Page 3 - Best Pulmonary hypertension doctors in Turkey: TOP 55 doctors

Assoc. Prof. Meki Bilici specializes in pediatric cardiology with a focus on interventional procedures for congenital heart diseases.

• Over 20 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Expert in transcatheter closure of patent ductus arteriosus
• Published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals
• Member of Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association

Prof. Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu specializes in complex cardiovascular interventions, including pulmonary hypertension treatments at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Over 20 years of experience in cardiology
• Expert in TAVI and other valve interventions
• Published extensively on cardiovascular research
• Member of European Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in pulmonary hypertension at Biruni University Hospital, with over 100 domestic and international publications.

• 13+ years of cardiology experience
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease intervention in Italy
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Associate Professor title since 2017

Successfully performed 10,000+ valve replacement surgeries – Dr. Yucel is a highly skilled cardiologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 18+ years specializing in heart conditions including pulmonary hypertension
• Recognized with national and international publications
• Frequently invited as a guest speaker at scientific meetings
• Graduated from Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine

Prof. Bozkurt specializes in pulmonary hypertension with over 20 years of experience in cardiology at leading institutions.

• Founding and Head of Cardiology at two university hospitals
• Professor of Medicine at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
• Currently practices at Medicana International Hospital in Ankara

Dr. Catakoglu specializes in advanced cardiac interventions, including Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) and percutaneous mitral valve repair at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained in coronary physiology and FFR use in France
• Expert in intra-coronary imaging techniques like OCT
• Performs complex coronary and bifurcation interventions
• Member of leading cardiology departments since 1999

Dr. Kocas specializes in pulmonary hypertension at Biruni University Hospital with over a decade of cardiology expertise.

• Cardiology residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Fellowship trained at prestigious Turkish institutions
• Active in cardiovascular interventions research

Specializing in interventional cardiology, Dr. Ozdemir has performed thousands of complex coronary and peripheral procedures, including radial angiography.

• 15+ years of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a reference center for cardiology
• Faculty member at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

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.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, specializing in advanced pulmonary hypertension treatments.

• 35+ years in cardiovascular surgery with focus on heart failure
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support programs in Turkey
• Extensive experience in LVAD systems and hybrid procedures
• Director of a major heart transplant center
• International fellowships in Germany, France, and the US

Dr. Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery with integrative therapies like Phytotherapy and Ozone Therapy – offering unique treatment options for pulmonary hypertension.

• Cardiovascular Surgeon Specialist with 20 scientific course certificates
• Over 100 published articles in national and international journals
• Board-certified in Complementary and Integrative Medicine
• Expert in cutting-edge complementary therapies like Prolotherapy and Neural Therapy

Dr. Akin Torun specializes in cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on sports cardiology and preventive medicine at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Cardiology specialist with expertise in pulmonary hypertension
• Special interest in sports cardiology and performance medicine
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Experienced in cardiac rehabilitation and athlete evaluation
• Works at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a leading healthcare facility