Best Pulmonary Hypertension Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and a leading expert in managing high blood pressure in the lungs.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Performs balloon and stent interventions to open blocked or narrowed pulmonary arteries
• Uses cardiac MRI and CT angiography for highly accurate assessments of heart and lung blood flow
• Member of the International School of Medicine faculty at Istanbul Medipol University

Professor Cemsit Karakurt is a specialist in paediatric cardiology who focus on heart and lung circulation issues in younger patients at Medical Park Antalya.

• Treats paediatric pulmonary hypertension linked to congenital heart defects and lung disease
• Former Head of Child Health and Diseases at Inönü University
• Board Member of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Trained at Dr Sami Ulus Hospital, a major national centre for paediatric research
• Sub-specialised in paediatric cardiology to manage complex circulatory disorders in children

Dr Ravan Israfilov specialises in heart failure and hypertension management at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals – a key centre for complex cardiac care.

• Manages pulmonary hypertension linked to congenital heart disease and rhythm disorders
• Trained at Kocaeli University – a leading Turkish academic medical faculty
• Expert in treating cardiovascular occlusion to improve blood flow and heart function
• Specialises in long-term management of heart failure and high cholesterol

The doctor began cardiology specialization at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital and further advanced in heart valve expertise at St Thomas Hospital, London. With a focus on congenital structural heart diseases, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease, the doctor is proficient in diagnostic techniques like IVUS, FFR, and OCT, as well as treatments including stents and balloons. Expertise extends to arrhythmias, pacemakers, peripheral artery disease, and transesophageal echocardiography. The doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Cardiology Department.

Dr Remziye Dogan is a cardiology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – one of Turkey's largest private medical centres. She focuses on complex pressure-related heart conditions and vascular health.

• Specialises in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for detailed heart imaging via the oesophagus
• Manages hypertension and related heart failure cases with tailored medication protocols
• Uses Holter monitoring to track heart rhythms and identify underlying cardiac stress
• Performed specialist service at Erzurum Ataturk University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in coronary angiography to assess blood flow and vessel pressure

Professor Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental and specialises in interventional cardiac and vascular procedures.

• Performs balloon valvuloplasty to open narrowed heart valves and improve blood flow
• Expert in endovascular repair, using minimally invasive catheters to treat vascular issues
• Specialises in ambulatory cardiac monitoring to track heart rhythms during daily activities
• Trained at Marmara University and Kosuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital
• Highly skilled in managing cardiac stress tests and pacemaker implantations

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).

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar is a cardiology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with international training from the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology for complex heart conditions
• Completed specialised training at Germany's Lubeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and European Heart Rhythm Association
• Served as a senior academic at Trakya University's Department of Cardiology
• Experienced in managing heart rhythm disorders and pulmonary vascular pressure issues

Professor Oguz Yilmaz brings surgical expertise to the cardiovascular department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in managing complex blood flow issues and structural heart conditions.

• Performed numerous TAVI procedures – a key non-surgical option for heart valve issues
• Specialises in repairing aortic and heart aneurysms to improve circulation
• Formerly Associate Professor at Sisli Memorial Hospital's cardiovascular unit
• Completed medical training at Hacettepe University through its English-language programme
• Expertise includes coronary bypass surgery to restore healthy blood flow

Professor Hakan Ucar is a board-certified cardiologist recognised by the European Society of Cardiology for his expertise in heart and vascular management.

• Specialises in managing complex heart conditions at Valued Med Hub Hospitals
• Awarded the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate for clinical proficiency
• Trained at Cukurova University and Bursa Uludag University's Faculty of Medicine
• Contributes to global cardiovascular research with papers published in international journals
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a senior cardiology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on complex heart and vascular care within Turkey's premier medical network.

• Specialises in managing pulmonary hypertension and chronic vascular conditions
• Served as Associate Professor at the prestigious Siyami Ersek Thoracic Centre
• Recognised member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients
• Practises at Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Professor Fatih Koç brings elite international experience to the cardiology team at Medical Park Antalya, having trained at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic.

• Trained in invasive cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA
• Specialises in interventional procedures to manage complex heart and lung pressure issues
• Former academic at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine cardiology department
• Expert in non-surgical heart valve repairs and vascular interventions
• Focuses on invasive diagnostics to assess pulmonary artery pressure accurately

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem Hospital who focuses on managing complex blood pressure issues within the lungs.

• Held a senior academic role as Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Hospital, a major centre for cardiovascular research
• Specialises in interventional cardiology to improve heart and lung blood flow
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology specialising in vascular health

Professor Topaloglu is a specialist in invasive cardiology at Medicalpoint International. He treats complex cardiovascular issues involving arterial blood pressure and heart failure.

• Specialises in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation to restore blood flow in arteries
• Manages pulmonary issues related to heart failure and heart valve diseases
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Expert in permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation, including ICD and CRT devices
• Registered with the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr Ozkan Bekler is a highly skilled cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in complex heart interventions and structural repairs.

• Performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions including bifurcation stenting and main coronary procedures
• Expert in structural heart procedures like mitral balloon valvuloplasty to improve blood flow
• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations plus specialising in ICD and CRT device placements
• Uses intravascular coronary imaging for high-precision diagnosis and treatment planning

Dr Oguzhan Yucel serves as a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex vascular and heart pressure management.

• Specialises in treating high blood pressure and hypertension-related cardiovascular issues
• Expert in coronary angiography to assess blood flow through the heart and lungs
• Manages heart valve diseases that can lead to increased lung pressure
• Treats rhythm disorders and high cholesterol to improve overall heart health