Hypertension Doctors in Turkey

Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in complex cardiovascular conditions including hypertension.

• Graduated from Marmara University in 1994
• Specialized at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expert in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm
• Specializes in stress tests for coronary artery disease
• Performs ambulatory cardiac monitoring and Holter tests

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga specializes in advanced cardiology, with notable expertise in coronary artery and valve disease treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained at St Thomas Hospital in London for heart valve treatments
• Expert in diagnostic techniques like IVUS, FFR, and OCT for coronary artery disease
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Skilled in treatments including TAVI and Mitral balloon valvuloplasty

Specializes in hypertension treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with a focus on comprehensive cardiovascular care.

• Completed cardiology education at Erzurum Atatürk University
• Expert in diagnosing and treating coronary artery disease
• Skilled in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE)
• Provides holistic care for heart failure and arrhythmias

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. She diagnoses and treats heart diseases in children and adolescents, including congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and acute rheumatic fever. Her skills include fetal echocardiography and heart screening for young athletes.

She earned her M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1978–1984). She completed a Pediatrics residency at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine (1988–1992). She finished a Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2002).

She has worked at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital. She provides pediatric cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

Dr. Mustafa Ozsoy is a transplant surgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Ozsoy lead transplant units in both Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and complex organ transplantation.

• Certified in liver donor and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
• Obtained specialized certificates in endoscopy, ERCP, and experimental microsurgery.
• Professor of General Surgery with research focused on organ ischemia protection.
• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association.

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Prof. Fatih Mehmet Ucar, Head of Electrophysiology at Florence Nightingale Hospital, specializes in hypertension with over 13 years of cardiology experience.

• Trained in electrophysiology at Lübeck Hospital in Germany
• Associate Professor at Trakya University's Cardiology Department
• Member of European Cardiology and Arrhythmia Associations
• Runs a dedicated Electrophysiology and Device Therapy department

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Associate Professor of Cardiology with specialized training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

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

Professor Riza Turkoz specializes in Hypertension at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, bringing decades of academic and clinical expertise.

• Over 39 years of experience in hypertension treatment
• Professor at multiple prestigious universities, including Başkent University
• Extensive background in both research and practical patient care
• Currently practices at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital

Specializes in complex cardiac conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, including hypertension-related surgeries like coronary bypass and heart valve procedures.

• Over 29 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in TAVI and aortic aneurysm treatments
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital and Kadir Has University
• Professor at Istanbul Arel University

Dr. Fatih Koç brings expertise from the prestigious Cleveland Clinic, where he trained in invasive cardiology.

• Specialized in cardiology at Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
• Experience at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine's Cardiology Department
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Prof. Erdogan brings over 31 years of cardiology expertise, including specialized training at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab.

• Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in hypertension management across multiple university hospitals
• Trained at Mayo Clinic – one of the world's top medical centers

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Specializes in invasive cardiology with a focus on hypertension – Dr. Topaloglu brings expertise in complex cardiovascular conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Expert in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Special interest in hypertension and hyperlipidemia management

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan brings 28 years of cardiology expertise, including specialized training at London's Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Performed over 1,100 cardiovascular treatments
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Published extensively on coronary interventions and hypertension
• Current professor at Medicine Hospital in Istanbul