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Ravan Israfilov

  • 5 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in heart failure diagnosis and treatment, including dilated cardiomyopathy, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Trained in cardiology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
    • Expertise in cardiovascular occlusion and heart rhythm disorders
    • Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University
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Ertugrul Okuyan

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor of Cardiology with 23 years of experience of experience – Dr. Okuyan leads the Cardiology Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • Specializes in interventional cardiology and heart failure
    • Former Head of Cardiology at Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association
    • Trained at Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology
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Fatih Mehmet Ucar

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Fatih Mehmet Uçar heads the Electrophysiology and Device Therapy Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a leader in advanced cardiac care.

    • Specializes in electrophysiology with training in Germany and the US
    • Member of European Society of Cardiology and EHRA
    • Certified by Turkish Board for Accreditation in Cardiology
    • Conducts clinical research on innovative cardiac treatments
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Ibrahim Halil Tanboga

  • 22 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga specializes in advanced cardiology treatments, including valve diseases and coronary artery interventions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Trained at St Thomas Hospital in London for heart valve treatments
    • Expert in congenital structural heart diseases and valve treatments
    • Member of the European Society of Cardiology
    • Experienced in transesophageal echocardiography
    • Skilled in TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty
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Mustafa Saglam

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in advanced cardiac procedures.

    • Graduated from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Specialized in cardiology at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
    • Expert in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
    • Skilled in stress tests for coronary artery disease imaging
    • Performs balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
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Gokhan Ertas

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Ertas combines extensive cardiology expertise with 52 international publications, focusing on advanced cardiac care at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

    • 21 years of experience specializing in cardiology
    • Published 52 scientific articles in international journals
    • Member of the European Society of Cardiology
    • Trained at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
    • Professor of cardiology since 2020
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Nermina Alagic

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

    Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).

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Oguz Yilmaz

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Experienced cardiac surgeon with decades of practice specializing in heart valve diseases and aortic aneurysms.

    • Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
    • Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
    • Specializes in complex cases like TAVI procedures
    • Medical degree from Hacettepe University
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Hakan Ucar

  • 23 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in heart and vascular conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, with successful treatments acknowledged since 2008.

    • Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University's Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • Received the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate
    • Published papers in national and international forums
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Sahin Kaplan

  • 28 years of experience
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  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan has performed 1,100+ cardiology treatments and trained at London's prestigious Royal Brompton Hospital.

    • 28 years of experience of specialized experience in cardiology
    • Member of the European Society of Cardiology
    • Published 30+ research papers on cardiovascular conditions
    • Expert in complex coronary interventions and stent techniques
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Yigit Changa

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in heart conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Board-certified cardiologist with training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • Fluent in English for international patients
    • Practices at multiple Florence Nightingale Hospital locations
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Cenk Indelen

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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.

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Ozkan Bekler

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Ozkan Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on internal medicine, bringing academic and clinical expertise to patient care.

    • Completed PhD in Cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
    • Worked as a Specialist Doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
    • Served as Doctor Academic Staff at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
    • Trained in internal medicine and cardiology
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Asim Enhos

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Asim Enhos is an experienced cardiologist specializing in dilated cardiomyopathy, currently practicing at Medipol Acibadem Hospital.

    • Over 24 years of experience of experience in cardiology
    • Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
    • Former Associate Professor at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
    • Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
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Cengiz Koksal

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Professor Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University – a top medical school. He brings decades of surgical and academic expertise to Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
    • Specializes in complex cardiac conditions and surgical interventions
    • Former Assistant Chief at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Hospital
    • Awarded Associate Professor title in cardiovascular surgery
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Samet Erinc

  • 15 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Samet Erinc specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma, with advanced training from Chicago Loyola University.

    • Over 15 years of experience of experience in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma
    • Trained at Chicago Loyola University, USA, for advanced orthopedic techniques
    • Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
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Muslum Sahin

  • 25 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Sahin brings 25 years of experience of specialized cardiology experience, including time as Chief Assistant at Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital.

    • Associate Professor with extensive research and clinical background
    • Member of Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
    • Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Worked in military and state hospital settings before specializing
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Hakan Ucar

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Cardiology Department 

     

    Education and Specialty: 

    2003 - Medical Education, School of Medicine, Çukurova University 

    2009 – Specialty, School of Medicine, Uludağ University 

    2015- Associate Professor, Adana Training and Research Hospital 

     

    Experience: 

    2012 - 2015 – Head of Educational and Administrative Affairs, ENT Clinic, Haseki Training and Research Hospital (3 years) 

    2009 – 2011, Conscription, Şevket Yılmaz Training and Research Hospital, Bursa 

    2011-2013 Bursa State Hospital 

    2013-2015 Seyhan Practice Hospital, Adana Training and Research Hospital 

    2015-2016 Head of Department of Cardiology, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 

    February 2016 – July 2019, Head of Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Biruni University. 

     

    Fields of Specialties: 

    Complex Coronary Interventions 

    Complex Peripheral Interventions 

    Pacemaker Procedures 

    Electrophysiological Study and Ablation 

    Heart Valve Interventions (TAVI, Mitraclip, Mitral Balloon) 

     

    Certificates: 

    Board Certificate, European Society of Cardiology 

    Board Certificate, Turkish Society of Cardiology 

     

    Professional Memberships- Number Insignificant: 

    1. European Society of Cardiology 

    2. Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    3. Member of Istanbul Medical Chamber 

     

    Personal motto: Your heart is entrusted to us 

     

    Researches and Articles: 

    Articles published in international peer-review journals: 

    1. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypakli O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Cayli M. Mean platelet volume is independently associated with renal dysfunction in stable coronary artery disease. Platelets (ISI). 2013 Jun; 25(4):274-278. doi: 10.3109/09537104.2013.805406. Epub 2013 Jun 17 

    A2. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Yildirim A, Börekçi A, Gözükara MY, Seker T, Kaypakli O, Türkoglu C, Ozaltun B, Akyol S, Harbalioglu H, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Cayli M. Increased Aortic Stiffness Predicts Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Angiology (ISI). 2014 Oct;65(9):806-11. doi: 10.1177/0003319713504126. Epub 2013 Sep 26. 

    A3. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Kivrak A, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Akilli RE, Türkoglu C, Kaypakli O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Tanboga HI, Cayli M. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients with different left ventricle geometry. Blood Pressure (ISI). 2014 Aug;23(4):240-7. doi: 10.3109/08037051.2013.840429. Epub 2013 Sep 23. 

    A4. *Uçar H*, Mustafa Gür M, Gözükara MY, Kıvrak A, Kolcu Z, Akyol S, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Türkoglu C, Seker T, Çaylı M. Relationship between mean platelet volume and morning blood pressure surge in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). 2014 Apr 8. doi: 10.5152/akd.2014.5196. [Epub ahead of print]. 

    A5. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Koyunsever NY, Türkoglu C, Özaltun B, Kuloglu O, Kalkan GY, Sahin DY, Çaylı M. High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T is Associated with SYNTAX Score and Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology , 2013 Jun; 4(9):1-5. doi: 10.4172/2155-9880.1000263 

    A6. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Gözükara MY, Kalkan GY, Baykan AO, Türkoğlu C, Kaypakl O, Seker T, Sen O, Selek S, Cayl M. Gamma glutamyl transferase activity is Independently associated with oxidative stress rather than SYNTAX score. Scand J Clin Lab Invest (ISI). 2014 Sep 2:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A7. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Börrekçi A, Yıldırım A, Baykan AO, Kalkan GY,Koç M, Şeker T, Coşkun M, Şen Ö, Çaylı M. Relationship between extent and complexity of coronary artery disease and different left ventricular geometric patterns in patients with coronary artery disease and hypertension. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5747 

    A8. Çaylı M, Elbasan Z, Gür M, Şeker T, *Uçar H*, Kuloğlu O, Şen O, Şahin DY, Yüksel Kalkan G. Modified flower petal technique in the treatment of isolated ostial left main and non-left main bifurcation lesions. Eurointervention. Accepted 2014 Oct. 20140324-02-R2 

    A9. Baykan AO, Yüksel Kalkan G, Gür M, *Uçar H*, Acele A, Seker T, Sen O, Kaypakli O, Harbalioğlu H, Cayli M. Coronary Flow Velocity Reserve in Patients with Ascending Aorta Aneurysm. Echocardiography (ISI). 2014 Oct 7. doi: 10.1111/echo.12782. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A10. Şeker T, Gür M, *Uçar H*, Türkoğlu C, Baykan AO, Özaltun B, Harbalıoğlu H, Kalkan GY, Kaypaklı O, Kuloğlu O, Şen Ö, Koç M, Çaylı M. Lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level is associated with impaired myocardial performance and left ventricle hypertrophy in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5637 

    A11. Gözükara MY, Börekçi A, Gür M, Aksoy N, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, *Uçar H*, Türkoğlu C, Koç M, Makca I, Akyol S, Selek S, Caylı M. Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Activity is Associated With Both Paraoxonase Activity and Aortic Stiffness in Hypertensive Patients. J Clin Lab Anal (ISI). 2014 Aug 17. doi: 10.1002/jcla.21785. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A12. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Baykan AO, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z, Şahin DY, Koç M, Börekçi A, Çaylı M. Mean platelet volume is associated with aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5576 

    A13. Gür M, Türkoglu C, Taskın A, *Uçar H*, Börekçi A, Seker T, Gözükara MY, Kaypaklı O, Akyol S, Selek S, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Çayli M. Paraoxonase 1 activity and oxidative stress in patients with anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention with and without no-reflow. Atherosclerosis (ISI). 2014 Jun;234(2):415-20. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.03.005. Epub 2014 Apr 3. 

    A14. Sahin DY, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Kırım S, *Uçar H*, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Uysal OK, Kıvrak A, Koyunsever NY, Akıllı RE, Caylı M. NT-proBNP predicts impaired myocardial function in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients with preserved ejection fraction. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension (ISI). 2014;36(5):289-94. doi: 10.3109/10641963.2013.810234. Epub 2013 Jul 18. 

    A15. Caylı M, Gür M, Kalkan GY, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Koyunsever NY, Türkoglu C, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Harbalıoglu H, Uçar. Gamma glutamyl transferase activity: Relationship with thoracic aortic intima media thickness and inflammation. Herz (ISI). 2014 Sep;39(6):761-766. Epub 2013 Aug 11. 

    A16. Çaylı M, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypaklı O, Sahin DY, *Uçar H*, Kıvrak A, Koyunsever NY, Sen Ö. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T predicts nondipper hypertension in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) (ISI). 2013 Oct;15(10):731- 6. doi: 10.1111/jch.12176. Epub 2013 Aug 7. 

    A17. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Baykan AO, Koyunsever NY, Kaypakli O, Sen O, Kuloglu O, Seker T, *Uçar H*, Akyol S, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Çayli M. Serum bilirubin level and aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Angiology (ISI). 2014 Apr;65(4):308-12. doi: 10.1177/0003319713507627. Epub 2013 Oct 24. 

    A18. Gür M, *Uçar H*, Kuloglu O, Kıvrak A, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Ozaltun B, Kaypaklı O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Tanboga HI, Caylı M. Estimated glomerular filtration rate is associated with both arterial stiffness and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension (ISI). 2014;36(6):374-9. doi: 10.3109/10641963.2013.827703. Epub 2014 Jan 16. 

    A19. Gür M, Caylı M, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Gözükara MY, Selek S, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypaklı O, Aksoy N. Paraoxonase (PON1) activity in patients with subclinical thoracic aortic atherosclerosis. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging (ISI). 2014 Jun;30(5):889-95. doi: 10.1007/s10554-014-0407-y. Epub 2014 Apr 4. 

    A20. Budak YU, Huysal K, Polat M, Tarakçi G, *Uçar H*. Evaluation of the Steelex M600H coagulometer prothrombin time-international normalized ratio assay with Steelex test reagents. Biochem Med (Zagreb) (ISI). 2012 Jan; 22: 121-126 pp. 

    A21. Seker T, Türkoglu C, *Uçar H*, Gür M, Sahin DY, Caylı M. Treatment of totally occluded aortic coarctation using a covered stent. Herz (ISI). 2014 Mar; DOI: 10.1007/s00059-013-3984-y [Epub ahead of print] 

    A22. Börekçi A, Gür M, Türkoğlu C, Çaylı M, Selek S, Kaypaklı O, *Uçar H*, Coskun M, Seker T, Koç M, Gökdeniz T, Gözükara MY. Oxidative Stress and Paraoxonase 1 Activity Predict ContrastInduced Nephropathy in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Angiology (ISI). 2014 May; DOI: 10.1177/0003319714533588 [Epub ahead of print] 

    A23. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Haydardedeoglu FE , Sinan Kırım S, Baykan AO, Kuloglu O, *Uçar H*, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Seker T, Turkoglu C, Yildirim A, Cayli M. The Association between Aortic Distensibility and Coronary Flow Reserve in Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patients. Echocardiography (ISI). 2014 May; DOI: 10.1111/echo.12631 [Epub ahead of print] 

    A24. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Gözükara MY, *Uçar H*, Kaypaklı O, Baykan AO, Akyol S, Türkoglu C, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Çaylı M. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (ISI). 2014 Aug 17. doi: 10.1002/jcla.21770. [Epub ahead of print]. 

    A25. *Uçar H*, Karaagaç K, Serdar OA, Yetkin ZA, Aktürk Y, Karaagaç EU, Sarıcaoglu H, Arterial Elasticity Measurement in Patients with Behçet Disease. HealthMED (2012’ de ISI) 2012 May; 6: 3255-3261 pp. 

    A26. Karaagaç K, *Uçar H*, Karaagaç E, Yetkin ZA, Aktürk Y. The Relation Betwen Aspirin Resistance and Mean Platelet Volume in Patients with Significant Coronary Artery Stenosis. HealthMED (2012’ de ISI) 2012 May ;6: 3701-3705 pp. 

    A27. Cander S, Coban S Altuner S, Gül ÖÖ, Yetgin ZA, Akkurt A, *Uçar H*, Tuncel E. Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional SingleCenter Study Among Turkish Patients. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders (ISI). 2014 Aug;12(6):324-9. doi: 10.1089/met.2013.0150. Epub 2014 Mar 25. 

    A28. Abalı G, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z , Gür M ,Seker T, Koyunsever NY, Çaylı M, Akpınar O. Effect of Statin on Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Experimental & Clinical Cardiology (ISI). 2014 May 

    A29. Effect of fasting on 24-h blood pressure values of individuals with no previous history of hypertension. Seker A, Demirci H, Ocakoglu G, Aydin U, Ucar H, Yildiz G, Yaman O. Blood Press Monit. 2017 Oct;22(5):247-252. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000244 

    A30. The importance of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Ozyilmaz S, Akgul O, Uyarel H, Pusuroglu H, Gul M, Satilmisoglu MH, Bolat I, Ozyilmaz I, *Uçar H*, Yildirim A, Bakir I. Rev Port Cardiol. 2017 Apr;36(4):239-246. doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2016.09.014. Epub 2017 Mar 18. English, Portuguese 

    A31. A case of stent thrombosis presenting as acute myocardial infarction related to right coronary artery originating from the left coronary system. Ermis E, Kahraman S, Ucar H, Allahverdiyev S. Intractable Rare Dis Res. 2018 Feb;7(1):58-60. doi: 10.5582/irdr.2018.01001. 

    A32. Triple Coronary Artery Thrombosis Presenting as Acute Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Ermis E, Kahraman S, Ucar H, Ozyılmaz SO, Allahverdiyev S. Int J Angiol. 2018 Dec;27(4):223-226. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1608959. Epub 2017 Dec 12 

    A33. Relationship between blood pressure variability and cognitive function in geriatric hypertensive patients with well-controlled blood pressure. Yıldırım E, Ermis E, Allahverdiyev S, Ucar H, Yavuzer S, Yavuzer H, Cengiz M. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2019 Feb 1. doi: 10.1007/s40520- 019-01141-6. 

     

    C2. Book chapters written in other languages: 

    C2.1. Hung JS, Lau KW, *Uçar H*, Çaylı M, Çaylı M, Practical Handbook: Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (Inoue balloon mitral valvuloplasty),437-473 pp, Adana / Turkey, Çukurova Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2014 

    C2.2. Feldman T, Nguyen TN, *Uçar H*, Çaylı M, Çaylı M, Practical Handbook: Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (retrograde percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty), 475-486 pp, Çukurova, Adana / Turkey, Çukurova Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2014 

     

    D. Articles published in local peer-review journals: 

    D1. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Seker T, Sahin DY, Kalkan GY, Türkoglu C, Yıldırım A, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Çaylı M. Impaired kidney function is associated with syntax scorein patients with stable coronary artery disease. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology, 2014; DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2014.67790 

    D2. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Baykan AO, Kuloğlu O, Sahin DY, Seker T, Haydardedeoglu FE, Şen Ö, *Uçar H*, Kırım S, Çayli M. Left Ventricle Geometry Affects Coronary Flow Reserve in Diabetic Patients. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology, Doi: 10.5543/tkda.2015.59432 

    D3. *Uçar H*, Karaagaç K, Tiryakioglu S. Woven Left Coronary Artery: A Case Report. Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Research-Case Reports 2014 (22), 5-6 pp. 

    D4. Albayrak S, Kemal Karaagaç K, Baran I, Yetgin ZA, *Uçar H*, Aydınlar A, "Carvedilol and Metoprolol in Acute Myocardial Infarction Early Effect of Oxidized LDL and Paraoxonase-1 Activity Abant Medical Journal 2013; DOI: 10.5505/abantmedj.2013.30592 

    D5. Gür AK, Eker E, Akyol A, Akdag S, Kolcu Z, Odabası D, *Uçar H*. Useage of Intra-aortic Baloon Pump in the Open Heart Surgeries. Medical Journal of School of Medicine, Harran University 2014 (11), 10-14 pp. 

    D6. Aktürk Y, Dilek Yesilbursa D, *Uçar H*, Yücel E, Özdabakoglu O, Eryılmaz S, Sensoy B, Serdar OA, Aydınlar A. The Effect of Diurnal Blood Pressure Change on Heart Rate Recovery After Cardiac Stress Testing in Hypertensive Patients Receiving Treatment. Uludağ University, School of Medicine Journal 2008 (34), 9-13 pp. 

    D7. Yesilbursa D, Aydinlar A, Karaagaç K, *Uçar H*, Aktürk Y, Yetgin ZA. Comparison of Depression and Anxiety Levels in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome. Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2014; DOI: 10.4328/JCAM.1443 

    D8. Emül A, Karaagaç K, Yetgin ZA, *Uçar H*, Baran I, Aydınlar A. The Effects of Metabolic Syndrome on Aortic Distensibility in Patients with Angiographically Normal Coronary Arteries. Sakarya Medical Journal 2013; DOI: 10.5505/sakaryamj.2013.69672 

    D9. Assessment of side branch patency using a jailed semi-inflated balloon technique with coronary bifurcation lesions. Ermiş E, *Uçar H*, Demirelli S, İpek E, Gür M, Çaylı M. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology 2018 Jul;46(5):340-348. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2018.47347.

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Bookimed Insights: Top Dilated cardiomyopathy Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 6 requests for Dilated cardiomyopathy treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 43 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#15 years of experienceHeart failure and cardiomyopathySpecializes in heart failure and cardiomyopathy with training from Kocaeli University. Expertise in cardiovascular occlusion and rhythm disorders.
Turkey
Price on request
#223 years of experienceAdvanced heart failure casesSpecializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease. Vice president of Turkish Society of Cardiology. Trained at top institutions.
Turkey
Price on request
#313 years of experienceAdvanced electrophysiology casesLeads one of Turkey's top electrophysiology departments with specialized training from Cleveland Clinic and Germany. Active researcher in cardiac device therapies.
Turkey
Price on request
#422 years of experienceAdvanced valve diseasesSpecializes in valve treatments with London training — performs TAVI and mitral valvuloplasty. Member of the European Society of Cardiology.
Turkey
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#532 years of experienceAdvanced cardiac proceduresHead of Cardiology Department with expertise in endovascular repairs and cardiac monitoring. Specialized training from Turkey's leading heart research hospital.
Turkey
from $100
#621 years of experienceAdvanced cardiac therapiesProfessor with extensive research background – 52 international publications on cardiology. Trained at Thorax Center in Netherlands. Member of European Society of Cardiology.
Turkey
Price on request
#729 years of experienceAdvanced heart conditionsSpecializes in complex heart conditions and pioneering TAVI procedures. Professorship holder with decades of training.
Turkey
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#823 years of experienceComplex heart conditionsSpecializes in cardiology with European Society of Cardiology certification. Published researcher acknowledged for successful treatments.
Turkey
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#928 years of experienceComplex coronary interventionsTrained at London's Royal Brompton Hospital – specializes in advanced stent techniques for complex cases. Published 30+ cardiology research papers.
Turkey
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#1016 years of experienceDilated cardiomyopathyAssociate Professor with specialized cardiology training. Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology. Provides care across Florence Nightingale Hospital network.
Turkey
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FAQ

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

Who are the top-rated doctors for Dilated Cardiomyopathy in Turkey?

