Echocardiography Doctors in Turkey — Page 2

Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.

Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a pioneer of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair in Turkey. He leads the cardiovascular surgery department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Yilmaz treats both adults and children for complex heart conditions. He is an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles with 7 first-in-literature clinical reports.
• Completed residency and pediatric cardiac surgery degrees at Uludag University.
• Holds professional certification from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Maintains academic standing as a full professor at Halic University.

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiovascular surgeon with over 20 years in the field. Specializing in complex heart surgeries, the doctor has performed more than 5,000 successful procedures. The doctor is board-certified in cardiovascular surgery and has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed journals, advancing the field with innovative techniques. The doctor completed a fellowship at a leading cardiovascular center and is actively involved in clinical research focused on improving surgical outcomes and patient care.

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Dr. Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 pediatric congenital cardiac surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler. He specializes in extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children. Dr. Tireli is a global pioneer in the complex Nikaidoh procedure. He currently serves as a faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries every year.
• Expert in arterial switch operations and Norwood procedures.
• Authored over 100 articles in local and international medical journals.
• Treats extremely low birth weight infants for PDA ligations.

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. Dr. Bekler focuses on bifurcation stenting and chronic total occlusions using intravascular imaging. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations alongside ICD and CRT therapy.
• Performs structural procedures including TAVI, ASD closure, and mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
• Treats peripheral artery diseases using balloon and stent techniques.
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation and 3D mapping for heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Asim Enhos is a cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart disease, cholesterol management, and complex aortic conditions. Dr. Enhos previously served as an Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for advanced interventional radiology.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expertise includes carotid angioplasty, stenting, and aneurysm coiling.
• Treats coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and mitral stenosis.
• Provides specialized care for pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Specializations

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

Education

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

Dr. Serkan Burc Deser is a cardiovascular surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has successfully performed hundreds of heart and vascular operations across several university hospitals. Dr. Deser holds a Proficiency Certificate from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board. He completed international training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and clinics in Austria and Italy.

• Specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery and heart valve replacement.
• Expert in endovascular techniques, including EVAR, TEVAR, and FEVAR.
• Performs robotic heart surgery and carotid artery procedures.
• Trained in advanced vascular surgery at Paracelsus Medical University in Austria and Germany.

Dr. Dogan Erdogan is a cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He is a multiple Science Award winner and the youngest researcher to receive the Bayindir Science Award. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Department. He treats complex conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia.

• Expertise in stem cell therapy for heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.
• Performs high-precision procedures including TAVI, angioplasty, and 3D mapping ablation.
• Specializes in valvuloplasty and heart valve replacement for adults and children.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

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.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Prof. Dr. Muslum Sahin is a cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology, treating conditions like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease. He is a member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club and the Turkish Cardiology Association.

• Performs complex procedures including radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and aneurysm coiling.
• Provides specialized care for carotid angioplasty, stenting, and coronary angiography.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.
• Expertise includes managing hypertension, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgery. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a specialized robotic surgery center.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Published research on biventricular assist device modifications and intimal hyperplasia.
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery.

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.