Page 3 - Best Atherosclerosis doctors in Turkey: TOP 50 doctors

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a leading cardiovascular surgeon with 35+ years 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

With 30+ years in cardiology, Dr. Engin Bozkurt specializes in atherosclerosis at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Founding Head of Cardiology at two university hospitals
• Board-certified in cardiology with extensive teaching and research background
• Professor of Medicine with a focus on cardiovascular diseases

Performs radial angiography – a less invasive approach to heart procedures – with thousands of cases completed at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 15+ years of cardiology experience, specializing in interventional techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training future cardiologists
• Expertise in challenging coronary and peripheral procedures
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases, with over 100 domestic and international publications. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 12 years of experience in cardiology
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease intervention in Italy
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and SCAI Association
• Associate Professor title since 2017
• Regularly attends international cardiology congresses

Dr. Kocas specializes in interventional cardiology with over a decade of experience at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Board-certified cardiologist with extensive training in percutaneous interventions
• Member of European Percutaneous Intervention Association and SCAI
• Practices evidence-based approaches to atherosclerosis management
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute

Dr. Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery with integrative medicine – offering a unique approach to atherosclerosis treatment at Natural Klinik.

• Cardiovascular surgeon with over 100 published articles
• Specializes in combining traditional and complementary therapies
• Holds 20 scientific course certificates in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in phytotherapy, homeopathy, and ozone therapy

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.

10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications – Dr. Yucel specializes in advanced cardiovascular care at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 18+ years of experience in cardiology
• Expertise in cholesterol disorders and heart failure treatment
• Graduated from Çukurova University and Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine
• Published nationally and internationally on cardiovascular topics
• Regular guest speaker at scientific meetings