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Dr. Prof. Mustafa Serkan Durdu

Cardiovascular Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

36 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Turkish

Book a video consultation with Prof. Mustafa Serkan Durdu for Cardiovascular Surgeon, from USD 170. Receive a signed report within 24 hours or a full refund if unavailable.

Specialises in:

Heart FailureCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Valve DiseasesMitral Valve DisordersAortic Valve Diseases

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Dr. Prof. Ugursay Kiziltepe

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiovascular Surgeon • 25+ of experience

Turkish English
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Prof. Ugursay Kiziltepe, Medical Education – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Türkiye (1984–1990), is a Cardiovascular Surgeon associated with Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 25+ years of professional experience. Prof. Ugursay Kiziltepe areas of expertise include Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Arch Aneurysmal Diseases, Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms, Aortic Dissections, Type A Aortic Dissection. The doctor also offers teleconsultation services at a fee of USD 350 per consultation.

Work Experiences

  • Lecturer & Professor – Antalya City Hospital (2025–2026)
  • Professor – University of Health Sciences (2013–2026)
  • Head of Clinic – University of Health Sciences Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital (2008–2026)
  • Deputy Head of Clinic – Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hospital (2003–2008)
  • Lecturer – Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1998–2003)
Dr. Riza Turkoz

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 32 years experience

Turkish & English
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Riza Turkoz, 2011 Medical Specialization Board Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 32 years of professional experience. Riza Turkoz areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 2015 - Presently Acibadem Healthcare Group
  • 2013 - 2015 Hisar Intercontinental Hospital
  • 2001 - 2013 Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Cem Yorgancioglu

, Turkey, Ankara

Cardiac enterologist • 30 years experience

Turkish & English
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Cem Yorgancioglu, Professor, Hacettepe University, 2006, Ankara,Turkey, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Cem Yorgancioglu areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 1992 - 2001 Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Bayindir Ankara Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
  • 2001 - 2003 Clinic Director of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bayindir Ankara Hospital, Ankara,Turkey
  • 2003 - 2008 Instructor at Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Hacettepe University, Ankara,Turkey
  • 2008 - 2014 Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Medicana Ankara Hospital, Ankara,Turkey

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Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 29 years experience

Turkish & English
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Naci Erciyes Yagan, Chest and Cardiovacular Surgery Specialisation Training, Istanbul University Istanbul medical faculty, 1982 - 1990, İstanbul, Turkey, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Sisli, Turkey. The doctor has 29 years of professional experience. Naci Erciyes Yagan areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 1990 - 1992 Medical Third Lieutenant at Hatay Military Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
  • 1992 - 1997 Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon at Yedikule Pulmonary Disease Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 1997 - 2001 Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Dr. Ali Fedakar

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 29 years experience

Turkish & English
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Ali Fedakar, Undergraduate, Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine , is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 29 years of professional experience. Ali Fedakar areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • Bilecik State Hospital
  • Cukurova University Chest and Vascular Surgery Clinic Faculty of Medicine
  • Kocaeli SSK Hospital Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Istanbul Sureyyapasa SSK Hospital Clinic of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Istanbul Pasabahce SSK Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialized Training and Research Hospital
  • Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialized Training and Research Hospital
Dr. Mehmet Fikri Yapici

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 26 years experience

Turkish & English
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Mehmet Fikri Yapici, Cardiovascular Specialisation Training, Turkiye Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, 1990 - 1992, Istanbul,Turkey, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 26 years of professional experience. Mehmet Fikri Yapici areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 1993 - 1995 Cardiovascular Surgeon at Siyami Ersek Gogus Hastaliklari Ve Gogus Cerrahisi Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
  • 1995 - 2010 Chief Intern at Siyami Ersek Gogus Hastaliklari Ve Gogus Cerrahisi Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
  • 2010 - 2011 Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic Assistant Director at Siyami Ersek Gogus Hastaliklari Ve Gogus Cerrahisi Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
  • 2011 - 2013 Lecturer at Siyami Ersek Gogus Hastaliklari Ve Gogus Cerrahisi Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul,Turkey
Dr. Timur Timurkaynak

, Turkey, Ankara

Cardiologist • 22 years experience

English Turkish
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Timur Timurkaynak, University Hacettepe, University Faculty of Medicine , is a Interventional Cardiologist based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 22 years of professional experience. Timur Timurkaynak areas of expertise include Valve Prolapse, Ventricular Septal Defect, Bradycardia, Atherosclerosis, Angina.

