169 Best Cardiology Doctors in Turkey

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

Associate Professor Hakan Ucar is a European Board-certified cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive heart valve interventions.

• Performs TAVI and Mitraclip procedures to repair valves without open-heart surgery
• Expert in complex coronary interventions for patients with blocked or narrowed arteries
• Specialises in electrophysiological studies and ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders
• Former Head of Cardiology and Associate Professor at Biruni University

Dr Ibrahim Uyar is a cardiovascular surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with international expertise in heart and vessel care.

• Specialises in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to reduce recovery time and scarring
• Expert in treating peripheral artery disease using percutaneous interventional approaches through small punctures
• Performs reconstruction for complex conditions like mitral valve repair and diabetic foot infections
• Member of the National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

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.

Dr Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on catheter-based heart treatments.

• Specialises in interventional techniques for pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease
• Manages complex cases of heart failure and valvular heart conditions
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Dr Gokhan Bektasoglu is a specialist cardiologist at Atlas University Hospital, focusing on restoring heart health through both routine and complex vascular interventions.

• Specialises in coronary and carotid angiography using balloon and stent procedures to clear blocked arteries
• Performs minimally invasive valve repairs including TAVI and Mitra-Clip for patients who cannot undergo open surgery
• Expert in rhythm management using pacemakers and specialised devices for heart failure like ICD and CRT
• Manages aortic aneurysms using EVAR and TEVAR techniques, which involve placing stents via small incisions

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.

Dr Caner Topaloglu is a specialist in invasive cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on high-precision arterial repairs and heart rhythm management.

• Performs balloon angioplasty and stent implantation to open narrowed coronary and carotid arteries
• Implements permanent cardiac pacemakers including ICD and CRT devices for rhythm control
• Manages heart failure, acute heart attacks, and complex heart valve diseases
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Professor Sunbul is a leading interventional cardiologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital who has authored over 100 peer-reviewed scientific papers.

• Specialises in complex coronary interventions and heart valve diseases like TAVI
• Uses advanced imaging including OCT and IVUS to guide precise stent placement
• Handles structural heart procedures such as ASD and PFO closures for hole-in-the-heart repairs
• Expert in pacemaker, ICD, and cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) implantations
• Former Professor at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a board-certified cardiology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on treating complex vascular blockages and heart rhythm issues.

• Specialises in cardiovascular occlusion using minimally invasive stenting and carotid angioplasty
• Expert in treating arrhythmia and heart rhythm disorders at a leading Turkish centre
• Manages heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart conditions in adults
• Offers radiofrequency ablation to treat vein conditions without open surgery