Best Cardiology Doctors in Turkey

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.

Prof. Dr. Korhan Erkanlı is a professor of cardiovascular surgery. He specializes in heart transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and surgery for advanced heart failure. His practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and endovascular treatment for aortic disease.

He has contributed to clinical research on advanced heart failure, artificial heart technologies, and the surgical care of complex cardiovascular conditions. He also promotes organ donation and the life-saving role of heart transplantation.

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Köksal is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including mitral valve repair, aortic valve surgery, coronary bypass, and endovascular treatment of aortic diseases.

He is internationally recognized for beating-heart, minimally invasive mitral valve repair. He trained at major cardiac centers across Europe. He has published many scientific papers and contributed to medical textbooks. He has given more than 100 presentations at national and international meetings. He organizes international valve repair workshops. He advances minimally invasive cardiac surgery through patient care, teaching, and research.

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.

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.