Page 4 - Best cardiologists in Turkey: TOP 127 doctors

Specializing in arrhythmias and structural heart diseases, Dr. Dogdus performs advanced EPS and ablation procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in catheter-based interventions for atrial fibrillation
• Active in Turkish Cardiology Association's Arrhythmia Working Group

Specialized in advanced heart failure at Zurich University – Dr. Kakar brings European expertise to complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist with 6 years of experience of experience
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Trained in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
• Works with Heart Failure Association protocols

Dr. Ahmet Zengin specializes in interventional cardiology, performing advanced procedures like carotid artery stenting and complex PCI at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained at Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital – a leading cardiovascular center
• Expert in intravascular imaging (IVUS & OCT) for precise interventions
• Active member of European Society of Cardiology
• Lecturer on bifurcation lesion PCI at Euro PCR seminars

Specialist in General Surgery with extensive training in endocrine and breast procedures. Currently practices at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Member of multiple surgical societies including Endocrine Surgery Association
• Trained in oncoplastic breast surgery techniques
• Participated in European surgical training programs
• Over 29 years of experience of surgical experience

Specializes in coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in high blood pressure and cholesterol management
• Treats heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Experienced in managing heart failure and vascular diseases

Specializing in pediatric cardiology – Prof. Yilmaz Yozgat brings expertise in children's heart conditions to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• 27 years of experience of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Focuses on complex pediatric cases including arrhythmia and hypertension
• Previously served at Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Training and Research Hospital

Specializes in cardiac arrhythmia treatment with 28 years of experience of experience, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Dicle University and Health Sciences University
• Specialized in advanced techniques like radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping
• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Educated at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery diseases and high-risk cardiovascular interventions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and stent placement
• Treats complex cases of cardiovascular occlusion
• Skilled in managing heart valve diseases and arrhythmias
• Uses advanced techniques like radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping

Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty – Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in critical care for heart patients.

• 28 years of experience of experience in anesthesiology and reanimation
• Specialized in cardiac anesthesia at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center
• Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
• Current practitioner at Istanbul Okan University Hospital

Dr. Altin brings elite interventional cardiology expertise from Cleveland Clinic to Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in complex rhythm disorders and ablation techniques
• Performs advanced procedures like Mitraclip and TAVI
• 21 years of experience experience treating heart failure and valve diseases
• Member of European Society of Cardiology

Over 49 years of experience of experience in cardiology – Prof. Nurettin Unal specializes in pediatric and congenital heart conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in fetal heart disease and arrhythmia in children
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association
• Performs comprehensive pre-sports cardiac evaluations
• Special focus on rheumatic and acquired heart diseases
• Authored multiple research papers on heart valve disorders

Dr. Dursun Aras specializes in complex cardiovascular interventions with over 30 years of experience of experience at Turkey's top hospitals, including Medipol Bahçelievler.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Specializes in advanced cardiac procedures and arrhythmia treatments
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Practices cutting-edge vascular and interventional techniques

Prof. Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist specialized in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He focuses on echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. He also treats heart valve disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. He has held academic and clinical roles at leading centers in Turkey and the United States. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

He has written more than 125 scientific papers and has over 1,400 citations. His clinical interests include heart tumors and cardiac care for cancer patients. He also works on cardiology in chronic kidney failure and dialysis. Other interests are heart disease in pregnancy, pericardial diseases, and heart valve infections.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

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

• 20 years of experience 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

Specializes in cardiac rhythm disorders and complex coronary interventions at Liv Hospital Ulus – trained at Germany's University of Leipzig Heart Center.

• Expert in pacemaker implantations and catheter ablation
• Performs resynchronization therapy for heart failure
• Published 16 international research papers
• Member of European Society of Cardiology

1,100+ arrhythmia treatments performed – Dr. Kanar specializes in heart rhythm disorders at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in 3D mapping for atrial fibrillation ablation
• Trained at Paris Institute of Cardiology and Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital
• Türkiye Representative for European Rhythm Disorders Association
• Performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantations