24 Best Cardiology Doctors in Ankara

Associate Professor Yunus Nazli is a cardiovascular specialist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He focuses on heart valve repairs and aortic interventions.

• Performs coronary bypass surgery using both on-pump and off-pump methods
• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR – treating aortic aneurysms via the groin for faster healing
• Manages carotid and peripheral artery surgeries for improved limb circulation
• Treats varicose veins using laser therapy and sclerotherapy injections
• Creates arteriovenous fistulas to support patients requiring hemodialysis

Dr. Veysel Ozan is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital (2026–present). He earned his MD from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011). He completed his cardiology residency at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He worked as a specialist cardiologist at Hakkari State Hospital (2016–2017) and at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2017–2020). He later served as a faculty member at Dışkapı (2020–2022) and at Etlik City Hospital (2022–2026).

Accreditations and awards: Turkish Society of Cardiology Proficiency Certificate (2019). TSC Most Successful Young Cardiologist of the Year, 2019–2020 term (awarded 2020). First Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the 31st National Congress of Applied Interventional Cardiology.

Professor Okutucu is the Turkey Representative for the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He leads cardiac care at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital.

• Specialises in heart valve diseases and interventional cardiology
• Board Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Heart Valve Working Group
• Serves on the Scientific Programme Committee for the Turkish Heart and Health Foundation
• Earned his medical degree and residency at Hacettepe University
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Memorial Ankara Hospital

Dr. Mehmet Cakici is a cardiovascular surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He has authored over 30 international articles in prestigious journals like J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. His practice covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, and congenital heart defects. Dr. Cakici contributes to national clinical guidelines for heart valve disease treatment.

• Specializes in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support for heart failure.
• Authored chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations.
• Performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic aneurysm repairs.
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Professor Ali Oto is based at Memorial Ankara Hospital and has worked at leading European medical centres including the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

• Trained in ear, nose, and throat diseases at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in middle ear surgery to treat hearing issues and infections
• Specialises in thyroidectomy for thyroid disorders and salivary gland conditions
• Focuses on larynx and voice diseases and swallowing disorders
• Researches inner ear physiology through international collaborations in Holland and Sweden

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

Professor Cicek is a senior interventional cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specialises in complex heart procedures including TAVI and pacemaker implantation.

• Performs TAVI – replaces heart valves using a catheter without open-heart surgery
• Expert in electrophysiology and implanting ICD and CRT devices for heart rhythm control
• Specialises in CTO procedures – reopening completely blocked coronary arteries
• Uses transesophageal echocardiography for detailed imaging of heart structures from the food pipe

Professor Yamak is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at the JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He has managed complex heart and vascular diseases for over four decades.

• Specialises in surgical interventions for varied cardiac conditions
• Practices at a major facility with 390 beds and 220 doctors
• Expertise covers both heart and vascular system surgical treatments
• Works within a hospital accredited by the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Acikgoz is a senior cardiology specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He focuses on complex coronary interventions and personalised heart attack risk analysis.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology including stent and balloon treatments
• Uses IVUS and OCT imaging – internal scans that provide detailed views inside arteries for precise stent placement
• Manages cardio-oncology cases to protect heart health during chemotherapy and radiotherapy
• Performs transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for clearer heart valve and chamber imaging
• Expert in holistic heart health and cardiovascular risk assessment