Professor Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is a senior cardiologist at Liv Hospital who specialises in high-stakes carotid artery stenting and vascular interventions.

• Published extensive research on heart rate variability and autonomic function following carotid stenting
• Specialises in complex peripheral artery interventions and carotid artery revascularisation
• Successfully performs percutaneous closures for structural heart defects like ASD and PFO
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex congenital heart diseases in children. He is known for his skills in minimally invasive transcatheter procedures. Dr. Bilici is also experienced in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and advanced angiographic diagnostics. He performs interventions in both neonates and infants.

Dr. Bilici has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. He has also contributed chapters to medical books at both national and international levels. His work supports the education of pediatric cardiology. He has taken part in multicenter clinical studies, including research on the Occlutech® Duct Occluder for PDA closure. Dr. Bilici often presents his findings at major medical congresses around the world.

He has held important clinical and academic positions at hospitals such as Liv Hospital, Medical Park, and Dicle University. Dr. Bilici is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association. He is dedicated to training future pediatric cardiologists and improving national standards of care.