Atherosclerosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

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.

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.

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

With 34 years in cardiology, Dr. Engin Bozkurt specializes in atherosclerosis at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Founding Head of Cardiology at two university hospitals
• Board-certified in cardiology with extensive teaching and research background
• Professor of Medicine with a focus on cardiovascular diseases

Dr. Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery with integrative medicine – offering a unique approach to atherosclerosis treatment at Natural Klinik.

• Cardiovascular surgeon with over 100 published articles
• Specializes in combining traditional and complementary therapies
• Holds 20 scientific course certificates in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in phytotherapy, homeopathy, and ozone therapy

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.

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

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 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

Dr. Aras has over 30 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

Dr. Kocas specializes in interventional cardiology with over a decade of experience at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Board-certified cardiologist with extensive training in percutaneous interventions
• Member of European Percutaneous Intervention Association and SCAI
• Practices evidence-based approaches to atherosclerosis management
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases, with over 100 domestic and international publications. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience in cardiology
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease intervention in Italy
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and SCAI Association
• Associate Professor title since 2017
• Regularly attends international cardiology congresses

Performs radial angiography – a less invasive approach to heart procedures – with thousands of cases completed at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 20 years of cardiology experience, specializing in interventional techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training future cardiologists
• Expertise in challenging coronary and peripheral procedures
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology