Covered Stent Placement Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a specialist cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a distinguished background in interventional cardiology and training from Istanbul University.

• Served as Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating chronic total occlusions using minimally invasive methods
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club – an elite group for complex blockages
• Active member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Focuses on restoring blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a specialist cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with senior academic standing in cardiovascular interventions.

• Previously served as a cardiac specialist at Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital
• Completed intensive residency at the Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Centre
• Expertise encompasses complex interventional cardiology and stent applications
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with specialized robotic training from the Orsi Academy in Belgium.

• Specialises in transcatheter and minimally invasive aortic valve procedures
• Handles complex vascular cases including descending aorta-to-bifemoral artery bypass
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Researches cost-effectiveness and clinical outcomes for percutaneous coronary interventions
• Active member of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

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

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior interventional cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex coronary interventions and valve disease.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive vessel repair
• Manages high-risk cases involving cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Expertise includes treating rhythm disorders and valvular heart conditions
• Focuses on interventional cardiology for patients with chronic hypertension

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

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career defined by clinical leadership in complex heart care.

• Served as Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Held academic and clinical roles at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs
• Based at a leading Turkish university hospital for specialist cardiac procedures

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Heart failure

Leg Vascular Diseases

Cervical Vascular Diseases

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 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

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 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 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 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 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

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 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