Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a distinguished cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support systems. He currently serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

He received his medical and surgical training in Turkey and further enhanced his expertise through international fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States, including advanced training in LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.

Throughout his career, he has:

Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey

Performed a wide range of surgeries including coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR), and reoperations

Established and led heart transplant centers at several institutions

Held senior academic and administrative roles, including professorships, surgical directorships, and vice deanship in a faculty of medicine

Actively contributed to the development of total artificial heart surgery and hybrid cardiovascular procedures

He has received numerous national and international awards for his contributions to cardiovascular science and surgery, and he continues to publish and speak regularly in global scientific forums. He is also a founding member and active leader of several professional societies related to cardiovascular surgery and artificial organ systems.