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Best cardiac surgeons: TOP 413 doctors

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Ali Fedakar
Interventional cardiologist
26 years of experience
4.5
113 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Ali Fedakar

Interventional cardiologist
26 years of experience
  • Specializes in coronary bypass, minimally invasive, and heart transplant surgeries.
  • Trained in Turkey, with international experience in cardiovascular procedures.
  • Success rates or statistics for heart surgery not provided in the biography.
  • Doctor's ranking not mentioned in the biography.
  • Holds certifications from Erciyes and Çukurova Universities in medicine.
  • Member of institutions with a focus on cardiovascular surgery advancements.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking heart surgery expertise.
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4.5
113 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Radiofrequency ablation $10000 - $18000
Coronary stenting $1500 - $3900
Coronary artery bypass grafting $8000 - $12000
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Xavier Ruyra Baliarda
Cardiothoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Xavier Ruyra Baliarda

Cardiothoracic surgeon
32 years of experience
Dr. Xavier Ruyra Baliarda is a renowned cardiac surgeon with over 35 years of experience, specializing in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, and cardiac transplantation. He is known for his expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, open heart surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He is a world-leading specialist in the Ross procedure and has developed various patents for repairing and reconstructing valves.Read more
Juli Carballo Garrido
Cardiologist
26 years of experience
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Juli Carballo Garrido

Cardiologist
26 years of experience
Dr. Juli Carballo Garrido is a highly experienced cardiologist, specializing in interventional cardiology and internal medicine, with over 31 years of practice. Recognized for his expertise in coronary stenting, he has held important roles such as the Head of Cardiology at prominent medical institutions. He is a member of the Spanish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. His contributions to research include scientific articles on coronary bifurcation lesion angioplasty and chronic total occlusion of the left main coronary artery.Read more
Josep Brugada
35 years of experience
4.7
387 reviews
Spain, Barcelona
Centro Médico Teknon

Josep Brugada

35 years of experience

accreditations:

Spanish Society of Cardiology
European Society of Cardiology
  • Renowned in heart surgery, particularly for Brugada Syndrome treatment.
  • Excels in cardiac ablations with over 25,000 procedures conducted.
  • Expert in atrial fibrillation and arrhythmia surgeries.
  • International practice includes training in Spain and France.
  • Procedures also for heart failure and cardiomyopathies.
  • Published 350+ papers, some on heart surgery techniques.
  • Trains specialists worldwide, enhancing global heart surgery standards.
  • Member of prestigious cardiology societies in Spain and Europe.
  • Remote consultations available for heart surgery assessments.
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Jumana Baryhe
General practitioner
10 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Aesthetical Clinic

Jumana Baryhe

General practitioner
10 years of experience
  • Specializes in advanced Heart Surgery procedures.
  • Treats conditions like coronary artery disease, valve abnormalities, and aortic aneurysms.
  • International medical experience, enhancing skills in diverse healthcare settings.
  • Conducts patient-centric consultations for Heart Surgery treatments, ensuring safety and satisfaction.
  • Member of medical associations, integrating global best practices in cardiology and surgery.
  • Committed to positive patient outcomes through meticulous Heart Surgery care.
  • Offers online consultations for patients seeking Heart Surgery assessments.
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Kazim Besirli
Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience
4.9
18 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Kazim Besirli

Cardiothoracic surgeon
37 years of experience

He was born in Giresun-Espiye in 1961. He received his primary and secondary education in Espiye and Trabzon. He started his medical education at Hacettepe University, Trabzon Faculty of Medicine in 1978 and graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine in 1985. He did his 2-year compulsory state service as an Emergency Physician in the Emergency Service of Çanakkale State Hospital. In 1987, he started his specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. He completed my specialization training in 1993 and started to work as a specialist in the same department. Continuing his professional and academic life at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, he became a professor and chaired the chair.

 

During and after his specialization training, he was found in various hospitals in many different countries for vocational training and development purposes. In addition to various fields of Cardiovascular Surgery, he has worked for many years in the fields of cardiovascular traumatology, multi- and interdisciplinary cardiovascular surgery, video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery and thoracic surgery.

 

In addition to his academic and surgical professional studies, he has a master's degree in the field of "Health Institutions Management" and has also held managerial positions such as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Deputy Chief Physician, Istanbul University, Revolving Fund Management.

 

He is amateurishly interested in social sciences in medicine and in this sentence "Medical Humanities" and "Medical illustration".

 

He has more than 200 articles published in national and international journals, over 200 international scientific citations, various book chapters on different topics, over 150 scientific studies and speeches presented at various national and international meetings.

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Find out about the best doctors here

20 top ranked Heart Surgery doctors in the world are represented on this page. The list includes only verified specialists known for their experience and high success rates.

The ranking is composed according to the Bookimed patient reviews and considers the rating of hospitals where doctors practice.

Top 5 Heart Surgery doctors on Bookimed.com:

How to choose the best Heart Surgery doctors in the world?

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Famous Heart Surgery doctors have vast experience, continue education constantly, participate in professional associations and have positive feedback from patients treated.

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  • medical developments, proprietary techniques used, and awards, if any.

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Burak Teymen
Cardiologist
18 years of experience
4.2
31 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Emsey Hospital

Burak Teymen

Cardiologist
18 years of experience
  • Renowned heart surgeon, Dr. Burak Teymen, specializes in coronary and peripheral interventions.
  • Performs Coronary Angiography, Stenting, PTCA, Atherectomy, and treats Heart Failure.
  • Internationally trained with experience in advanced heart surgery procedures.
  • Holds a Medical Doctor degree and a Specialist degree in cardiology.
  • Professional member of cardiology associations, ensuring up-to-date practices.
  • Provides online consultations for patients with heart conditions.
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Giuseppe Speziale
Cardiologist
27 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Italy, Rome
Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy

Giuseppe Speziale

Cardiologist
27 years of experience
Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a highly experienced Cardiologist and Cardiovascular Surgeon from Italy. He specializes in cardio surgery, minimally-invasive and noninvasive valvular surgery for mitral, aortic, and tricuspid valves, as well as surgery for cardiac arrhythmias, Thoraortic atrium, myocardial surgery, and heart failure. He is known for performing procedures such as Coronary Artery Stenting, Heart Bypass Surgery (CABG), Valve Replacement, Implantation of Artificial Pacemaker, Mitral Valve Repair, Balloon Valvuloplasty, Interatrial Septum Defect Closure, Interventricular Septum Defect Closure, Heart Valve Repair Surgery, Balloon Plastic of Heart Valves, and Opened Foramen Ovale Closure.Read more
5.0
1 review
Doctor's visit price on request
Coronary artery bypass grafting $32020.49 - $38424.59
Installing heart pacemaker $11740.85 - $13875.55
Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting $13875.55 - $16010.25
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Cenap Zeybek
Cardiologist
74 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uniqacare Clinic

Cenap Zeybek

Cardiologist
74 years of experience
Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a renowned Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in the field. Having performed a wide range of operations, he has advanced from an Associate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2011 to a Professor in 2017, and has authored numerous publications and given many presentations.Read more
Fikri Kutlay
Cardiologist
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Uniqacare Clinic

Fikri Kutlay

Cardiologist
27 years of experience
Dr. Fikri Kutlay is a renowned cardiac surgeon with over 29 years of experience. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery and has held leadership roles at several reputable institutions.Read more
Jaroslav Benedik
Cardiologist
34 years of experience
4.3
42 reviews
Germany, Krefeld
Helios Hospital Krefeld

Jaroslav Benedik

Cardiologist
34 years of experience
Dr. Jaroslav Benedík is a seasoned cardiac surgeon specializing in aortic surgery with over ten years of international experience. He has made significant contributions to the field, particularly in aortic valve reconstruction and prosthesis selection.Read more
Stephany Ramirez
Dentist
5 years of experience

Stephany Ramirez

Dentist
5 years of experience
Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
Dystec Dental Clinic
Doctor Hasret Demirci
Dentist
7 years of experience

Doctor Hasret Demirci

Dentist
7 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
NATURAL CLINIC
Doctor Burak Demir
Dentist
11 years of experience

Doctor Burak Demir

Dentist
11 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
NATURAL CLINIC
Sandeep Attawar
Pediatric transplant surgeon
26 years of experience
3.9
7 reviews
India, Chennai
Global Hospital Chennai

Sandeep Attawar

Pediatric transplant surgeon
26 years of experience

accreditations:

The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is famous cardiothoracic surgeon in India. Serves as the Director of the Cardiac Surgery&Thoracic Organ Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City.

