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Ertugrul Okuyan

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Okuyan specializes in pulmonary hypertension, serving as Director of Cardiology at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • Cardiology professor with over 23 years of experience of experience
    • Former Head of Cardiology at Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
    • Member of European Society of Cardiology
    • Expert in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease
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Ravan Israfilov

  • 5 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in hypertension and cardiovascular occlusion at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, bringing focused expertise to complex heart conditions.

    • Graduated from Azerbaijan Medical University in 2015
    • Completed Cardiology Specialization at Kocaeli University
    • Expertise includes heart rhythm disorders and congenital heart disease
    • Trained in comprehensive heart failure diagnosis and treatment
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Ibrahim Halil Tanboga

  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga specializes in diagnosing and treating pulmonary hypertension with advanced techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

    • Over 22 years of experience of cardiology experience
    • Trained in heart valve treatments at St Thomas Hospital, London
    • Expert in structural heart diseases and valve treatments
    • Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
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Remziye Dogan

  • 12 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with a focus on comprehensive cardiac care.

    • Completed cardiology education at Erzurum Atatürk University
    • Expert in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
    • Skilled in diagnosis and treatment of arrhythmias
    • Provides coronary artery disease treatments including stents and balloons
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Mustafa Saglam

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 32 years of experience of cardiology expertise – Prof. Saglam heads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in complex cardiovascular procedures.

    • Specializes in endovascular repairs and stress tests for coronary diseases
    • Performs balloon valvuloplasty – a key technique for heart valve issues
    • Head of Cardiology at a leading international hospital since 2016
    • Trained at Kosuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
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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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Fatih Mehmet Ucar

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Ucar specializes in pulmonary hypertension as part of his cardiology practice at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Fellowship-trained in electrophysiology at Germany Lübeck Hospital
    • Completed observership at Cleveland Clinic, USA
    • Member of European Society of Cardiology
    • Associate Professor at Trakya University
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Sahin Kaplan

  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan brings extensive expertise in pulmonary hypertension, with training at Royal Brompton Hospital, a leading UK cardiology center.

    • Over 28 years of experience of specialized cardiology practice
    • Member of European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • Published numerous research papers on cardiovascular conditions
    • Current professor at Medicine Hospital in Istanbul
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Hakan Ucar

  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in pulmonary hypertension with over 23 years of experience of experience. He's recognized for his contributions to heart and vascular treatments.

    • Member of the European Society of Cardiology
    • Published papers in national and international forums
    • Received the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate
    • Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University
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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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Oguz Yilmaz

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Experienced cardiac surgeon specializing in heart valve diseases and aortic aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
    • Associate Professorship at Şişli Memorial Hospital
    • Trained in Cardiovascular Surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
    • Specializes in TAVI procedures
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Yigit Changa

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

    • Trained in cardiology at Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital
    • Specialist in cardiology with expertise in pulmonary hypertension
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • Fluent in English for international patients
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Oguzhan Yucel

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Specializes in cardiovascular diseases with a focus on pulmonary hypertension at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Expert in coronary artery diseases and heart valve disorders
    • Skilled in angiography and interventional procedures
    • Treats rhythm disorders and high blood pressure
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Cengiz Koksal

  • 34 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Cengiz Koksal, a leading cardiovascular surgeon, heads the department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with over 34 years of experience of expertise.

    • Specializes in cardiovascular surgery with a focus on complex cases
    • Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
    • Awarded Associate Professor title in 2005 for contributions to the field
    • Extensive experience in high-specialization training hospitals
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Ozkan Bekler

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr. Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions, specializing in pulmonary hypertension at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • 11 years of experience of experience in cardiology
    • Specializes in structural heart procedures like TAVI and ASD closure
    • Performs advanced techniques including intravascular coronary imaging
    • Completed cardiology training at Mustafa Kemal University
    • Academic staff at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
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Asim Enhos

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Associate Professor Asim Enhos specializes in pulmonary hypertension care at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, combining academic expertise with clinical practice.

    • 24 years of experience of experience in cardiology
    • Specialized training at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
    • Academic roles at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
    • Practices evidence-based treatment protocols
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Erdal Aslim

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Prof. Dr. Erdal Aslım is a cardiovascular and vascular surgeon. He performs advanced vascular procedures at his private practice in Istanbul. He has a strong academic background. He also completed international training in Austria and Turkey.

    Expertise: varicose veins and venous insufficiency; peripheral arterial disease; aortic aneurysms; chronic venous disorders; deep vein thrombosis (DVT); carotid (neck artery) stenosis; diabetic foot complications; endovascular and open surgery. Awards: Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award, 3rd Place, XII National Vascular Surgery Congress; Best Scientific Presentation Award, 2nd Annual Congress on Update in Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery.

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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 Pulmonary hypertension Specialists in Turkey (2026)

Bookimed has coordinated 3 requests for Pulmonary hypertension treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 44 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
#123 years of experienceComplex pulmonary hypertension casesLeads the cardiology department at Medipol Acibadem – focuses on advanced heart conditions. Vice president of Turkish Society of Cardiology.
Turkey
Price on request
#25 years of experienceComplex hypertension casesCombines cardiology specialization with focused training in hypertension and occlusion. Part of BAH International's dedicated cardiovascular team.
Turkey
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#322 years of experienceStructural heart diseasesSpecializes in advanced diagnostics and treatments for pulmonary hypertension. Trained at St Thomas Hospital, London. Member of European Society of Cardiology.
Turkey
from $100
#412 years of experiencePulmonary hypertension and heart failureSpecializes in pulmonary hypertension with expertise in transesophageal echocardiography. Provides comprehensive cardiac care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Turkey
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#532 years of experienceComplex cardiovascular interventionsLeads a top cardiology department with specialized skills in endovascular repairs and balloon valvuloplasty. Expert in advanced cardiac monitoring techniques.
Turkey
from $100
#613 years of experiencePulmonary hypertension casesSpecialized cardiologist with US/German training. Member of European Society of Cardiology and European Arrhythmia Association.
Turkey
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#728 years of experienceComplex pulmonary hypertension casesTrained at London's prestigious Royal Brompton Hospital. Active researcher with multiple publications. Member of European and Turkish cardiology societies.
Turkey
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#823 years of experiencePulmonary hypertension casesRecognized by the European Society of Cardiology for his expertise in pulmonary hypertension. Contributes to scientific research with published papers.
Turkey
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#929 years of experienceHeart valve diseasesSpecializes in TAVI procedures and heart valve diseases. Professorship at Istanbul Arel University and trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
Turkey
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#1016 years of experienceComplex pulmonary hypertension casesSpecializes in cardiology at a leading hospital with advanced pulmonary hypertension treatments. Recognized as an Associate Professor with Turkish Society of Cardiology membership.
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 specialists for pulmonary hypertension in Turkey?

Top specialists for pulmonary hypertension in Turkey include Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan and Dr. Hatice Betül Erer. These experts hold board certifications in cardiology. They work at JCI-accredited centers like Medipol University Hospital and Memorial Sisli Hospital. This ensures they follow global safety standards.

  • Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan. He leads cardiology at Medipol. He has over 20 years of experience.
  • Dr. Hatice Betül Erer. She practices at Memorial Sisli. She specializes in managing complex heart blood pressure.
  • Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga. He trained at St. Thomas Hospital in London. This gives him international clinical perspective.
  • Dr. Bedrettin Yildizeli. He is a thoracic surgeon. He performs surgery to remove clots from lung arteries.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Specialists in Istanbul often hold leadership roles in the Turkish Society of Cardiology. This means they help set the national treatment guidelines other doctors must follow. Patients benefit because these doctors use the newest research-backed methods before they become common.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how clearly the doctors explain the link between heart and lung health. They appreciate that translators are provided for every medical talk. This makes a complex diagnosis much easier to understand and manage abroad.

What should I expect during my first consultation with a Turkish pulmonary hypertension specialist?

During your first consultation, a specialist reviews your history and symptoms like shortness of breath. You will receive a physical exam to check heart and lung health. Specialists often perform spirometry and echocardiograms immediately to measure lung function and heart pressure.

  • Physical examination. Doctors check for leg swelling and heart murmurs that indicate heart stress.
  • Spirometry test. This standard test measures how well your lungs move air in and out.
  • Echocardiogram screening. Specialists use ultrasound to estimate pressure in your pulmonary arteries and heart.
  • Functional assessment. You may complete a six-minute walk test to evaluate your exercise tolerance.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top Turkish centers like Anadolu Medical Center and Acibadem Hospitals use a multispecialist approach. This means your case is reviewed by both pulmonologists and cardiologists simultaneously. This collaboration helps create a more accurate treatment plan for heart-related lung pressure.

Patient Consensus: Patients were relieved that Turkish clinics provide translators who stay during examinations. They mentioned feeling reassured when doctors explained imaging results in simple terms on-site.

Which hospitals in Turkey have dedicated pulmonary hypertension centers?

Turkey hosts dedicated pulmonary hypertension centers at Anadolu Medical Center, Medipol Mega University Hospital, and Memorial Sisli. These facilities provide multidisciplinary care. They unite cardiologists and pulmonologists to treat complex cases like CTEPH, which involves chronic blood clots in the lungs.

  • Anadolu Medical Center. This hospital holds an affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine for advanced cardiac protocols.
  • Medipol Mega Hospital. It features specialized units for both adult and pediatric pulmonary hypertension treatment.
  • Memorial Health Group. Specialists here perform pulmonary endarterectomy, a complex surgery to remove old lung clots.
  • Hisar Intercontinental. This center focuses on structural heart disease and targeted diagnostic programs for PH.

Bookimed Expert Insight: These specialized centers in Istanbul often double as research hubs for pulmonary vascular disease. This means patients access newer diagnostic protocols, such as advanced right heart catheterization. These procedures are essential for accurately measuring lung artery pressure and selecting the right medication.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how relieved they felt having a single team manage their care. They appreciated that translators helped them understand the complex results of their heart and lung tests.

What surgical and diagnostic options do Turkish PH doctors offer?

Turkish pulmonary hypertension specialists provide right heart catheterization to measure artery pressure directly. They perform life-saving pulmonary endarterectomy (PEA) to remove chronic clots from the lungs. Centers use 3 Tesla MRI and cardiac CT to map blood flow accurately.

  • Catheterization exams. This gold standard test measures pressure inside your heart and lung arteries.
  • PEA surgery. Specialists remove old blood clots to restore normal blood flow to the lungs.
  • BPA procedure. Doctors use balloons to widen narrow arteries without making large surgical incisions.
  • Lung transplants. Specialized teams perform transplants for patients with severe, irreversible lung tissue damage.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top Turkish centers like Memorial Ataşehir Hospital have dedicated thoracic surgeons for CTEPH cases. These surgeons often have 20+ years of experience. This focus is vital because complex surgeries like PEA require specific institutional expertise to ensure better results.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention how clearly the doctors explain the catheterization results. Many feel relieved that the medical teams coordinate everything from imaging to surgery in one building. This smooth process helps reduce the stress of managing a complex condition.