Atherosclerosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology. He received advanced training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He became a cardiology specialist in 2016 and completed his residency in 2010. Dr. Changa is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.

He has worked at leading hospitals, including Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Dr. Changa speaks English fluently. He has a solid academic and clinical background in cardiology.

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in carotid artery surgery to clear blockages and prevent strokes
• Performs minimally invasive bypass surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Provides non-surgical treatments for arterial aneurysms in the legs using endovascular techniques
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Awarded Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly credentialed cardiologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the United States.

• Specialises in precise heart imaging to detect arterial plaque and narrowing early
• Former Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expert in non-invasive diagnostics for assessing cardiovascular health and blood flow

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a prominent cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a specific focus on restoring blood flow through narrowed arteries.

• Specialises in managing chronic total occlusions – clearing long-term, completely blocked heart arteries without open surgery
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu – one of Turkey's premier heart research hospitals
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club – an elite group focused on complex arterial clearing
• Board-certified cardiologist with the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Experienced in treating kinking and narrowing of vessels using minimally invasive techniques

Professor Oguzhan Yucel leads the cardiac team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on clearing blocked arteries and managing complex heart conditions.

• Specialises in coronary angiography to find and diagnose arterial blockages
• Performs coronary interventions – minimally invasive procedures to open narrowed heart vessels
• Manages high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) to prevent plaque build-up in arteries
• Treats hypertension and rhythm disorders to reduce long-term cardiac strain
• Provides comprehensive care for patients recovering from heart attacks

Professor Aras lead the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital, one of the region's most active cardiac centres. He specialises in restoring blood flow to arteries blocked by plaque buildup.

• Performed thousands of cardiac procedures at Turkey Higher Specialisation Hospital
• Published over 100 international research papers on heart health
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear arterial blockages without open surgery
• Former Professor at Karabük University training the next generation of heart specialists

Dr Humayun Kakar is an expert in cardiovascular health who holds a prestigious qualification in managing complex heart conditions from the University of Zurich.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear blocked arteries without major open surgery
• Member of the American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University specialising in non-surgical heart repairs
• Fellow of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
• Focuses on restoring blood flow to prevent heart attacks and stroke

Dr Mustafa Dogdus is a specialist cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on the interventional management of arterial and structural heart conditions.

• Performs percutaneous coronary intervention to clear blocked arteries without open surgery
• Specialises in treating peripheral artery disease to improve blood flow to the limbs
• Registered member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Serves on the Interventional and Peripheral Vascular Diseases Working Group
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology cardiac imaging and arrhythmia groups

Professor Ertugrul Ercan brings international expertise to atherosclerosis care, having completed a cardiology fellowship in Melbourne and training at the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and stem cell therapy for vascular health
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• Expertise in the link between inflammation and blood coagulation in artery disease
• Member of the Turkish Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Association
• Former Head of Cardiology and Medical Director at Medical Point Hospital

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

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 Oguzhan Yucel is a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on treating blocked arteries and managing cardiovascular risks.

• Performs coronary angiography to visualise and diagnose blockages in the heart vessels
• Uses interventional cardiology techniques to open narrowed arteries without major surgery
• Manages high cholesterol and hypertension to prevent further arterial plaque buildup
• Treats complex coronary artery diseases and heart valve issues
• Specialises in preventing heart attacks through early diagnostic monitoring

Dr Mutlu Cicek specialises in treating blocked and narrowed arteries at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on restoring blood flow to the heart and limbs.

• Treats cardiovascular occlusion, where plaque builds up and restricts essential blood flow
• Manages hyperlipidemia, using evidence-based protocols to control high cholesterol levels
• Specialises in leg and cervical vascular diseases to prevent stroke and mobility issues
• Expertise includes managing hypertension to reduce long-term damage to the arterial walls
• Coordinates care for patients with heart failure and complex rhythm disorders

Professor Omer Alyan serves as a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He has built a career focusing on complex vascular health and internal heart medicine.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear blocked or narrowed arteries
• Completed medical training at Ege University and Turkey High Specialization Hospital
• Served as Clinic Supervisor for several major cardiovascular units
• Expert in managing high blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent stroke
• Trained at Dicle University Department of Cardiology

Professor Gokhan Ertas is a highly credentialed cardiologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with specialist research experience from the prestigious Thoraxcenter in the Netherlands.

• Specialises in atherosclerotic coronary artery disease and complex peripheral vascular interventions
• Performs coronary stent placement and balloon angioplasty to restore blood flow
• Expert in 3D echocardiography and CT coronary angiography for precise arterial imaging
• Uses wrist angiography for diagnostic procedures, providing a more comfortable patient experience
• Holds the title of Cardiology Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic with a distinguished academic career in cardiovascular interventions.

• Performs carotid angioplasty and stenting to clear blocked arteries and restore blood flow
• Expert in transluminal arterial angioplasty (PTA) to widen narrowed vessels using balloon catheters
• Specialises in covered stent placement for complex arterial repairs and aortic aneurysm management
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University – two of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Professor Yunus Keser Yilmaz combines his background as a cardiovascular surgeon with integrative medicine to offer a holistic approach to heart health.

• Specialises in cardiovascular surgery with 20 scientific course certificates in the field
• Integrates ozone therapy and phytotherapy to support traditional surgical methods
• Published over 100 articles in international journals focused on heart and vascular care
• Uses neural therapy and acupuncture to help manage systemic vascular health
• Lectures on complementary therapies for complex cardiovascular conditions

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 heart valve surgeries with a record of minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in cholesterol disorders and heart failure management
• Focuses on rhythm disorders using modern diagnostic monitoring
• Published extensive research in international medical journals
• Regularly presents at scientific meetings on cardiac care
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Istanbul