Best Atrial fibrillation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr. Cemsit Karakurt is the Head of Child Health at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He resides on the board of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology. Dr. Karakurt treats children with complex heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in managing arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs coronary angiography for pediatric patients.
• Treats dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation.
• Holds a board membership in the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, leading the field in managing complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Uses advanced diagnostics including cardiac MRI and CT angiography for precise heart mapping
• Expert in managing rhythm disorders alongside heart failure and valve conditions
• Performs minimally invasive balloon and stent interventions to restore blood flow without open surgery
• Faculty member at the International School of Medicine at Istanbul Medipol University

Professor Gokhan Ertas has performed 1,100 successful cardiac treatments and serves as a lead cardiologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital.

• Held a prestigious research fellowship at the Thorax Center in the Netherlands
• Published 52 articles in international journals focused on cardiac rhythm and health
• Active member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in heart rhythm management and stem cell therapy applications
• Appointed as a Professor for his contributions to clinical cardiology research

Professor Ibrahim Halil Tanboga has performed over 1,100 successful cardiac treatments and holds a PhD in Biostatistics to improve patient outcomes.

• Specialises in arrhythmia mapping and ablation to correct irregular heart rhythms
• Trained in heart valve health at St Thomas Hospital in London
• Fits permanent pacemakers and ICDs to manage long-term heart rate issues
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography for high-definition heart imaging

Professor Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a major JCI-accredited heart centre in Istanbul.

• Specialises in pacemaker implantation to manage irregular heart rhythms
• Expert in ambulatory cardiac monitoring for precise arrhythmia diagnosis
• Former Associate Professor at Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on balloon valvuloplasty to repair narrowed heart valves without open surgery
• Masters heart imaging techniques to monitor patient response to treatment

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).

Professor Hakan Ucar is a board-certified cardiologist recognised by the European Society of Cardiology for his work in managing complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in treating heart and vascular conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Holds a European Society of Cardiology board certificate in clinical cardiology
• Fellow of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology
• Regularly publishes research on cardiovascular treatments in international medical journals
• Trained at Bursa Uludağ University specialising in modern cardiac interventions

Professor Sahin Kaplan is a highly experienced cardiac specialist who previously served at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London – one of the world's leading centres for heart care.

• Specialises in managing atrial fibrillation complicated by acute heart conditions
• Expert in invasive cardiology techniques including drug-eluting stent implantation
• Completed an international fellowship at Imperial College London
• Published extensive research on left ventricular function in atrial fibrillation patients
• Member of the European Society of Invasive Cardiology

Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar is the Head of Electrophysiology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, specialising in heart rhythm disorders and device therapy.

• Completed electrophysiology training at the University Heart Center Lubeck in Germany
• Uses electrophysiology (EP) studies to map and treat irregular heart rhythms
• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the top heart centres globally
• Accredited by the Turkish Board for Cardiology and a member of the European Arrhythmia Association
• Specialises in pacemaker management and interventional cardiac procedures

Professor Fatih Koç completed training in invasive cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic – the world's top-ranked heart centre. He manages complex heart rhythm disorders at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in invasive cardiology – using thin tubes via blood vessels to treat heart issues without open-chest surgery
• Previously served at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – training the next generation of cardiologists
• Expertise in interventional treatments for heart rhythm disturbances and vascular disease
• Focuses on catheter-based techniques that offer patients quicker recovery times and smaller incisions

Dr Oguzhan Yucel is a consultant cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in rhythm disorders and interventional heart care.

• Performs coronary angiography to assess heart blood flow and rhythm stability
• Treats complex arrhythmias, including irregular heartbeats and atrial fibrillation
• Manages hypertension and hyperlipidemia to reduce stroke risk in rhythm patients
• Focuses on interventional cardiology for structural and valve-related heart issues

Professor Ozkan Bekler is a specialist cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who specialises in managing heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation.

• Performed clinical research into heart health at Mustafa Kemal University
• Served as a specialist doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in internal medicine and cardiovascular health
• Former academic staff member training new cardiologists in heart rhythm management

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a heart surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac care.

• Treats heart rhythm issues using minimally invasive mitral valve repair and off-pump surgery
• The only physician in Turkey authorised to teach and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
• Recognised as Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University hospital
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in academic medicine. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and heart rhythm management
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on catheter-based treatments for complex cardiac conditions
• Contributes to medical education as a former university faculty member
• Experienced in treating AF in leading Turkish state and private hospitals

Professor Oguz Yilmaz is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in surgical solutions for complex heart rhythm and structural valve issues.

• Performs TAVI – a procedure to replace heart valves using a catheter instead of open surgery
• Expertise in heart valve diseases often associated with atrial fibrillation
• Held a professorship at Istanbul Arel University for medical education
• Completed medical training through an English-language programme at Hacettepe University
• Member of the cardiovascular surgery team at a leading regional heart centre

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a senior cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a clinical background in irregular heart rhythm management.

• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in chronic total occlusion – opening completely blocked arteries without surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Expertise in interventional cardiology and structural heart conditions

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a cardiology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who focus on managing heart rhythm disorders.

• Completed specialist fellowship at the Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital
• Maintains active membership with the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Treats patients across the Florence Nightingale hospital network in Istanbul
• Published academic research in leading cardiovascular clinical journals
• Holds senior Associate Professor status at one of Turkey's premier heart centres