Best Cardiology Doctors in Turkey

Associate Professor Yunus Nazli specializes in advanced cardiovascular surgeries at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital, with expertise in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques.

• 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in coronary bypass and heart valve surgeries
• Expert in aortic and carotid artery procedures
• Performs endovascular interventions for aortic diseases
• Skilled in peripheral artery and venous surgeries

Dr. Veysel Ozan is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital (2026–present). He earned his MD from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011). He completed his cardiology residency at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He worked as a specialist cardiologist at Hakkari State Hospital (2016–2017) and at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2017–2020). He later served as a faculty member at Dışkapı (2020–2022) and at Etlik City Hospital (2022–2026).

Accreditations and awards: Turkish Society of Cardiology Proficiency Certificate (2019). TSC Most Successful Young Cardiologist of the Year, 2019–2020 term (awarded 2020). First Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the 31st National Congress of Applied Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Sercan Okutucu is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2023–present). He received his MD in 2006 from Hacettepe University. He completed his cardiology residency there in 2011. He was an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Ankara Hospital from 2014 to 2023.

He serves as the Turkey Representative on the International Board of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (2019–present). He is a board member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Heart Valve Diseases Working Group (2020–present). He is also a member of the Scientific Program Committee of the Turkish Heart and Health Foundation (2020–present).

Dr. Uyar specializes in cardiovascular surgery with extensive experience across Turkey and internationally, currently practicing at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple cardiovascular surgery societies
• Attended international congresses on innovations in cardiology
• Specialized in minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques

Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions, with a focus on advanced heart valve procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified by the European and Turkish Societies of Cardiology
• Expert in TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon interventions
• Published 30+ research articles in international cardiology journals
• Associate Professor with leadership roles in cardiology departments

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. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Specializes in invasive cardiology with expertise in coronary artery interventions and pacemaker implantation at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Performs balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for various arteries
• Skilled in permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation techniques
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Focuses on heart attack, heart failure, and rhythm disorders

Dr. Mehmet Cakici is a cardiovascular surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He has authored over 30 international articles in prestigious journals like J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. His practice covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, and congenital heart defects. Dr. Cakici contributes to national clinical guidelines for heart valve disease treatment.

• Specializes in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support for heart failure.
• Authored chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations.
• Performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic aneurysm repairs.
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Prof. Dr. Ali Safak Dagli brings of ENT expertise, with specialized training at top European institutions like Karolinska Institute.

• Specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Karolinska Institute in Sweden and Free University in Holland
• Expert in Adenoid surgery, Thyroidectomy, and Middle ear surgery
• Published in national and international medical journals

Dr. Taskin specializes in interventional cardiology techniques at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on complex coronary and heart valve conditions.

• Graduated from Ankara University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• 17 years of experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure treatments

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Professor Murat Sunbul specializes in minimally invasive coronary interventions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• 20 years of experience in Cardiology
• Expert in coronary imaging techniques (FFR, OCT, IVUS)
• Performs high-risk procedures like TAVI and advanced device implantations
• Published 100+ research papers on cardiac conditions
• Professor at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools