Best cardiologists in Turkey: TOP 132 doctors

Dr. Mehmet Saygı is a board-certified cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, heart failure, heart valve diseases, hypertension, and arrhythmias. He earned his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 2013. He completed his cardiology training at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital in 2019.

Dr. Saygı has performed more than 2,500 coronary angiographies. He has also completed over 300 stent and balloon procedures. He is skilled in advanced diagnostics such as transesophageal echocardiography and Holter monitoring. Dr. Saygı has worked at Ankara University, Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital, and Düzce Atatürk State Hospital.

2018 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2013 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SISLI AND ISTANBUL FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2004 - 2013, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Cardiology Specialist

2004 - 2004, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

SAMSUN STATE HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

1998 - 2004, Samsun/Samsun/Türkiye

ONDOKUZ MAYIS UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Cardiology Specialist

• 2001 - Currently, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  MEMORIAL ŞİŞLİ HOSPITAL
  Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon
• 1997 - 2001, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOSPITAL
  Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon
• 1992 - 1997, İstanbul/İstanbul/Turkey
  YEDİKULE PULMONARY DISEASES HOSPITAL
  Chest and Cardiovacular Surgeon
• 1990 - 1992, İzmir/İzmir/Turkey
  HATAY MILITARY HOSPITAL
  Medical Third Lieutenant

• Specializes in coronary bypass and minimally invasive heart surgeries.
• International training in cardiovascular surgery techniques.
• Performed innovative first-time surgeries at Giresun and Sinop Hospitals.
• Expert in aortic aneurysm, dissection surgeries, and peripheral techniques.
• Successfully established Cardiac Surgery Divisions in multiple hospitals.
• Certified in advanced cardiovascular surgery and thoracic procedures.
• Member of prestigious cardiovascular surgery associations.
• Available for remote consultations for patients with heart conditions.

Op. Dr. Sinan Göçer is a highly experienced cardiovascular surgeon with a specialization in heart and vascular surgery. He completed his medical education at Çukurova University, graduating from the Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He then pursued advanced training in cardiovascular surgery at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, finishing in 2012.

Dr. Göçer began his career at Batman Regional State Hospital, where he worked from 2012 to 2016 in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery. He later joined Özel EMSEY Hospital in 2016, continuing his practice in cardiovascular surgery until 2017. From 2017 to 2022, he served in the same specialty at Özel Medicalpark Göztepe Hospital. In 2022, he moved to Özel Batman Dünya Hospital, where he worked until 2023. Currently, he is practicing at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital, where he continues to provide specialized care in heart and vascular surgery.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to healthcare, Dr. Göçer was honored with the "Doctor of the Year" award by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2015. He is also an active member of prominent medical organizations, including the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and the National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

• Expert in coronary artery disease, valve diseases, and arrhythmias.
• Trained in heart valves at St Thomas Hospital, London.
• Specializes in IVUS, FFR, OCT, and stent/balloon treatments.
• Performs Mitral balloon valvuloplasty and TAVI for valve conditions.
• Conducts electrophysiological studies and ablations for arrhythmias.
• Experienced with Permanent Pacemakers, ICD, CRT implantations.
• Diagnoses and treats peripheral artery disease and congenital heart defects.
• Proficient in transesophageal echocardiography for cardiac assessment.
• Member of Turkish Medical Association and Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Member of European Society of Cardiology.
• Offers online consultations for cardiology patients worldwide.

AFTER COMPLETING MY MEDICAL EDUCATION AT BURSA ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2007-2014, I COMPLETED MY CARDIOLOGY EDUCATION AT ERZURUM ATATÜRK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2015-2019. AFTER COMPLETING MY COMPULSORY SERVICE IN ERZURUM, I WORKED IN DÜZCE ATATÜRK STATE HOSPITAL BETWEEN 2021-2022. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2022, I HAVE BEEN PROVIDING CARDIOLOGY POLYCLINIC SERVICE IN HİSAR INTERCONTIINENTAL HOSPITAL. 

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (Stress Test, MPS, Coronary Angiography) and Treatment (Stent, Balloon)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure
• Heart Valve Diseases
• Hypertension
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Diagnosis (Holter Monitoring) and Treatment of Arrhythmias
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• Specialized in coronary artery diseases, aortic aneurysms, and valvuloplasty.
• International practice in Turkey, emphasizing endovascular techniques.
• Head of Cardiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since 2016.
• Expert in stress testing and ambulatory cardiac monitoring.
• Accomplished in temporary pacemaker implantation and Holter testing.
• Holds a general degree from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed cardiology expertise at Koşuyolu Heart Training Hospital.
• Provides online consultations for cardiology patients globally.

Prof. Dr. Burak Onan is a cardiovascular surgeon with expertise in mitral valve diseases, coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair, and aortic aneurysm treatment. He has published 150 scientific articles. He has also presented his work at many national and international conferences.

Dr. Onan has held key positions in leading hospitals and academic boards. He also serves on ethics committees. He is a member of respected organizations, including the Turkish Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and the EACTS Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group. His work shows a strong commitment to innovation and high standards in cardiac care.

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EDUCATION

2022

Associate Professor

2017 - 2020, Istanbul/Turkey

University of London, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Master’s Program in Clinical Trials

2013, Istanbul/Turkey

AMERICAN HOSPITAL, IVF UNIT

Ministry of Health Subspecialty Training in Reproductive Medicine

2005 - 2010, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL GÖZTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

1998 - 2004, Istanbul/Turkey

İSTANBUL UNIVERSITY, CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Medical Doctor (M.D.) Education                                                                      

Dr. Ersan Eroglu is an Associate Professor and general surgery specialist. He has served at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2018. He has been an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Bilim University since 2014. He also lectures at Istanbul Arel University since 2023. He earned his MD from Fırat University. He completed his general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune.

He has authored 16 scientific articles. He has 25 national and 3 international congress presentations. He won First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy in ileocecal neuroendocrine tumors. He contributed a translation to the SAGES Hernia Repair Manual (laparoscopic TEP/TAPP). He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the Turkish Surgical Society, and the Colon and Rectal, Bariatric and Metabolic, and Endocrine Surgery societies.

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

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

EXPERIENCE*

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

*EDUCATION*

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

Education and Specialisation 

1987-1993 Undergraduate Education: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

1993-1997 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Specialization

2001-2005 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Sub-branch Specialization Education

Professional Memberships (if any)

Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Member of 

Antalya Medical Chamber

ACADEMIC DUTIES

PROFESSOR. INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/MEDICAL FACULTY) 2015

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORİNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/ DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL 

MEDICINE/ DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2010

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY /FACULTY OF 

MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF CHILD 

HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2005-2010

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Faculty Board Membership İnönü University Faculty of Medicine

Head of the Department: Inönü University Faculty of Medicine. Department of Child Health 

and Diseases 

Board Membership: Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2013 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Head of the Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiology

2012 - 2018, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

GÖZTEPE MEDICAL PARK HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2007 - 2012, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MALTEPE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Head of Cardiology Department

2004 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

TAKSIM GERMAN HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

2002 - 2004, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SİYAMİ ERSEK CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

1998 - 2002, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SİYAMİ ERSEK CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY HOSPITAL

Chief Resident Doctor

1996 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOSUYOLU CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Cardiology Specialist

1991 - 1996, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

SİYAMİ ERSEK CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY HOSPITAL

Assistant Doctor