Page 2 - Best Coronary artery disease doctors in Turkey: TOP 63 doctors

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.

Dr. Sahin specializes in coronary artery disease at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital, with extensive experience in cardiology.

• Associate Professorship at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital

Professor Dr. Ertugrul Ercan specializes in coronary artery disease with over 30 years of experience, including training at Cleveland Clinic and Ege University.

• Board-certified in cardiology with a focus on interventional cardiology
• Former head of cardiology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Extensive research in cardiovascular immunology and atherosclerosis

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus specializes in coronary artery disease at Medicalpoint International Hospital with extensive experience in percutaneous coronary interventions.

• Graduated from Ege University Medical Faculty
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015
• Active in Kardiyovasküler Akademi Derneği and its working groups
• Trained in EPS – Ablation procedures and ICD – CRT-D applications

Trained in advanced heart failure at Zurich University – Dr. Kakar combines specialized expertise with European Cardiology Society memberships.

• 5 years of cardiology specialization at Dokuz Eylül University
• Member of both European and American cardiology associations
• Experience at Medicalpoint Hospital and university teaching facilities

Dr. Ugur Taskin specializes in interventional cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on coronary artery disease.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Experienced in treating heart valve diseases and heart failure
• Practices at a leading international hospital

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

• Field: Faculty of Medicine
• University: Gazi University
• Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

• Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
• University: Mustafa Kemal University
• Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

• Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
• Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2022-2024
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Specializing in pediatric cardiology – Prof. Yilmaz Yozgat brings expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience in cardiology
• Trained at top institutions including Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Focuses on complex pediatric heart conditions
• Currently practices at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Dr. Akin Torun specializes in cardiovascular diseases including sports cardiology and preventive medicine at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expertise in sports cardiology and athletic performance evaluation
• Special focus on hypertension and cholesterol disorders
• Skilled in cardiac rehabilitation programs
• Trained at Kocaeli University's Cardiology Department

Dr. Hasan Yucel is a Cardiologist with over 18 years of experience. He specializes in heart valve diseases, cholesterol disorders, heart failure, and rhythm disorders. He has performed more than 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with very few complications. This shows his strong surgical skills.

Dr. Yucel is known for his national and international publications. He is often invited to speak at scientific meetings. He has worked at top medical institutions. His career shows his dedication to improving heart care and medical education.

Prof. Engin Bozkurt brings 28+ years of cardiology expertise, currently leading the department at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Board-certified with a residency from Atatürk University
• Founded and headed cardiology departments at two universities
• Specializes in comprehensive coronary interventions
• Professor of Medicine with academic leadership roles

Dr. Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery with integrative therapies – offering unique approaches to coronary artery disease treatment at Natural Klinik.

• Over 100 published articles in cardiovascular surgery
• Holds 20 scientific course certificates in this specialty
• Integrates phytotherapy, homeopathy and ozone therapy
• Specialist in both surgery and complementary medicine

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.

Assoc. Prof. Meki Bilici specializes in interventional cardiology and congenital heart diseases, with extensive experience in pediatric cardiology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Expert in transcatheter interventions for congenital heart defects
• Published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association

Specializes in advanced coronary interventions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – trained in Paris and London.

• Expert in percutaneous coronary interventions and stent applications
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Paris Institute of Cardiology
• Works with cardiac resynchronization therapy

Prof. Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu specializes in complex coronary interventions at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with extensive expertise in radial coronary procedures and CTO initiatives.

• Over 20 years of cardiology experience
• Specializes in TAVI and other valve interventions
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published numerous research papers on coronary artery disease

Specializes in coronary angiography and stent procedures – Dr. Catakoglu performs complex interventions at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• 15+ years of experience in cardiology
• Trained in coronary physiology and FFR in France
• Certified in TAVI procedures from Switzerland
• Performs intra-coronary imaging with OCT and FFR

2010 - 2012

M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

2002 - 2010

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

1993 - 1998

İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine