Pulmonary hypertension Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications. He leads the cardiology department at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in managing heart failure and rhythm disorders
• Expert in treating heart valve disease which often triggers lung-related blood pressure issues
• Published research in both national and international medical journals
• Trained at Cukurova University School of Medicine and Cumhuriyet University
• Regular guest speaker at international scientific meetings and continuing education forums

Professor Yunus Keser Yilmaz brings a unique dual background as a Cardiovascular Surgeon Specialist and an Integrative Medicine Physician to complex heart and lung cases.

• Treats cardiovascular conditions using a blend of surgical expertise and complementary therapies
• Published over 100 scientific articles in international medical journals
• Holds 20 specialist certificates in cardiovascular surgical techniques
• Integrates ozone therapy and phytotherapy into standard recovery protocols
• Practises at Natural Klinik, focusing on holistic cardiac rehabilitation

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

Professor Yilmaz Yozgat is a senior specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol University Hospital, focusing on heart and lung pressure issues in children.

• Specialises in managing pulmonary hypertension within the paediatric population
• Held senior positions at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Former specialist at Merzifon Aviation Medicine Centre
• Published academic research on paediatric heart health and disease management

Professor Aras lead the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital, bringing senior clinical leadership to the management of complex heart and lung circulation issues.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat high blood pressure in the lung arteries
• Former Head of Cardiology at Turkey's Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in managing right-sided heart strain and pulmonary vascular resistance
• Uses cardiac catheterisation – a thin tube to measure lung artery pressure precisely
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical schools

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital who specialises in managing complex blood pressure issues within the heart and lungs.

• Previously served as Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Held a senior academic role at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to improve blood flow and heart function

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 senior cardiologist and vascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with over 100 published research works on heart health.

• Specialises in cardiovascular and peripheral arterial interventions to improve blood flow
• Holds a Professorship at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute – Turkey's premier heart centre
• Completed international fellowship training in peripheral arterial disease management in Italy
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Association for Percutaneous Intervention

Associate Professor Cuneyt Kocas is an expert in interventional cardiology based at Biruni University Hospital. He specialises in using minimally invasive catheter-based techniques to manage complex heart and lung circulation issues.

• Trained at the Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute – a premier Turkish medical centre
• Specialises in percutaneous intervention – uses small punctures instead of open surgery for heart repairs
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Expert in angiography – uses imaging to guide precise treatment of narrowed vessels

Dr. Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of procedures, focusing on radial angiography and complex coronary interventions. Dr. Ozdemir trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a recognized reference center for cardiology in Turkey. He treats conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and arrhythmia using non-surgical techniques.

• Expertise in transradial angiography, performing procedures through the patient's arm.
• Treats challenging coronary and peripheral vascular cases.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.