Atrial fibrillation Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Associate Professor Akin Torun focuses on sports cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He manages complex heart rhythm issues for active patients looking to maintain peak performance.

• Specialises in sports cardiology – helps athletes manage heart conditions while continuing their training Safely
• Expertise in cardiovascular disease prevention – focuses on healthy living to reduce long-term heart risks
• Trained at Kocaeli University – one of Turkey's established medical teaching institutions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Küçükaksu is a pioneer in mechanical circulatory support who leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in hybrid cardiovascular procedures for complex structural heart issues
• Performs valve replacements and aortic repairs using minimally invasive techniques
• Completed international fellowships in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems
• Expert in reoperations for patients requiring secondary cardiac interventions

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications. He leads the cardiology team at Medicana Sivas Hospital, focusing on complex rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in managing atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm irregularities
• Published extensive research on cardiac outcomes in national and international journals
• Presents frequently as a guest speaker at major scientific heart meetings
• Experienced in treating heart failure and valve disease alongside rhythm issues
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Istanbul

Professor Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is a leading cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in complex heart rhythm and vascular interventions.

• Performs Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) closure – a procedure to prevent blood clots and stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
• Specialises in pacemaker and CRT implantation to effectively manage heart rhythm disorders
• Researches atrial electromechanical delay to better understand and treat heart inconsistencies
• Published extensive clinical studies on the recovery of heart function following percutaneous defect closures
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Engin Bozkurt is the founding head of cardiology at Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University – a leading medical faculty where he trains the next generation of heart specialists.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and heart rhythm management at Medicana International
• Former head of cardiology at Ankara Ataturk Education and Research Hospital
• Lead cardiologist for multiple university hospital cardiac departments
• Focuses on catheter-based treatments for complex heart rhythm disorders

Professor Yunus Keser Yilmaz combines his background as a cardiovascular surgeon with integrative medicine to manage heart rhythm issues.

• Specialises in cardiovascular surgery and complementary therapies for heart health
• Authored over 100 scientific papers in international medical journals
• Holds 20 specific certifications in specialized cardiovascular surgical techniques
• Integrates ozone therapy and phytotherapy to support patient recovery
• Focuses on combining surgical expertise with holistic heart care protocols

Associate Professor Cuneyt Kocas is a specialist cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital who trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cardiology Institute.

• Expert in interventional cardiology and percutaneous procedures to manage heart rhythm disorders
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, specialising in heart rhythm and valve health
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques that reduce patient recovery time and hospital stays
• Contributing member of the European Percutaneous Intervention Association

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with hands-on training from Florence Nightingale Hospital – a top reference centre for heart care.

• Performs radial angiography through the arm for faster recovery and less bleeding
• Manages complex coronary and peripheral vascular procedures to restore blood flow
• Completed specialist cardiology residency at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Experienced in treating challenging heart rhythm and vascular cases

Professor Kocaman is a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology at Ankara Koru Hospital, focusing on restoring natural heart rhythms.

• Performs cardiac ablation to neutralise tiny areas of heart tissue causing irregular beats
• Specialises in electrophysiological studies (EPS) to map the heart's electrical activity
• Expert in fitting and managing cardiac pacemakers for long-term rhythm control
• Published research with high citation rates in international cardiology journals
• Consultant for medical engineering projects and innovative heart treatment patents

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 Okay Abaci is a specialist in cardiac interventions and leads the cardiology team at Biruni University Hospital. He completed specific training in Italy to master catheter-based cardiac and arterial procedures.

• Performed thousands of operations for cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in angiography – uses imaging to guide minimally invasive heart treatments
• Published over 100 research papers on cardiovascular outcomes and interventional techniques