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Dr. Ulku Yildiz

Cardiac enterologist

, Bursa, Turkey

19 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Ulku Yildiz is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 17 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Uludag University School of Medicine Turkey High Specializaton Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Residency Program

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr. Ulku Yildiz?

  • Dr. Ulku Yildiz is a renowned cardiac surgeon with 18 years of experience in his field of expertise.
  • His areas of competence include minimally invasive cardiac surgery, mitral heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass graft surgery, congenital heart surgery, carotid artery disease, peripheral artery disease and thoracic aortic aneurysm.
  • Dr. Ulku Yildiz is associated with the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
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Dr. Mustafa Saglam

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mustafa Saglam is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mustafa Saglam is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Radiology
  • Istanbul Medical Chamber

Qualifications :

  • Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 1994
  • Specialization, Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital 2000
  • Associate Professor, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialized Training and Research Hospital

Hospital Address :

Saray Mah, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Site Yolu Cad, mraniye/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Mehmet Salih Bilal

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

35 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Mehmet Salih Bilal is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 35 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Istanbul.

Association and Memberships Dr. Mehmet Salih Bilal is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association
  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery Association
  • National Vascular Surgery Association
  • Southern Thoracic Surgery (USA)
  • European Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and CTSNET

Qualifications :

  • Istanbul University Cerrahpa?a Faculty of Medicine 1978-1984
  • Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery Department 1986-1992

Hospital Address :

Byk?ehir Mahallesi, Medicana International Istanbul, Beylikdz Caddesi, Beylikdz/Istanbul, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr Mehmet Salih Bilal?

  • With more than three decades of experience as a cardiac surgeon, Dr Mehmet Salih Bilal is renowned for his proficiency in aortic surgery, heart valve repair, double switch operation, minimally invasive heart surgery, and complex infant and neonatal heart surgery.
  • Professionally, he is associated with several prestigious organizations such as the European Association of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, the National Vascular Surgery Association, the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association, and the Turkish Cardiology Association.
  • Dr Bilal has several publications to his credit. These include:
    1. Bilal MS, ?zyüksel A, Avşar MK, Yıldırım ?. Urgent double switch operation in a patient with congenitally corrected transposition of great arteries and an untrained systemic ventricle. Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg. 2020 Jan 23;28(1):197-200.
    2. Şimşek B, ?zyüksel A, Demiroluk Ş, Saygı M, Bilal MS. Early outcomes of fenestrated intra-extracardiac Fontan procedure: Insights, experiences, and expectations. J Card Surg. 2022 May;37(5):1301-1308.
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Dr. Esref Hasan Karabulut

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

35 Years of experience

 


Dr. Esref Hasan Karabulut is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Altunizade, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Esref Hasan Karabulut is part of:

  • National Trauma Association
  • The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
  • European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association
  • Turkish Cardiology Association

Qualifications :

  • 1995 Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1986 ?stanbul University Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty

Hospital Address :

Dikilita Mahallesi, Acbadem Fulya Hastanesi, Hakk Yeten Caddesi, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

What is the medical expertise of Dr E Hasan Karabulut?

  • Dr E Hasan Karabulut is an eminent cardiac surgeon with 24 years of experience in performing valve surgery, aortic surgery, robotic surgery for heart ailments, endovascular aortic surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, and coronary artery surgery.
  • Dr.Karabulut has attended and organized several conferences. He has also presented his work at conferences/meetings such as the 7th National Congress of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery(2002). He is also a part of several associations such as the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
  • Dr Karabulut has been bestowed with several awards such as the "Best poster presentation" at the 2nd Congress of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Anesthesiology and Intensive Care(1994) and the "Best Young Cardiac Surgeon" at the 57th Annual Meeting of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, Spain(2008).
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Dr. Bulent Kisacikoglu

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

30 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Bulent Kisacikoglu is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 30 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Bulent Kisacikoglu is part of:

  • Turkey Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Society

Qualifications :

  • Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery, 1983
  • Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1977

Hospital Address :

Zeytinlik Mahallesi, Acbadem Bakrk

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Dr. Murat Ikizler

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Murat Ikizler is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • 1999 Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1993 Cukurova University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dar

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Dr. Samir Allahverdiyev

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

14 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Samir Allahverdiyev is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 10 Years of experience and is associated with I.A.U VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Samir Allahverdiyev is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiology Association

Qualifications :

  • 2010: Cerrahpasa English Medical Faculty
  • 2016: SBU Adana Numune Training and Research Hospital Seyhan Application Cardiology Clinic

Hospital Address :

Beyol, .A.

