Best Coronary artery disease doctors in Istanbul: TOP 25 doctors

Performed over 2,500 coronary angiographies and 300+ stent procedures – Dr. Saygi specializes in coronary artery disease at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed cardiology specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• 10 years of experience in cardiology with 1,100+ treatments performed
• Expert in coronary artery disease diagnosis and treatment including stents and balloon procedures
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Performed 4,000 open heart surgeries – Dr. Fedakar specializes in coronary bypass and minimally invasive techniques at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 26 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Performed heart transplants as primary surgeon
• Specializes in beating heart bypass and redo valve surgeries
• Founded cardiovascular surgery clinics at multiple hospitals

Prof. Dr. Tanboga has performed 1,100+ treatments and specializes in coronary artery disease at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• 20 years of cardiology experience with advanced diagnostic techniques like IVUS and FFR
• Internationally trained at St Thomas Hospital in London for heart valve procedures
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Expert in complex interventions including stent placements and valvuloplasties

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

Specializes in coronary artery disease diagnosis and treatment at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, with expertise in stress tests, stents, and balloon procedures.

• Completed cardiology education at Erzurum Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• Provides cardiology polyclinic service since 2022
• Skilled in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) and holter monitoring
• Experienced in treating heart failure and arrhythmias

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan leads the Cardiology Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with 20+ years of expertise in coronary artery interventions.

• Cardiology fellowship at Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology
• Holds leadership roles including Vice President of Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association

Specializes in cardiovascular occlusion and treatment – Dr. Israfilov focuses on complex coronary artery cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Completed cardiology specialization at Kocaeli University
• Expert in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders
• Skilled in managing hypertension and high cholesterol
• Also treats congenital heart disease cases

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
• 20 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. Gulden Kafali specializes in Pediatric Cardiology, focusing on congenital heart diseases and cardiac arrhythmias at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Completed pediatric cardiology fellowship at Hacettepe University
• Expert in fetal echocardiography and cardiac sports exams
• Former faculty member at Istanbul Bilim and Trakya Universities
• Specializes in acute rheumatic fever and cardiomyopathies

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)

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

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

Assoc. Prof. Cihangir Ersoy has over 30 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery, now at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in coronary artery disease and cardiovascular surgeries
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Former Assistant Professor at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Expert in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgeries

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

• Over 20 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. 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

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, bringing decades of specialized expertise in coronary artery disease.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Awarded Associate Professor title in 2005 for contributions to the field
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Specializes in complex coronary artery procedures

Dr. Asim Enhos is an Associate Professor with extensive cardiology expertise, currently practicing at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiology at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Holds positions at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University since 2013
• Experienced in various state hospitals across Turkey
• Focuses on coronary artery disease with a research-backed approach

Dr. Ozkan Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on coronary artery disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed cardiology training at Mustafa Kemal University
• Worked as a specialist doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Served as academic staff at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University

Dr. Sahin specializes in coronary artery disease at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive experience in cardiology.

• Associate Professorship at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital