), and in pediatric cardiac surgery at Halkalı and Kartal Koşuyolu hospitals until 2022. He performs pediatric heart surgery, valve, aortic, minimally invasive and coronary bypass surgery, and vascular and endovascular procedures.
Prof. Dr. Burak Onan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, where he also works in the Robotic Surgery Center. He graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital, then took minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery training at OLV Hospital Aalst, Belgium (2007) and robotic surgery certification in Strasbourg (2013). From 2010 to 2022 he led the minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery program at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital. He became associa...
Prof. Dr. Sertaç Çiçek is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital, focused on pediatric and congenital heart surgery. A GATA graduate, he trained at Mayo Clinic and Children's Hospital Los Angeles (USC). He was a Mayo Clinic professor of surgery (2017-2020), clinical director of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at West Virginia University Children's Hospital and head of cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul University (2022-2025).
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Güler is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe. A graduate of Anadolu University Faculty of Medicine, he trained at Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital, where he became clinical chief and coordinated the heart transplant unit (2002-2010). He set up cardiac surgery departments at several hospitals and headed them at Hisar Intercontinental (2007-2013) and Emsey (2013-2016). He performs minimally invasive, bypass, aortic and varicose vein surgery.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Arnaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital and has been part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group since 2011. He graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and completed his cardiovascular surgery specialization at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital in 2009, with training at the Texas Heart Institute the same year. He focuses on vascular surgery, varicose veins, diabetic and Charcot foot surgery and lymphedema.
Prof. Dr. Şahin Şenay is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, also seeing patients at Acibadem Altunizade, and part of the Acibadem Healthcare Group since 2012. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 2000 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, qualifying in 2005, followed by a fellowship at the Leipzig Heart Center. He performs robotic cardiac surgery, valve, aortic and vascular surgery.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Deniz Çevirme is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He graduated from Ondokuz Mayıs University in 2000 and trained at Kartal Koşuyolu Heart Hospital, where he worked for most of his career (2003-2023), including its heart transplantation and circulatory support programme. He trained at the German Heart Center Berlin (2008) and in lymphoedema supermicrosurgery in Tokyo (2019), and treats valve, aortic, coronary, leg artery, venous and lymphoedema disease.
Prof. Dr. Korhan Erkanlı is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital and a professor of cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Medipol University. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2000, trained at Kartal Koşuyolu Heart Hospital (2006) and was chief physician of Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014-2017). He is known for heart transplantation, artificial heart (LVAD) support and advanced heart failure surgery.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ümit Güllü is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Maslak Hospital, with the Acibadem Healthcare Group since 2010. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 2001 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital in Istanbul, qualifying in 2006, and later worked at Gülhane Military Medical Academy. His interests include aortic aneurysm, aortic valve disease, vascular surgery and varicose veins.
Prof. Dr. İbrahim Bayar Çınar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital. He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Siyami Ersek Hospital, where he also served as chief resident. He completed an observership at the University of Ottawa Civic Hospital in Canada and later headed the cardiovascular surgery department at Hospitalium Çamlıca/Şişli. He performs bypass, valve, minimally invasive and aortic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Serkan Durdu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, working in cardiovascular surgery, the robotic surgery centre and the cardiovascular surgery intensive care unit. He trained and worked for many years at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His work focuses on minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, including valve repair and replacement and bypass surgery through small incisions, and he has trained surgical teams in these techniques.
Prof. Dr. Uğur Filizcan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. His work covers heart valve, minimally invasive heart, coronary bypass, aortic and peripheral vascular surgery, plus varicose vein surgery and sclerotherapy. He completed his cardiovascular surgery training at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, studied mitral valve repair in Geneva in 2006-2007 and became a professor at Maltepe University in 2017.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat Baştopcu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Altunizade and Maslak hospitals in Istanbul and joined the Acibadem Healthcare Group in 2024. He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2013, specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital in 2019 and became an associate professor in 2023. His work covers aortic aneurysm, EVAR, varicose veins and peripheral arterial disease.
