Cardiology Doctors in Turkey — Page 6

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Oğuz Karaca is a cardiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He has over 15 years of clinical and academic experience in cardiovascular medicine. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his cardiology training at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital.

He has authored and co-authored many scientific publications. He focuses on heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, mitral regurgitation, coronary artery disease, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and cardiovascular interventions.

Prof. Dr. Bülent Demir is a Professor of Cardiology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He is the Head of the Department of Cardiology. He completed medical school at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He finished his cardiology training at Ankara Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital.

He has extensive clinical experience at leading hospitals in Türkiye. He has also worked in Doha, Qatar. His expertise includes coronary artery disease, cardiac syndrome X, coronary slow-flow, valvular heart disease, aortic diseases, and cardiovascular risk factors.

He has authored many scientific publications in national and international journals. His research has been presented at major national and international cardiology meetings.

Prof. Dr. Dursun Duman is a Professor of Cardiology at Medipol Koşuyolu Hospital. He has over 25 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his cardiology training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

His expertise includes heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, cardiovascular risk, valvular heart disease, and aortic disorders. His research focuses on advanced heart failure, the cardiovascular effects of diabetes and metabolic diseases, aortic stiffness, and cardiac function.

He has published many papers in national and international journals. He has also presented at major cardiology congresses in Turkey and abroad.

Dr. Tuna Katırcıbaşı is a cardiologist at Private Medline Adana Hospital. He treats coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension. Dr. Katırcıbaşı combines research with interventional practice for complex cardiovascular conditions.

• Published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals.
• Performs coronary angiography, balloon angioplasty, and stent placements.
• Uses echocardiography and Holter monitoring for rhythm assessment.
• Former associate professor at Başkent University Department of Cardiology.

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

Prof. Dr. Halil Türkoğlu is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He has expertise in coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery.

His practice includes peripheral vascular surgery, EVAR and TEVAR procedures, carotid surgery, congenital heart surgery, cardiac tumor surgery, and pericardial surgery. He treats both adult and pediatric patients, including those with complex congenital heart defects. He has published research, held academic roles, and is active in national and international professional societies.