Atherosclerosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor specializing in cardiology with 25 years of experience 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

Associate Professor Asim Enhos specializes in cardiology with a focus on Atherosclerosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience 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

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in Atherosclerosis at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained in Cardiology at Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Works at Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals

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

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

Dr. Aras has over 30 years of experience 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

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 years of experience 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

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 6 years of experience 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

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

Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan is a leading cardiologist with over 32 years of experience 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in complex cardiac procedures.

• Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with over 76 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a leading cardiovascular surgeon with 40 years of experience 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

10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications – Dr. Yucel specializes in advanced cardiovascular care at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Expertise in cholesterol disorders and heart failure treatment
• Graduated from Çukurova University and Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine
• Published nationally and internationally on cardiovascular topics
• Regular guest speaker at scientific meetings