Op. Dr. Natalya Avincan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir in Istanbul. She graduated from Perm State Medical Academy in Russia and completed her residency in cardiovascular surgery at the University of Health Sciences Sultan II Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul, after earlier training at a Moscow eye research centre. Her work covers varicose vein treatment, endovascular peripheral interventions, thrombosis treatment and coronary bypass surgery.
Prof. Dr. Ali Aycan Kavala is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul, where he has worked since 2025 in cardiovascular surgery and the peripheral vascular surgery clinic. He graduated from Uludağ University in Bursa and trained at Dokuz Eylül University in Izmir. From 2011 to 2025 he worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital. His work covers coronary bypass, heart valve, aortic, carotid and endovascular surgery.
Dr. İbrahim Savaş Yıldırım is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, where he has worked since 2011. He graduated from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1985 and completed his specialist training in thoracic, cardiac and vascular surgery there in 1993. He previously worked for 17 years at Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital. His work focuses on vascular surgery: dialysis access, varicose veins and arterial disease.
Op. Dr. Mugisha Markior Kyaruzi is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Aydın University VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2013 and completed his specialization in 2019 at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He performs coronary bypass, mitral and aortic valve, aortic and peripheral artery surgery, and has published on minimally invasive coronary revascularization.
Dr. Arzu Ercan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acıbadem Taksim Hospital, who also practices at Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital, and has been with the Acıbadem Healthcare Group since 2016. She graduated from Uludağ University in 1999 and completed her cardiovascular surgery specialization there in 2007. Her practice covers vascular surgery, varicose veins, venous insufficiency, lipedema and lymphedema, and she has published on coronary bypass surgery and aortic aneurysm.
Asst. Prof. Gökhan Arslanhan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acıbadem Altunizade Hospital, who also consults at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, and has been with the Acıbadem Healthcare Group since 2021. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2014 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on vascular surgery and the treatment of varicose veins.
Assoc. Prof. Selim Aydın is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acıbadem Atakent Hospital, who also practices at Acıbadem Ataşehir Hospital, within the Acıbadem Healthcare Group since 2011. He graduated from Istanbul University in 2004 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital, with observer and surgical training in Heidelberg and Bergamo. His interests include aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial occlusion and varicose veins.
Prof. Dr. Abdulkadir Faruk Hökenek is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, where he has worked since 2022. A 1994 graduate of Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, he completed his cardiovascular surgery residency at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He trained in bypass and minimally invasive valve surgery at Leuven and Leipzig. He operates on coronary, valve, aortic and carotid disease.
Prof. Dr. Mehmet Salih Bilal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicana Ataşehir. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1984 and qualified in cardiovascular surgery at the Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology in 1992. He later headed cardiovascular surgery clinics at Siyami Ersek, Medicana Çamlıca and Medicana International Istanbul. His interests include adult and pediatric heart surgery, robotic surgery, aortic surgery and valve repair.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karaçelik is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Kent Hospital in Izmir, with Acibadem since 2026. A 1994 graduate of Ege University, he trained in cardiovascular surgery at Dokuz Eylül University, became associate professor at Ege University (2015) and professor at Health Sciences University (2023), and observed congenital heart surgery at Texas Children's Hospital. He treats congenital and valvular heart disease, aortic aneurysm and vascular conditions.
Prof. Dr. Serdar Günaydın is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Ankara Batıkent. An Ege University medical graduate, he trained in cardiovascular surgery at Gazi University and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (DAAD scholar) and earned PhDs in biomaterials at Gazi University and the Japan Heart Institute in Tokyo. He was professor at Kırıkkale University and Ankara City Hospital and won the ESCVS Young Cardiac Surgeon Award (2008) and the 10th Utley Award (2009).
Op. Dr. Arzum Kale is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicana International Izmir Hospital with more than 30 years in medicine. A 1993 graduate of Dokuz Eylül University, she trained in cardiovascular surgery at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hospital in Ankara, qualifying in 2002, then worked at Bayındır Hospital in Ankara and from 2007 to 2020 at Kent Hospital in Izmir. She performs coronary bypass, heart valve, aortic and peripheral vascular surgery.
Prof. Dr. Erol Şener is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. A 1982 graduate of Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, he trained at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital in Ankara, qualifying in 1989, and worked there until 2004, then at Ankara Atatürk Hospital until 2019. A faculty member of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University since 2009, he performs minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery, valve repair, total arterial bypass and EVAR/TEVAR.
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Barış Durukan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Ankara, where he has worked since 2021. He graduated from Hacettepe University's English-language medical program in 2002, specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Hacettepe (2009) and also earned a PhD in biology there. He became professor in 2019 and previously worked at Memorial Ankara and Medical Park. His work covers coronary bypass, mitral repair, minimally invasive valve surgery, aortic surgery and stenting.
Prof. Dr. Refik Taşöz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Ankara Batıkent. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1983 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Ankara University (1985-1991), where he then became assistant professor (1993), associate professor (1997) and full professor (2003) in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs coronary bypass, mitral valve and aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery and peripheral and venous surgery.
Op. Dr. Makbule Kesici is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicana International Izmir Hospital. She graduated from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine in 1990 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Ege University Faculty of Medicine from 1997 to 2004. She then worked at the cardiovascular surgery clinics of Özel Ege Sağlık Hospital in Izmir (2004-2011) and Özel Kent Hospital (2013-2020). Her focus is adult cardiac surgery and aortic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Paç is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1977, specialised there and trained further at Harvard (1986) and Baylor College, Houston. He was dean at İnönü University, chief physician of Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hospital (2004-2018) and rector of Yüksek İhtisas University (2019-2023). He treats valve, coronary, aortic and congenital heart disease and works on artificial hearts.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cüneyt Narin is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Kent Hospital in Izmir, with the Acibadem group since 2023. He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and specialised in cardiovascular surgery at Dokuz Eylül University in 2000. He was on the faculty of Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine (2004-2011) and later at Izmir private hospitals including Egepol. His interests include aortic and valve disease, robotic bypass and vascular surgery.
Prof. Dr. Suat Büket is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicana International Izmir Hospital. He trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine and has published in cardiovascular surgery since 1986. His published work covers aortic arch surgery with retrograde cerebral perfusion, cardiopulmonary bypass and myocardial protection. His clinical focus is cardiac surgery, aortic dissection and aneurysm surgery, and coronary revascularization in acute myocardial ischemia.
Dr. Obaid Aljassim is a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City. He holds an MD and a PhD, is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) and is certified by the Swedish Board. His practice covers adult cardiothoracic surgery, on-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve surgery, general thoracic surgery, and paediatric and congenital cardiac surgery.
Dr. Rafik Abu Samra is a consultant cardiac surgeon at Dr. Sulaiman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai Healthcare City. He graduated from the Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, in 1993, became a specialist in general surgery (1997) and in cardiac surgery in Warsaw (2003), and earned a PhD in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery in 2011. He treats coronary, valve and aortic disease with classic and robotic surgery.
Prof. Dr. Hasan Alper Gürbüz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Ankara. He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and trained in cardiovascular surgery at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. Before joining Liv Hospital he worked at Medicana Ankara and Memorial Ankara hospitals. His work covers coronary artery surgery, heart valve surgery, carotid artery surgery, varicose veins and venous insufficiency, and leg vascular disease.
Prof. Dr. Cengiz Bolcal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Ankara Hospital, where he also works in the Robotic Surgery Center and the peripheral vascular surgery clinic. He trained at GATA (Gülhane) Hospital in Ankara and worked there for more than two decades. He is known for robotic and minimally invasive heart surgery, including Da Vinci robotic mitral and coronary procedures, ASD repair, heart tumor surgery, carotid endarterectomy and vascular surgery.
Prof. Dr. Koray Aykut is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Point Izmir Hospital, working in its Cardiovascular Surgery and Organ Transplant units. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine and previously worked at Dokuz Eylül University and Izmir University faculties of medicine. His surgical work covers aortic surgery, including closed (endovascular) techniques, heart valve, coronary and congenital heart surgery, and peripheral artery, venous and laser procedures.
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