Page 3 - Best cardiologists in Turkey: TOP 126 doctors

Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. Pediatric Cardiology Specialist at Memorial Ataşehir (2024–present) and Memorial Göztepe (2025–present). Co‑founding faculty member and Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Angiography Units at Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital (2020–2024).

Authored over 100 international and over 50 national papers. Citations exceed 1,200, with an H‑index of 16. Gave over 100 international and over 700 national presentations. Contributed to 3 translations and 7 chapters. Awards include 6 national and 1 international. Ranked second in Türkiye on the 2017 National Pediatric Cardiology Board exam. Vice Chair of the Interventional Cardiology Working Group (2019–2024). AEPC member. Training includes Arkansas Children’s PICU (2010), non‑fluoroscopic interventions at Fuwai (2018), and LVAD (2023). Since 2018, has performed over 250 pediatric interventional angiography procedures on missions.

Specializes in interventional cardiology with a focus on hypertension – trained at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, one of Turkey's leading institutions.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Expertise in managing complex hypertension cases
• Published research on contrast-induced acute kidney injury
• Skilled in peripheral artery and heart valve diseases

Dr. Akdeniz specializes in coronary artery disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital, with extensive training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

• Trained at M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in interventional cardiology with a focus on complex coronary interventions and Chronic Total Occlusion at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 14 years of experience of cardiology experience
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's leading cardiology institutes
• Expert in TAVI and heart valve diseases
• Published research on kidney injury in acute coronary syndrome

24 years of experience in cardiology – Associate Professor Asim Enhos specializes in complex atrial fibrillation and vascular interventions at Medipol Acibadem.

• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping
• Former Associate Professor at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association

Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery interventions and rhythm disorders at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, with a focus on advanced angiography procedures.

• Expert in managing high blood pressure and cholesterol conditions
• Skilled in treating heart valve diseases and arrhythmias
• Performs coronary stenting and radiofrequency ablation
• Focuses on cardiovascular occlusion and heart attack treatments

Dr. Taskin specializes in interventional cardiology techniques at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on complex coronary and heart valve conditions.

• Graduated from Ankara University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• 17 years of experience of experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure treatments

Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions, with a focus on advanced heart valve procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified by the European and Turkish Societies of Cardiology
• Expert in TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon interventions
• Published 30+ research articles in international cardiology journals
• Associate Professor with leadership roles in cardiology departments

Dr. Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions, specializing in structural heart procedures at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Expert in advanced techniques like intravascular imaging and rotablator
• Academic staff member at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University
• Specializes in TAVI and ASD closure procedures
• Combines academic research with clinical practice

Associate Professor Yunus Nazli specializes in advanced cardiovascular surgeries at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital, with expertise in both traditional and minimally invasive techniques.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in coronary bypass and heart valve surgeries
• Expert in aortic and carotid artery procedures
• Performs endovascular interventions for aortic diseases
• Skilled in peripheral artery and venous surgeries

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Prof. Cengiz Koksal heads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specializing in complex vascular and cardiac procedures.

• Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery since 2005 – early career recognition
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Specializes in minimally invasive vascular techniques and complex cardiac valve surgeries
• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital

Associate Professor with 25 years of experience in cardiology – Dr. Sahin specializes in complex arrhythmia cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation for cardiac arrhythmias

Prof. Dr. Ali Safak Dagli brings of ENT expertise, with specialized training at top European institutions like Karolinska Institute.

• Specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Karolinska Institute in Sweden and Free University in Holland
• Expert in Adenoid surgery, Thyroidectomy, and Middle ear surgery
• Published in national and international medical journals

Specializes in invasive cardiology with expertise in coronary artery interventions and pacemaker implantation at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Performs balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for various arteries
• Skilled in permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation techniques
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Focuses on heart attack, heart failure, and rhythm disorders

Prof. Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist specialized in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He focuses on echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. He also treats heart valve disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. He has held academic and clinical roles at leading centers in Turkey and the United States. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

He has written more than 125 scientific papers and has over 1,400 citations. His clinical interests include heart tumors and cardiac care for cancer patients. He also works on cardiology in chronic kidney failure and dialysis. Other interests are heart disease in pregnancy, pericardial diseases, and heart valve infections.

Specializing in arrhythmias and structural heart diseases, Dr. Dogdus performs advanced EPS and ablation procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in catheter-based interventions for atrial fibrillation
• Active in Turkish Cardiology Association's Arrhythmia Working Group

Specializes in cardiac arrhythmia treatment with 28 years of experience of experience, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including Dicle University and Health Sciences University
• Specialized in advanced techniques like radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping
• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Educated at Ege University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools

Dr. Dursun Aras specializes in complex cardiovascular interventions with over 30 years of experience of experience at Turkey's top hospitals, including Medipol Bahçelievler.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's premier medical schools
• Specializes in advanced cardiac procedures and arrhythmia treatments
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Practices cutting-edge vascular and interventional techniques