Best Atherosclerosis Doctors in Turkey — TOP 50

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

Professor of Pediatric Cardiology with decades of experience – Dr. Karakurt specializes in children's heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

• Board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology with 33 years of experience of practice
• Academic leader at Inönü University's Medical Faculty
• Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

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. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

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

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. 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

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

Dr. Fatih Koç brings specialized training from Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit – a leader in heart care.

• Specialized at Selçuk University in cardiology
• Works at Antalya Yaşam Hospitals, handling complex cases
• Trained in advanced invasive cardiology techniques

Specializes in interventional cardiology with expertise in atherosclerosis treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Experienced in treating coronary artery disease and hyperlipidemia
• Previously worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine

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

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

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

Professor Riza Turkoz brings over 39 years of experience of cardiovascular expertise to Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiology at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Held academic positions at İnönü University and Başkent University
• Currently serves as Professor at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital

Associate Professor with specialized training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab – Dr. Erdogan brings world-class cardiology expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Specializes in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment
• Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University's cardiology department

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

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