Top-rated doctors for dilated cardiomyopathy in Turkey include Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan and Dr. Gokhan Ertas. These specialists hold board certifications and have 20+ years of experience. They use advanced imaging and heart failure protocols to manage heart muscle weakening effectively.

  • Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan. He practices at Medipol University Hospital and serves as Turkish Society of Cardiology Vice President.
  • Dr. Gokhan Ertas. Based at Memorial Sisli, he holds 20+ years of experience in advanced cardiac care.
  • Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga. He trained at St Thomas Hospital in London and performs complex heart interventions.
  • Dr. Nermina Alagic. She specializes in 3D echocardiography at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Specialists in Istanbul often hold international fellowships at centers like Cleveland Clinic or St Thomas. This means they use global standards for treating heart failure and dilated cardiomyopathy. Patients can find both adult and pediatric experts in the same hospital networks for continuity.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how clearly the doctors explain the heart's pumping function. They feel relieved when specialists use non-invasive imaging to monitor their heart muscle health. Many appreciate the bilingual staff who help them navigate the complex treatment steps without confusion.

Are there specialized pediatric DCM doctors in Turkey?

Turkey has specialized pediatric cardiologists who treat dilated cardiomyopathy, a condition where the heart weakens and enlarges. These doctors hold board certifications in pediatric cardiology. They work in multidisciplinary teams at JCI-accredited hospitals to manage complex heart failure cases in children.

  • Specialized expertise. Specialists focus on newborns and children with heart muscle disorders like dilated cardiomyopathy.
  • Advanced training. Many doctors are members of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery.
  • Technology access. Centers use HeartMate 3 devices to assist small hearts in failing.
  • Surgical support. Specialized teams provide heart transplants for children when medication is no longer enough.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top specialists in Turkey often practice at large university-affiliated networks like Medical Park or Acibadem. These hospitals use a team approach where pediatric cardiologists and surgeons collaborate daily. This ensures your child receives both medical management and surgical options in one location.

Patient Consensus: Parents describe feeling a sense of relief when seeing how carefully the medical teams monitor their children. They appreciate that specialists explain technical heart issues in simple terms they can understand. The presence of international departments helps families manage the hospital stay without any language barriers.

What should I consider when choosing a DCM doctor in Turkey?

When choosing a doctor for dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in Turkey, prioritize board-certified cardiologists specializing in heart failure. Seek experts at JCI-accredited hospitals that use 3 Tesla MRI for detailed imaging of the heart muscle. Bookimed handles your scheduling and hospital communication to ensure you reach these specialized centers.

  • Specialization focus. Look for experts like Dr. Kursat Tigen who focus specifically on cardiomyopathy heart muscle disease.
  • Scientific credentials. Choose doctors who publish research, as they use the latest evidence-based protocols for treatment.
  • Hospital technology. Ensure the clinic has 640-slice CT scans for precise evaluation of heart chamber function.
  • Multidisciplinary teams. Select centers where cardiologists and surgeons collaborate if you need a pacemaker or ICD.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Our data shows most patients choose Istanbul clinics like Anadolu Medical Center for its Johns Hopkins affiliation. This link gives you access to American-standard heart protocols without the US-based price tag. Specialists here often have 20+ years of experience and provide remote follow-up after you return home.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention they felt safer after seeing the high-resolution images of their heart chambers. They appreciated that the doctors explained the ICD device placement in simple, non-medical terms.

What questions should I ask my DCM doctor during an appointment?

When visiting heart specialists in Turkey for dilated cardiomyopathy, ask about your ejection fraction first. This measure shows how much blood your heart pumps out. Focus your questions on identifying the specific cause, such as viral triggers or genetic factors, to guide your care plan.

  • Ejection fraction. Ask what your current percentage is to understand how well your heart pumps blood.
  • Genetic screening. Ask if your family needs tests, as dilated cardiomyopathy often runs in families.
  • Lifestyle boundaries. Ask for specific sodium and fluid limits to prevent fluid buildup in your lungs.
  • Device options. Inquire if an ICD, which is a small heart-monitoring device, is necessary for your stage.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Cardiologists at top Turkish centers like Anadolu or Hisar often use specialized cardiac MRI. This imaging gives a clearer view of heart muscle scarring than a standard ultrasound. Patients should ask if this tool is available, as it helps doctors predict how well the heart might recover.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling relieved after clarifying which red flag symptoms require an emergency visit. Many noted that having a clear daily sodium limit made managing their condition feel much simpler.