Best Coronary Angiography Doctors in Istanbul

Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.

Dr. Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 pediatric congenital cardiac surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler. He specializes in extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children. Dr. Tireli is a global pioneer in the complex Nikaidoh procedure. He currently serves as a faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries every year.
• Expert in arterial switch operations and Norwood procedures.
• Authored over 100 articles in local and international medical journals.
• Treats extremely low birth weight infants for PDA ligations.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

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.

Professor Ulusoy is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He leads cardiac care at Central Hospital with a focus on coronary angiography and imaging.

• Trained at leading clinical institutions in both Turkey and the USA
• Specializes in advanced cardiac imaging including stress echocardiography
• Expert in heart valve diseases and complex cardiomyopathy cases
• Author of 125 scientific publications with over 1,400 citations
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology – a mark of high professional standing

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. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon at Neolife Medical Center. He received his MD from Erciyes University in 1989. He pursued an academic career in cardiovascular surgery at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He served as Professor from 2008 to 2012. His clinical posts include Eskisehir Osmangazi University (1992–2012) and Kiziltoprak Florence Nightingale Hospital (2012–2014). He worked at Medicana Camlica as Coordinator of Cardiovascular Surgery and as a member of the Ethics Committee (2014–2016). He later served at Medical Park–Istinye University (2017–2023) and Biruni University Hospital (2024–2026).

His clinical focus includes minimally invasive cardiac surgery and axillary valve surgery. He performs valve repair and replacement and coronary bypass, including minimally invasive methods. He treats peripheral vascular, carotid, and venous disease. He offers varicose vein care with sclerotherapy, foam therapy, and endovenous ablation, as well as capillary laser. He also performs sympathectomy and provides diabetic limb care. He manages Buerger’s disease and Raynaud’s.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, the National Vascular Surgery Society, and the Phlebology Society. He serves as a referee for the International Journal of Interventional Cardiology. He is on the advisory boards of Türkiye Klinikleri and the Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences.

Dr. Murat Ugurlucan is a professor and cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and surgery for congenital heart defects in children. Dr. Ugurlucan completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany. He also trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia.

• Winner of the national vascular surgery oral presentation award.
• Performs open heart surgery, coronary bypass, and carotid endarterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Asim Enhos is a cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart disease, cholesterol management, and complex aortic conditions. Dr. Enhos previously served as an Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for advanced interventional radiology.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expertise includes carotid angioplasty, stenting, and aneurysm coiling.
• Treats coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and mitral stenosis.
• Provides specialized care for pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating structural heart disease and complex valve disorders. Dr. Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He is also a member of the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs non-surgical valve repairs including MitraClip and TriClip procedures.
• Treats arterial blockages and aneurysms using balloon and stent interventions.
• Former president of the Turkic World Cardiology Association.
• Faculty member at the Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine.

Dr. Mehmet Marasli is a cardiologist at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, hypertension, and complex arrhythmias. He served as a researcher in the international TRUE-AHF study for heart failure treatment.

• Performs coronary angiography, carotid stenting, and heart cryoablation.
• Researched anti-inflammatory therapy for atherosclerotic disease in an international study.
• Completed cardiology specialization at Cumhuriyet University.
• Works at an ISO-accredited hospital ranked second best in Istanbul by Clinicspots.

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Dr. Burak Teymen is a cardiology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He performs coronary angiography using both wrist and inguinal access points.

• Specializes in interventional procedures like artery stenting and balloon angioplasty
• Uses atherectomy to clear blocked arteries for better blood flow
• Utilizes echocardiography to assess heart health alongside diagnostic imaging
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association which sets national medical standards

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci is an orthopedic surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Dr. Balci sees patients six days a week for surgical and non-surgical care. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients every year.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and meniscus repair.
• Treats carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and complex shoulder injuries.
• Conducts ankle fusion surgery and radiofrequency ablation procedures.
• Provides care for congenital cardiac conditions and vascular issues.

Dr. Faruk Hokenek is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting. Dr. Hokenek focuses on complex heart surgery for acquired valvular diseases and aortic aneurysms.

• Performs open heart surgery and interventricular septal defect repairs.
• Treats conditions including mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.
• Earned his cardiovascular surgery specialization from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.