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Cengiz Koksal

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University – a key center for atherosclerosis treatment.

    • 25+ years specializing in cardiovascular surgery
    • Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
    • Associate Professor title awarded in 2005
    • Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital
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Ozkan Bekler

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr. Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on atherosclerosis, combining academic research with clinical practice.

    • Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
    • Experience in both hospital and academic settings
    • Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
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Asim Enhos

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Associate Professor Asim Enhos specializes in cardiology with a focus on Atherosclerosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

    • Over 15 years of experience in cardiology
    • Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
    • Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
    • Expertise in diagnosing and managing Atherosclerosis
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Hakan Ucar

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Florya Hospital
  • Cardiology Department 

     

    Education and Specialty: 

    2003 - Medical Education, School of Medicine, Çukurova University 

    2009 – Specialty, School of Medicine, Uludağ University 

    2015- Associate Professor, Adana Training and Research Hospital 

     

    Experience: 

    2012 - 2015 – Head of Educational and Administrative Affairs, ENT Clinic, Haseki Training and Research Hospital (3 years) 

    2009 – 2011, Conscription, Şevket Yılmaz Training and Research Hospital, Bursa 

    2011-2013 Bursa State Hospital 

    2013-2015 Seyhan Practice Hospital, Adana Training and Research Hospital 

    2015-2016 Head of Department of Cardiology, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 

    February 2016 – July 2019, Head of Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Biruni University. 

     

    Fields of Specialties: 

    Complex Coronary Interventions 

    Complex Peripheral Interventions 

    Pacemaker Procedures 

    Electrophysiological Study and Ablation 

    Heart Valve Interventions (TAVI, Mitraclip, Mitral Balloon) 

     

    Certificates: 

    Board Certificate, European Society of Cardiology 

    Board Certificate, Turkish Society of Cardiology 

     

    Professional Memberships- Number Insignificant: 

    1. European Society of Cardiology 

    2. Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    3. Member of Istanbul Medical Chamber 

     

    Personal motto: Your heart is entrusted to us 

     

    Researches and Articles: 

    Articles published in international peer-review journals: 

    1. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypakli O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Cayli M. Mean platelet volume is independently associated with renal dysfunction in stable coronary artery disease. Platelets (ISI). 2013 Jun; 25(4):274-278. doi: 10.3109/09537104.2013.805406. Epub 2013 Jun 17 

    A2. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Yildirim A, Börekçi A, Gözükara MY, Seker T, Kaypakli O, Türkoglu C, Ozaltun B, Akyol S, Harbalioglu H, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Cayli M. Increased Aortic Stiffness Predicts Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Angiology (ISI). 2014 Oct;65(9):806-11. doi: 10.1177/0003319713504126. Epub 2013 Sep 26. 

    A3. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Kivrak A, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Akilli RE, Türkoglu C, Kaypakli O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Tanboga HI, Cayli M. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients with different left ventricle geometry. Blood Pressure (ISI). 2014 Aug;23(4):240-7. doi: 10.3109/08037051.2013.840429. Epub 2013 Sep 23. 

    A4. *Uçar H*, Mustafa Gür M, Gözükara MY, Kıvrak A, Kolcu Z, Akyol S, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Türkoglu C, Seker T, Çaylı M. Relationship between mean platelet volume and morning blood pressure surge in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). 2014 Apr 8. doi: 10.5152/akd.2014.5196. [Epub ahead of print]. 

    A5. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Koyunsever NY, Türkoglu C, Özaltun B, Kuloglu O, Kalkan GY, Sahin DY, Çaylı M. High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T is Associated with SYNTAX Score and Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology , 2013 Jun; 4(9):1-5. doi: 10.4172/2155-9880.1000263 

    A6. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Gözükara MY, Kalkan GY, Baykan AO, Türkoğlu C, Kaypakl O, Seker T, Sen O, Selek S, Cayl M. Gamma glutamyl transferase activity is Independently associated with oxidative stress rather than SYNTAX score. Scand J Clin Lab Invest (ISI). 2014 Sep 2:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A7. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Börrekçi A, Yıldırım A, Baykan AO, Kalkan GY,Koç M, Şeker T, Coşkun M, Şen Ö, Çaylı M. Relationship between extent and complexity of coronary artery disease and different left ventricular geometric patterns in patients with coronary artery disease and hypertension. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5747 

    A8. Çaylı M, Elbasan Z, Gür M, Şeker T, *Uçar H*, Kuloğlu O, Şen O, Şahin DY, Yüksel Kalkan G. Modified flower petal technique in the treatment of isolated ostial left main and non-left main bifurcation lesions. Eurointervention. Accepted 2014 Oct. 20140324-02-R2 

    A9. Baykan AO, Yüksel Kalkan G, Gür M, *Uçar H*, Acele A, Seker T, Sen O, Kaypakli O, Harbalioğlu H, Cayli M. Coronary Flow Velocity Reserve in Patients with Ascending Aorta Aneurysm. Echocardiography (ISI). 2014 Oct 7. doi: 10.1111/echo.12782. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A10. Şeker T, Gür M, *Uçar H*, Türkoğlu C, Baykan AO, Özaltun B, Harbalıoğlu H, Kalkan GY, Kaypaklı O, Kuloğlu O, Şen Ö, Koç M, Çaylı M. Lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level is associated with impaired myocardial performance and left ventricle hypertrophy in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5637 

    A11. Gözükara MY, Börekçi A, Gür M, Aksoy N, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, *Uçar H*, Türkoğlu C, Koç M, Makca I, Akyol S, Selek S, Caylı M. Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Activity is Associated With Both Paraoxonase Activity and Aortic Stiffness in Hypertensive Patients. J Clin Lab Anal (ISI). 2014 Aug 17. doi: 10.1002/jcla.21785. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A12. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Baykan AO, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z, Şahin DY, Koç M, Börekçi A, Çaylı M. Mean platelet volume is associated with aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5576 

    A13. Gür M, Türkoglu C, Taskın A, *Uçar H*, Börekçi A, Seker T, Gözükara MY, Kaypaklı O, Akyol S, Selek S, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Çayli M. Paraoxonase 1 activity and oxidative stress in patients with anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention with and without no-reflow. Atherosclerosis (ISI). 2014 Jun;234(2):415-20. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.03.005. Epub 2014 Apr 3. 

    A14. Sahin DY, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Kırım S, *Uçar H*, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Uysal OK, Kıvrak A, Koyunsever NY, Akıllı RE, Caylı M. NT-proBNP predicts impaired myocardial function in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients with preserved ejection fraction. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension (ISI). 2014;36(5):289-94. doi: 10.3109/10641963.2013.810234. Epub 2013 Jul 18. 

    A15. Caylı M, Gür M, Kalkan GY, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Koyunsever NY, Türkoglu C, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Harbalıoglu H, Uçar. Gamma glutamyl transferase activity: Relationship with thoracic aortic intima media thickness and inflammation. Herz (ISI). 2014 Sep;39(6):761-766. Epub 2013 Aug 11. 

    A16. Çaylı M, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypaklı O, Sahin DY, *Uçar H*, Kıvrak A, Koyunsever NY, Sen Ö. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T predicts nondipper hypertension in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) (ISI). 2013 Oct;15(10):731- 6. doi: 10.1111/jch.12176. Epub 2013 Aug 7. 

    A17. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Baykan AO, Koyunsever NY, Kaypakli O, Sen O, Kuloglu O, Seker T, *Uçar H*, Akyol S, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Çayli M. Serum bilirubin level and aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Angiology (ISI). 2014 Apr;65(4):308-12. doi: 10.1177/0003319713507627. Epub 2013 Oct 24. 

    A18. Gür M, *Uçar H*, Kuloglu O, Kıvrak A, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Ozaltun B, Kaypaklı O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Tanboga HI, Caylı M. Estimated glomerular filtration rate is associated with both arterial stiffness and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension (ISI). 2014;36(6):374-9. doi: 10.3109/10641963.2013.827703. Epub 2014 Jan 16. 

    A19. Gür M, Caylı M, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Gözükara MY, Selek S, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypaklı O, Aksoy N. Paraoxonase (PON1) activity in patients with subclinical thoracic aortic atherosclerosis. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging (ISI). 2014 Jun;30(5):889-95. doi: 10.1007/s10554-014-0407-y. Epub 2014 Apr 4. 

    A20. Budak YU, Huysal K, Polat M, Tarakçi G, *Uçar H*. Evaluation of the Steelex M600H coagulometer prothrombin time-international normalized ratio assay with Steelex test reagents. Biochem Med (Zagreb) (ISI). 2012 Jan; 22: 121-126 pp. 

    A21. Seker T, Türkoglu C, *Uçar H*, Gür M, Sahin DY, Caylı M. Treatment of totally occluded aortic coarctation using a covered stent. Herz (ISI). 2014 Mar; DOI: 10.1007/s00059-013-3984-y [Epub ahead of print] 

    A22. Börekçi A, Gür M, Türkoğlu C, Çaylı M, Selek S, Kaypaklı O, *Uçar H*, Coskun M, Seker T, Koç M, Gökdeniz T, Gözükara MY. Oxidative Stress and Paraoxonase 1 Activity Predict ContrastInduced Nephropathy in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Angiology (ISI). 2014 May; DOI: 10.1177/0003319714533588 [Epub ahead of print] 

    A23. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Haydardedeoglu FE , Sinan Kırım S, Baykan AO, Kuloglu O, *Uçar H*, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Seker T, Turkoglu C, Yildirim A, Cayli M. The Association between Aortic Distensibility and Coronary Flow Reserve in Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patients. Echocardiography (ISI). 2014 May; DOI: 10.1111/echo.12631 [Epub ahead of print] 

    A24. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Gözükara MY, *Uçar H*, Kaypaklı O, Baykan AO, Akyol S, Türkoglu C, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Çaylı M. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (ISI). 2014 Aug 17. doi: 10.1002/jcla.21770. [Epub ahead of print]. 

    A25. *Uçar H*, Karaagaç K, Serdar OA, Yetkin ZA, Aktürk Y, Karaagaç EU, Sarıcaoglu H, Arterial Elasticity Measurement in Patients with Behçet Disease. HealthMED (2012’ de ISI) 2012 May; 6: 3255-3261 pp. 

    A26. Karaagaç K, *Uçar H*, Karaagaç E, Yetkin ZA, Aktürk Y. The Relation Betwen Aspirin Resistance and Mean Platelet Volume in Patients with Significant Coronary Artery Stenosis. HealthMED (2012’ de ISI) 2012 May ;6: 3701-3705 pp. 

    A27. Cander S, Coban S Altuner S, Gül ÖÖ, Yetgin ZA, Akkurt A, *Uçar H*, Tuncel E. Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional SingleCenter Study Among Turkish Patients. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders (ISI). 2014 Aug;12(6):324-9. doi: 10.1089/met.2013.0150. Epub 2014 Mar 25. 

    A28. Abalı G, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z , Gür M ,Seker T, Koyunsever NY, Çaylı M, Akpınar O. Effect of Statin on Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Experimental & Clinical Cardiology (ISI). 2014 May 

    A29. Effect of fasting on 24-h blood pressure values of individuals with no previous history of hypertension. Seker A, Demirci H, Ocakoglu G, Aydin U, Ucar H, Yildiz G, Yaman O. Blood Press Monit. 2017 Oct;22(5):247-252. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000244 

    A30. The importance of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Ozyilmaz S, Akgul O, Uyarel H, Pusuroglu H, Gul M, Satilmisoglu MH, Bolat I, Ozyilmaz I, *Uçar H*, Yildirim A, Bakir I. Rev Port Cardiol. 2017 Apr;36(4):239-246. doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2016.09.014. Epub 2017 Mar 18. English, Portuguese 

    A31. A case of stent thrombosis presenting as acute myocardial infarction related to right coronary artery originating from the left coronary system. Ermis E, Kahraman S, Ucar H, Allahverdiyev S. Intractable Rare Dis Res. 2018 Feb;7(1):58-60. doi: 10.5582/irdr.2018.01001. 

    A32. Triple Coronary Artery Thrombosis Presenting as Acute Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Ermis E, Kahraman S, Ucar H, Ozyılmaz SO, Allahverdiyev S. Int J Angiol. 2018 Dec;27(4):223-226. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1608959. Epub 2017 Dec 12 

    A33. Relationship between blood pressure variability and cognitive function in geriatric hypertensive patients with well-controlled blood pressure. Yıldırım E, Ermis E, Allahverdiyev S, Ucar H, Yavuzer S, Yavuzer H, Cengiz M. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2019 Feb 1. doi: 10.1007/s40520- 019-01141-6. 

     

    C2. Book chapters written in other languages: 

    C2.1. Hung JS, Lau KW, *Uçar H*, Çaylı M, Çaylı M, Practical Handbook: Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (Inoue balloon mitral valvuloplasty),437-473 pp, Adana / Turkey, Çukurova Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2014 

    C2.2. Feldman T, Nguyen TN, *Uçar H*, Çaylı M, Çaylı M, Practical Handbook: Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (retrograde percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty), 475-486 pp, Çukurova, Adana / Turkey, Çukurova Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2014 

     

    D. Articles published in local peer-review journals: 

    D1. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Seker T, Sahin DY, Kalkan GY, Türkoglu C, Yıldırım A, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Çaylı M. Impaired kidney function is associated with syntax scorein patients with stable coronary artery disease. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology, 2014; DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2014.67790 

    D2. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Baykan AO, Kuloğlu O, Sahin DY, Seker T, Haydardedeoglu FE, Şen Ö, *Uçar H*, Kırım S, Çayli M. Left Ventricle Geometry Affects Coronary Flow Reserve in Diabetic Patients. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology, Doi: 10.5543/tkda.2015.59432 

    D3. *Uçar H*, Karaagaç K, Tiryakioglu S. Woven Left Coronary Artery: A Case Report. Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Research-Case Reports 2014 (22), 5-6 pp. 

