Best Covered Stent Placement Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialised cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with clinical focus on cardiovascular occlusion and complex heart disease.

• Specialises in managing cardiovascular occlusion and congenital heart conditions
• Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure and rhythm disorders
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in cardiology
• Expertise includes managing hypertension and high cholesterol related to heart health
• Experienced in treating internal heart blockages with advanced medical protocols

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and specialises in complex structural heart interventions.

• Performs advanced balloon and stent procedures for aneurysms and arterial blockages
• Expert in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease treatments
• Faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University's International School of Medicine
• Specialises in adult congenital heart disease and non-surgical valve repairs
• Expert in diagnostic imaging including CT Angio and Cardiac MRI

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.

Dr Nermina Alagic is a highly trained cardiologist who completed a specialised interventional cardiology observership at the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

• Practises at Anadolu Medical Center in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Expert in 3D cardiac imaging used to guide complex stent placements
• Completed research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and the University of Alabama
• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Contributor to major textbooks on echocardiography and chronic total occlusion interventions

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)

Professor Ertan Sagbas is a leading cardiovascular specialist who trained at the Istanbul University Cardiology Institute and has worked at the prestigious Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium.

• Specialises in complex aortic surgery and minimally invasive techniques
• Uses the da Vinci Robotic System for high-precision heart procedures
• Experienced in port access surgery to reduce patient recovery times
• Former Professor at Istanbul Bilim University training future heart specialists
• Focuses on advanced valve repairs and arrhythmia surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital

The doctor has been serving in the field of cardiology since 2008, specializing in the treatment of heart and vascular conditions. A graduate of Cukurova University, the doctor completed specialization at Bursa Uludağ University's Faculty of Medicine. The doctor is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology. Renowned for contributing to scientific research, the doctor has published numerous papers in national and international forums. The doctor holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate and a Certificate of Proficiency in Turkish Cardiology.

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

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

Professor Oguz Yilmaz is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who uses covered stents to treat complex aortic and heart aneurysms.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Arel University – a mark of senior academic and clinical standing
• Specialises in treating aortic aneurysms with endovascular and open surgical techniques
• Expert in TAVI procedures for minimally invasive heart valve repair
• Completed his medical degree through the English-language programme at Hacettepe University

Professor Fatih Koç brings elite international expertise to Medical Park Antalya after completing a prestigious fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit – globally recognised for cardiac innovation
• Former academic at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine teaching advanced cardiology protocols
• Specialises in invasive cardiology focusing on complex stent placements and vascular interventions
• Uses high-precision techniques to manage narrow or damaged arteries effectively

Professor Emin Tireli is a leading specialist in managing complex congenital heart defects and aortic reconstructions at Istanbul University School of Medicine.

• Published over 100 articles in international journals on advanced cardiac surgical techniques
• Expert in neonatal cardiovascular surgery and aortic arch reconstructions
• Specialises in treating aortic coarctation and complex pulmonary artery repairs
• Faculty member at the Cardiovascular Surgery Department of Istanbul School of Medicine

Prof. Cengiz KÖKSAL, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Areas of Expertise

• Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement
• Off-pump (beating heart) mitral valve surgery
• Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
• Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
• Carotid (neck artery) surgery
• Aesthetic varicose vein surgery
• Non-surgical treatment of arterial/venous aneurysms in the legs

Education

• Primary Education – Afyon, Turkey
• Secondary & High School – Darüşşafaka High School, Graduated as Top of Class
• M.D., Doctor of Medicine – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1992
• Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)

Career

• Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)
  • Contributed to the foundation of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • Achieved Associate Professor title in 2005
• Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007 onward)
  • Appointed Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2009
  • Clinical Educator from 2011 to 2017
  • Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries
  • Education Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (2016–2017)
• Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–2024)
  • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
• Current Position – Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (Since July 2024)

International Training and Grants

• Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship Winner, Portugal (2012)
• Advanced trainings in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (without sternotomy or heart-lung machine) conducted in:
  • Israel, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany (2012–2016)

Achievements & Honors

• "Physician of the Year", Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards (2018)
• Only physician in Turkey authorized to educate and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
• Organizer of annual Mitral Valve Repair Workshops with national and international participation
• President, National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association (2016–2018)
• Editor, the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook published in Turkish

Academic Contributions

• 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
• 75+ national publications
• Authored 4 book chapters

Delivered 

200+ presentations

 in national and international conferences (since 2011)

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 Ozkan Bekler is a heart specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in interventional cardiology and internal medicine.

• Specialised in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Research Assistant Doctor focusing on complex cardiac interventions
• Worked as a Specialist Doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Appointed as an Academic Staff member to train future cardiologists
• Expert in managing internal medicine cases alongside structural heart procedures

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a specialist cardiovascular surgeon with advanced international training in complex endovascular techniques from leading centres in Austria, Italy, and Germany.

• Specialised in advanced endovascular methods including FEVAR, BEVAR, and TEVAR for aortic disease
• Trained at the Aortic Wellness Centre in New York specifically in aortic root and thoracoabdominal surgery
• Certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board – a mark of highest surgical standards
• Fellowship trained in endovascular surgery at Salzburg's Paracelsus Medical University
• Practises at Atlas University Hospital focusing on aortic aneurysms and peripheral vascular diseases