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 is a specialist cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals focusing on interventional treatments for cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive arterial interventions
• Manages complex cases of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia linked to arterial disease
• Expertise includes treating various rhythm disorders and structural heart valve diseases
• Focuses on restoring blood flow through advanced stenting and angioplasty techniques

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

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 Aras is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive experience in high-volume training centres. He previously served at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital, a premier institution for complex cardiac care.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and vascular procedures
• Former senior academic at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on clinical cardiology and patient outcomes
• Trained at Ankara University, one of the region's oldest medical schools
• Fellow of the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital

Professor Omer Alyan serves as a senior specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, bringing high-level academic expertise to complex vascular interventions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology with a focus on arterial stenting and balloon angioplasty
• Completed medical training at Ege University – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Held senior clinical supervisor roles across major private and state research hospitals
• Conducted specialist cardiology training at the high-volume Turkey High Specialisation Research Hospital

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly credentialed cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with international training from the University of Rostock and King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Specialises in vascular and endovascular surgery for complex arterial blockages
• Awarded for research into cardiovascular tissue regeneration and diabetic vascular health
• Held senior academic positions at Istanbul University and Istanbul Medipol University
• Trained in advanced cardiac surgery techniques at major research hospitals in Germany
• Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools for his academic contributions

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in complex vascular interventions for younger patients. He successfully transitioned from academic leadership to high-volume clinical practice.

• Performs transluminal arterial angioplasty and stenting for narrow or blocked vessels
• Handled advanced cases involving intracranial and carotid artery stenting
• Former Head of Paediatric Cardiology for major training hospitals
• Fellowship trained at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Expertise includes covered stent placement and aneurysm coiling techniques

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR aortic repairs using minimally invasive stenting techniques
• Completed advanced heart failure surgery fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and total artificial heart programmes in Turkey
• Expert in coronary bypass and valve replacements including complex reoperations
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems

The doctor is an experienced cardiologist with over 18 years in the field, specializing in heart valve diseases, cholesterol disorders, heart failure treatment, and rhythm disorders.

Graduated from Çukurova University School of Medicine and completed post-graduation at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Istanbul. The doctor has worked at prestigious institutions including Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine, Sivas Numune Hospital, Büyük Anadolu Hospital, and Medicana Sivas Hospital.

With numerous national and international publications, the doctor is a frequent guest speaker at scientific meetings and CDEs, and has successfully performed over 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications.

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2005, Konya/Turkey
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Experience

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey
• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey
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Scientific Memberships 

• Turkish Society of Cardiology
• European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• European Society of Cardiology
• SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions)

Education

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2005, Bursa/Turkey

Experience

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
Adıyaman 82. Yıl State Hospital, 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. In the year he graduated, he started his specialization in Istanbul University Cardiology Institute Cardiology Department and successfully completed his specialty training in 2010. After his specialty training, he completed his compulsory service in Adıyaman State Hospital for 2 years. After the compulsory service was over, he started working at the university hospital where he received his specialization. In 2017, he received the title of Associate Professor. During his specialization, he performed many operations in the field of cardiovascular diseases and peripheral arterial diseases. In 2018, he completed the Academia - peripheral arterial disease intervention training in Italy. He received the title of Professor in 2022.

He has carried out joint studies with many experts who are considered experts in their fields in Turkey, especially on heart angiography and leg angiography.

He regularly follows the congresses, seminars and courses related to the Cardiology branch organized at home and abroad every year. He has more than 100 domestic and international publications in his field.

Scientific Memebrships

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association for Percutaneous Intervention
European Society of Cardiology
SCAI Association

Awards 

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
European Society of Cardiology

Education

Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Residency, 2011, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2006, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Assistant Doctor, Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, 2006-2011
Specialist Doctor, Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital, 2011-2013
Dr. Faculty Member, Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, 2013-2019
Dr. Faculty Member, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2019-

After completing his primary and high school education in Karabük, he was entitled to enter Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000.
After 6 years of medical education, he entered the Cardiology Department of Bilim University Faculty of Medicine in the TUS exam.
4He received his 5-year residency training at Florence Nightingale Hospital, which is considered as a reference hospital in the field of Cardiology, and in 2011 he received the title of Specialist Dr.
He specialized in the field of interventional cardiology and reached thousands of case experience, especially in radial (through the arm) angiography, challenging coronary and peripheral procedures.
2019 He has been serving his patients at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since the year.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Society of Cardiology

Born in Ankara in 1980, he received his primary and secondary education in Artvin, his hometown. He graduated from Inebolu High School in 1997 and started studying at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine the same year. He received his Medical Doctor degree in 2003 and ranked high in the medical specialization exam the same year.

He started his cardiology specialization education in the Department of Cardiology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine and became a cardiology specialist in 2008.

He served as an interventional cardiologist in Rize Education and Research Hospital during his mandatory service.

He worked in the field of electrophysiology with Prof. Dr. Remzi Karaoğuz at Ankara Güven Hospital. He became an Associate Professor in January 2014 and a Professor in 2023.

Throughout his academic career, he has published many scientific publications that have been published nationally and internationally and have received high citations. He provides patent and consultancy services for medical engineering in addition to clinical medical education and treatment services. He is a member of national and international scientific societies. He is currently working in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fields in the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara Koru Çukurambar Hospital.

His medical interests include:

Cardiac electrophysiological (EPS) study and ablation therapy

Implantation and follow-up of cardiac pacemakers

Interventional Cardiology

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.

The doctor graduated from Erzurum Atatürk University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency in cardiology at the same institution in 1997.

With extensive experience in cardiology, the doctor served at Erzurum Atatürk University School of Medicine from 1992 to 2005 and later at Ankara Atatürk Education and Research Hospital until 2019.

The doctor was the founding and head of the Cardiology Department at Rize University School of Medicine from 2008 to 2011 and currently holds the same position at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University School of Medicine since 2011.

Currently, the doctor is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Hospital, Ankara.