    D4. Albayrak S, Kemal Karaagaç K, Baran I, Yetgin ZA, *Uçar H*, Aydınlar A, "Carvedilol and Metoprolol in Acute Myocardial Infarction Early Effect of Oxidized LDL and Paraoxonase-1 Activity Abant Medical Journal 2013; DOI: 10.5505/abantmedj.2013.30592 

    D5. Gür AK, Eker E, Akyol A, Akdag S, Kolcu Z, Odabası D, *Uçar H*. Useage of Intra-aortic Baloon Pump in the Open Heart Surgeries. Medical Journal of School of Medicine, Harran University 2014 (11), 10-14 pp. 

    D6. Aktürk Y, Dilek Yesilbursa D, *Uçar H*, Yücel E, Özdabakoglu O, Eryılmaz S, Sensoy B, Serdar OA, Aydınlar A. The Effect of Diurnal Blood Pressure Change on Heart Rate Recovery After Cardiac Stress Testing in Hypertensive Patients Receiving Treatment. Uludağ University, School of Medicine Journal 2008 (34), 9-13 pp. 

    D7. Yesilbursa D, Aydinlar A, Karaagaç K, *Uçar H*, Aktürk Y, Yetgin ZA. Comparison of Depression and Anxiety Levels in Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome. Journal of Clinical and Analytical Medicine 2014; DOI: 10.4328/JCAM.1443 

    D8. Emül A, Karaagaç K, Yetgin ZA, *Uçar H*, Baran I, Aydınlar A. The Effects of Metabolic Syndrome on Aortic Distensibility in Patients with Angiographically Normal Coronary Arteries. Sakarya Medical Journal 2013; DOI: 10.5505/sakaryamj.2013.69672 

    D9. Assessment of side branch patency using a jailed semi-inflated balloon technique with coronary bifurcation lesions. Ermiş E, *Uçar H*, Demirelli S, İpek E, Gür M, Çaylı M. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology 2018 Jul;46(5):340-348. doi: 10.5543/tkda.2018.47347.

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Oguzhan Yucel

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Specializes in coronary artery diseases and interventions – Dr. Yucel focuses on cardiovascular occlusion and heart attack treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
    • Treats high blood pressure and cholesterol conditions
    • Manages heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
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Oguzhan Yucel

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery diseases and high-risk cardiovascular conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Expertise in coronary angiography and interventions
    • Treats complex cases of hypertension and hyperlipidemia
    • Skilled in managing heart valve diseases and arrhythmias
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Ugur Taskin

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  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Specializes in interventional cardiology with expertise in atherosclerosis treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

    • Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
    • Experienced in treating coronary artery disease and hyperlipidemia
    • Previously worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
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Ertugrul Ercan

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  • 32 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan is a leading cardiologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

    • Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – trained next-generation cardiologists
    • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology – recognized European expertise
    • Completed specialized training at Cleveland Clinic's cardiology department
    • Head of Cardiology Department at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
    • Expert in inflammation and coagulation relation to cardiovascular diseases
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Muslum Sahin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Associate Professor specializing in cardiology with 17+ years of experience – Dr. Sahin focuses on atherosclerosis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

    • Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
    • Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
    • Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
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Onur Akpinar

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Atlas University Hospital
  • Dr. Akpinar specializes in complex coronary interventions, including bifurcation and chronic total occlusion (CTO) stenting at Atlas University Hospital.

    • Over 19 years of experience in interventional cardiology
    • Professor of Cardiology at Near East University
    • Published extensively on cardiovascular diagnostics and outcomes
    • Performs advanced procedures like carotid and renal artery stenting
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Murat Sunbul

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  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı
  • Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

    Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

    He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

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Humayun Kakar

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  • 6 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Specializes in cardiology with advanced training from Switzerland's Zurich University – focuses on cutting-edge heart failure and atherosclerosis treatments at Medicalpoint.

    • Board-certified cardiologist with 9+ years of experience
    • Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – Turkey's leading cardiology program
    • Member of European Cardiology Society and American College of Cardiology
    • Expert in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
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Mustafa Dogdus

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  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr. Dogdus specializes in cardiovascular interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with expertise in treating complex atherosclerosis cases.

