Page 3 - Best cardiologists: TOP 278 doctors

Prof. Ahmet Yildiz brings over 23 years of experience of cardiology expertise, currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Former Deputy Director at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – a leading cardiology institute
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation management
• Published multiple studies on endothelial function and hypertension treatments
• Member of both Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology

Prof. Ibrahim Sari brings 20 years of experience of cardiology expertise at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a fellowship at University of Virginia.

• Published 162+ research papers in international journals
• Specializes in heart failure management with European training
• Active member of European Society of Cardiology
• Participated in 10+ international multicenter studies

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan has performed 1,100+ cardiovascular treatments and trained at London's prestigious Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Specializes in complex coronary interventions and bifurcation lesions
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Published 30+ research papers on coronary procedures
• Professor at Medicine Hospital in Istanbul

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar has performed 1,100+ treatments for heart and vascular conditions, with recognition from the European Society of Cardiology.

• Specializes in complex heart and vascular treatments with 23 years of experience of experience
• Board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology
• Published research in national and international forums
• Expert in pacemaker installation and pulmonary hypertension cases

Dr. Raphael specializes in cardiac arrhythmias with advanced training at the Royal Melbourne Hospital – a global leader in heart rhythm treatment.

• Performs ablation therapy and pacemaker implants at Sourasky Medical Center
• Fellowship-trained in electrophysiology and cardiology
• Published researcher contributing to scientific literature on arrhythmia treatments
• Member of the Israeli Heart Society

Prof. Yilmaz specializes in TAVI procedures and aortic aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with over 29 years of experience of cardiovascular surgery experience.

• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like TAVI
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital and Kadir Has University
• Specializes in complex heart valve diseases and coronary bypass

Dr. Levi Yehuda specializes in coronary stenting and heart valve transplantation at Sourasky Medical Center, a major cardiac center in Israel.

• Member of the European Union of Cardiologists and American Heart Association
• Trained in intensive cardiac care at Sheba Medical Center
• Expert in pacemaker installation and coronary artery procedures
• Background in military medical trauma and pre-hospital cardiac care

A dedicated arrhythmologist, Dr. Aidietis Audrius focuses exclusively on heart rhythm disorders at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist and arrhythmologist
• Specializes in diagnosing and treating complex arrhythmias
• Performs radiofrequency ablation procedures regularly
• Practices at a hospital with dedicated cardiac care facilities

Specializes in hypertension with a focus on ischemic and peripheral artery diseases. Dr. Özdemir brings extensive cardiology expertise to his practice.

• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University for cardiology specialization
• Published research on thrombocytopenic purpura related to heart medications
• Over 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Yeni Yüzyıl University

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Dr. David Weidenauer specializes in precision diagnostics for complex cardiovascular cases at Wiener Privatklinik, combining advanced cardiac imaging with personalized treatment.

• Trained in interventional cardiology at Vienna General Hospital – one of Austria's top medical centers
• Expert in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and rhythm diagnostics
• Focuses on evidence-based care for arrhythmias, hypertension, and coronary disease
• Graduated with distinction from Medical University of Vienna

Dr. Amir leads the Structural Heart Disease Service at Tel Aviv Medical Center, specializing in complex cardiac interventions with advanced catheter-based techniques.

• Trained in invasive cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York
• 32 years of experience of experience in cardiology and interventional procedures
• Senior physician in catheterization laboratories with extensive publication record
• Academic instructor at Hadassah Medical School and Hebrew University

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in complex arrhythmia cases and minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained at Turkey's top cardiovascular hospital – Dr. Siyami Ersek
• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation for cardiac rhythm disorders
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients

Dr. Akdeniz specializes in coronary artery disease at Medipol Mega University Hospital, with extensive training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

• Trained at M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Ranked among Israel's top-5 cardiac surgeons by Maariv newspaper – Dr. Kramer Amir specializes in complex heart surgeries at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 39 years of experience of experience in advanced cardiac procedures
• Trained in stentless bioprosthetic valve implantation at Oxford University
• Expert in minimally invasive coronary bypass (MIDCAB) techniques
• Member of Israel Doctors Association and Doctors Council

Performed 100+ minimally invasive aortic valve replacements – Dr. Finkelshtein pioneers catheter-based alternatives to open-heart surgery at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Trained in cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Pioneered a unique pediatric-to-adult valve implantation technique
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Recognized for life-saving cardiac interventions with improved patient outcomes

Specializes in complex arrhythmia treatments with advanced fellowship training from New York University Medical Center.

• Performs catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation, SVT, and VT
• Implanted cardiac devices including pacemakers and defibrillators
• Member of the Heart Rhythm Society and Israel Heart Association
• Authored around 40 professional publications on cardiology topics

Dr. Livia Kapusta specializes in pediatric cardiology, with qualifications from Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen.

• Expert in treating congenital heart conditions like Patent Foramen Ovale and Atrial Septal Defect
• Performs advanced arrhythmia treatments including radiofrequency ablation therapy
• Handles cardiac emergencies and complex pediatric cases