Best Atherosclerosis doctors in Istanbul: TOP 37 doctors

Dr. Ravan Israfilov specializes in cardiovascular occlusion and treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Kocaeli University with a focus on cardiology
• Expert in managing heart rhythm disorders and high cholesterol
• Skilled in diagnosing and treating congenital heart disease

Professor Okuyan leads the Cardiology Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 23 years of experience of specialized experience in cardiovascular care.

• Trained at Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology
• Member of European Atherosclerosis Society and American Heart Association
• Former president of Turcic World Cardiology Association
• Specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga has performed 1,100+ cardiovascular treatments and trained at London's St Thomas Hospital.

• 22 years of experience of experience as a cardiologist specializing in coronary artery disease
• Expert in advanced diagnostics like IVUS, FFR, and OCT for precise treatment
• Performs complex procedures including TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Prof. Mustafa Saglam specializes in advanced cardiac interventions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, where he leads the Cardiology Department.

• Specialized in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Expert in stress tests for coronary artery disease imaging
• Performs balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Trained at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital

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).

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar brings advanced electrophysiology training from Germany and the US to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiology with focused training in arrhythmia management
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Holds membership in the European Arrhythmia Association
• Academic background as former Assistant Professor at Trakya University

Prof. Yilmaz specializes in TAVI procedures and aortic aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• 29 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expert in coronary bypass and heart valve diseases

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in heart and vascular conditions with 23 years of experience of experience. His research contributions are published in national and international forums.

• Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Awarded the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate
• Proficient in treating complex cardiovascular diseases

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. Sahin Kaplan trained at Royal Brompton Hospital with 28 years of experience dedicated to complex coronary interventions.

• Specializes in advanced techniques for coronary bifurcation lesions
• Published 30+ peer-reviewed papers on cardiovascular outcomes
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Professor at Medicine Hospital with international training in London

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in Atherosclerosis at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

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

Dr. Celal Akdeniz brings extensive training from leading cardiovascular surgery hospitals in Turkey.

• Trained at M. Akif Ersoy and Siyami Ersek – top cardiovascular centers
• Specialized in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Mustafa Guden specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on atherosclerosis treatment.

• Expert in surgical interventions for atherosclerosis
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Dedicated to patient-centered cardiovascular care

Dr. Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on atherosclerosis, combining academic research with clinical practice.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Experience in both hospital and academic settings
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Associate Professor specializing in cardiology with 25 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sahin focuses on atherosclerosis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University – a key center for atherosclerosis treatment.

• 34 years of experience specializing in cardiovascular surgery
• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Associate Professor title awarded in 2005
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital

Associate Professor Asim Enhos specializes in cardiology with a focus on Atherosclerosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• Expertise in diagnosing and managing Atherosclerosis

Specializes in coronary artery diseases and interventions – Dr. Yucel focuses on cardiovascular occlusion and heart attack treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats high blood pressure and cholesterol conditions
• Manages heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders