Hypertension Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Ibrahim Halil Tanboga is a highly qualified cardiologist who refined his expertise in complex heart conditions at St Thomas Hospital in London.

• Specialises in managing coarctation – a narrowing of the large artery that causes severe hypertension
• Expert in interventional cardiology including stent and balloon treatments for restricted blood flow
• Holds a PhD in Biostatistics which supports precise, evidence-based treatment planning for cardiovascular health
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr Remziye Dogan is a cardiology specialist at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, where she manages complex cardiovascular health cases.

• Specialises in managing high blood pressure and related heart conditions
• Uses Holter monitoring to track heart rhythms and blood pressure changes
• Performs transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for detailed heart imaging
• Trained at Bursa Uludağ University and Atatürk University faculties of medicine
• Expertise includes diagnosing coronary artery disease and managing heart failure

Dr. Mustafa Ozsoy is a transplant surgeon at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He heads the Liver Transplantation Center at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Ozsoy lead transplant units in both Turkey and Kyrgyzstan. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery and complex organ transplantation.

• Certified in liver donor and hepatopancreatobiliary surgery.
• Obtained specialized certificates in endoscopy, ERCP, and experimental microsurgery.
• Professor of General Surgery with research focused on organ ischemia protection.
• Member of the Turkish Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Association.

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. She diagnoses and treats heart diseases in children and adolescents, including congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and acute rheumatic fever. Her skills include fetal echocardiography and heart screening for young athletes.

She earned her M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1978–1984). She completed a Pediatrics residency at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine (1988–1992). She finished a Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2002).

She has worked at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital. She provides pediatric cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar serves as Head of the Department of Electrophysiology and Device Therapy at the prestigious Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialist electrophysiology training at the Arrhythmia Clinic in Germany Lübeck Hospital
• Observed clinical practices at the Cleveland Clinic, a global leader in cardiac care
• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) focusing on cardiac rhythm management
• Holds academic rank as Associate Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a leading cardiologist who refined his expertise in cardiac imaging at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in echocardiography to identify structural heart issues causing high blood pressure
• Held a senior Associate Professorship at Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya, one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty hospital complexes
• Conducted clinical research at Istanbul University's renowned Department of Cardiology

Professor Fatih Koç trained in invasive cardiology at the world-leading Cleveland Clinic in the USA – bringing high-level expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in managing complex hypertension cases through invasive cardiology techniques
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University Department of Cardiology
• Uses evidence-based protocols to manage blood pressure and heart health
• Focuses on interventional methods to treat underlying vascular causes of hypertension

Professor Emrah Özdemir is a specialist cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a specific focus on complex hypertension and hyperlipidemia management.

• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University – one of Turkey's leading private medical schools
• Manages chronic hypertension alongside coronary and peripheral artery diseases
• Expertise in lipid management to reduce secondary cardiovascular risks
• Previous senior roles at Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Published researcher in high-impact international cardiology journals

Dr. Oguz Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in TAVI procedures, heart valve diseases, and coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Yilmaz received the best presentation award from the National Cardiology Congress. He holds a professorship from Istanbul Arel University.

• Performs endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Expert in heart aneurysm repair and varicose vein surgery.
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a cardiology specialist at Florence Nightingale, one of Turkey's premier private hospital groups. He earned his associate professor title at the renowned Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.

• Focuses on managing blood pressure through interventional and medical cardiology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, keeping pace with international guidelines
• Completed a rigorous residency at a major national cardiovascular research centre
• Fluent in English, assisting international patients with complex cardiovascular needs

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Professor Hakan Ucar has performed 1,100 successful heart and vascular treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate, a prestigious mark of professional proficiency.

• Manages complex cardiovascular cases and high blood pressure at Istanbul's leading specialist centres
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology Council
• Recognised for research in both national and international cardiovascular forums
• Trained at Bursa Uludag University's Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in treating heart conditions that contribute to persistent high blood pressure

Professor Sahin Kaplan is a highly regarded cardiologist who has performed over 1,100 treatments and held a prestigious posting at London's Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Specialises in managing hypertension alongside complex cardiac issues like artery ectasia
• Researched how central blood pressure and arterial stiffness impact heart function
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Former Professor of Cardiology at Karadeniz Technical University – training future heart specialists
• Published extensive peer-reviewed research on ventricular synchrony in hypertensive patients

Professor Okay Abaci is a leading cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses on managing blood pressure and vascular health.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and treating peripheral artery diseases
• Researched the impact of rosuvastatin on kidney health for the American Journal of Cardiology
• Trained at the Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology – Turkey's premier heart centre
• Focuses on preventitive care for heart failure and hyperlipidaemia (high cholesterol)

Professor Cuneyt Kocas is a leading interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a specific focus on managing complex cases of high blood pressure.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and the management of chronic heart conditions
• Formerly a Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute – a premier medical training facility
• Treats hypertension alongside metabolic issues like hyperlipidemia, often known as high cholesterol
• Extensive background in treating heart failure and completely occluded heart vessels