Best Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) Doctors in Istanbul, Turkey — TOP 11

Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga is an interventional cardiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve diseases and congenital structural heart conditions. Dr. Tanboga conducted specialized heart valve research at St. Thomas Hospital in London. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics.

• Performs TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty for heart valve treatment.
• Treats coronary artery disease using IVUS, FFR, and OCT diagnostic techniques.
• Expert in arrhythmia management including electrophysiological studies and ablation.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Servet Izci is a cardiologist with 24 years of clinical practice. He earned his MD at Fırat University (1996–2002). He completed a cardiology residency at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital (2010–2015). He worked as a consultant cardiologist at Kartal Koşuyolu (2015–2025) and Pendik Medical Park (2025–2026). He now practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2026–present). He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Clinical focus: coronary angiography and stenting via radial access. He also performs peripheral and carotid artery interventions. He manages arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure. Scientific output: three publications. Topics include catestatin as a predictor of mortality in acute pulmonary embolism, ECG changes during alcohol withdrawal, and the increased risk of high‑grade AV block in non‑O blood types.

Dr. Fatih Mehmet Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment. Dr. Ucar completed residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He also underwent electrophysiology training at Lübeck Hospital in Germany.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Arrhythmia Association.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and complex carotid stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital.

Performs TAVI procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Toronto General Hospital and Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital.

• Over 31 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in heart transplantation and complex cardiovascular cases
• Former professor of cardiovascular surgery at Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital
• Fellowship-trained at University of Hannover-Freiburg

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen specializes in TAVI procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, bringing extensive surgical expertise.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Member of The International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic SurgeryTrained in robotic surgery at Orsi da Vinci Training Center
• Published research on transcatheter aortic valve replacement outcomes

Prof. Emin Tireli specializes in complex pediatric cardiac surgeries, including TAVI, with over 39 years of experience at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs aortic and left ventricular surgeries
• Published 100+ articles on cardiac surgical techniques
• Expert in congenital heart surgeries for all age groups
• Professor at Istanbul University – Turkey's leading medical school
• Fluent in English for international patient consultations

Dr. Erinc specializes in spine surgery and orthopedic trauma, with training at Chicago Loyola University.

• Expert in scoliosis and kyphosis treatments
• Trained in microsurgery and fracture management
• Member of Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive expertise in cardiac surgery, with a focus on transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Marmara University and Istanbul University
• Former research assistant at University of Rostock's Department of Cardiac Surgery
• Fellow at King Faisal Heart Institute
• Professor since December 2020
• Published research on cardiovascular tissue effects

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci specializes in orthopedic conditions at Medistate Hospital Istanbul, offering treatments for a range of bone and joint issues.

• Treats conditions like Meniscus Tear, Shoulder Injury, and Arthritis
• Performs procedures including Knee Arthroscopy and ACL Reconstruction
• Operates 6 days a week, ensuring availability for patients

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, specializing in complex cardiovascular interventions.

• 40 years of experience in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery
• Pioneer in mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
• Performs advanced procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and valve replacements
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
• Active contributor to global cardiovascular research and professional societies