About Dr. Basar Sareyyupoglu,
Heart Valve Surgeon

"After consulting with Dr. Sareyyupoglu at Mayo in Jacksonville, there was no doubt he was the surgeon I wanted. Not only did I undergo aortic valve replacement but also triple bypass which I wasn't expecting. I'm living proof Dr. Sareyyupoglu and the staff at Mayo are the best in my opinion! I will always be grateful for their care!"

-- Jim Hattaway, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 08/26/2021

"My experience with Mayo Clinic started on December 2020 and is ongoing until now. From the beginning, it was clear that Mayo Clinic is based on three tenets: human care, innnovation, and team work.

Human care is the reason for Mayo Clinic existence. Care is based on love, competency and equality. There is a common vision at all levels of the organization.

Innovation: This tenet is a core competency for Mayo Clinic in which information is gathered quickly and decisions are taken quickly and using organization current expertise.

Team Work: It is noticeable that every professional at Mayo Clinic is proud to belong to the organization and dedicated to make his/her own contribution to the betterment of the Mayo Clinic.

My heart Surgeon Dr. Basar Sareyyupoglu and my current cardiologist Dr. Sabrina Phillips are great examples of human care, innovation and team work.

Today, I'm capable of exercise at my peak and enjoy my life after my surgery."

-- Avelino Lima, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 02/26/2021

"Dr. Sareyyupoglu is a highly skilled and very professional surgeon. He took the time to explain my options to my wife and me. He did a great job answering all of our questions in a way that we completely understood.

The care I received at Mayo Clinic post-surgery was exemplary. I could not have asked for better care from all the nurses and doctors involved. After arriving home, I received follow-up phone calls from my health care team to see how things were going. I always felt like they had my back.

While I didn't notice any issues with my heart prior to the surgery, I definitely realized after the surgery that I was able to take longer hikes and was less winded."

-- Oliver Simeth, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 02/09/2021

"My experience with Mayo Clinic as a whole was excellent, from initial consultation to hospital stay to post-surgical follow-up. Dr. Sareyyupoglu and his team, from office visits to pre-op to post-op, were attentive and answered all of my questions. The staff in cardiac rehab were also excellent. They listened to my concerns and encouraged me all the way."

-- Debra Collier, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 02/09/2021

"I was very pleased and impressed with my surgery with Dr. Sareyyupoglu. As a music teacher, I found it particularly challenging when my heart issues restricted my ability to sing. Dr. Sareyyupoglu gave this back to me! I really appreciated his communication and ability to speak in understandable terms. My son is a physician, and Dr. Sareyyupoglu ensured both my son and I understood what was going on and answered questions at both our levels of understanding. Finally, when my allergy to metal seemed potentially problematic, he found alternatives that made it a non-issue."

-- Mary Ann Jensen, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 05/28/2020