Professor Soylu is a senior Cardiology Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds a full professorship and brings significant leadership experience from Turkey's most prominent cardiovascular surgery centres.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and diagnostic echocardiography – using ultrasound to assess heart structure
• Provides expert care for complex thoracic and cardiovascular conditions
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Contributes to global cardiac research with numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications

Dr Mutlu Cicek is a cardiology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex heart and vascular diseases.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment for heart rhythm disorders
• Specialises in angioplasty and stenting for leg and neck vascular conditions
• Manages coronary artery disease, including cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Treats heart valve diseases, arrhythmias, and chronic heart failure

Professor Yilmaz Yozgat is a leading paediatric cardiologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with significant expertise in managing high-complexity heart conditions in children.

• Treats paediatric pulmonary hypertension – high blood pressure in the lungs
• Specialises in managing paediatric arrhythmia – irregular heart rhythms in children
• Trained at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy in paediatric cardiology
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in aviation medicine from the Merzifon Aviation Medicine Centre

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in difficult-to-treat heart rhythm and blood pressure conditions.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping to precisely treat heart rhythm disorders
• Expert in carotid angioplasty and stenting to clear blocked neck arteries and prevent stroke
• Former faculty member at Karabük University and senior clinician at Ankara City Hospital
• Trained at Ankara University and the Türkiye Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital

Dr Omer Alyan is a leading cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in interventional procedures and complex arrhythmia management.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping to precisely treat heart rhythm disorders
• Expert in carotid angioplasty and stenting to improve blood flow to the brain
• Former Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital, overseeing specialist care
• Trained at Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital, a top-tier cardiology centre

Dr Yucel is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex coronary artery disease and heart rhythm management.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping – a technique that pinpoint and treats irregular heartbeats with high precision
• Specialises in angioplasty and stent placement for cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Manages high-risk cases of hypertension and hyperlipidemia using personalised treatment plans
• Expert in coronary angiography and minimally invasive heart valve interventions

Education and Expertise

BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

diseases

Heart failure

Valve Diseases

Heart Holes

Cardiovascular Occlusion

Aortic Vein Aneurysm

Cardio Oncology

Resistant Hypertension

Rhythm Disorders

Treatment Methods

Pacemaker Applications

Mitraclip

triclip

TAVI Application

Closing Heart Holes

Balloon Stent

Stent Application to Aortic Aneurysms

Heart checks for oncology patients

In Resistant Hypertension patients

Ablation application Renal Denervation

Cryotherapy Application

Experience

2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization

2010 – Cleveland Clinic Interventional Cardiology Training

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiology

Turkish Medical Association

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)

Professor Nurettin Unal is a senior specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on the diagnosis and management of heart conditions in young patients.

• Specialises in fetal cardiology to detect heart diseases in the womb
• Manages paediatric arrhythmias and palpitations using detailed evaluations
• Conducts pre-sports cardiological screenings for safety in young athletes
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Cardiology Association
• Treats heart valve disorders and congenital abnormalities

Dr Alireza Soltanzadeh is a specialist in cardiac anaesthesia and critical care based at Istanbul Okan University Hospital.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in cardiac anaesthesia at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center
• Specialises in patient safety during heart surgery and complex cardiovascular procedures
• Expert in algology – the management and treatment of chronic and acute pain
• Active member of multiple international anaesthesiology and medical societies

Professor Ertugrul Ercan is a leading cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who completed specialized training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic. He previously served as the Dean and Head of Cardiology at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and stem cell therapy for heart conditions
• Holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Experienced in managing complex coronary artery disease and valvular issues
• Focuses on cardiovascular immunology and the link between inflammation and heart health

Dr Mustafa Dogdus is a specialist cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on heart rhythm disorders and structural repairs.

• Specialises in EPS – Ablation, using heat or cold to treat irregular heartbeats like atrial fibrillation
• Expert in structural heart procedures, including keyhole closures for ASD, VSD, and PDA heart defects
• Performs percutaneous coronary interventions to clear blocked arteries without open surgery
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association Arrhythmia Working Group

Dr Humayun Kakar completed prestigious training in heart failure at the University of Zurich in Switzerland. He applies these European protocols to manage complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex hypertension and pulmonary hypertension cases
• Practises percutaneous cardiovascular interventions to treat heart issues through small catheters
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University, one of Turkey's premier cardiology programmes
• Belongs to the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)

Prof. Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist specialized in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He focuses on echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. He also treats heart valve disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. He has held academic and clinical roles at leading centers in Turkey and the United States. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

He has written more than 125 scientific papers and has over 1,400 citations. His clinical interests include heart tumors and cardiac care for cancer patients. He also works on cardiology in chronic kidney failure and dialysis. Other interests are heart disease in pregnancy, pericardial diseases, and heart valve infections.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

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 Enis Oguz brings German-trained expertise to Liv Hospital Ulus, specialising in heart rhythm disorders and complex coronary interventions.

• Trained in electrophysiology at the University of Leipzig Heart Centre in Germany
• Performs catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation and coronary artery stent procedures
• Expert in pacemaker implantations and resynchronisation therapy for heart failure
• Maintains active memberships with the European Society of Cardiology
• Published 16 international research papers on cardiac rhythm and artery treatments

Dr Kadriye Kilickesmez is a specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who served as the founding chief of cardiology departments at two major Turkish hospitals.

• Performs minimally invasive radial angiography through the wrist for faster recovery
• Specialises in TAVI heart valve replacement without open surgery
• Uses Shockwave balloons and Rotablator to clear hardened or calcified arteries
• Completed advanced heart research and clinical training at Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology