Page 7 - Best cardiologists: TOP 270 doctors

Professor Murat Sunbul specializes in minimally invasive coronary interventions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• 16+ years of experience in Cardiology
• Expert in coronary imaging techniques (FFR, OCT, IVUS)
• Performs high-risk procedures like TAVI and advanced device implantations
• Published 100+ research papers on cardiac conditions
• Professor at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Professor Byung-Hee Oh, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. His clinical focus includes heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and preventive cardiology.

He served as Professor of Cardiology at Seoul National University. He also served as Director of a cardiovascular center and Head of the Division of Cardiology. He was President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and led national heart failure and hypertension groups. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He has given invited lectures at major international cardiology conferences and received national honors.

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

Dr. Min-Jeong Kim, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She focuses on interventional cardiology, heart failure, hypertension, and preventive cardiology.

She earned her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed advanced training in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at a major medical center in Korea.

Her expertise includes coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. She performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. She is skilled in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation.

She provides evidence-based care with careful risk assessment and personalized treatment. She works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams to improve prevention and long-term outcomes.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Specializes in coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in high blood pressure and cholesterol management
• Treats heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Experienced in managing heart failure and vascular diseases

Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery diseases and high-risk cardiovascular interventions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and stent placement
• Treats complex cases of cardiovascular occlusion
• Skilled in managing heart valve diseases and arrhythmias
• Uses advanced techniques like radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping

Dr. Said Barakat has published over 80 cardiology papers and three medical books, recognized as a leading expert in Andalusia.

• Over 15 years' experience in advanced cardiac treatments like TAVI and Mitral clip
• Head of the Cardiology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
• Leads the Nuclear Cardiology Unit at Tanit Institute in Malaga
• Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases with cryoablation techniques

Professor Akpinar specializes in complex coronary interventions, performing advanced angioplasty and stenting procedures at Atlas University Hospital.

• Expert in chronic total occlusion (CTO) and bifurcation stenting
• Published extensively on cardiovascular diagnostics and outcomes
• Professor of Cardiology at Near East University
• Performs carotid, renal, and lower extremity arterial stenting

Fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesia at Istanbul's Çapa Medical Faculty – Dr. Soltanzadeh specializes in critical care for heart patients.

• 25+ years of experience in anesthesiology and reanimation
• Specialized in cardiac anesthesia at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center
• Active member of multiple international anesthesiology societies
• Current practitioner at Istanbul Okan University Hospital

Dr. Altin brings elite interventional cardiology expertise from Cleveland Clinic to Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in complex rhythm disorders and ablation techniques
• Performs advanced procedures like Mitraclip and TAVI
• 15+ years experience treating heart failure and valve diseases
• Member of European Society of Cardiology

Over 40 years of experience in cardiology – Prof. Nurettin Unal specializes in pediatric and congenital heart conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in fetal heart disease and arrhythmia in children
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association
• Performs comprehensive pre-sports cardiac evaluations
• Special focus on rheumatic and acquired heart diseases
• Authored multiple research papers on heart valve disorders

Associate Professor with 17+ years in cardiology – Dr. Sahin specializes in complex arrhythmia cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation for cardiac arrhythmias

Dr. Tur combines osteopathy and cardiology with unique integrative approaches at Vega Clinic.

• Certified in Chinese Pharmacology and Nutrition for holistic heart health
• Member of the International Osteopathic Association and Swiss Medical Register
• Trained in Gonstead Chiropractic techniques for musculoskeletal-cardiac connections
• Certified Emergency first responder with CPR & AED expertise

Dr. Taskin specializes in interventional cardiology techniques at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on complex coronary and heart valve conditions.

• Graduated from Ankara University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• 5+ years of experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure treatments

Specialized in advanced heart failure at Zurich University – Dr. Kakar brings European expertise to complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist with 9+ years of experience
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Trained in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
• Works with Heart Failure Association protocols

Specializing in arrhythmias and structural heart diseases, Dr. Dogdus performs advanced EPS and ablation procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in catheter-based interventions for atrial fibrillation
• Active in Turkish Cardiology Association's Arrhythmia Working Group

Prof. Ercan trained at Cleveland Clinic's renowned cardiology department and leads interventional programs at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 30+ years of cardiology experience as a professor and department head
• Board-certified hypertension specialist with European Cardiologist Diploma
• Expert in complex coronary interventions and stem cell therapies
• Fellow of European Society of Cardiology with multiple professional memberships