Best Coronary artery disease Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 43

Performed 4,000 open heart surgeries – Dr. Fedakar specializes in coronary bypass and minimally invasive techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 28 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Performed heart transplants as primary surgeon
• Specializes in beating heart bypass and redo valve surgeries
• Founded cardiovascular surgery clinics at multiple hospitals

Prof. Dr. Tanboga has performed 1,100+ treatments and specializes in coronary artery disease at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 22 years of experience of cardiology experience with advanced diagnostic techniques like IVUS and FFR
• Internationally trained at St Thomas Hospital in London for heart valve procedures
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Expert in complex interventions including stent placements and valvuloplasties

Specializes in coronary artery disease diagnosis and treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with expertise in stress tests, stents, and balloon procedures.

• Completed cardiology education at Erzurum Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• Provides cardiology polyclinic service since 2022
• Skilled in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and holter monitoring
• Experienced in treating heart failure and arrhythmias

Performed over 2,500 coronary angiographies and 300+ stent procedures – Dr. Saygi specializes in coronary artery disease at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed cardiology specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• 12 years of experience of experience in cardiology with 1,100+ treatments performed
• Expert in coronary artery disease diagnosis and treatment including stents and balloon procedures
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Prof. Mustafa Saglam heads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in coronary artery disease imaging and treatment.

• Specializes in stress tests for coronary artery disease imaging
• Extensive experience in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Conducts research on endovascular repair of abdominal aorta aneurysms
• Associate professor from Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training Hospital

Professor Ertas combines hands-on cardiology work with academic rigor – 52 international peer-reviewed publications on coronary artery disease.

• Specialized training at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• 21 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital – JCI-accredited facility
• Published research on both national and international levels

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.

Prof. Dr. Uçar leads the Electrophysiology and Device Therapy Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained in Germany’s Lübeck Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases requiring device therapy
• Accredited by the Turkish Board for Cardiology (valid until 2027)
• Expert in Abbott and Medtronic device implantation techniques
• Active member of European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar has been recognized for successful treatments of heart and vascular conditions since 2008. He contributes to scientific research with papers in national and international forums.

• Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate
• Received a Certificate of Proficiency in Turkish Cardiology

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.

Associate Professor of Cardiology at Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital, specializing in coronary artery disease.

• Cardiology specialist with experience from Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Works at Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Dr. Yilmaz specializes in coronary bypass surgery and TAVI procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital/Kadir Has University
• Specializes in complex heart valve diseases and aortic aneurysms

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

• 28 years of experience of specialized cardiology experience
• Professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Medicine Hospital
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Published extensively on coronary interventions

Dr. Sahin specializes in coronary artery disease at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive experience in cardiology.

• Associate Professorship at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic conditions, with training at prestigious institutions like Chicago Loyola University.

• Trained in spine surgery at Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Certified in advanced trauma and fracture management techniques
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Completed specialized courses in microsurgery and arthroscopic surgery

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. 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.

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.