Page 2 - Best Atherosclerosis Atherosclerosis in Istanbul: TOP 37 doctors

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

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 years of experience of cardiology experience, including roles at leading hospitals like Şişli Hamidiye Etfal and Dicle University.

• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Trained at Turkey's High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in comprehensive cardiovascular care

Dr. Aras has over 30 years of experience of experience in cardiology, specializing in atherosclerosis at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and treatments
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association

Dr. Mutlu Cicek specializes in treating coronary artery diseases, including atherosclerosis, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in cardiovascular occlusion and heart attack management
• Skilled in treating high blood pressure and high cholesterol
• Specializes in 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 conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expertise in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats complex cases of hypertension and hyperlipidemia
• Skilled in managing heart valve diseases and arrhythmias

Dr Gokhan Ertas specializes in Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease at Liv Hospital Ulus, combining advanced diagnostics with personalized treatment plans.

• Professorship in Cardiology, showcasing academic excellence
• Skilled in 3D Echocardiography and CT Coronary Angiography
• Experience in percutaneous valve interventions like TAVI and MitraClip
• Former Research Fellow at Thorax Center, Erasmus MC in Rotterdam

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in complex cardiac procedures.

• Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with over 76 years of experience of practice
• Performs a wide range of cardiac surgeries including coronary stenting and bypass grafting
• Academic leader – promoted to Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2017
• Trained at prestigious institutions like Hacettepe University and Siyami Ersek Hospital

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases, with over 100 domestic and international publications. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease intervention in Italy
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and SCAI Association
• Associate Professor title since 2017
• Regularly attends international cardiology congresses

Specializes in complex coronary interventions with advanced techniques like TAVI and Mitra-Clip at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained in coronary physiology and FFR in France
• Expert in chronic complete occluded coronary interventions
• Uses intra-coronary imaging (OCT) for precise stent placement
• Performs renal denervation for resistant hypertension

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a leading cardiovascular surgeon with 40 years of experience of experience, specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
• Performs advanced procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and aortic repair
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
• Recipient of numerous national and international awards

Dr. Akin Torun specializes in cardiovascular diseases, with a focus on atherosclerosis, hypertension, and cholesterol disorders at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in leg vascular diseases and sports cardiology
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experience in cardiac rehabilitation and preventive medicine
• Worked at prestigious institutions like GATA and Medical Park Hospital

Dr. Kocas specializes in interventional cardiology with over a decade of experience at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Board-certified cardiologist with extensive training in percutaneous interventions
• Member of European Percutaneous Intervention Association and SCAI
• Practices evidence-based approaches to atherosclerosis management
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute

Performs radial angiography – a less invasive approach to heart procedures – with thousands of cases completed at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in interventional techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training future cardiologists
• Expertise in challenging coronary and peripheral procedures
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.