Best Radiofrequency Ablation Doctors in Turkey for Australians

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist and interventional radiologist affiliated with Anadolu Medical Center since 2005. With a fellowship in interventional neuroradiology from the University Hospital of Zurich and a short-term fellowship from Harvard Medical School, the doctor has extensive expertise in neuroradiology and advanced imaging techniques.

Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, the doctor holds diplomas in minimally invasive neurological therapy and neuroradiology. A prolific contributor to the field, the doctor has over 100 national and international publications and presentations.

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and has performed over 900 successful cardiac interventions.

• Specialises in treating complex heart rhythm disorders and structural heart disease
• Senior faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine
• Expert in advanced interventional cardiology including balloon and stent procedures
• Recognised leader in the national cardiology community for clinical excellence

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialised cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with dedicated training in managing complex heart rhythm disorders and cardiovascular occlusions.

• Completed cardiology specialisation training at the Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating heart rhythm issues using modern interventions
• Manages congenital heart disease and heart failure cases
• Experienced in treating hypertension and high cholesterol to prevent cardiac events
• Practises at a major international hospital centre in Turkey

The doctor has a distinguished career in cardiovascular surgery with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Having held positions at prestigious institutions worldwide, the doctor has made significant contributions to research and education in the field.

After completing a specialization in cardiovascular surgery at Uludag University, the doctor gained experience at various medical centers, including Glasgow University and Columbia University. The doctor has served as an Associate Professor at Geneva University and a Professor at Gaziantep University, where they also headed the Lung Transplant Center.

The doctor is a member of several professional societies, including the European Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation.

The doctor began cardiology specialization at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital and further advanced in heart valve expertise at St Thomas Hospital, London. With a focus on congenital structural heart diseases, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease, the doctor is proficient in diagnostic techniques like IVUS, FFR, and OCT, as well as treatments including stents and balloons. Expertise extends to arrhythmias, pacemakers, peripheral artery disease, and transesophageal echocardiography. The doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Cardiology Department.

The doctor graduated from Marmara University School of Medicine in 1994 and completed a medical specialty in cardiology at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. The doctor has conducted extensive research on endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms, coronary artery disease imaging through stress tests, and ambulatory cardiac monitoring. The doctor is proficient in procedures such as Holter tests, balloon valvuloplasty, and temporary pacemaker implantation. Since 2016, the doctor has been serving as the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

The doctor completed medical education at Ege University and specialized in interventional radiology at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Further fellowships in interventional radiology were undertaken at Ege University and Bursa Uludag University.

With extensive experience in diagnostic and interventional radiology, the doctor has worked at several esteemed institutions, including Izmir Kemalpasa State Hospital and Canakkale 18 March University. Currently, the doctor practices at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital.

The doctor is a member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Radiology Society and the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology.

Professor Ertan Sagbas is a high-level specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses the da Vinci robotic system for complex arrhythmia surgery. He specialises in minimally invasive cardiac procedures that offer patients a faster recovery than traditional open surgery.

• Trained at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium for advanced surgical techniques
• Performs robotic heart surgery using the da Vinci system for narrow incisions
• Expert in aortic surgery and complex heart valve repairs
• Professor at Istanbul Bilim University – one of Turkeys top medical institutions

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with senior expertise in cardiac interventions. He underwent rigorous clinical training at one of Turkey's premier cardiovascular research centres.

• Specialises in managing heart rhythm disorders at a JCI-accredited hospital
• Former specialist at Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Completed residency at the prestigious Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

Professional Summary:

Experienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.

Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.

Education:

2022                      : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University

2015                      : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital

1997-2002:           Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995                : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)

1982-1989           : TarsusAmerican College

Specializations:

Varicose Veins

Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms

Heart Aneurysms

TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:

Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department

Professor Asim Enhos is a leading cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in complex rhythmic heart treatments. He serves as a Professor of Cardiology, bringing academic rigour and clinical precision to every procedure.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and cardiac rhythm management
• Former Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Held senior clinical roles at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Fatih Koç gained high-level training in invasive cardiology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He leads the cardiology team at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures
• Completed advanced clinical training at Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
• Previously served at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques for complex cardiovascular conditions

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Education & Expertise

• 2001 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
• 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiology Specialist, Chief Assistant
• 2014 | Associate Professorship, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Professional Experience

• 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
• 2006 to 2007 | Kayseri Military Hospital – Cardiologist
• 2007 to 2010 | Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital – Cardiologist
• 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiologist, Chief Assistant

Professional Memberships

• -Istanbul Medical Chamber
• -Turkish Cardiology Association
• -Chronic Total Occlusion Club

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber