Best Covered Stent Placement doctors in Turkey: TOP 40 doctors

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga specializes in coronary artery disease treatment, with expertise in advanced stent placement techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Over 15 years of experience in cardiology and interventional procedures
• Trained in heart valve treatments at St Thomas Hospital in London
• Specializes in IVUS, FFR, and OCT for precise coronary diagnostics
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• PhD in Biostatistics for evidence-based treatment approaches

Prof. Mustafa Saglam specializes in endovascular procedures, including covered stent placement, at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Head of Cardiology Department since 2016
• Expert in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Trained at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Performs balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation

Prof. Okuyan leads the Cardiology Department at Medipol University Acibadem District Hospital, specializing in interventional cardiology procedures like covered stent placement.

• 25+ years of cardiology experience
• Professor of Cardiology since 2017
• Former Head of Cardiology at Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association
• Specializes in structural heart disease interventions

Specializes in cardiovascular occlusion treatment and stent placement – Ravan Israfilov brings focused expertise to complex heart conditions.

• Trained in cardiology at Kocaeli University
• Skilled in both diagnosis and treatment of heart rhythm disorders
• Specializes in congenital heart disease cases

Prof. Gulden Kafali specializes in pediatric cardiology with extensive training in congenital heart diseases and cardiac arrhythmias.

• Pediatric Cardiology Fellow at Hacettepe University
• Expert in fetal echocardiography and cardiac exams for sports
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

Echocardiography expert – Dr. Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic and has over 25 years in cardiology, specializing in interventional techniques at Medical Park Antalya.

• Associate professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Turkey's advanced Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy brings nearly four decades of cardiovascular surgery experience, including pioneering work in covered stent placements.

• Over 35 years dedicated to cardiovascular surgery
• Held positions at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Member of multiple leading Turkish cardiovascular societies
• Balances academic leadership with frontline surgical practice

Prof. Dr. Ertan Sagbas specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and robotic-assisted procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute
• Expert in aortic surgery and arrhythmia surgery
• Uses the Da Vinci Robotic System for precise interventions
• Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

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 Turkish Society of Cardiology and Turkish Medical Association
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Works at Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul

Specializes in aortic and heart aneurysms – Prof. Yilmaz brings extensive cardiovascular surgery expertise to Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Trained in TAVI and complex aneurysm treatments
• Performs coronary bypass and heart valve surgeries

Professor Cengiz Koksal leads Medipol Acibadem's cardiovascular surgery team with 20+ years of specialized experience in vascular interventions.

• Associate Professor title awarded in 2005 for cardiovascular surgery
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Contributed to establishing Turkey's Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
• Specializes in complex vascular procedures

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

• Field: Faculty of Medicine
• University: Gazi University
• Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

• Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
• University: Mustafa Kemal University
• Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

• Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
• Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2022-2024
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Performs complex coronary procedures including covered stent placement – Prof. Akpinar specializes in difficult vascular interventions at Atlas University Hospital.

• Professor of cardiology with over 15 years of experience
• Expert in coronary angiography, stenting, and endovascular techniques
• Published extensive research on cardiovascular interventions and outcomes

Dr. Deser brings international expertise in vascular and endovascular techniques, having trained at leading centers in New York, Salzburg, and Milan.

• Specialized in aortic procedures including aneurysms and dissections
• Fellowship-trained in advanced endovascular techniques
• Associate Professor at Istanbul University
• Proficient in FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR procedures

Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery diseases and interventions, including covered stent placement, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Manages high blood pressure and cholesterol
• Addresses heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Coronary, Angiography and Intervention