Work Experiences

  • University of Zurich, Cardiology Clinic
  • Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Elif Ceylan Uyanik

, Turkey, Bursa

Cardiac enterologist • 18 years experience

Turkish & English
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Elif Ceylan Uyanik, Uludag University Faculty of Medicine, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Ankara, Turkey. The doctor has 18 years of professional experience. Elif Ceylan Uyanik areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • Tokat State Hospital 2008-2011
  • Medical Park Bursa Hospital 2011-2015
  • Yıldırim Doruk Hospital 2015-2017
Dr. Isa Coskun

, Turkey, Antalya

Cardiac enterologist • 20 years experience

Turkish & English
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Isa Coskun, 2014, Associate Professor, Ege University Faculty of Medicine, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Isa Coskun areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 2014 - 2019, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic Chief, Baskent University Adana Application and Research Hospital, Istanbul Turkey
  • 2010 - 2014, Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, Kasimpasa Military Hospital, Istanbul Turkey
  • 2009 - 2010, Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, Istanbul Turkey
Dr. Mert Dumantepe

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 17 years experience

Turkish & English
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Mert Dumantepe, 2016 - Observertional Fellowship at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine in the field of Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Assist., is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 17 years of professional experience. Mert Dumantepe areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 2017 - Currently Acıbadem Healthcare Group
  • 2015 - 2017 Bahçesehir University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2013 - 2015 Medical Park Gebze Hospital
  • 2010 - 2013 Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • 2009 - 2010 Mersin Toros State Hospital
  • 2008 - 2009 GATA Haydarpaşa Military Hospital
  • 2002 - 2003 Haseki State Hospital
Dr. Ahmet Hakan Gercekoglu

, Turkey, Istanbul

Cardiac enterologist • 30 years experience

Turkish & English
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Ahmet Hakan Gercekoglu, Cukurova Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has 30 years of professional experience. Ahmet Hakan Gercekoglu areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • Siyami Ersek Hospital
  • Chief Assistant Siyami Ersek Hospital
  • Texas Heart İnstitute (Clinical and Laboratory Research)
Dr. Mehmet Ozkan

, Turkey, Samsun

Cardiac enterologist • 32 years experience

Turkish & English
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Mehmet Ozkan, 1987 - Faculty of Medicine Ankara University - M.Sc. , is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Samsun, Turkey. The doctor has 32 years of professional experience. Mehmet Ozkan areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 1987 - 1988 - Ankara Sereflikoçhisar-Agacoren Health Center
  • 1988 - 1994 Ankara University School of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery Department
  • 1993 - The Pennsylvania State University, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, USA
  • 1995 - 1997 - Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service)
  • 1997 - 1999 - Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1999 - 2000 - City Hospital, Ankara
  • 2000 - 2002 - Private Life Hospital, Ankara
  • 2002 - 2004 - Private Karadeniz Hospital, Trabzon
  • 2004 - 2006 - ?amlıca ?mür Hospital, Istanbul
  • 2006 - 2007 - Private Karadeniz Hospital
  • 2008 - 2009 - Kavaklıdere Umut Hospital
  • 2009 - 2012 - Medicalpark Hospital, Samsun
  • 2012 - 2016 - Atasam Hospital-SAMSUN
  • 2016 - 2017 - Gisbir Hospital - TUZLA ISTANBUL
Dr. Mehmet Ugur Es

, Turkey, Elazig

Cardiac enterologist • 20 years experience

Turkish & English
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Mehmet Ugur Es, Medical Education - Ege University Faculty of Medicine Istanbul , is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Elazig, Turkey. The doctor has 20 years of professional experience. Mehmet Ugur Es areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • Currently working at Medical Park Elzig Hospital
Dr. Ahmet Hakan Vural

, Turkey, Kocaeli

Cardiac enterologist • 21 years experience

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Ahmet Hakan Vural, Medical Education - Eylul University Faculty of Medicine, 1992, is a Cardiac Surgeon based in Kocaeli, Turkey. The doctor has 21 years of professional experience. Ahmet Hakan Vural areas of expertise include False.

Work Experiences

  • 2004 - Bursa High Specialization Training and Research Hospital - Chief Office
  • 2009 - Bursa Yuksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital - Associate Professor
  • 2009 - 2013 - Bursa Yuksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital - Clinical Training and Administrative Responsibility
  • 2014 - 2018 - Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 2015 - 2018 - Dean of Dumlupınar University Faculty of Medicine
  • 2018 - Kutahya University of Health Sciences Acting Dean

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Turkish hospitals use advanced cardiovascular treatment technology for AVR and MVR?

Absolutely, many Turkish hospitals are equipped with cutting-edge cardiovascular technology for AVR and MVR procedures. This includes advanced robotic-assisted surgeries, real-time 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and transcatheter options like TAVI/TMVR. They also utilize minimally invasive valve replacement methods and have hybrid operating rooms. Plus, these hospitals often achieve international standards, such as JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation.

Do Turkish doctors have experience with AVR and MVR procedures?

Yes, Turkish cardiothoracic surgeons undergo rigorous training in both open and minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve replacement procedures, including complex cases and redo surgeries. Many of them also gain experience overseas, particularly in the USA and Europe, and they follow the guidelines set by the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association.

What are the symptoms that may lead to needing AVR or MVR?

Patients dealing with severe valve disease and showing symptoms like these might need to consider valve replacement.

  • Breathlessness (dyspnea)
  • Angina (chest discomfort)
  • Fatigue and lightheadedness
  • Swelling in the legs (edema)
  • Irregular heart rhythms, such as atrial fibrillation
  • Signs of heart failure
Can AVR or MVR cure my heart condition?

Replacing the valve can lead to significant improvements in symptoms and heart function. When performed by experienced teams and followed up with proper care, this procedure can boost survival rates and enhance quality of life. It can also help restore normal blood flow and prevent complications, even if it doesn't completely "cure" patients with severe heart disease.

Is AVR or MVR treatment available in Turkey?

Turkey stands out as a center for advanced cardiac surgeries, such as mechanical and biological valve replacements, TAVI, and redo valve operations. The hospitals there provide comprehensive cardiac care, staffed by highly skilled teams, all at competitive prices. This makes Turkey an attractive choice for international patients looking for both quality and value.

Can I consult the cardiac surgeon online before I travel, and how can I access their patient reviews?

Yes, You can connect with a cardiac surgeon online through MediGence before making your trip to Turkey. They provide virtual consultations and second opinion services with leading cardiovascular experts from JCI-accredited hospitals. Scheduling an online appointment is a breeze on the MediGence platform. Plus, if you want to check out patient reviews, just head over to the surgeon’s profile on MediGence. There, you’ll find verified testimonials, success stories, ratings, and all the details about their experience and qualifications.

How do I check the credibility of a cardiovascular surgeon in Turkey?

To confirm your surgeon’s qualifications, here’s what you should do:

  • Make sure they’re registered with the Turkish Medical Association (TTB).
  • Choose a hospital that’s JCI-accredited or has positive reviews.
  • Look for memberships in EACTS, ESC, or STS.
  • Check out LinkedIn or the hospital’s website for their professional background and fellowships.
What is the recovery time for AVR/MVR procedures in Turkey?

In Turkey, after undergoing AVR/MVR surgeries, patients usually spend about 7 to 10 days in the hospital. This includes a stay of 2 to 3 days in the intensive care unit. The full recovery process can take anywhere from 6 to 10 weeks, depending on whether the surgery was open or minimally invasive. During this time, patients participate in cardiac rehabilitation, keep up with their medications (especially if they have a mechanical valve), and gradually get back to their normal activities, all while being closely monitored by their healthcare team.