15,000+ heart operations performed – Professor Menicanti pioneered a groundbreaking technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle.
Dr. Shen Yuqin, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chief Physician at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. Dr. Shen directs the Rehabilitation Medicine Center and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. A doctoral supervisor and National Advanced Worker, Dr. Shen is a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure.
Dr. Shen was the first in China to implement cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)-guided rehabilitation for heart failure. Dr. Shen also introduced the use of the anaerobic threshold to prescribe exercise intensity. The team created a nationwide hospital–community–home closed-loop model. In 2020, they opened Shanghai’s only inpatient cardiac rehabilitation ward in a tertiary hospital.
Dr. Shen is the principal investigator of two NSFC General Projects. Honors include the CRMA Science and Technology Award, First Prize (2019), and the Shanghai Rehabilitation Medicine Science and Technology Progress Awards, First Prize (2018, 2024). Dr. Shen has published over 50 papers as first or corresponding author. Dr. Shen served as chief editor of one monograph and associate editor of two. The portfolio includes 22 patents (15 authorized, including three invention patents) and five software copyrights. Nine technology transfers have been completed.
Dr. Shen is a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FAACVPR) and a CDQI certified expert. Dr. Shen serves as an associate editor and editorial board member. Dr. Shen led the drafting of eight consensuses, guidelines, and standards, and organized 20 national courses. The center has served more than 10,000 patients. The care model has been extended across Shanghai and introduced in Yunnan.
Prof. Margonato has performed over 3,000 cardiac catheterizations and 2,000 coronary angioplasties – he leads the Clinical Cardiology Unit at San Raffaele Hospital.
Dr. Haşim Üstünsoy specializes in minimally invasive and robotic cardiovascular surgery, with training from top institutions like Columbia University and Geneva University.
1,100+ cardiac treatments performed – Prof. Tanboga specializes in complex coronary and valve interventions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Dr. Mehmet Saygi has performed over 2,500 coronary angiography procedures and 300+ stent placements at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Prof. Ucar leads the Electrophysiology and Device Therapy Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained at Cleveland Clinic and Germany's Lübeck Hospital.
Dr. Servet Izci is a cardiologist with 24 years of clinical practice. He earned his MD at Fırat University (1996–2002). He completed a cardiology residency at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital (2010–2015). He worked as a consultant cardiologist at Kartal Koşuyolu (2015–2025) and Pendik Medical Park (2025–2026). He now practices at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2026–present). He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
Clinical focus: coronary angiography and stenting via radial access. He also performs peripheral and carotid artery interventions. He manages arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure. Scientific output: three publications. Topics include catestatin as a predictor of mortality in acute pulmonary embolism, ECG changes during alcohol withdrawal, and the increased risk of high‑grade AV block in non‑O blood types.
Dr. Monika Mikulicz-Pasler specializes in cardiology and internal medicine, focusing on hypertension and heart diseases at KCM Clinic.
Professor Ertas has performed 1,100+ cardiac treatments and published 52 international research articles, combining clinical expertise with academic excellence.
900+ procedures performed – Dr. Remziye Dogan specializes in arrhythmia diagnosis and treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.
Prof. Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in advanced endovascular procedures like balloon valvuloplasty and aneurysm repair.
Prof. Sonmez leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital, with over 41 years of expertise in cardiology.
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.
Dr. Naci Erciyes Yagan is a seasoned cardiothoracic surgeon with over 36 years of dedicated practice at Memorial Şişli Hospital and other leading institutions.
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.
Prof. Dr. Burak Onan specializes in complex heart surgeries, including mitral valve repair and robotic-assisted procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
Dr. Ertan Okmen brings 33 years of interventional cardiology experience, including research at Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Cicek brings expertise from Cleveland Clinic, a global leader in cardiology, to his practice at Memorial Antalya Hospital.