44 Best Arrhythmia Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Burcin Batman is a general surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He has participated in 1,000+ obesity and metabolic surgery cases. Dr. Batman is an Associate Professor and former faculty member at Istinye University. He specializes in laparoscopic and robotic procedures for weight loss and hernias.

• Holds certification from the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity.
• Performs gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and endoscopic gastric balloon applications.
• Treats colorectal, endocrine, and anal region diseases using laser techniques.
• Works at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart health and diagnostic cardiology. Dr. Gunduz is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He also belongs to the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

• Teaches as a Professor of Medicine at Bahçeşehir University.
• Maintains membership in the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Completed residency at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with 512-slice CT imaging.

900+ arrhythmia treatments performed – Prof. Tanboga specializes in electrophysiological studies and ablation at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 22 years of experience in cardiology
• Expert in pacemakers, ICD, and CRT procedures
• Trained in advanced techniques at St Thomas Hospital, London
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Prof. Dr. Gokhan Ertas has performed 1,100+ procedures and published 52 international articles on arrhythmia treatment at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• 21 years of experience in cardiology
• Professor with extensive research in arrhythmia
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Remziye Dogan specializes in arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 12 years of cardiology experience
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
• Provides comprehensive arrhythmia care, including holter monitoring
• Trained at Uludağ and Atatürk Universities

Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in arrhythmia treatments like balloon valvuloplasty and pacemaker implantation.

• Over 32 years of experience in cardiology
• Specialized in endovascular repair and cardiac monitoring
• Head of Cardiology Department since 2016
• Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. She diagnoses and treats heart diseases in children and adolescents, including congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and acute rheumatic fever. Her skills include fetal echocardiography and heart screening for young athletes.

She earned her M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1978–1984). She completed a Pediatrics residency at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine (1988–1992). She finished a Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2002).

She has worked at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital. She provides pediatric cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

Prof. Ucar trained in electrophysiology at Germany's Lübeck Hospital and Turkey's top research hospital. He brings expertise in advanced arrhythmia treatments to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Associate Professor of Cardiology with 13 years' experience
• Specialized in electrophysiology – the study of heart rhythms
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and EHRA
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic – a world leader in cardiology

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with a focus on innovative surgical solutions.

• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Associate Professorship at Şişli Memorial Hospital
• Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Medical degree from Hacettepe University

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan has performed approximately 1,100 treatments and trained at Royal Brompton Hospital, London.

• 28 years of experience in cardiology
• Specializes in complex coronary interventions
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Published numerous peer-reviewed cardiology papers

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar is internationally recognized for expertise in pacemaker installation – a key treatment for arrhythmia.

• 23 years of experience in cardiology
• Performed 900+ cardiac treatments
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published numerous papers in reputable journals
• Holds European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate

Associate Professor of Cardiology at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital – specializes in arrhythmia treatment.

• Board-certified cardiologist with extensive training in arrhythmia management
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Practices at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a leading cardiac care center

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.