Coronary Artery Disease Doctors Worldwide

Professor Ertas combines hands-on cardiology work with academic rigor – 52 international peer-reviewed publications on coronary artery disease.

• Specialized training at Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• 21 years of experience in cardiology
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Practices at Memorial Şişli Hospital – JCI-accredited facility
• Published research on both national and international levels

Prof. Mustafa Saglam heads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, specializing in coronary artery disease imaging and treatment.

• Specializes in stress tests for coronary artery disease imaging
• Extensive experience in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Conducts research on endovascular repair of abdominal aorta aneurysms
• Associate professor from Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training Hospital

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.

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.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Prof. Dr. Uçar leads the Electrophysiology and Device Therapy Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital – trained in Germany’s Lübeck Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases requiring device therapy
• Accredited by the Turkish Board for Cardiology (valid until 2027)
• Expert in Abbott and Medtronic device implantation techniques
• Active member of European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

Associate Professor of Cardiology at Dr. Siyami Ersek Hospital, specializing in coronary artery disease.

• Cardiology specialist with experience from Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Works at Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar has been recognized for successful treatments of heart and vascular conditions since 2008. He contributes to scientific research with papers in national and international forums.

• Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate
• Received a Certificate of Proficiency in Turkish Cardiology

Dr. Christoph Kopp specializes in preventive cardiology and interventional procedures, with decades of experience at Vienna General Hospital (AKH).

• Expert in coronary artery disease, hypertension, and arrhythmia management
• Trained in internal medicine and cardiology at Medical University of Vienna
• Uses advanced cardiac diagnostics like echocardiography and coronary CT
• Senior cardiologist at Wiener Privatklinik

Dr. Yilmaz specializes in coronary bypass surgery and TAVI procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Over 29 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital/Kadir Has University
• Specializes in complex heart valve diseases and aortic aneurysms

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

• 28 years of specialized cardiology experience
• Professor at Karadeniz Technical University and Medicine Hospital
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Published extensively on coronary interventions

Dr. Raphael is a cardiologist specifically trained in managing heart rhythm disorders. He performs ablation therapy and implants pacemakers at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Specialist in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology
• Completed a fellowship in electrophysiology in Australia at the Royal Melbourne Hospital
• Tutors medical students and has published original research and reviews
• Member of the professional Israeli Heart Society

Dr. Yehuda specializes in coronary stenting and heart valve transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center, with memberships in leading cardiac associations.

• Trained in intensive care for cardiac pathologies at Sheba Medical Center
• Member of the European Union of Cardiologists and American Heart Association
• Expert in diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases
• Skilled in installation of pacemakers and coronary stenting

Professor Riza Turkoz brings over 39 years of cardiology expertise, specializing in coronary artery disease at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

• Professor at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital – a leading cardiac center
• Extensive experience in interventional cardiology procedures
• Former faculty member at multiple prestigious Turkish universities
• Specialized training from Ege University and Izmir Ataturk Hospital

Dr. Koç trained at Cleveland Clinic, a leading heart center in the US, focusing on invasive cardiology.

• Specialized at Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at Akdeniz University's Cardiology Department
• Experienced in complex coronary interventions

Dr. Erdogan trained at prestigious institutions like Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab, bringing advanced techniques to heart care.

• Associate Professorship from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Over 31 years of experience in cardiology units
• Works at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Dr. Amir leads the Structural Heart Disease Service at Tel Aviv Medical Center and trained in New York's top invasive cardiology programs.

• Senior physician with over 32 years in invasive cardiology
• Trained at Lenox Hill Hospital, a center of excellence for complex interventions
• Manages a full range of catheter-based procedures for coronary disease
• Instructor at the Hadassah Medical School and Hebrew University
• Author of dozens of publications on cardiology

Performed over 100 successful catheterizations for aortic valve replacement using new technology, improving patient outcomes.

• Has an M.D. from The Ben Gurion University School of Medicine
• Trained in cardiology at The Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Recognized for life-saving cardiac interventions at Sourasky Medical Center