Specialty

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a specialist in cardiothoracic surgery. He has participated in over 10,000 open and closed heart surgeries in adults and children.

His expertise also covers heart and lung transplant with a 85-90% success rate.

Work experience

  • Since 2017 – Director & Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Organ Transplantation & MCS Program at Global Hospital Chennai (Gleneagles Global Health City)
  • 2013-2017 – Head of the Cardiac Surgery, Mechanical Circulatory Support, Heart Transplant Department at Fortis Gurgaon Memorial Research Institute
  • 2012-2013 – Director of Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Organ Transplantation at Global Hospitals Group in Chennai
  • 2010-2012 – Vice President and Director of Cardiac Sciences Center at Narayana Health in Jaipur
  • 2005-2010 – Chief heart surgeon and Head of the Cardiosurgical Division at Apollo Dhaka
  • 2003-2005 – Senior cardiac surgeon consultant at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences in Calcutta
  • 2000-2002 – Cardiac surgeon at Cardiac AJ Hospital and Research Center in Mangalore, Manipal Heart Foundation in Bangalore, and Narayana Hrudayalaya in Bangalore.

Education

  • The Medical Faculty Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology – Degree in general medicine, specialty in general surgery, specialty in cardiothoracic surgery.

Membership in organizations

  • The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • The International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
  • The Minimally Invasive Robotic Association
  • The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
  • The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
  • Being Human Foundation.
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Giovanni Nano
Vascular surgeon
29 years of experience
4.9
38 reviews

Giovanni Nano

Vascular surgeon
29 years of experience
Italy, Milan
San Donato Hospital
Ottavio Alfieri
Cardiothoracic surgeon
44 years of experience
4.5
56 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Raffaele

Ottavio Alfieri

Cardiothoracic surgeon
44 years of experience

accreditations:

European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
European Society of Cardiology
American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Ottavio Alfieri is an award-winning heart surgeon with over 15 years of experience in cardiac surgery, performing more than 15,000 cardiac procedures. He is the author of over 600 peer-reviewed articles and several books devoted to cardiac surgery, and is the developer of the "Alfieri Mitral Repair" technique. He has been awarded numerous honors, including the 'Ambrogino d'Oro' and the gold medal from the European Cardiology Society for his contributions to the field. He is a member of the European Society of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, the European Society of Cardiology, and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

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4.5
56 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Heart Valve Replacement $39491.94 - $45469.1
Replacement of the aortic valve $39171.74
Coronary artery bypass grafting $28498.24
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Lorenzo Menicanti
Cardiothoracic surgeon
4.9
38 reviews
Italy, Milan
San Donato Hospital

Lorenzo Menicanti

Cardiothoracic surgeon
Professor Lorenzo Menicanti is a world-renowned cardiac surgeon with a Doctor of Medicine degree from the Catholic University of Rome (Italy) and specialisations in Urology, Paediatric Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery from universities in Italy. He is a member of multiple medical associations, has performed over 15,000 heart operations, is the author of the technique of surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle, and has authored more than 160 scientific papers with a high citation rate.Read more
Pavel Bushman
4.2
5 reviews
Poland, Ustron
American Heart of Poland Hospitals

Cardiac surgeon

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4.2
5 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) $32028.49 - $41390.67
Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping $7391.19 - $9854.92
Replacement of the aortic valve $5420.21 - $19217.1
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Murat Ugurlucan
Cardiothoracic surgeon
17 years of experience

Murat Ugurlucan

Cardiothoracic surgeon
17 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

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