Best Hypertension Doctors in Istanbul

Specializes in hypertension treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with a focus on comprehensive cardiovascular care.

• Completed cardiology education at Erzurum Atatürk University
• Expert in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease
• Skilled in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
• Provides holistic care for heart failure and arrhythmias

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.

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. Fatih Mehmet Ucar, Head of Electrophysiology at Florence Nightingale Hospital, specializes in hypertension with over 13 years of cardiology experience.

• Trained in electrophysiology at Lübeck Hospital in Germany
• Associate Professor at Trakya University's Cardiology Department
• Member of European Cardiology and Arrhythmia Associations
• Runs a dedicated Electrophysiology and Device Therapy department

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 in cardiology
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Yeni Yüzyıl University

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.

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan brings 28 years of cardiology expertise, including specialized training at London's Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Performed over 1,100 cardiovascular treatments
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Published extensively on coronary interventions and hypertension
• Current 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.

• 23 years of experience in cardiology
• Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published research in national and international forums

Associate Professor of Cardiology with specialized training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialist in Cardiology with experience at 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

Specializes in complex cardiac conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, including hypertension-related surgeries like coronary bypass and heart valve procedures.

• Over 29 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in TAVI and aortic aneurysm treatments
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital and Kadir Has University
• Professor at Istanbul Arel 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 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

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 in cardiology
• Expertise in managing complex hypertension cases
• Published research on contrast-induced acute kidney injury

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. Gokhan Bektasoglu is a cardiologist trained at the Faculties of Medicine of Hacettepe University and Cumhuriyet University. He has worked at Medicine Hospital (2014). He also served at Private European Dawn Hospital, Atrium Cardiology Center (2012–2014); Izmir Karşıyaka State Hospital (2011–2012); Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2011); and Uzunköprü State Hospital (2009–2011).

His clinical focus includes coronary and peripheral angiography with balloon and stent procedures. He performs carotid stenting, EVAR, and TEVAR. He is experienced in echocardiography and TEE. He manages device therapy (pacemaker, ICD, CRT) and arrhythmias. He treats heart failure. He performs ASD and VSD closure. He also offers valve therapies, including TAVI, mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and MitraClip. He has published in the American Journal of Cardiology, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, European Journal of Echocardiography, Bratislava Medical Journal, and International Journal of Angiology. He has presented at international cardiology meetings.

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Specializes in hypertension and coronary artery diseases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – focusing on cardiovascular health.

• Expert in managing high blood pressure and cholesterol
• Skilled in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders