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Prof. Dr. İbrahim Halil Tanboğa is a cardiologist with expertise in coronary artery disease, valve disorders, arrhythmias, pacemaker implantation, peripheral artery disease, and congenital heart conditions. He is experienced in advanced diagnostic and interventional methods, including IVUS, FFR, OCT, mitral balloon valvuloplasty, TAVI, and electrophysiological ablation.

Dr. Tanboğa has published over 100 scientific articles. He is accredited by the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. He completed advanced training at St Thomas Hospital in London and holds a PhD in Biostatistics. Dr. Tanboğa currently provides cardiac care at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Prof. Mustafa Sağlam, M.D. graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine in 1994 and has specialized in Endovascular Repair of the Aneurysm of Abdominal Aorta, Stress Test for imaging the Coronary Artery Diseases, Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring, Holter Test, Balloon Valvuloplasty and Temporary Pacemaker. He is currently the Head of the Cardiology Department in Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Medical Interests and Activities 

Cardiac Rhythm Disorders 

Pacemaker Implantations 

Electrophsiology and Catheter Ablation 

Atrial Fibrilation Atration 

Resynchronisation Therapy (Pacemaker) for Heart Failure 

Coronary Artery Interventional Therapies (Angiography, Balon – Stent Procedures)

Education and Experience 

Department of Cardiology, Liv Hospital, Ulus 

Department of Cardiology, Anadolu Health Center 

Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig – Heart Center, Germany • Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Center 

Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University Memberships • Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiology

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiology 

Researches and Publications 

International: 16 

National: 20

Book Chapters: 4

AREAS OF INTEREST 

Radial Angiography

Complex coronary interventions 

Intracoronary examinations (FFR, IVUS, OCT) 

Calcific lesion treatments (Rotablator, shockwave balloon ) 

Chronic total occlusion attempts 

Transcatheter Aortic valve implantations (TAVI) 

Aortic interventions 

Mitral valve attempts 

Peripheral arterial interventions 

ASD/PFO/VSD closure 

LAA closure 

Paravalvuler closure 

Carotid arterial interventions 

Septal ablation 

Pulmonary embolism interventions

Education 

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Royal Brompton Hospital (London) 

Experience 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Turkish Kidney Foundation Service Hospital 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Royal Brompton Hospital

University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital (founding chief)

University of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu city hospital (founding chief) 

LIV Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiolog

Dr. Batur Gonenc Kanar is a leading cardiologist with training from top European centers. He studied at the Paris Institute of Cardiology, Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier in France, and Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital in the UK. He specializes in advanced electrophysiology. His expertise includes 3D-mapping-guided ablation for atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD, and CRT therapy.

Dr. Kanar currently practices at Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul. He brings international experience to Turkey and has performed over 1,000 electrophysiology and interventional procedures. He represents Türkiye at the European Heart Rhythm Association. He is also an active member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Kanar ensures his patients have access to the latest advances in cardiac care.

Education

• 2002 - 2008, Ege University, Bachelor's Degree, Medical Doctor
• 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital, Specialization in Cardiology
• 2013 - 2018, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Assistant Professor
• 2018 – 2021, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University, Associate Professor

Experience

• 2009 - 2013, Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• 2013, Istanbul Esenler Basaksehir State Hospital
• 2014, Bursa Mustafakemalpasa State Hospital
• 2013 – 2014, Ministry of Health Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hospital
• 2014 – 2016, Mustafakemalpasa State Hospital, Bursa
• 2016 – 2024, Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• 2024 – Present, Medipol Acibadem Hospital

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

Duties:

1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner

1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician

2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician

2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professional Experience

• 1999-2000: Şırnak Military Hospital, Military Service
• 2001-2007: Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart, and Vascular Diseases Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • Contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • 2005: Awarded the title of Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery
• 2007-2009: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• 2009-2011: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Assistant Chief
• 2011-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Instructor
• 2016-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Education Officer
• 2017-2024: Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Professor
  • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine
• Since July 2024: Medipol Acıbadem District l Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgeon

He studied at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

He completed his medical education in 2010. He worked as a General Practitioner in Van’s Özalp district due to the state service obligation between 2010 and 2011.

Between 2011 and 2016, Doctor Mehmet completed his specialization in Cardiology at Cumhuriyet University in Cardiology Department.

He worked as a Specialist Doctor in the Erciş District of Van due to the State Service Obligation in the years 2016-2018. Dr. Maraseli Has been working as a Specialist Doctor at Avicenna International Hospital since August 2018.

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Vefik Yazıcıoğlu is a leading interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in high-risk coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions (CTO), TAVI, MitraClip, and structural heart defect closures.

He has performed thousands of advanced procedures. These include radial and peripheral interventions, EVAR/TEVAR, pacemaker and CRT implantations, LAA closure, and carotid or renal interventions. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu is a pioneer in advanced imaging such as IVUS, OCT, TEE, and FFR. He uses these tools to ensure precision in complex cases.

As an influential academic, he has delivered many oral presentations and published research at national and international congresses. His work has advanced the fields of coronary physiology and hemodynamics. He is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu also mentors young cardiologists at major hospitals.

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex congenital heart diseases in children. He is known for his skills in minimally invasive transcatheter procedures. Dr. Bilici is also experienced in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and advanced angiographic diagnostics. He performs interventions in both neonates and infants.

Dr. Bilici has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. He has also contributed chapters to medical books at both national and international levels. His work supports the education of pediatric cardiology. He has taken part in multicenter clinical studies, including research on the Occlutech® Duct Occluder for PDA closure. Dr. Bilici often presents his findings at major medical congresses around the world.

He has held important clinical and academic positions at hospitals such as Liv Hospital, Medical Park, and Dicle University. Dr. Bilici is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association. He is dedicated to training future pediatric cardiologists and improving national standards of care.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

• Field: Faculty of Medicine
• University: Gazi University
• Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

• Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
• University: Mustafa Kemal University
• Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

• Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
• Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2022-2024
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