Covered Stent Placement Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Professor Oguzhan Yucel serves as a leading cardiology specialist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex coronary interventions and artery disease.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive heart interventions
• Treats high-risk patients with hypertension and hyperlipidemia complications
• Focuses on managing cardiovascular occlusion and heart valve diseases
• Expert in treating rhythm disorders and restoring normal heart function
• Senior academic background as a Professor of Cardiology

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialised cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with clinical focus on cardiovascular occlusion and complex heart disease.

• Specialises in managing cardiovascular occlusion and congenital heart conditions
• Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure and rhythm disorders
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in cardiology
• Expertise includes managing hypertension and high cholesterol related to heart health
• Experienced in treating internal heart blockages with advanced medical protocols

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and myocardial infarction. Expertise extends to the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.

Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and peripheral vascular conditions, specifically addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases.

Professor Ozkan Bekler is a heart specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in interventional cardiology and internal medicine.

• Specialised in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Research Assistant Doctor focusing on complex cardiac interventions
• Worked as a Specialist Doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Appointed as an Academic Staff member to train future cardiologists
• Expert in managing internal medicine cases alongside structural heart procedures

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly distinguished cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with over two decades of high-level clinical experience.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine and has led cardiac departments at top Turkish university hospitals
• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute specifically focused on complex cardiac care
• Recognised with national awards for his research into vascular and endovascular surgery outcomes
• Specialises in interventional procedures including stent placement and advanced cardiovascular tissue treatments

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and specialises in complex structural heart interventions.

• Performs advanced balloon and stent procedures for aneurysms and arterial blockages
• Expert in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease treatments
• Faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University's International School of Medicine
• Specialises in adult congenital heart disease and non-surgical valve repairs
• Expert in diagnostic imaging including CT Angio and Cardiac MRI

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who has held senior academic positions at leading Turkish medical faculties for over a decade.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and complex vascular procedures for young patients
• Performed diverse catheter-based treatments including covered stent placement and aneurysm coiling
• Completed an advanced fellowship at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Promoted to Professor level based on his extensive clinical research and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions

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.

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.

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered Turkey's mechanical circulatory support programmes and serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre.

• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR aortic repair procedures for complex vascular cases
• Expert in hybrid cardiovascular surgeries and total artificial heart implantation
• Completed advanced fellowships across Germany, France, and the United States
• Former Vice Dean and surgical director at leading university medical faculties
• Founding member of professional societies for artificial organ systems and cardiovascular surgery

Professor Emrah Ozdemir has handled thousands of interventional cardiology cases at the Biruni University Hospital – a major academic medical centre in Istanbul.

• Specialises in radial angiography performed through the arm for faster recovery
• Expertise in challenging coronary and peripheral vascular procedures
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a recognised reference centre for cardiology
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Experienced in complex stent placements and interventional heart care

Professor Engin Bozkurt is the founding Head of Cardiology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University and brings senior academic leadership to complex vascular cases.

• Previously founded and led the Cardiology Department at Rize University School of Medicine
• Practises at Medicana International Ankara – a leading centre for advanced cardiac care
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs
• Treats complex arterial blockages and vascular emergencies in a high-volume clinical setting

Professor Hasan Yucel has successfully performed more than 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in treating rhythm disorders and complex heart failure cases
• Achieved high success rates in high-volume cardiac interventions
• Graduated from the Çukurova University School of Medicine
• Regular guest speaker at international scientific meetings and continuing medical education forums
• Published extensive research on cardiology outcomes in national and international journals

Professor Kocas is a highly regarded interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital, where he performs complex vascular procedures with a focus on coronary and peripheral health.

• European Society of Cardiology Fellow specializing in percutaneous interventions
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Expert in managing arterial blockages using minimally invasive stent techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci is a cardiovascular specialist who completed intensive intervention training in Italy to master complex peripheral arterial procedures.

• Specialises in both heart and leg angiography for vascular blockages
• Completed advanced peripheral arterial disease intervention training in Italy
• Maintains over 100 domestic and international publications in cardiology
• Member of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Expert in treating cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases at Biruni University Hospital

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive academic and clinical leadership in heart health.

• Performed complex cardiac interventions at Ankara City Hospital, one of Turkey's largest medical complexes
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs
• Held senior academic positions at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced specialist training at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher focusing on cardiovascular clinical outcomes