

Professor Dr. Hikmet İyem is a top cardiovascular surgeon in Turkey, known for his advanced expertise in open heart surgeries, valve disorders, and vascular diseases. With over 23 years of hands-on experience, he has performed more than 10,000 open-heart surgeries, making him one of the most popular and trusted names in cardiac surgery. Currently practicing at Medical Park Gaziantep Hospital—a leader in health tourism and surgical excellence—Dr. İyem is widely respected for his groundbreaking achievements, including performing the region’s first sutureless aortic valve surgery and pioneering cardiac procedures in southeastern Turkey. A published author and frequent contributor to international medical journals, Dr. İyem is recognized as one of the best cardiovascular surgeons in Turkey.
Professor Dr. Hikmet İyem is a leading cardiovascular surgeon in Turkey with expertise in treating complex heart and vascular conditions. His areas of specialization include aortic stenosis, mitral valve disorders, atrial and ventricular septal defects, arrhythmia, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and cardiac ischemia. Dr. Hikmet İyem is also highly regarded for his work in coronary artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, and peripheral vascular diseases. As one of the best and most famous cardiac surgeons in Turkey, he continues to deliver life-saving surgeries with exceptional outcomes.