Best Cardiology Doctors in Turkey — TOP 129

With 28 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Demircan brings deep expertise to Memorial Şişli Hospital's cardiology department.

• Specializes in comprehensive cardiac care for diverse conditions
• Focused on personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient
• Works at one of Istanbul's leading cardiology centers

Dr. Omer Faruk Oge is an ophthalmologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in surgeries for strabismus, cataracts, and retinal diseases. He is a member of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons. Dr. Oge also focuses on pediatric eye health and ocular aesthetics.

• Trained at the Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions including amblyopia and retinal disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Ophthalmology Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Performed 4,000+ open heart surgeries – Prof. Fedakar specializes in complex cardiac procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in minimally invasive and beating heart techniques
• Performed heart transplants as primary surgeon for 8 patients
• Founded cardiovascular surgery clinics at multiple hospitals
• Specializes in redo valve surgeries (second or third procedures)

Professor Okuyan leads the Cardiology Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specializing in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease.

• Cardiology fellowship at Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology
• Vice president of Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association
• Specializes in complex coronary interventions and structural heart disease

Professor Karakurt specializes in pediatric cardiology, with over 33 years of experience of focused experience treating children's heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

• Board-certified in Child Health and Diseases
• Professor at Inönü University's Faculty of Medicine
• Head of the Department of Child Health and Diseases
• Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Dr. Haşim Üstünsoy specializes in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular surgery, with training from top institutions like Columbia University and Geneva University.

• Over 76 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Fellowship-trained in pediatric cardiac surgery
• Member of the Minimal Invasive Robotic Surgery Association
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Gaziantep University

1,100+ cardiac treatments performed – Prof. Tanboga specializes in complex coronary and valve interventions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in advanced cardiology at St Thomas Hospital in London
• Expert in cutting-edge diagnostics like IVUS, FFR, and OCT
• Specializes in TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty procedures
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• PhD in Biostatistics for evidence-based treatment approaches

Dr. Burak Teymen brings 21 years of experience of cardiology expertise, specializing in interventional procedures at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Expert in angiography, balloon angioplasty, and stent placement
• Associate Professor with extensive academic and clinical background
• Graduate of Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Previously practiced at Emsey Hospital for 21 years of experience

Dr. Mehmet Saygi has performed over 2,500 coronary angiography procedures and 300+ stent placements at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in coronary artery disease and complex hypertension cases
• 12 years of experience of experience in cardiology with advanced diagnostic skills
• Trained at Ankara University and Siyami Ersek Hospital
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography and arrhythmia management

Prof. Ucar leads the Electrophysiology and Device Therapy Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Cleveland Clinic and Germany's Lübeck Hospital.

• Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases requiring device therapy
• Expert in Abbott and Medtronic device implantation techniques
• Active member of European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
• Associate Professor with over 13 years of experience in cardiology

900+ procedures performed – Dr. Remziye Dogan specializes in arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for precise diagnostics
• Skilled in coronary artery interventions including stents and balloons
• Provides comprehensive care for heart failure and hypertension
• Trained at Uludağ and Atatürk Universities

Professor Ertas has performed 1,100+ cardiac treatments and published 52 international research articles, combining clinical expertise with academic excellence.

• Specialized training at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• 21 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital – JCI-accredited facility
• Published research on both national and international levels

Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in advanced endovascular procedures like balloon valvuloplasty and aneurysm repair.

• 32 years of experience of experience in cardiology with a focus on minimally invasive techniques
• Trained at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital – Turkey's leading cardiac center
• Expert in stress tests and ambulatory cardiac monitoring for coronary artery diseases
• Published studies on endovascular repair and cardiac monitoring techniques

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.

Prof. Sonmez leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over 41 years of experience of expertise in cardiology.

• Trained at London's St. Thomas Hospital as Chief Resident
• Former Head of Surgical Sciences at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specialized in cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul University
• Member of multiple prestigious medical academies

Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a seasoned cardiothoracic surgeon with over 36 years of experience of dedicated practice at Memorial Şişli Hospital and other leading institutions.

• Specializes in chest and cardiovascular surgeries
• Trained at multiple prestigious hospitals in Turkey
• Currently practicing at Memorial Şişli Hospital
• Extensive experience in cardiothoracic procedures

Prof. Dr. Burak Onan specializes in complex heart surgeries, including mitral valve repair and robotic-assisted procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 120+ international publications on cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in robotic surgery in Strasbourg
• Member of EACTS-Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques
• Former Ethics Committee Chairman in cardiovascular research

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Dr. Ertan Okmen brings 33 years of experience of interventional cardiology experience, including research at Johns Hopkins University.

• Graduated from Istanbul Medical School
• Specialized at Siyami Ersek Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Surgery Center
• Conducted research on trans-myocardial laser intervention
• Published in international journals and book chapters