Heart сheck up Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Oguz Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in TAVI procedures, heart valve diseases, and coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Yilmaz received the best presentation award from the National Cardiology Congress. He holds a professorship from Istanbul Arel University.

• Performs endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Expert in heart aneurysm repair and varicose vein surgery.
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He uses his surgical expertise to lead heart check-up screenings that identify serious vascular risks.

• Trained in robotic surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Training Center in Belgium
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expertise in transcatheter aortic valve replacement – a less invasive heart valve procedure
• Published research on coronary artery bypass surgery and severe artery pathology
• Active member of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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.

Dr. Mehmet Baltali is a cardiologist at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He specializes in heart check-ups and hypertension management. He earned his medical degree from Gazi University and completed his specialty training there. Dr. Baltali works at a JCI-accredited facility ranked as the second-best brain hospital in Europe.

• Expertise includes family and relationship therapies alongside cardiovascular care.
• Maintains a research focus with articles published in both local and international journals.
• Trained in cognitive psychotherapy and family therapy techniques.
• Supports personalized medicine through genotyping and drug monitoring at NP Istanbul.

Dr. Breket Manzar is an internal medicine specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He provides medical check-ups for men, women, and children. Dr. Manzar earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Specializes in preventative screenings and body composition analysis.
• Performs premium, basic, heart, and oncological check-up packages.
• Member of the Turkish Internal Medicine Specialization Association.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

The doctor is a highly qualified cardiologist with extensive clinical training and international experience. After completing medical education at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor specialized in cardiology at the Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine.

The doctor has gained significant professional expertise through clinical practice at the Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine and Antalya Yaşam Hospitals. Furthermore, the doctor has completed specialized training within the Invasive Cardiology Unit at the renowned Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, USA, demonstrating a commitment to advanced cardiac care and international medical standards.

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Dogan Erdogan is a cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He is a multiple Science Award winner and the youngest researcher to receive the Bayindir Science Award. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Department. He treats complex conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia.

• Expertise in stem cell therapy for heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.
• Performs high-precision procedures including TAVI, angioplasty, and 3D mapping ablation.
• Specializes in valvuloplasty and heart valve replacement for adults and children.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, heart failure, and heart valve disorders. Dr. Taskin earned his medical degree from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He previously gained experience at the Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expertise includes managing hypertension, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including coronary angiography and exercise tests.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility featuring a specialized heart check-up center.

Dr. Caner Topaloglu is an interventional cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for coronary and carotid arteries. Dr. Topaloglu is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He treats heart attacks, heart failure, and complex rhythm disorders.

• Performs permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation including CPM, ICD, and CRT devices.
• Treats coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart valve disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility holding ISO and TEMOS international safety standards.

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.

Professor Ulusoy is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He performs heart check-ups at Central Hospital with a focus on advanced cardiac imaging.

• Uses stress echocardiography to evaluate heart function under physical activity
• Specializes in transesophageal echocardiography for detailed views of heart valves
• Conducts cardiac follow-ups for cancer patients to monitor heart health
• Expert in managing hypertension and heart failure during routine screening
• Author of 125 scientific publications with over 1,400 citations

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. Gokhan Bektasoglu is a cardiologist trained at the Faculties of Medicine of Hacettepe University and Cumhuriyet University. He has worked at Medicine Hospital (2014). He also served at Private European Dawn Hospital, Atrium Cardiology Center (2012–2014); Izmir Karşıyaka State Hospital (2011–2012); Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2011); and Uzunköprü State Hospital (2009–2011).

His clinical focus includes coronary and peripheral angiography with balloon and stent procedures. He performs carotid stenting, EVAR, and TEVAR. He is experienced in echocardiography and TEE. He manages device therapy (pacemaker, ICD, CRT) and arrhythmias. He treats heart failure. He performs ASD and VSD closure. He also offers valve therapies, including TAVI, mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and MitraClip. He has published in the American Journal of Cardiology, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, European Journal of Echocardiography, Bratislava Medical Journal, and International Journal of Angiology. He has presented at international cardiology meetings.

Dr. Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgery. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a specialized robotic surgery center.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Published research on biventricular assist device modifications and intimal hyperplasia.
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Professor Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon. His heart check-ups benefit from his expertise in advanced vascular surgery and minimally invasive cardiac diagnostics.

• Holds the title of Professor – awarded for his senior leadership and clinical expertise
• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac surgery – focuses on procedures with faster recovery
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2000
• Board certified in cardiovascular surgery from Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital
• Published author on early results of minimally invasive coronary artery bypass methods