Hypertension Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and a leading expert in managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease assessment
• Uses arterial blockage screening and Holter monitoring for precise diagnosis
• Performs coronary balloon and stent interventions for heart health
• Serves as a senior faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University
• Directs patient care at the JCI-accredited Medipol Health Group

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Biruni University Hospital, with thousands of cases handled at leading cardiac centres.

• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a recognised Turkish reference centre for complex heart and vascular cases
• Specialises in interventional procedures including radial angiography through the arm for faster patient recovery
• Manages coronary and peripheral vascular issues that contribute to difficult blood pressure cases
• Faculty member at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine – helps train the next generation of cardiologists
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci is a senior cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital. He authored over 100 research papers on cardiovascular health.

• Specialises in managing high blood pressure linked to arterial disease
• Trained in peripheral arterial interventions at the Academia in Italy
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Expert in heart angiography and vascular monitoring protocols
• Member of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive background in academic and clinical heart care.

• Previously served as Clinical Supervisor at the Private Veni Vidi Cardiology Clinic
• Specialises in managing complex blood pressure cases and cardiovascular health
• Trained at the High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital in Turkey
• Former faculty member at Dicle University Department of Cardiology
• Experienced in treating both routine and difficult-to-manage heart conditions

Professor Aras leverages senior expertise in cardiology to manage complex cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing resistant hypertension and various cardiovascular conditions
• Former clinical lead at Ankara City Hospital cardiology clinic
• Served as Professor at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Ankara University, a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Yozgat is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex heart conditions in children.

• Specialises in paediatric hypertension and congenital heart defects
• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Former Lead at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in aviation medicine and child health
• Focuses on non-invasive heart monitoring for younger patients

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 is a cardiovascular surgeon and integrative medicine physician who has published over 100 scientific articles on heart and vascular health.

• Combines cardiovascular surgery expertise with complementary therapies like acupuncture and ozone therapy
• Holds 20 scientific specialist certificates in advanced cardiovascular methods
• Uses phytotherapy – plant-based medicinal treatments to support traditional heart care
• Integrates neural therapy and ozone therapy to help manage complex vascular conditions
• Researches heart-health outcomes in both national and international medical journals

Professor Engin Bozkurt founded and led the Cardiology Department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University – a key training centre for heart specialists.

• Treats complex blood pressure cases at Medicana International Ankara Hospital
• Former Head of Cardiology at Rize University School of Medicine
• Specialises in cardiovascular health and clinical cardiology management
• Completed rigorous cardiology residency at Erzurum Atatürk University
• Has held senior academic roles training future cardiologists in Turkey

Associate Professor Cuneyt Kocas is a senior cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital with over a decade of specialist expertise at the Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and manages complex cases of high blood pressure
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, a leading body for cardiac standards
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical facilities