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Ertugrul Okuyan

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Cemsit Karakurt

  • 33 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • Education and Specialisation 

    1987-1993 Undergraduate Education: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

    1993-1997 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Specialization

    2001-2005 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Sub-branch Specialization Education

    Professional Memberships (if any)

    Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Member of 

    Antalya Medical Chamber

    ACADEMIC DUTIES

    PROFESSOR. INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/MEDICAL FACULTY) 2015

    ASSOCIATE PROFESSORİNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/ DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL 

    MEDICINE/ DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2010

    ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY /FACULTY OF 

    MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF CHILD 

    HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2005-2010

    ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

    Faculty Board Membership İnönü University Faculty of Medicine

    Head of the Department: Inönü University Faculty of Medicine. Department of Child Health 

    and Diseases 

    Board Membership: Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

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Ravan Israfilov

  • 5 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Dr Ravan Israfilov is a heart rhythm specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

    • Treats heart rhythm disorders including atrial fibrillation and heart failure
    • Completed cardiology specialisation at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
    • Expertise in managing cardiovascular occlusion and congenital heart disease
    • Focuses on non-invasive diagnosis and long-term heart health management
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Gokhan Ertas

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 21 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Ibrahim Halil Tanboga

  • 22 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Mustafa Saglam

  • 32 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Nermina Alagic

  • 14 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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).

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Fatih Mehmet Ucar

  • 13 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Hakan Ucar

  • 23 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Sahin Kaplan

  • 28 years of experience
  • accreditations:
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Oguz Yilmaz

  • 29 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Cenk Indelen

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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.

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Yigit Changa

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Fatih Koç

  • 27 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Antalya
  • 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
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Oguzhan Yucel

  • 16 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Ozkan Bekler

  • 11 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Asim Enhos

  • 24 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • 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
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Hakan Ucar

  • 23 years of experience
  • Location: Turkey, Istanbul
  • Cardiology Department 

     

    Education and Specialty: 

    2003 - Medical Education, School of Medicine, Çukurova University 

    2009 – Specialty, School of Medicine, Uludağ University 

    2015- Associate Professor, Adana Training and Research Hospital 

     

    Experience: 

    2012 - 2015 – Head of Educational and Administrative Affairs, ENT Clinic, Haseki Training and Research Hospital (3 years) 

    2009 – 2011, Conscription, Şevket Yılmaz Training and Research Hospital, Bursa 

    2011-2013 Bursa State Hospital 

    2013-2015 Seyhan Practice Hospital, Adana Training and Research Hospital 

    2015-2016 Head of Department of Cardiology, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital 

    February 2016 – July 2019, Head of Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Biruni University. 

     

    Fields of Specialties: 

    Complex Coronary Interventions 

    Complex Peripheral Interventions 

    Pacemaker Procedures 

    Electrophysiological Study and Ablation 

    Heart Valve Interventions (TAVI, Mitraclip, Mitral Balloon) 

     

    Certificates: 

    Board Certificate, European Society of Cardiology 

    Board Certificate, Turkish Society of Cardiology 

     

    Professional Memberships- Number Insignificant: 

    1. European Society of Cardiology 

    2. Turkish Society of Cardiology 

    3. Member of Istanbul Medical Chamber 

     

    Personal motto: Your heart is entrusted to us 

     

    Researches and Articles: 

    Articles published in international peer-review journals: 

    1. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypakli O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Cayli M. Mean platelet volume is independently associated with renal dysfunction in stable coronary artery disease. Platelets (ISI). 2013 Jun; 25(4):274-278. doi: 10.3109/09537104.2013.805406. Epub 2013 Jun 17 

    A2. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Yildirim A, Börekçi A, Gözükara MY, Seker T, Kaypakli O, Türkoglu C, Ozaltun B, Akyol S, Harbalioglu H, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Cayli M. Increased Aortic Stiffness Predicts Contrast-Induced Nephropathy in Patients With Stable Coronary Artery Disease Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Angiology (ISI). 2014 Oct;65(9):806-11. doi: 10.1177/0003319713504126. Epub 2013 Sep 26. 

