Atherosclerosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on atherosclerosis, combining academic research with clinical practice.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Experience in both hospital and academic settings
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

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

Specializes in cardiology with advanced training from Switzerland's Zurich University – focuses on cutting-edge heart failure and atherosclerosis treatments at Medicalpoint.

• Board-certified cardiologist with 6 years of experience of experience
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University – Turkey's leading cardiology program
• Member of European Cardiology Society and American College of Cardiology
• Expert in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions

Dr. Dogdus specializes in cardiovascular interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with expertise in treating complex atherosclerosis cases.

• Trained at Ege University Medical Faculty
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Performs percutaneous coronary interventions
• Active in Kardiyovasküler Akademi Derneği

Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan is a leading cardiologist with over 32 years of experience of experience specializing in atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Professor at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University – trained next-generation cardiologists
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology – recognized European expertise
• Completed specialized training at Cleveland Clinic's cardiology department
• Head of Cardiology Department at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Expert in inflammation and coagulation relation to cardiovascular diseases

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.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Specializes in coronary artery diseases and interventions – Dr. Yucel focuses on cardiovascular occlusion and heart attack treatments at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats high blood pressure and cholesterol conditions
• Manages heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders

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. 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. 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

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

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

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

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