Page 2 - Best Atrial fibrillation doctors in Turkey: TOP 53 doctors

Associate Professor with 25 years of experience in cardiology – Dr. Sahin specializes in atrial fibrillation 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

With over 39 years of experience of experience, Prof. Riza Turkoz specializes in atrial fibrillation at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in cardiology with extensive academic roles
• Held prestigious positions at Baskent and Inonu Universities
• Currently serves as a professor at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital

Dr. Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab and specializes in cardiology with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Associate Professorship from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in cardiology departments at top Turkish universities
• Specialized training at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery with leadership roles at top Turkish hospitals. Currently heads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Former instructor at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in complex cardiovascular procedures

Prof. Ertugrul Ercan brings over 32 years of experience of cardiology expertise, including training at Cleveland Clinic and leadership roles at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.

• Specializes in interventional cardiology and complex arrhythmia cases
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Former Head of Cardiology Department at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Holds European Cardiologist Diploma and Fellow of ESC status

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.

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

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

Specializes in rhythm disorders and complex cardiac interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with training at Cleveland Clinic.

• 21 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained in interventional cardiology at Cleveland Clinic
• Performs advanced ablation techniques for rhythm disorders
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in Mitraclip and TAVI procedures

Dr. Yucel specializes in rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats a range of cardiovascular conditions
• Focuses on personalized treatment plans

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.

Trained in advanced heart failure at Switzerland's prestigious Zurich University – Dr. Kakar specializes in complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist with 6 years of experience of experience
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Completed specialized training in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
• Works with Heart Failure Association protocols

Dr. Mutlu Cicek specializes in rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, with a focus on cardiovascular care.

• Experienced in treating coronary artery diseases and heart valve issues
• Expertise in managing high blood pressure and hyperlipidemia
• Skilled in addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases
• Provides comprehensive care for heart failure patients

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in atrial fibrillation at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Trained at Health Sciences University and Dicle University
• Worked at Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Aras brings over 30 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in atrial fibrillation at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Extensive experience in cardiology clinics across multiple hospitals
• Specializes in atrial fibrillation management and treatment

Specializes in cardiac rhythm disorders, with expertise in atrial fibrillation treatment at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Skilled in pacemaker implantations and electrophysiology
• Performs catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Published 16 international and 20 national papers

Specializes in atrial fibrillation treatment with 3D mapping ablation – Dr. Kanar represents Turkey in the European Rhythm Disorders Association.

• Trained at Paris Institute of Cardiology and Royal Brampton Hospital
• Performs advanced catheter ablation techniques for rhythm disorders
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Works at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a leading cardiac center

Dr Gokhan Ertas is a Cardiology Professor specializing in complex heart conditions, including Atrial fibrillation, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Expert in advanced procedures like TAVI and MitraClip
• Completed research fellowship at ErasmusMC Thorax Center
• Specializes in a wide range of cardiac arrhythmias

Professor Cenap Zeybek specializes in pediatric cardiology, with extensive experience in heart valve replacement and radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation.

• Performs complex cardiac procedures including atrial septal defect surgery
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Published researcher in pediatric cardiology
• Professor of Pediatric Cardiology since 2017

Dr. Marasli specializes in cardiology with hands-on experience at Avicenna International Hospital since 2018.

• Completed cardiology specialization at Cumhuriyet University
• Served in various medical roles across Turkey
• Practices general and specialized cardiology with a focus on patient-centered care

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, with 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Specializes in mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs
• Performs complex procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and valve replacements
• Pioneered heart transplant centers in Turkey
• Trained internationally in LVAD systems and heart failure surgery
• Active in global cardiovascular research and professional societies