Best Heart preventive examination (men, women) Doctors in Turkey — TOP 15

Dr. Enes Murat Atasoyu is an Associate Professor at Anadolu Medical Center. He performs heart preventive examinations to check adult cardiovascular and renal health.

• Directs premium and oncological health screenings for adults
• Specializes in treating long-term high blood pressure and kidney disease
• Member of the European Renal Association and International Society of Nephrology
• Fellowship trained in nephrology and hypertension at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Professor at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dr. Nermina Alagic is a cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her heart preventive examinations utilize advanced cardiac imaging techniques learned at top global centers.

• Trained in clinical cardiology at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Specialized in 2D and 3D heart ultrasound during a fellowship at the University of Alabama
• Completed an observership in cardiac imaging at the University of Sydney in Australia
• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)

Dr. Fatih Mehmet Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment. Dr. Ucar completed residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He also underwent electrophysiology training at Lübeck Hospital in Germany.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Arrhythmia Association.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and complex carotid stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital.

Professor Ulusoy is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He leads heart preventive examinations at Central Hospital with a focus on advanced imaging.

• Performs stress echocardiography to evaluate heart function under physical strain
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography for detailed images of heart structures
• Specializes in cardiac follow-up for cancer patients and those with kidney failure
• Published over 125 scientific papers with more than 1,400 citations
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology – the body setting gold standards for heart care

Professor Cenk Indelen is an associate professor of cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in identifying risks for coronary artery disease during heart preventive examinations.

• Trained in robotic surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Training Center in Belgium
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expert in distinguishing between surgical needs and non-invasive heart treatments
• Published extensive research on aortic valve health and coronary artery pathology
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.

• Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
• Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
• Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.

Dr. David Saba is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in heart transplantation and off-pump coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Saba completed training at Toronto General Hospital and the University of Hannover–Freiburg. He has published over 20 research papers on vascular innovations and bypass techniques.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and aortic aneurysm surgery.
• Treats conditions including mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Former Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Uludağ University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility and Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.

Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmias. Dr. Changa received training at the Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

• Performs coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation, and heart cryoablation.
• Expertise in carotid angioplasty, stent placement, and aneurysm coiling.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000+ patients annually.
• Fluent in English and holds membership in the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He brings elite academic and clinical expertise to every heart preventive examination.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery – the highest academic medical title
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery for over two decades
• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac surgery – focuses on less traumatic heart procedures
• Published over 15 scientific articles on advanced cardiac techniques and heart health
• Completed specialized training at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Mehmet Yigit is an internal medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Istanbul. He treats chronic conditions like diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and hypertension. Dr. Yigit also manages gastrointestinal disorders and connective tissue diseases. He graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in complex thyroid diseases and hypertension management.
• Treats digestive issues including gastritis and irritable bowel syndrome.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus.
• Held pharmaceutical leadership roles at Recordati, AbbVie, and Novo Nordisk.

Dr. Utku Zor is a cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He completed specialty training at the Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center. Dr. Zor completed an echocardiography course at Harvard Medical School. He also holds a Level I Cardiac MRI certification.

• Specializes in advanced heart failure and preventive cardiology.
• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography.
• Treats patients with hypertension and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility and Center of Excellence for cardiac surgery.

Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. Dr. Kucukaksu specializes in adult and pediatric heart transplantation. He completed fellowships at institutions in the US, Germany, and France.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center.
• Performs off-pump coronary bypass, valve replacements, and complex aortic repairs.
• Expert in LVAD systems and total artificial heart surgery.
• Established heart transplant centers at several major medical institutions.