    A3. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Kivrak A, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Akilli RE, Türkoglu C, Kaypakli O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Tanboga HI, Cayli M. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T levels in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients with different left ventricle geometry. Blood Pressure (ISI). 2014 Aug;23(4):240-7. doi: 10.3109/08037051.2013.840429. Epub 2013 Sep 23. 

    A4. *Uçar H*, Mustafa Gür M, Gözükara MY, Kıvrak A, Kolcu Z, Akyol S, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Türkoglu C, Seker T, Çaylı M. Relationship between mean platelet volume and morning blood pressure surge in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). 2014 Apr 8. doi: 10.5152/akd.2014.5196. [Epub ahead of print]. 

    A5. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Koyunsever NY, Türkoglu C, Özaltun B, Kuloglu O, Kalkan GY, Sahin DY, Çaylı M. High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin T is Associated with SYNTAX Score and Diabetes Mellitus in Patients with Stable Coronary Artery Disease. Journal of Clinical & Experimental Cardiology , 2013 Jun; 4(9):1-5. doi: 10.4172/2155-9880.1000263 

    A6. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Gözükara MY, Kalkan GY, Baykan AO, Türkoğlu C, Kaypakl O, Seker T, Sen O, Selek S, Cayl M. Gamma glutamyl transferase activity is Independently associated with oxidative stress rather than SYNTAX score. Scand J Clin Lab Invest (ISI). 2014 Sep 2:1-6. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A7. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Börrekçi A, Yıldırım A, Baykan AO, Kalkan GY,Koç M, Şeker T, Coşkun M, Şen Ö, Çaylı M. Relationship between extent and complexity of coronary artery disease and different left ventricular geometric patterns in patients with coronary artery disease and hypertension. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5747 

    A8. Çaylı M, Elbasan Z, Gür M, Şeker T, *Uçar H*, Kuloğlu O, Şen O, Şahin DY, Yüksel Kalkan G. Modified flower petal technique in the treatment of isolated ostial left main and non-left main bifurcation lesions. Eurointervention. Accepted 2014 Oct. 20140324-02-R2 

    A9. Baykan AO, Yüksel Kalkan G, Gür M, *Uçar H*, Acele A, Seker T, Sen O, Kaypakli O, Harbalioğlu H, Cayli M. Coronary Flow Velocity Reserve in Patients with Ascending Aorta Aneurysm. Echocardiography (ISI). 2014 Oct 7. doi: 10.1111/echo.12782. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A10. Şeker T, Gür M, *Uçar H*, Türkoğlu C, Baykan AO, Özaltun B, Harbalıoğlu H, Kalkan GY, Kaypaklı O, Kuloğlu O, Şen Ö, Koç M, Çaylı M. Lower serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level is associated with impaired myocardial performance and left ventricle hypertrophy in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5637 

    A11. Gözükara MY, Börekçi A, Gür M, Aksoy N, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, *Uçar H*, Türkoğlu C, Koç M, Makca I, Akyol S, Selek S, Caylı M. Gamma Glutamyl Transferase Activity is Associated With Both Paraoxonase Activity and Aortic Stiffness in Hypertensive Patients. J Clin Lab Anal (ISI). 2014 Aug 17. doi: 10.1002/jcla.21785. [Epub ahead of print] 

    A12. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Baykan AO, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z, Şahin DY, Koç M, Börekçi A, Çaylı M. Mean platelet volume is associated with aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The Anatolian Journal of Cardiology (ISI). DOI:10.5152/akd.2014.5576 

    A13. Gür M, Türkoglu C, Taskın A, *Uçar H*, Börekçi A, Seker T, Gözükara MY, Kaypaklı O, Akyol S, Selek S, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Çayli M. Paraoxonase 1 activity and oxidative stress in patients with anterior ST elevation myocardial infarction undergoing primary percutaneous coronary intervention with and without no-reflow. Atherosclerosis (ISI). 2014 Jun;234(2):415-20. doi: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2014.03.005. Epub 2014 Apr 3. 

