Coronary artery disease Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Specialized in cardiology with 16 years of experience of experience – Dr. Marasli focuses on coronary artery disease at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Completed cardiology specialization at Cumhuriyet University
• Worked as a Specialist Doctor in Van's Erciş District
• Currently practices at Avicenna International Hospital since 2018

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, bringing decades of specialized expertise in coronary artery disease.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Awarded Associate Professor title in 2005 for contributions to the field
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Specializes in complex coronary artery procedures

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.

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.

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. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey, with 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Director of Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Specializes in coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, and aortic repair
• Trained in LVAD systems and heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the US
• Established heart transplant centers at multiple institutions
• Active contributor to total artificial heart surgery development

Specializes in interventional cardiology with thousands of cases – Dr. Ozdemir performs radial angiography and challenging coronary procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of cardiology experience
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a reference center for cardiology
• Expert in radial (arm) angiography techniques
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Faculty member at Biruni University since 2019

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular interventions, with advanced training in peripheral arterial disease from Italy. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Performed numerous heart and leg angiography procedures
• Associate Professor since 2017, full Professor since 2022
• Published over 100 domestic and international studies
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and SCAI

Dr. Akdeniz specializes in coronary artery disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital, with extensive training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

• Trained at M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Hasan Yucel has successfully performed 10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Specializes in heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Graduated from Çukurova University School of Medicine
• National and international publications
• Guest speaker at scientific meetings

Prof. Engin Bozkurt brings 34 years of experience of cardiology expertise, currently leading the department at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Board-certified with a residency from Atatürk University
• Founded and headed cardiology departments at two universities
• Specializes in comprehensive coronary interventions
• Professor of Medicine with academic leadership roles

Dr. Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery with integrative therapies – offering unique approaches to coronary artery disease treatment at Natural Klinik.

• Over 100 published articles in cardiovascular surgery
• Holds 20 scientific course certificates in this specialty
• Integrates phytotherapy, homeopathy and ozone therapy
• Specialist in both surgery and complementary medicine

Dr. Kocas brings extensive experience in coronary artery disease from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Specializes in interventional cardiology procedures
• Member of European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• Affiliated with Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 years of experience of cardiology experience, including roles at leading hospitals like Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialized in coronary artery disease at Dicle University
• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Graduated from Ege University's Faculty of Medicine