Best Covered Stent Placement doctors in Istanbul: TOP 36 doctors

Prof. Okuyan leads the Cardiology Department at Medipol University Acibadem District Hospital, specializing in interventional cardiology procedures like covered stent placement.

• 25+ years of cardiology experience
• Professor of Cardiology since 2017
• Former Head of Cardiology at Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association
• Specializes in structural heart disease interventions

Specializes in cardiovascular occlusion treatment and stent placement – Ravan Israfilov brings focused expertise to complex heart conditions.

• Trained in cardiology at Kocaeli University
• Skilled in both diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders
• Specializes in congenital heart disease cases

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga specializes in coronary artery disease treatment, with expertise in advanced stent placement techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiology and interventional procedures
• Trained in heart valve treatments at St Thomas Hospital in London
• Specializes in IVUS, FFR, and OCT for precise coronary diagnostics
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• PhD in Biostatistics for evidence-based treatment approaches

Prof. Mustafa Saglam specializes in endovascular procedures, including covered stent placement, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Head of Cardiology Department since 2016
• Expert in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Trained at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Performs balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation

Associate Professor with specialized training in electrophysiology from Germany and the U.S. – Dr. Ucar brings advanced techniques to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiology with a focus on electrophysiology
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Cleveland Clinic
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and EHRA

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and robotic-assisted procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Expert in aortic surgery and arrhythmia surgery
• Uses the Da Vinci Robotic System for precise interventions
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan specializes in interventional cardiology with extensive experience in complex coronary procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Trained at Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College, London
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Published 30+ research papers on coronary interventions
• Expertise in bifurcation lesions and stent placement techniques

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in heart and vascular conditions, with a focus on innovative treatments. He has been recognized for his successful procedures since 2008.

• Skilled in covered stent placement for complex vascular cases
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published multiple papers in national and international forums
• Board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy brings nearly four decades of cardiovascular surgery experience, including pioneering work in covered stent placements.

• Over 35 years dedicated to cardiovascular surgery
• Held positions at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Member of multiple leading Turkish cardiovascular societies
• Balances academic leadership with frontline surgical practice

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 Turkish Society of Cardiology and Turkish Medical Association
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Works at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul

Specializes in aortic and heart aneurysms – Prof. Yilmaz brings extensive cardiovascular surgery expertise to Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Trained in TAVI and complex aneurysm treatments
• Performs coronary bypass and heart valve surgeries

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.

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiovascular surgeries, including neonatal procedures and congenital heart defects.

• Over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Published more than 100 articles in local and international journals
• Expert in aortic and left ventricular surgery
• Faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine

Specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions – Dr. Ucar brings extensive expertise in advanced cardiovascular procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in heart valve interventions including TAVI and Mitraclip
• Published 30+ research articles in international cardiology journals
• Associate Professor with leadership roles in major Turkish hospitals

Dr. Samet Erinc specializes in complex spinal conditions, bringing expertise from both Turkey and the USA to VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Trained at Chicago Loyola University
• Specialized in scoliosis and kyphosis treatments
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association
• Skilled in degenerative spine diseases and trauma surgery

Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery diseases and interventions, including covered stent placement, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Manages high blood pressure and cholesterol
• Addresses heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders

Dr. Deser brings international expertise in vascular and endovascular techniques, having trained at leading centers in New York, Salzburg, and Milan.

• Specialized in aortic procedures including aneurysms and dissections
• Fellowship-trained in advanced endovascular techniques
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University
• Proficient in FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR procedures

Professor Cengiz Koksal leads Medipol Acibadem's cardiovascular surgery team with 20+ years of specialized experience in vascular interventions.

• Associate Professor title awarded in 2005 for cardiovascular surgery
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Contributed to establishing Turkey's Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
• Specializes in complex vascular procedures

Dr. Bekler specializes in cardiology with advanced training in internal medicine at Mustafa Kemal University.

• Completed medical doctorate at Gazi University
• Specialized in cardiology with 4 years of dedicated training
• Served as a cardiology specialist at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Currently works as an academic staff member in cardiology