    A14. Sahin DY, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Kırım S, *Uçar H*, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Uysal OK, Kıvrak A, Koyunsever NY, Akıllı RE, Caylı M. NT-proBNP predicts impaired myocardial function in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients with preserved ejection fraction. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension (ISI). 2014;36(5):289-94. doi: 10.3109/10641963.2013.810234. Epub 2013 Jul 18. 

    A15. Caylı M, Gür M, Kalkan GY, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Koyunsever NY, Türkoglu C, Seker T, Kaypaklı O, Harbalıoglu H, Uçar. Gamma glutamyl transferase activity: Relationship with thoracic aortic intima media thickness and inflammation. Herz (ISI). 2014 Sep;39(6):761-766. Epub 2013 Aug 11. 

    A16. Çaylı M, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypaklı O, Sahin DY, *Uçar H*, Kıvrak A, Koyunsever NY, Sen Ö. High-sensitivity cardiac troponin T predicts nondipper hypertension in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich) (ISI). 2013 Oct;15(10):731- 6. doi: 10.1111/jch.12176. Epub 2013 Aug 7. 

    A17. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Baykan AO, Koyunsever NY, Kaypakli O, Sen O, Kuloglu O, Seker T, *Uçar H*, Akyol S, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Çayli M. Serum bilirubin level and aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Angiology (ISI). 2014 Apr;65(4):308-12. doi: 10.1177/0003319713507627. Epub 2013 Oct 24. 

    A18. Gür M, *Uçar H*, Kuloglu O, Kıvrak A, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Ozaltun B, Kaypaklı O, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Tanboga HI, Caylı M. Estimated glomerular filtration rate is associated with both arterial stiffness and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in newly diagnosed hypertensive patients. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension (ISI). 2014;36(6):374-9. doi: 10.3109/10641963.2013.827703. Epub 2014 Jan 16. 

    A19. Gür M, Caylı M, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Gözükara MY, Selek S, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Türkoglu C, Kaypaklı O, Aksoy N. Paraoxonase (PON1) activity in patients with subclinical thoracic aortic atherosclerosis. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging (ISI). 2014 Jun;30(5):889-95. doi: 10.1007/s10554-014-0407-y. Epub 2014 Apr 4. 

    A20. Budak YU, Huysal K, Polat M, Tarakçi G, *Uçar H*. Evaluation of the Steelex M600H coagulometer prothrombin time-international normalized ratio assay with Steelex test reagents. Biochem Med (Zagreb) (ISI). 2012 Jan; 22: 121-126 pp. 

    A21. Seker T, Türkoglu C, *Uçar H*, Gür M, Sahin DY, Caylı M. Treatment of totally occluded aortic coarctation using a covered stent. Herz (ISI). 2014 Mar; DOI: 10.1007/s00059-013-3984-y [Epub ahead of print] 

    A22. Börekçi A, Gür M, Türkoğlu C, Çaylı M, Selek S, Kaypaklı O, *Uçar H*, Coskun M, Seker T, Koç M, Gökdeniz T, Gözükara MY. Oxidative Stress and Paraoxonase 1 Activity Predict ContrastInduced Nephropathy in Patients With ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Angiology (ISI). 2014 May; DOI: 10.1177/0003319714533588 [Epub ahead of print] 

    A23. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Haydardedeoglu FE , Sinan Kırım S, Baykan AO, Kuloglu O, *Uçar H*, Sahin DY, Elbasan Z, Seker T, Turkoglu C, Yildirim A, Cayli M. The Association between Aortic Distensibility and Coronary Flow Reserve in Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Patients. Echocardiography (ISI). 2014 May; DOI: 10.1111/echo.12631 [Epub ahead of print] 

    A24. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Koyunsever NY, Seker T, Gözükara MY, *Uçar H*, Kaypaklı O, Baykan AO, Akyol S, Türkoglu C, Elbasan Z, Sahin DY, Çaylı M. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D level and aortic intima-media thickness in patients without clinical manifestation of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis (ISI). 2014 Aug 17. doi: 10.1002/jcla.21770. [Epub ahead of print]. 

    A25. *Uçar H*, Karaagaç K, Serdar OA, Yetkin ZA, Aktürk Y, Karaagaç EU, Sarıcaoglu H, Arterial Elasticity Measurement in Patients with Behçet Disease. HealthMED (2012’ de ISI) 2012 May; 6: 3255-3261 pp. 

    A26. Karaagaç K, *Uçar H*, Karaagaç E, Yetkin ZA, Aktürk Y. The Relation Betwen Aspirin Resistance and Mean Platelet Volume in Patients with Significant Coronary Artery Stenosis. HealthMED (2012’ de ISI) 2012 May ;6: 3701-3705 pp. 

    A27. Cander S, Coban S Altuner S, Gül ÖÖ, Yetgin ZA, Akkurt A, *Uçar H*, Tuncel E. Prevalence and Correlates of Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional SingleCenter Study Among Turkish Patients. Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders (ISI). 2014 Aug;12(6):324-9. doi: 10.1089/met.2013.0150. Epub 2014 Mar 25. 

    A28. Abalı G, *Uçar H*, Elbasan Z , Gür M ,Seker T, Koyunsever NY, Çaylı M, Akpınar O. Effect of Statin on Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease. Experimental & Clinical Cardiology (ISI). 2014 May 

    A29. Effect of fasting on 24-h blood pressure values of individuals with no previous history of hypertension. Seker A, Demirci H, Ocakoglu G, Aydin U, Ucar H, Yildiz G, Yaman O. Blood Press Monit. 2017 Oct;22(5):247-252. doi: 10.1097/MBP.0000000000000244 

    A30. The importance of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Ozyilmaz S, Akgul O, Uyarel H, Pusuroglu H, Gul M, Satilmisoglu MH, Bolat I, Ozyilmaz I, *Uçar H*, Yildirim A, Bakir I. Rev Port Cardiol. 2017 Apr;36(4):239-246. doi: 10.1016/j.repc.2016.09.014. Epub 2017 Mar 18. English, Portuguese 

    A31. A case of stent thrombosis presenting as acute myocardial infarction related to right coronary artery originating from the left coronary system. Ermis E, Kahraman S, Ucar H, Allahverdiyev S. Intractable Rare Dis Res. 2018 Feb;7(1):58-60. doi: 10.5582/irdr.2018.01001. 

    A32. Triple Coronary Artery Thrombosis Presenting as Acute Anterior ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Ermis E, Kahraman S, Ucar H, Ozyılmaz SO, Allahverdiyev S. Int J Angiol. 2018 Dec;27(4):223-226. doi: 10.1055/s-0037-1608959. Epub 2017 Dec 12 

    A33. Relationship between blood pressure variability and cognitive function in geriatric hypertensive patients with well-controlled blood pressure. Yıldırım E, Ermis E, Allahverdiyev S, Ucar H, Yavuzer S, Yavuzer H, Cengiz M. Aging Clin Exp Res. 2019 Feb 1. doi: 10.1007/s40520- 019-01141-6. 

     

    C2. Book chapters written in other languages: 

    C2.1. Hung JS, Lau KW, *Uçar H*, Çaylı M, Çaylı M, Practical Handbook: Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (Inoue balloon mitral valvuloplasty),437-473 pp, Adana / Turkey, Çukurova Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2014 

    C2.2. Feldman T, Nguyen TN, *Uçar H*, Çaylı M, Çaylı M, Practical Handbook: Practical Handbook of Advanced Interventional Cardiology (retrograde percutaneous aortic valvuloplasty), 475-486 pp, Çukurova, Adana / Turkey, Çukurova Nobel Medical Bookstore, 2014 

     

    D. Articles published in local peer-review journals: 

    D1. *Uçar H*, Gür M, Seker T, Sahin DY, Kalkan GY, Türkoglu C, Yıldırım A, Kaypaklı O, Elbasan Z, Çaylı M. Impaired kidney function is associated with syntax scorein patients with stable coronary artery disease. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology, 2014; DOI: 10.5543/tkda.2014.67790 

    D2. Kalkan GY, Gür M, Elbasan Z, Baykan AO, Kuloğlu O, Sahin DY, Seker T, Haydardedeoglu FE, Şen Ö, *Uçar H*, Kırım S, Çayli M. Left Ventricle Geometry Affects Coronary Flow Reserve in Diabetic Patients. Archive of Turkish Society of Cardiology, Doi: 10.5543/tkda.2015.59432 

    D3. *Uçar H*, Karaagaç K, Tiryakioglu S. Woven Left Coronary Artery: A Case Report. Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Research-Case Reports 2014 (22), 5-6 pp. 

    D4. Albayrak S, Kemal Karaagaç K, Baran I, Yetgin ZA, *Uçar H*, Aydınlar A, "Carvedilol and Metoprolol in Acute Myocardial Infarction Early Effect of Oxidized LDL and Paraoxonase-1 Activity Abant Medical Journal 2013; DOI: 10.5505/abantmedj.2013.30592 

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Bookimed Insights: Top Atrial fibrillation Specialists in Turkey for Australians (2026)

Bookimed helps Australian patients find top Atrial fibrillation specialists in Turkey, collaborating with 53 leading doctors. The specialists in this ranking are selected based on their international credentials, clinical expertise, English proficiency, number of performed cases, and patient outcomes. The 2026 ranking is formed using verified data from actual patient cases — including reviews from Australian travellers — and current programmes from our partner clinics.
RankDoctorexperienceGood Fit ForWhat Sets Them ApartClinic & LocationConsultation
#123 years of experienceComplex heart rhythm casesVice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He specialises in structural heart disease and uses advanced imaging to map and manage difficult heart rhythm disorders with precision.
Turkey
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#25 years of experienceHeart rhythm disordersSpecialises in heart rhythm disorders and cardiovascular occlusion at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals. He provides targeted care for patients with arrhythmia-related heart failure.
Turkey
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#321 years of experienceComplex heart rhythm managementProfessor at Memorial Şişli with Dutch-led research training. He has performed over 1,100 cardiac treatments and is an active member of the European Society of Cardiology.
Turkey
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#422 years of experienceComplex arrhythmia and ablationLondon-trained at St Thomas Hospital with 1,100+ procedures. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics, applying data-driven precision to heart rhythm mapping and ablation therapies. European Society of Cardiology member.
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#532 years of experiencePacemaker and rhythm monitoringHead of Cardiology with expertise in pacemaker implantation and ambulatory monitoring. Trained at Kosuyolu Heart Hospital – a premier Turkish cardiovascular research institution.
Turkey
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#613 years of experienceElectrophysiology & device therapyLeads a dedicated Electrophysiology Unit. He underwent specialist arrhythmia training in Germany and at the Cleveland Clinic, focusing on heart rhythm Mapping and pacemaker management.
Turkey
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#723 years of experienceComplex heart rhythm managementEuropean Society of Cardiology board-certified specialist with a focus on heart rhythm disorders. Member of the ESC Council and highly active in international cardiovascular research.
Turkey
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#828 years of experienceAFib with complex heart conditionsTrained at the Royal Brompton in London. He has a major research focus on how atrial fibrillation affects heart chamber function and has published over 30 international peer-reviewed papers.
Turkey
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#929 years of experienceAFib with valve diseaseProfessor Yilmaz specialises in TAVI and heart valve surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. His academic background as a Professor and cardiovascular surgical expertise support patients with rhythm and structural heart issues.
Turkey
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#1016 years of experienceClinical cardiology and heart rhythm managementAssociate Professor at a major thoracic and cardiovascular research hospital. He is a senior member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology with deep academic expertise in managing complex heart conditions.
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FAQ

These FAQs come from real patients seeking medical assistance through Bookimed. Answers are given by experienced medical coordinators and trusted clinic representatives.

How experienced are Turkish doctors with AFib ablation procedures?

Turkish cardiologists are highly experienced in atrial fibrillation ablation – a procedure that resets heart rhythm. Many specialists hold international certifications and have performed 1,000+ cardiac procedures. Leading doctors trained at global centers like Columbia University and hold European Board of Cardiology credentials.

