Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a specialist cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a distinguished background in interventional cardiology and training from Istanbul University.

• Served as Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating chronic total occlusions using minimally invasive methods
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club – an elite group for complex blockages
• Active member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Focuses on restoring blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries

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

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

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

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.

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 Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career defined by clinical leadership in complex heart care.

• Served as Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Held academic and clinical roles at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs
• Based at a leading Turkish university hospital for specialist cardiac procedures

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive academic and clinical leadership in heart health.

• Performed complex cardiac interventions at Ankara City Hospital, one of Turkey's largest medical complexes
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs
• Held senior academic positions at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced specialist training at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher focusing on cardiovascular clinical outcomes

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 Oguzhan Yucel is a senior interventional cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex coronary interventions and valve disease.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive vessel repair
• Manages high-risk cases involving cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Expertise includes treating rhythm disorders and valvular heart conditions
• Focuses on interventional cardiology for patients with chronic hypertension

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly distinguished cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with over two decades of high-level clinical experience.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine and has led cardiac departments at top Turkish university hospitals
• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute specifically focused on complex cardiac care
• Recognised with national awards for his research into vascular and endovascular surgery outcomes
• Specialises in interventional procedures including stent placement and advanced cardiovascular tissue treatments

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist who has held senior academic positions at leading Turkish medical faculties for over a decade.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and complex vascular procedures for young patients
• Performed diverse catheter-based treatments including covered stent placement and aneurysm coiling
• Completed an advanced fellowship at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital
• Promoted to Professor level based on his extensive clinical research and surgical outcomes
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered Turkey's mechanical circulatory support programmes and serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre.

• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR aortic repair procedures for complex vascular cases
• Expert in hybrid cardiovascular surgeries and total artificial heart implantation
• Completed advanced fellowships across Germany, France, and the United States
• Former Vice Dean and surgical director at leading university medical faculties
• Founding member of professional societies for artificial organ systems and cardiovascular surgery

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

Professor Sinan Altan Kocaman is a highly respected interventional cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital with over two decades of clinical experience. He specializes in intricate arterial interventions and complex cardiac electrophysiology.

• Holds a Professor title – the highest academic rank in Turkish medical education
• Published extensively in international journals with high citation rates for his research
• Trained at Ankara University and Gazi University – top-tier medical institutions in Turkey
• Provides consultancy and patent services for medical engineering and innovative device development
• Active member of both national and international scientific cardiology societies

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.

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