    • Trained at Ege University Medical Faculty
    • Member of European Society of Cardiology
    • Performs percutaneous coronary interventions
    • Active in Kardiyovasküler Akademi Derneği
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Mutlu Cicek

  • 4.7 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Dr. Mutlu Cicek specializes in treating coronary artery diseases, including atherosclerosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

    • Expertise in cardiovascular occlusion and heart attack management
    • Skilled in treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol
    • Specializes in heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
    • Experienced in managing heart failure and vascular diseases
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Dursun Aras

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Aras has over 20 years of experience in cardiology, specializing in atherosclerosis at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

    • Trained at Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital
    • Specializes in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and treatments
    • Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
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Omer Alyan

  • 4.5 Good 2 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital
  • Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 20 years of cardiology experience, including roles at leading hospitals like Şişli Hamidiye Etfal and Dicle University.

    • Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
    • Trained at Turkey's High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
    • Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
    • Specializes in comprehensive cardiovascular care
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Sinan Altan Kocaman

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  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Professor Sinan Altan Kocaman specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology at Ankara Koru Çukurambar Hospital.

    • Cardiology specialist since 2008 with extensive experience in electrophysiology
    • Published numerous scientific publications with high citations
    • Provides patent and consultancy services for medical engineering
    • Member of national and international scientific societies
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Cenap Zeybek

  • New
  • 76 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Uniqacare Clinic
  • Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in complex cardiac procedures.

    • Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with over 25 years of practice
    • Performs a wide range of cardiac surgeries including coronary stenting and bypass grafting
    • Academic leader – promoted to Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2017
    • Trained at prestigious institutions like Hacettepe University and Siyami Ersek Hospital
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Dr Gokhan Ertas

  • 4.5 Good 235 reviews
  • 36 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Dr Gokhan Ertas specializes in Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease at Liv Hospital Ulus, combining advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans.

    • Professorship in Cardiology, showcasing academic excellence
    • Skilled in 3D Echocardiography and CT Coronary Angiography
    • Experience in percutaneous valve interventions like TAVI and MitraClip
    • Former Research Fellow at Thorax Center, Erasmus MC in Rotterdam
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Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

  • New
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a leading cardiovascular surgeon with 35+ years of experience, specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

    • Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center
    • Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
    • Performs advanced procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and aortic repair
    • Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
    • Recipient of numerous national and international awards
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Bookimed Insights: Top Atherosclerosis Specialists in Turkey ()

Bookimed has coordinated 6 requests for Atherosclerosis treatment in Turkey, collaborating with 51 top-rated specialists. The doctors in this table are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, and patient outcomes. The ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases and current programs from our partner clinics.
DoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
34 years of experienceComplex cardiovascular casesDepartment head at Bezmialem Vakıf University with 25+ years' experience. Established a major cardiovascular clinic and trained future surgeons.
Turkey
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11 years of experienceCardiovascular disease managementCombines academic cardiology research with clinical practice. Trained at Mustafa Kemal University with experience in hospital and academic settings.
Turkey
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24 years of experienceComplex Atherosclerosis casesSpecializes in Atherosclerosis with extensive academic and clinical experience. Former Associate Professor at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University.
Turkey
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16 years of experienceCoronary artery interventionsFocuses specifically on coronary artery diseases and interventions. Specializes in cardiovascular occlusion treatments and angiography procedures.
Turkey
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16 years of experienceComplex coronary artery casesSpecializes in high-risk cardiovascular interventions with a focus on coronary artery diseases. Expertise in angiography and complex case management.
Turkey
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17 years of experienceHigh-risk atherosclerosis casesInterventional cardiology specialist with hands-on experience in complex cases. Member of Turkish Cardiology Association.
Turkey
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32 years of experienceComplex cardiovascular casesLeading expert in atherosclerosis with Cleveland Clinic training. Headed cardiology at major university hospital. Fellow of European Society of Cardiology with 30+ years' experience.
Turkey
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25 years of experienceChronic total occlusion casesSpecializes in chronic total occlusions – member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club. Former Chief Assistant at a leading cardiology research hospital.
Turkey
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28 years of experienceComplex coronary interventionsExpert in high-risk procedures like CTO stenting with 19 years' experience. Cardiology professor and published researcher on cardiovascular outcomes.
Turkey
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6 years of experienceAdvanced heart failure casesAdvanced training in heart failure from Zurich University. Member of multiple prestigious cardiology associations including ESC and ACC.
Turkey
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