  • Specialized techniques. Dr. Tolga Aksu at Yeditepe University Hospital pioneered new ablation methods for better results.
  • Extensive experience. Dr. Sabri Demircan at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental has over 25 years in cardiology.
  • Advanced mapping. Specialists use 3D mapping systems to pinpoint the exact source of irregular heartbeats.
  • Global credentials. Many doctors are members of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

Bookimed Expert Insight: Turkish specialists often focus on specific sub-fields like electrophysiology – which deals with heart electricity. Dr. Sabri Demircan and Dr. Tolga Aksu have each spent over 20 years in this niche. This deep focus means they handle complex cases that general cardiologists might not treat.

Patient Consensus: Patients mention feeling relieved because the specialists explain the electrical mapping process in simple terms. They noticed that the technical teams move quickly – which made the atmosphere feel efficient and professional.

Which hospitals in Turkey are known for the best AFib specialists?

Top hospitals for atrial fibrillation in Turkey include Memorial Sisli, Anadolu Medical Center, and Medipol Mega. These centers maintain JCI accreditation and use 3D cardiac mapping for precise rhythm correction. Specialists here frequently hold fellowships from top US and European heart centers.

  • Memorial Sisli Hospital. This center uses 3D mapping and was Turkey's first JCI-accredited facility.
  • Anadolu Medical Center. They partner with Johns Hopkins Medicine to follow strict international safety protocols.
  • Medipol Mega University Hospital. This large complex uses cryoballoon technology to freeze tissue causing irregular heartbeats.
  • Hisar Intercontinental Hospital. They feature a specialized arrhythmia department focused on complex electrophysiological studies.
  • Koc University Hospital. This research-based facility offers advanced cardiac care with modern imaging tools.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Top Turkish cardiologists often serve as board members for the Turkish Society of Cardiology. For example, Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan at Medipol Acibadem held the vice presidency there. This ensures their treatment methods align with the latest national and international heart health standards.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling relieved by how clearly the cardiologists explain the ablation process. Many survivors highlighted the hospitality of the international departments, noting that coordinators handled all language needs during their stay.

What should I ask a cardiologist during an AFib consultation in Turkey?

When meeting a cardiologist in Turkey, ask about their experience with ablation and specific heart triggers. You should confirm their success rates for paroxysmal or persistent atrial fibrillation – an irregular heart rhythm. These details help you understand if their approach matches international standards for stroke prevention and heart health.

  • Success rates. Ask about their results for your specific stage of heart rhythm disorder.
  • Energy sources. Inquire why they use cryoablation or radiofrequency to scar heart tissue.
  • Stroke prevention. Discuss your stroke risk and how they plan to manage it.
  • Travel safety. Ask how many days you must wait before it is safe to fly home.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Many specialists in Turkey, like Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, treat thousands of patients. They often combine clinical practice with research, having published over 150 studies. This means they use research-backed methods, not just standard care, which is vital for complex cases.

Patient Consensus: Patients often mention feeling surprised by how much time doctors spend explaining heart triggers. Those treated in Istanbul say having a translator makes discussing complex medication plans much easier.

Can I see a specialist if AFib starts while I am on vacation in Turkey?

You can see heart specialists in Turkey immediately if atrial fibrillation (AFib) starts during your vacation. Private JCI-accredited hospitals in Istanbul and Antalya have international departments. These units organize fast-track consultations with cardiologists and handle all your medical translations and scheduling.

  • Specialist access. Board-certified cardiologists in Turkey treat heart rhythm disorders using advanced mapping and ablation.
  • Diagnostic speed. Hospitals can perform ECG and 24-hour Holter monitoring within hours to assess your rhythm.
  • Language support. Top medical centers provide dedicated coordinators so you can discuss symptoms in English easily.
  • Global standards. Many cardiology departments affiliate with top institutions like Johns Hopkins to ensure research-backed care.

Bookimed Expert Insight: Patients often find that cardiologists in Turkey, like those at Memorial or Anadolu, collaborate across departments. This means your heart rhythm specialist works directly with imaging experts for faster diagnosis. This multidisciplinary approach is common in Antalya and Istanbul, reducing the time you spend in clinics.

Patient Consensus: Patients mention feeling relieved by how quickly they received care without long waiting lists. They often note that the doctors explained the treatment steps clearly, which helped reduce their anxiety.