Best cardiologists: TOP 250 doctors

Dr. Rosso Raphael is a leading cardiologist and internal medicine specialist. He is known for his expertise in electrophysiology and cardiac arrhythmias. He performs advanced procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, carotid angioplasty, and stenting. His work leads to high success rates and better patient outcomes.

Dr. Raphael is an active member of the Israeli Heart Society. He has published many scientific articles and has made important contributions to his field. He is committed to academic excellence. He mentors medical students and writes original research, reviews, and editorials for top medical journals.

Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology. He received advanced training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He became a cardiology specialist in 2016 and completed his residency in 2010. Dr. Changa is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.

He has worked at leading hospitals, including Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Dr. Changa speaks English fluently. He has a solid academic and clinical background in cardiology.

Duties:

1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner

1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician

2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician

2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Turkish Society of Cardiology

Cardiologist, Arrhythmologist

Dr. Bella Koifman is a highly experienced and qualified cardiologist, specializing in the study and treatment of various types of heart disorders. She has extensive experience in research and clinical practice, and is currently the Head of the Department of Echocardiography of the Department of Cardiology at Hospital Ichilov in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Dr. Arbel Yaron is a senior interventional cardiologist with over 15 years of experience. He specializes in coronary and structural heart diseases. His expertise includes treating complex valve disorders. Dr. Yaron performs advanced procedures such as endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF), coronary artery stenting, and pacemaker implantation.

He has published more than 200 articles in leading international journals. This highlights his strong role in clinical research. Dr. Yaron graduated with distinction in cardiology and internal medicine from Tel Aviv Medical Center. He holds board certifications in both fields. He is an active member of the European Cardiology Federation and the American College of Cardiology.

2010 - 2012

M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

2002 - 2010

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

1993 - 1998

İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Naresh Kumar Biyani is a highly experienced Pediatric Neurosurgeon with 16+ years of experience, specializing in the management of Hydrocephalus Treatment, Spinal Dysraphism, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Cranial Dysraphism, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Epilepsy Surgery, and Microneurosurgery. He is a member of National Academy of Medical Sciences Neurological Society of India and Maharashtra Medical Council, with qualifications including M.B.B.S, M.S (General Surgery), D.N.B (General Surgery), M.Ch (Neuro–Surgery), D.N.B (Neuro–Surgery), and M.N.A.M.S. He has 30+ scientific publications and chapters in books, and is a celebrated speaker at national conferences.

• Education
• Faculty of Medicine: MD, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Ben-Gurion University.
• 
  Specialization
• Internal Medicine and Cardiology
• Additional education
• 2017-2018 Advanced training in electrophysiology at Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2018-2020 - Electrophysiology Specialist at the New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.
• Clinical experience
• 2020 - Senior physician, cardiology department, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2018-2020 - Electrophysiology Specialist at the New York University Medical Center, New York, USA.
• 2017-2018 - Specialization in Electrophysiology, Department of Interventional Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2013-2017 - Specialization in Cardiology, Department of Cardiology, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2009-2013 Internship in Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine H, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital
• 2008-2009 Internship at the Tel Aviv Medical Center, Ichilov Hospital.
• Academic experience
• 2012-2018 - Supervision of final dissertations and fundamental sciences, teaching students of multidisciplinary courses at a boarding school and cardiology, tutoring students, Tel Aviv University.
• Attending conferences
• About 30 presentations at scientific conferences
• Professional publications
• About 40 professional publications. List of publications on the Pubmed website
• Trade union membership
• Member of the Israel Heart Association
• Heart Rhythm Society
• Areas of special interest and activities
• Arrhythmia
• Ablation of atrial fibrillation, SVT, VT
• Implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators

Fields of Study and Interests

• Interventional Cardiology

• Chronic Total Occlusion (Completely occluded heart vessel)

• Complex coronary interventions

• Heart Valve Diseases

• TAVI

• Hypertension

• hyperlipidemia

• Heart failure

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute/Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

Istanbul /Turkey

• Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine/Medical Doctor Education 2005, Konya/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Uzunhasan I, Yildiz A, Arslan S, Abaci O, Kocas C, Kocas BB, Cetinkal G, Dalgic Y,

Karaca OS, Dogan SM. Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Is Associated With Long-Term

Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary syndrome. angiology 2017

Cardiology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Interventional Cardiology

• Peripheral Artery Diseases

• Heart Valve Diseases

• Hypertension

• hyperlipidemia

• Heart failure

• Leg Vascular Diseases

Education

• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology /Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

Istanbul/Turkey

• Uludag University Faculty of Medicine /Medical Doctor Education 2005, Bursa/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Adıyaman 82nd Year State Hospital 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

Publications: Abacı Okay, Özkan Alev, Kocas Cüneyt, Çetinkal Gökhan, Karaca Osman Sükrü,

Baydar Onur, Kaya Aysem, Gürmen Azız Tevfik (2015). Impact of Rosuvastatin on Contrast-

Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients at High Risk for Nephropathy Undergoing Elective

Angiography. The American Journal of Cardiology, 115(7), 867-871., Doi:

10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.01.007

Cardiology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Diseases

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Diseases

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

Education

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training 2011,

Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2006,

Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2019, Istanbul/Turkey

• Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan E.A.H 2011-2013, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2011, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Doğan A, Özdemir B, Bal H, Özdemir E, Kurtoğlu N.Ticagrelor-associated thrombotic

thrombocytopenic purpura.Anatol J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;17(1):73-74

Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is an experienced interventional cardiologist. He specializes in complex heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He is known for his research on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Dr. Arik has also introduced advanced technology in aortic valve replacement.

He has performed over 100 successful catheterizations using new aortic valve replacement methods. These techniques provide minimally invasive options instead of open-heart surgery and improve patient recovery. Dr. Arik is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Heart Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

Dr. Kramer Amir is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He focuses on heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He has performed thousands of successful operations.

Dr. Amir is ranked among the top five cardiac surgeons in Israel by Maariv newspaper. He earned his MD from the Second Moscow Medical School and also holds a PhD. He completed advanced training at top international centers. Dr. Amir is a member of the Israel Doctors Association and the Doctors Council of Israel.

Cardiovascular surgery

He graduated from Ankara Başkent High School in 1992 and Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her specialty training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and became a psychiatry specialist in 2005.

She has received Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Group Supervision training; Level I and II Family Therapies Training; Cognitive Psychotherapy Training; Family and Relationship Therapies Training and has articles published in local and foreign journals. Her field of interest is family and relationship therapies.