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Dr. Ahmet Umit Gullu

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

16 Years of experience

 


Dr. Ahmet Umit Gullu is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 16 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Maslak Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Ahmet Umit Gullu is part of:

  • Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Association
  • European Association of Cardiothroacic Surgery

Qualifications :

  • Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 2001 Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dar

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Dr. Huseyin Okutan

Cardiac enterologist

, Antalya, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish & English

 


Dr. Huseyin Okutan is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Antalya, Turkey. The doctor has over 20 Years of experience and is associated with Medical Park Antalya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Huseyin Okutan is part of:

  • European Society of Cardiology
  • The European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
  • The European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • The European Association of Vascular Surgical Trainees
  • Turkish Medical Association
  • Turkish Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association
  • Pediatric Cardiology Association
  • Turkish Cardiology Association
  • Vascular Surgery Association
  • Thoracic Society
  • Flebology Association

Qualifications :

  • Akdeniz University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Dokuz Eylul University Medical Faculty Hospital - Cardiovascular Surgery - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Fener, Medical Park Antalya Hastanesi, Tekeliolu Caddesi, Muratpaa/Antalya, Turkey

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Dr. Vedat Bakuy

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

24 Years of experience

 


Dr. Vedat Bakuy is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 24 Years of experience and is associated with Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Vedat Bakuy is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (TKDCD)
  • Turkish Association of Vascular Surgery (UVCD)
  • European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
  • European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)
  • Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS)
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSnet)

Qualifications :

  • 2000 Bachelor Degree, School of Medicine, Ege University
  • 2007 Doctorate – Medical Specialty, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Ankara Atatürk Teaching and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health
  • 2015 Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Bakırkoy Dr Sadi Konuk Teaching and Research Hospital, Ministry of Health
  • 2020 Professor - Lecturer, Baskent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center

Hospital Address :

Altunizade, BAKENT

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Dr. Hakki Serkan Sahin

Cardiac enterologist

, Ankara, Turkey

18 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr Hakki Serkan Sahin is one of the best Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgeon in Ankara, Turkey. The clinician holds over 18 years of experience and is associated with Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine
  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery Residency Program

Hospital Address :

S?tz Mahallesi, Medicana International Ankara, S?tz Cad Eski?ehir Yolu zeri, ankaya/Ankara, Turkey

Medical Expertise of Dr. Hakki Serkan Sahin

  • Dr. Hakki Serkan is a cardio thoracic & vascular surgeon
  • His clinical interests lie in Minimally invasive valve and coronary surgery (small incision, closed surgery), Radiofrequency endovenous varicose surgery, Open or endovascular (stent) surgery of aortic aneurysms, Peripheral artery surgery and angiographic procedures.
  • Dr. Hakki Serkan is a well-known personality in the field of cardiology in Turkey.
  • He completed his medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
  • Featured procedures of Dr. Hakki are minimally invasive valve and coronary surgery (small incision, closed surgery), radiofrequency endovenous varicose veins surgery.
  • He has worked at Hacettepe University, Ankara Private Bayndr Hospital, rnak Military Hospital, and Medicana International Hospital, among other prestigious Istanbul institutions.
  • There are national and international publications to his credit, and he is frequently invited to lecture on coronary artery bypass surgery at scientific gatherings and CDE's.
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Dr. Cem Alhan

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Cem Alhan is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem Fulya Hospital.

Association and Memberships Dr. Cem Alhan is part of:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (TKD)
  • European Association for Cardiothoracic Suregry (EACTS)
  • European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS)
  • The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNET)

Qualifications :

  • 2010 Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine Professor
  • 1997 Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
  • 1991 Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1984 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Dikilita Mahallesi, Acbadem Fulya Hastanesi, Hakk Yeten Caddesi, Beikta/Istanbul, Turkey

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Dr. Serdar Ener

Cardiac enterologist

, Bursa, Turkey

40 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Serdar Ener is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 33 Years of experience and is associated with Medicana Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Medical School - Ankara University School of Medicine, 1984
  • Training - Kosuyolu Heart and Research Hospital, 1986-1991

Hospital Address :

Odunluk Mahallesi, Medicana BURSA HOSPITAL, Akp?nar Caddesi, Nilfer/Bursa, Turkey

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Dr. Nevzat Dogan

Cardiac enterologist

, Istanbul, Turkey

25 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Nevzat Dogan is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Istanbul, Turkey. The doctor has over 25 Years of experience and is associated with Acibadem University Hospital Atakent.

Qualifications :

  • 1997 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1992 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1988 GATA Haydarpasa Training Hospital Assist. Associate professor
  • 1985 Gulhane Military Medical Academy Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 1976 Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Hospital Address :

Halkal Merkez Mahallesi, Acibadem University Hospital Atakent, Halkal Altnehir stanbul Caddesi, K

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Dr. Osman Tiryakioglu

Cardiac enterologist

, Bursa, Turkey

22 Years of experience

Speaks: Turkish , English

 


Dr. Osman Tiryakioglu is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon in Turkey. And one of the most sought after medical specialists in Bursa, Turkey. The doctor has over 15 Years of experience and is associated with VM Medical Park Bursa Hospital.

Qualifications :

  • Dokuz Eylul University School of Medicine - Medical Education
  • Bursa High Specialization Education and Research - Specialization

Hospital Address :

Krcaali, Medical Park Hastanesi, Fevzi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do Turkish hospitals use advanced technology for Heart Port Surgery?

Yes, many Turkish hospitals and cardiac centers are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies for minimally invasive heart procedures, including port-access systems, 3D imaging, robotic-assisted instruments, and intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography. These tools help reduce incision size, surgical trauma, and recovery time. Leading facilities are often JCI- or ISO-accredited, ensuring internationally recognized quality and safety.

Do Turkish doctors have experience with Heart Port Surgery?

Yes. Turkish cardiothoracic surgeons are well-trained in minimally invasive and port-access cardiac procedures, often having trained or worked in advanced cardiac centers in Europe or North America. Many have performed numerous mitral valve repairs, atrial septal defect closures, and other surgeries via the port-access approach using small incisions and specialized instruments.

What are the common indications for Heart Port Surgery?

Heart port surgery is typically performed for selected heart conditions such as:

  • Mitral valve repair or replacement
  • Atrial septal defect (ASD) closure
  • Tricuspid valve repair
  • Maze procedures for atrial fibrillation
Can Heart Port Surgery results be permanent?

Yes, when performed for appropriate indications, heart port surgery can offer long-lasting results similar to conventional surgery. The durability of outcomes depends on the specific procedure (e.g., valve type used, type of defect repaired) and the patient’s adherence to medical follow-up and lifestyle modifications.

Is Heart Port Surgery treatment available in Turkey?

Yes, Turkey is a growing hub for advanced cardiac surgery, including minimally invasive and port-access techniques. Many specialized centers perform these surgeries regularly with high success rates, attracting patients from around the world due to their affordable costs and internationally certified care.

Do Turkish hospitals assist foreign patients undergoing Heart Port Surgery?

Foreign patients looking for heart port surgery can count on Turkish hospitals for assistance. They provide outstanding cardiac surgeons, the latest medical technology, and a host of services for international patients, including post-operative care, travel support, and interpretation. Thanks to their collaboration with MediGence, patients in Turkey receive comprehensive support to ensure their treatment process is both successful and hassle-free.

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

Yes, you can have a virtual chat with a cardiac surgeon via MediGence before you head out on your trip. We arrange virtual consultations to review your health, discuss treatment options, and address any questions you may have. Our platform also includes verified patient reviews and facility ratings, helping you make a confident and informed choice.

What education, credentials, and experience do Turkish cardiac surgeons have?

Cardiothoracic surgeons in Turkey typically complete specialised training in heart surgery after medical school and frequently pursue fellowships in Germany, the U.S., or the U.K.. Many are members of professional societies such as the EACTS (European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) or STS (Society of Thoracic Surgeons) and routinely participate in international research and conferences.

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

To verify a surgeon’s credibility:

  • Check registration with the Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
  • Confirm hospital affiliation with a JCI-accredited centre
  • Review their academic and clinical background via LinkedIn or hospital bios
What is the recovery time for Heart Port Surgery in Turkey?

Recovery from heart port surgery is typically quicker than open-heart surgery. Patients stay in the hospital for 4 to 7 days, with full recovery in about 3 to 6 weeks, depending on the procedure and overall health. Light activity can usually resume within days. Hospitals provide comprehensive post-op support, including rehabilitation and follow-up for international patients.

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