Page 3 - Best Coronary artery disease doctors in Turkey: TOP 63 doctors

Specializing in pediatric cardiology – Prof. Yilmaz Yozgat brings expertise to Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 27 years of experience 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

Specializes in coronary artery interventions and electrophysiology – Dr. Oguz brings expertise from Germany's University of Leipzig Heart Center.

• Performs angiography, balloon, and stent procedures
• Trained in electrophysiology at a leading German heart center
• Member of both Turkish and European cardiology societies
• Published 16 international research papers

Specializes in complex coronary interventions and radial angiography at Liv Hospital Ulus – a leader in minimally invasive heart treatments.

• Trained at Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Expert in intracoronary examinations (FFR, IVUS, OCT)
• Performs advanced calcific lesion treatments
• Founding chief at two major Turkish hospitals
• Member of European Society of Cardiology

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

Performed 1,100+ treatments – Prof. Kocaman is a leading interventional cardiologist and electrophysiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• 23 years of experience of cardiology experience, with full professor rank
• Specializes in electrophysiology and ablation therapy
• Published research with international recognition
• Trains future cardiologists while maintaining clinical practice
• Member of multiple international cardiology societies

Professor Ertas specializes in coronary artery disease at Liv Hospital Ulus, bringing extensive expertise in complex cardiac interventions.

• Over 36 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Expert in percutaneous valve interventions like TAVI and MitraClip
• Trained at Thorax Center, Erasmus MC in Rotterdam
• Board-certified cardiologist with a focus on ischemic heart disease

Professor Cenap Zeybek specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with extensive experience in coronary artery procedures. He has performed numerous complex surgeries and advanced treatments.

• Expert in coronary stenting and bypass grafting
• Performs a wide range of pediatric cardiac surgeries
• Published extensively in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at top institutions including Hacettepe University

Specialized in cardiology with 16 years of experience of experience – Dr. Marasli focuses on coronary artery disease at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Completed cardiology specialization at Cumhuriyet University
• Worked as a Specialist Doctor in Van's Erciş District
• Currently practices at Avicenna International Hospital since 2018

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

• Over 28 years of experience 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

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

• Over 32 years of experience 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.

• 36 years of experience 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

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey, with 40 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery.

• Director of Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Specializes in coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, and aortic repair
• Trained in LVAD systems and heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the US
• Established heart transplant centers at multiple institutions
• Active contributor to total artificial heart surgery development

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

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular interventions, with advanced training in peripheral arterial disease from Italy. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Performed numerous heart and leg angiography procedures
• Associate Professor since 2017, full Professor since 2022
• Published over 100 domestic and international studies
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and SCAI

Dr. Hasan Yucel has successfully performed 10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Specializes in heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Graduated from Çukurova University School of Medicine
• National and international publications
• Guest speaker at scientific meetings

Prof. Engin Bozkurt brings 34 years of experience 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. Kocas brings extensive experience in coronary artery disease from Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Specializes in interventional cardiology procedures
• Member of European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• Affiliated with Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute