Best Echocardiography Doctors in Turkey — TOP 74

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk treats childhood heart conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in correcting congenital heart defects through pediatric surgical procedures.

• Trained at Erciyes University in pediatric surgery and neonatal care
• Corrects ventricular and atrial septal defects – holes between the heart chambers
• Integrated echocardiography into his practice for evaluating pediatric cardiac conditions
• Published research articles in international medical journals
• Presented 13 research papers at global scientific meetings

With 4,000+ open heart surgeries performed, Dr. Fedakar is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise includes echocardiography heart evaluation for complex adult cardiac cases
• Performed 8 heart transplants as the primary lead surgeon
• Founded cardiovascular surgery clinics at two different state hospitals
• Specializes in beating heart bypass and minimally invasive surgery
• Associate Professor at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating structural heart disease and complex valve disorders. Dr. Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He is also a member of the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs non-surgical valve repairs including MitraClip and TriClip procedures.
• Treats arterial blockages and aneurysms using balloon and stent interventions.
• Former president of the Turkic World Cardiology Association.
• Faculty member at the Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine.

Professor Gokhan Ertas is a leading cardiologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He uses echocardiography to evaluate complex conditions like congenital heart defects and valvular disease.

• Published 52 international peer-reviewed articles on advanced cardiovascular health
• Former Chief Assistant at Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital
• Research fellow at the Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2010
• Specializes in structural heart issues including mitral valve prolapse

Dr. Faruk Gencoglu has participated in approximately 3,000 cardiovascular cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in adult coronary artery disease and complex heart valve surgeries. Dr. Gencoglu previously served as clinical chief of open heart surgery at Batman Training Hospital. He practice at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul known for high safety standards.

• Performs aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve replacements and repairs.
• Treats peripheral vascular diseases and deep vein thrombosis.
• Expertise includes carotid surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Manages venous insufficiency and varicose vein conditions.

Professor Halil Tanboga specializes in structural heart diseases at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He integrates advanced echocardiography into complex interventional heart procedures.

• Trained in heart valve specialization at St Thomas Hospital in London
• Uses transesophageal echocardiography to provide detailed cardiac imaging during surgeries
• Holds a PhD in Biostatistics from a five-year advanced degree program
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology focused on heart standards
• Performs minimally invasive treatments like TAVI for heart valve replacement

AFTER COMPLETING MY MEDICAL EDUCATION AT BURSA ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2007-2014, I COMPLETED MY CARDIOLOGY EDUCATION AT ERZURUM ATATÜRK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2015-2019. AFTER COMPLETING MY COMPULSORY SERVICE IN ERZURUM, I WORKED IN DÜZCE ATATÜRK STATE HOSPITAL BETWEEN 2021-2022. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2022, I HAVE BEEN PROVIDING CARDIOLOGY POLYCLINIC SERVICE IN HİSAR INTERCONTIINENTAL HOSPITAL. 

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (Stress Test, MPS, Coronary Angiography) and Treatment (Stent, Balloon)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure
• Heart Valve Diseases
• Hypertension
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Diagnosis (Holter Monitoring) and Treatment of Arrhythmias
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Dr. Mehmet Saygi specializes in advanced cardiac imaging at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses transesophageal echocardiography to capture high-definition images of the heart from the esophagus.

• Performs transesophageal echocardiography – a detailed heart ultrasound for precise mapping of heart function
• Completed over 2,500 coronary angiographies to diagnose and treat vascular conditions
• Trained at the prestigious Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Treats complex heart valve diseases and heart failure using detailed ultrasound diagnostics
• Expert in non-surgical treatments including balloon and stent procedures for vascular blockages

Professor Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in interventional cardiology and advanced heart imaging like echocardiography to assess complex heart conditions.

• Conducts stress tests and heart monitoring to evaluate valve function
• Performs balloon valvuloplasty – a procedure to repair narrow heart valves
• Uses 3D mapping for radiofrequency ablation to treat irregular heartbeats
• Specializes in endovascular repair for strengthening the aorta without open surgery
• Expertise in treating dilated cardiomyopathy, which involves a weakened heart muscle

Dr. Fatih Mehmet Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment. Dr. Ucar completed residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He also underwent electrophysiology training at Lübeck Hospital in Germany.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Arrhythmia Association.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and complex carotid stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital.

Dr. Nermina Alagic is a cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center with specialized training in cardiac imaging from Harvard Medical School and the University of Sydney.

• Completed a research fellowship in 2D and 3D echocardiography at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Expertise includes performing 2D and 3D transesophageal echocardiography to view the heart from the esophagus
• Authored research on using 3D heart ultrasound to assess aortic ulcers and heart wall ruptures
• Prepared clinical cases for the textbook 'Interesting Cases in Echocardiography'
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate. This credential signifies his alignment with high European clinical standards. Dr. Ucar specializes in treating heart and vascular conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia.

• Performs intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Maintains a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Treats complex conditions including pulmonary hypertension and atherosclerosis.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Sahin Kaplan is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious posting at Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College London. Dr. Kaplan focuses on complex heart conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia. He holds certifications from the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs angioplasty, stenting, and radiofrequency ablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Treats hypertension and atherosclerosis using minimally invasive techniques.
• Contributed to over 35 publications in international medical journals.
• Is a member of the European Society of Invasive Cardiology.

Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.

Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a pioneer of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair in Turkey. He leads the cardiovascular surgery department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Yilmaz treats both adults and children for complex heart conditions. He is an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles with 7 first-in-literature clinical reports.
• Completed residency and pediatric cardiac surgery degrees at Uludag University.
• Holds professional certification from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Maintains academic standing as a full professor at Halic University.

Dr. Mustafa Guden is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He uses echocardiography to evaluate heart function for surgical planning.

• Specializes in cardiovascular surgery at a top Turkish university hospital
• Performs heart valve repairs and coronary artery bypass surgeries
• Uses diagnostic imaging to assess structural heart disease

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Dr. Ertan Sagbas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system and port access techniques. Dr. Sagbas has a background in international care. He practiced at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium. He currently serves as a professor at Istanbul Bilim University.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and aortic procedures.
• Performs complex valve repairs and arrhythmia surgery.
• Treats aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients annually.

Dr. Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 pediatric congenital cardiac surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler. He specializes in extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children. Dr. Tireli is a global pioneer in the complex Nikaidoh procedure. He currently serves as a faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries every year.
• Expert in arterial switch operations and Norwood procedures.
• Authored over 100 articles in local and international medical journals.
• Treats extremely low birth weight infants for PDA ligations.

Specializations

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

Education

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training