Page 3 - Best Pulmonary hypertension doctors in Istanbul: TOP 43 doctors

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, specializing in advanced pulmonary hypertension treatments.

• 35+ years in cardiovascular surgery with focus on heart failure
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support programs in Turkey
• Extensive experience in LVAD systems and hybrid procedures
• Director of a major heart transplant center
• International fellowships in Germany, France, and the US

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.

Dr. Akin Torun specializes in cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on sports cardiology and preventive medicine at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Cardiology specialist with expertise in pulmonary hypertension
• Special interest in sports cardiology and performance medicine
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in cardiac rehabilitation and athlete evaluation
• Works at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a leading healthcare facility