Page 2 - Best Pulmonary hypertension Pulmonary hypertension in Istanbul: TOP 44 doctors

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Prof. Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist specialized in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He focuses on echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. He also treats heart valve disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. He has held academic and clinical roles at leading centers in Turkey and the United States. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

He has written more than 125 scientific papers and has over 1,400 citations. His clinical interests include heart tumors and cardiac care for cancer patients. He also works on cardiology in chronic kidney failure and dialysis. Other interests are heart disease in pregnancy, pericardial diseases, and heart valve infections.

Specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on pulmonary hypertension cases at Pendik Medipol University Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained in pediatric cardiology at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital – a leading medical facility
• Previously served at Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in pulmonary hypertension with over 30 years of experience of cardiology experience at top Turkish hospitals, including Ankara City Hospital.

• Board-certified in cardiology with extensive training in pulmonary conditions
• Works at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital – a leading facility for cardiac care
• Academic roles include teaching at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in pulmonary hypertension at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Trained at Health Sciences University and Dicle University
• Extensive experience in both research and clinical settings

Dr. Mutlu Cicek specializes in cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on providing comprehensive care.

• Expert in coronary artery diseases and heart failure
• Skilled in managing high blood pressure and arrhythmias
• Specializes in leg and cervical vascular diseases

Dr. Yucel specializes in cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment.

• Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
• Specializes in high blood pressure and heart rhythm disorders
• Works at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)

Specializes in cardiac rhythm disorders and pulmonary hypertension at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive experience in pacemaker implantations and catheter ablation.

• Performs resynchronization therapy for heart failure
• Trained in electrophysiology at University of Leipzig – Heart Center, Germany
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published 16 international research papers

Specializes in pulmonary embolism interventions with advanced techniques at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Fellowship-trained at Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Founding chief at two major university hospitals
• Expert in complex coronary interventions
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Specializes in cardiac rhythm disorders and interventional cardiology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with training in France and the UK.

• Expert in catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
• Performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantations
• Member of European Rhythm Disorders Association
• Trained at prestigious Paris Institute of Cardiology

Dr Gokhan Ertas specializes in Pulmonary hypertension at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive experience in cardiovascular conditions.

• Professor of Cardiology with advanced training in interventional procedures
• Expert in right heart catheterization – a key diagnostic tool for pulmonary hypertension
• Trained internationally at Thorax Center, ErasmusMC in Rotterdam
• Performs percutaneous valve interventions including TAVI for complex cases

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist with a focus on complex heart conditions in children.

• Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with over 76 years of experience of experience
• Performs advanced procedures like heart valve replacement and radiofrequency ablation
• Professor at a leading medical institution since 2017
• Extensive academic contributions with numerous publications

Dr. Catakoglu specializes in advanced cardiac interventions, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and percutaneous mitral valve repair at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained in coronary physiology and FFR use in France
• Expert in intra-coronary imaging techniques like OCT
• Performs complex coronary and bifurcation interventions
• Member of leading cardiology departments since 1999

Dr. Akin Torun specializes in cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on sports cardiology and preventive medicine at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Cardiology specialist with expertise in pulmonary hypertension
• Special interest in sports cardiology and performance medicine
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in cardiac rehabilitation and athlete evaluation
• Works at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a leading healthcare facility

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, specializing in advanced pulmonary hypertension treatments.

• 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery with focus on heart failure
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support programs in Turkey
• Extensive experience in LVAD systems and hybrid procedures
• Director of a major heart transplant center
• International fellowships in Germany, France, and the US

Dr. Kocas specializes in pulmonary hypertension at Biruni University Hospital with over a decade of cardiology expertise.

• Cardiology residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Fellowship trained at prestigious Turkish institutions
• Active in cardiovascular interventions research

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in pulmonary hypertension at Biruni University Hospital, with over 100 domestic and international publications.

• 16 years of experience of cardiology experience
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease intervention in Italy
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Associate Professor title since 2017