Page 2 - Best Atherosclerosis doctors: TOP 92 doctors

He has marked 100 successful catheterizations for aortic valve replacement using new, minimally invasive technology. This work is at the forefront of treating complex heart conditions.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Pioneered a unique procedure for valve replacement in elderly patients
• Uses minimally invasive approaches as an alternative to open-heart surgery
• Trained in cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in the USA
• Active member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar brings advanced electrophysiology training from Germany and the US to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiology with focused training in arrhythmia management
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Holds membership in the European Arrhythmia Association
• Academic background as former Assistant Professor at Trakya University

Dr. Fatih Koç brings specialized training from Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit – a leader in heart care.

• Specialized at Selçuk University in cardiology
• Works at Antalya Yaşam Hospitals, handling complex cases
• Trained in advanced invasive cardiology techniques

Prof. Yilmaz specializes in TAVI procedures and aortic aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• 29 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expert in coronary bypass and heart valve diseases

Associate Professor with specialized training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab – Dr. Erdogan brings world-class cardiology expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Specializes in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment
• Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University's cardiology department

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in heart and vascular conditions with 23 years of experience of experience. His research contributions are published in national and international forums.

• Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Awarded the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate
• Proficient in treating complex cardiovascular diseases

Professor Riza Turkoz brings over 39 years of experience of cardiovascular expertise to Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiology at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Held academic positions at İnönü University and Başkent University
• Currently serves as Professor at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in Atherosclerosis at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained in Cardiology at Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Works at Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan trained at Royal Brompton Hospital with 28 years of experience dedicated to complex coronary interventions.

• Specializes in advanced techniques for coronary bifurcation lesions
• Published 30+ peer-reviewed papers on cardiovascular outcomes
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Professor at Medicine Hospital with international training in London

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. Mustafa Guden specializes in cardiovascular surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, focusing on atherosclerosis treatment.

• Expert in surgical interventions for atherosclerosis
• Works at a leading university hospital
• Dedicated to patient-centered cardiovascular care

Dr. Christoph Kopp specializes in preventive cardiology and interventional procedures at Wiener Privatklinik, focusing on early detection and tailored therapy.

• Decades of experience in internal medicine and cardiology
• Expert in coronary artery disease and hypertension management
• Trained at Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital
• Performs advanced cardiac diagnostics including echocardiography and coronary CT

Dr. Celal Akdeniz brings extensive training from leading cardiovascular surgery hospitals in Turkey.

• Trained at M. Akif Ersoy and Siyami Ersek – top cardiovascular centers
• Specialized in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol heads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at Martinus Hospital, with a focus on complex metabolic and cardiovascular conditions.

• Director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center, specializing in advanced bariatric and endoscopic methods
• Expert in comprehensive treatment approaches for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders
• Uses latest diagnostic technologies for gastrointestinal and systemic conditions

Dr. Becher specializes in modern cardiovascular diagnostics and therapies at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, handling 3,000–4,000 invasive procedures annually.

• Expertise in complex coronary interventions like CTO recanalization and intravascular lithotripsy
• Performs advanced diagnostics including cardiac MRI, CT, and IVUS/OCT imaging
• Provides 24-hour catheter readiness for acute coronary syndromes
• Collaborates on cutting-edge TAVR and mitral valve procedures

Head of cardiology at Quironsalud Madrid with a focus on cardiac arrhythmias – Dr. Cabrera brings decades of leadership in electrophysiology labs and research.

• Over 29 years of experience specializing in cardiac arrhythmias and electrophysiology
• Director of multiple cardiology departments since 2006
• Professor at European University of Madrid, leading translational cardiology research
• Trained at Royal Brompton Hospital's pediatric heart morphology unit
• Active member of European and American arrhythmia societies

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University – a key center for atherosclerosis treatment.

• 34 years of experience specializing in cardiovascular surgery
• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Associate Professor title awarded in 2005
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital