Page 4 - Best cardiologists: TOP 270 doctors

Test Doc provides quality healthcare with a focus on patient-centered treatment plans at Veselibu Clinic.

• Doctorate degree from an accredited medical school
• Board certified with strong leadership and communication skills
• Specializes in creating personalized care plans for each patient
• Focused on patient communication and detailed care strategies

Trained at Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit – Dr. Fatih Koç brings world-class cardiac expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialized in cardiology at Selçuk University
• Handles complex coronary and vascular interventions
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University
• Skilled in minimally invasive techniques

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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 15+ years 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. Dogan Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – bringing world-class cardiac expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• 25+ years of experience in cardiology across top Turkish universities
• Specializes in complex valve procedures and interventional cardiology
• Associate Professor at Başkent University – trains future cardiologists
• Member of Turkey's Cardiology Association

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 13 years of experience in cardiology
• Worked at prestigious institutions including Yeni Yüzyıl University

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

Prof. Yilmaz specializes in TAVI procedures and aortic aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, with over 20 years 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

Cardiovascular surgery specialist Veysel Temizkan brings over 15 years of experience to Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Served at GATA Haydarpasa Training and Research Hospital for 16 years
• Specializes in a wide range of cardiovascular surgeries
• Former Chief Physician at Bilecik Soldier Training Brigade

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.

Professor Riza Turkoz brings over 30 years of cardiology expertise, specializing in complex coronary interventions at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital.

• Professor at multiple prestigious universities, including Başkent University
• Specialized in interventional cardiology procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Extensive background in both research and practical patient care

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

Prof. Ibrahim Sari brings 20+ years 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

Over 35 years in cardiovascular surgery – Assoc. Prof. Ersoy specializes in complex cardiac procedures at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiology
• Specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac cases
• Former assistant professor at Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Expert in advanced vascular and coronary artery surgeries

Dr. Becher leads a high-volume cardiac center at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, performing 3,000–4,000 advanced procedures annually.

• Specializes in complex coronary interventions like CTO recanalization
• Uses intravascular imaging (IVUS & OCT) for precise diagnostics
• Performs cutting-edge techniques like shockwave lithotripsy for calcified lesions
• Provides 24-hour emergency catheter readiness for acute cases

Performs over 1,000 echocardiograms annually – Dr. Meloni heads the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department at San Raffaele Hospital.

• Specializes in heart failure, arrhythmia, and post-surgical rehab
• Head of department with 30+ years in cardiology
• Graduated and trained at the University of Milan

Specializes in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and family therapies – Dr. Baltali focuses on the mental health aspects of chronic conditions.

• Graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialty training in psychiatry
• Extensive training in cognitive psychotherapy
• Published articles in both local and foreign journals

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