Page 3 - Best cardiologists: TOP 273 doctors

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist in cosmetic surgery with extensive training in the United States, including UTHSC and UMC.

• Board-certified in general and plastic surgery
• Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Expertise in advanced cosmetic procedures

Dr Pimchaya Panichkul brings over 24 years of experience of medical expertise to cardiology, combining dermatology and surgery training with anti-aging medicine.

• Holds a Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery from the USA
• Certified in Anti-Aging Medicine and Facial Plastic Surgery
• Member of Panasia Cosmatic, highlighting a holistic approach to health
• Practicing medicine since 2002 with a focus on comprehensive care

Prof. Dr. Burak Onan specializes in complex heart surgeries, including mitral valve repair and robotic-assisted procedures at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• 120+ international publications on cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in robotic surgery in Strasbourg
• Member of EACTS-Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group
• Specializes in minimally invasive techniques
• Former Ethics Committee Chairman in cardiovascular research

Dr. Cicek brings expertise from Cleveland Clinic, a global leader in cardiology, to his practice at Memorial Antalya Hospital.

• 22 years of experience of specialized cardiology experience
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Başkent University and Medical Park
• Specialist in both clinical and academic cardiology settings

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan has performed 1,100+ cardiovascular treatments and trained at London's prestigious Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Specializes in complex coronary interventions and bifurcation lesions
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Published 30+ research papers on coronary procedures
• Professor at Medicine Hospital in Istanbul

Test Doc provides quality healthcare with a focus on patient-centered treatment plans at Veselibu Clinic.

• Doctorate degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certified with strong leadership and communication skills
• Specializes in creating personalized care plans for each patient
• Focused on patient communication and detailed care strategies

Trained at Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit – Dr. Fatih Koç brings world-class cardiac expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialized in cardiology at Selçuk University
• Handles complex coronary and vascular interventions
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques

Professor Dr. med. Stephan Willems is an internationally recognized specialist in electrophysiology and cardiac arrhythmias. He leads the cardiology department at Asklepios St. Georg Hospital.

• Chairman of the Executive Board at Kompetenznetz Vorhofflimmern e.V.
• Specializes in coronary artery, heart valve, and heart muscle diseases
• Author of 'EKG: Pocket Guide' and numerous international studies
• Member of the German Society of Cardiology Program Committee

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in complex arrhythmia cases and minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Turkey's top cardiovascular hospital – Dr. Siyami Ersek
• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation for cardiac rhythm disorders
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients

Prof. Ahmet Yildiz brings over 23 years of experience of cardiology expertise, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Former Deputy Director at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a leading cardiology institute
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation management
• Published multiple studies on endothelial function and hypertension treatments
• Member of both Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology

Cardiovascular surgery specialist Veysel Temizkan brings over 27 years of experience of experience to Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Served at GATA Haydarpasa Training and Research Hospital for 27 years of experience
• Specializes in a wide range of cardiovascular surgeries
• Former Chief Physician at Bilecik Soldier Training Brigade

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.

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar has performed 1,100+ treatments for heart and vascular conditions, with recognition from the European Society of Cardiology.

• Specializes in complex heart and vascular treatments with 23 years of experience of experience
• Board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology
• Published research in national and international forums
• Expert in pacemaker installation and pulmonary hypertension cases

Cardiology

Prof. Ibrahim Sari brings 20 years of experience of cardiology expertise at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a fellowship at University of Virginia.

• Published 162+ research papers in international journals
• Specializes in heart failure management with European training
• Active member of European Society of Cardiology
• Participated in 10+ international multicenter studies

Professor Riza Turkoz brings over 39 years of experience of cardiology expertise, specializing in complex coronary interventions at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

• Professor at multiple prestigious universities, including Başkent University
• Specialized in interventional cardiology procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Extensive background in both research and practical patient care

A dedicated arrhythmologist, Dr. Aidietis Audrius focuses exclusively on heart rhythm disorders at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist and arrhythmologist
• Specializes in diagnosing and treating complex arrhythmias
• Performs radiofrequency ablation procedures regularly
• Practices at a hospital with dedicated cardiac care facilities

Dr. Dogan Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – bringing world-class cardiac expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• 31 years of experience of experience in cardiology across top Turkish universities
• Specializes in complex valve procedures and interventional cardiology
• Associate Professor at Başkent University – trains future cardiologists
• Member of Turkey's Cardiology Association