Page 2 - Best cardiologists in Istanbul: TOP 97 doctors

Prof. Ahmet Yildiz brings over 23 years of experience of cardiology expertise, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Former Deputy Director at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a leading cardiology institute
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation management
• Published multiple studies on endothelial function and hypertension treatments
• Member of both Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology

Prof. Ibrahim Sari brings 20 years of experience of cardiology expertise at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a fellowship at University of Virginia.

• Published 162+ research papers in international journals
• Specializes in heart failure management with European training
• Active member of European Society of Cardiology
• Participated in 10+ international multicenter studies

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan has performed 1,100+ cardiovascular treatments and trained at London's prestigious Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Specializes in complex coronary interventions and bifurcation lesions
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Published 30+ research papers on coronary procedures
• Professor at Medicine Hospital in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar has performed 1,100+ treatments for heart and vascular conditions, with recognition from the European Society of Cardiology.

• Specializes in complex heart and vascular treatments with 23 years of experience of experience
• Board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology
• Published research in national and international forums
• Expert in pacemaker installation and pulmonary hypertension cases

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in complex arrhythmia cases and minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Turkey's top cardiovascular hospital – Dr. Siyami Ersek
• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation for cardiac rhythm disorders
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Prof. Yilmaz specializes in TAVI procedures and aortic aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with over 29 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery experience.

• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like TAVI
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital and Kadir Has University
• Specializes in complex heart valve diseases and coronary bypass

Specializes in hypertension with a focus on ischemic and peripheral artery diseases. Dr. Özdemir brings extensive cardiology expertise to his practice.

• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University for cardiology specialization
• Published research on thrombocytopenic purpura related to heart medications
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Yeni Yüzyıl University

Specializes in interventional cardiology with a focus on complex coronary interventions and Chronic Total Occlusion at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 14 years of experience of cardiology experience
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's leading cardiology institutes
• Expert in TAVI and heart valve diseases
• Published research on kidney injury in acute coronary syndrome

Dr. Gercekoglu leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital, bringing extensive expertise in cardiac care.

• Over 20 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital
• Specializes in advanced cardiac procedures
• Medical Director experience at multiple leading hospitals

Dr. Akdeniz specializes in coronary artery disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital, with extensive training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

• Trained at M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in interventional cardiology with a focus on hypertension – trained at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, one of Turkey's leading institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Expertise in managing complex hypertension cases
• Published research on contrast-induced acute kidney injury
• Skilled in peripheral artery and heart valve diseases

Dr. Dagdeviren leads the Cardiology Department at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine and treats patients at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

• Over 35 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Specializes in cardiovascular surgery and research
• Former Chief Resident Doctor at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital
• Head of Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University

Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. Pediatric Cardiology Specialist at Memorial Ataşehir (2024–present) and Memorial Göztepe (2025–present). Co‑founding faculty member and Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Angiography Units at Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital (2020–2024).

Authored over 100 international and over 50 national papers. Citations exceed 1,200, with an H‑index of 16. Gave over 100 international and over 700 national presentations. Contributed to 3 translations and 7 chapters. Awards include 6 national and 1 international. Ranked second in Türkiye on the 2017 National Pediatric Cardiology Board exam. Vice Chair of the Interventional Cardiology Working Group (2019–2024). AEPC member. Training includes Arkansas Children’s PICU (2010), non‑fluoroscopic interventions at Fuwai (2018), and LVAD (2023). Since 2018, has performed over 250 pediatric interventional angiography procedures on missions.

Specializes in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and family therapies – Dr. Baltali focuses on the mental health aspects of chronic conditions.

• Graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialty training in psychiatry
• Extensive training in cognitive psychotherapy
• Published articles in both local and foreign journals

Dr. Mustafa Guden specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on atherosclerosis treatment.

• Expert in surgical interventions for atherosclerosis
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Dedicated to patient-centered cardiovascular care

24 years of experience in cardiology – Associate Professor Asim Enhos specializes in complex atrial fibrillation and vascular interventions at Medipol Acibadem.

• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping
• Former Associate Professor at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association

Prof. Cengiz Koksal heads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specializing in complex vascular and cardiac procedures.

• Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery since 2005 – early career recognition
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Specializes in minimally invasive vascular techniques and complex cardiac valve surgeries
• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital