Associate Professor Dr Burak Teymen is a heart and vascular disease expert at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. He trained at Hacettepe University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat blocked or narrowed arteries
• Performs coronary angiography to visualise blood flow in the heart
• Expert in balloon angioplasty and stent placement to restore vessel function
• Focuses on the latest diagnostic and treatment methods for heart health
• Graduate of Tarsus American College with high-level medical training

Dr Mehmet Saygi has performed over 2,500 coronary angiographies to diagnose and treat heart conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology including stent and balloon procedures
• Handled 300+ stent placements for patients with narrowed or blocked arteries
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography – uses an internal ultrasound for clearer heart imaging
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Hospital – a major cardiovascular surgery and research centre
• Manages heart failure, bypass-alternative treatments, and hypertension

Dr Remziye Dogan has performed over 900 cardiac procedures and currently leads cardiology services at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in coronary artery interventions including stent placement and balloon angioplasty
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for detailed heart imaging via the oesophagus
• Manages complex heart failure and pulmonary hypertension using evidence-based protocols
• Provides diagnostic holter monitoring and specialised care for heart rhythm disorders

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar leads the Electrophysiology and Device Therapy Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in heart rhythm disorders after completing intensive training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.

• Expert in radiofrequency ablation and cardiac device implantations for complex arrhythmias
• Trained in advanced electrophysiology at Lübeck Hospital in Germany
• Board-certified by the Turkish Board for Accreditation in Cardiology
• Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology with more than 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He has published 52 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. He has also contributed 3 chapters to national and international books. Dr. Ertas has presented 20 papers at international meetings and 25 at national meetings. He is dedicated to advancing cardiovascular medicine.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association. Dr. Ertas is recognized for his academic work and active role in the global cardiology community.

Professor Bingur Sonmez is the Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Memorial Sisli Hospital. He previously served as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St Thomas Hospital in London.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for heart and blood vessel conditions
• Former Head of Surgical Sciences at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Served as a cardiovascular specialist at the Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy

Professor Saglam is the Head of Cardiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specialises in minimally invasive endovascular repairs and cardiac interventions.

• Performs balloon valvuloplasty to repair heart valves using catheters instead of open surgery
• Specialises in endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysms to prevent life-threatening ruptures
• Expert in coronary artery disease imaging using advanced stress tests and Holter monitoring
• Former Associate Professor at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital

Dr Naci Erciyes Yagan is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Memorial Şişli Hospital, specialising in complex heart and chest operations.

• Performs surgical treatments for coronary artery and heart valve diseases
• Consults on cardiovascular cases requiring surgical intervention
• Practiced at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a major Turkish cardiac centre
• Focuses on surgical pathways for patients with pulmonary and chest conditions

Professor Onan is a leader in heart surgery at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, having published 150 papers on cardiovascular diseases and valve repairs.

• Specialises in mitral valve repair and coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
• Trained in robotic heart surgery in France and valve repair in Belgium
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for aortic and abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Current member of the EACTS Robotic Cardiac Surgery Group
• Previously chaired the Ethics Committee at a major research and training centre

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).

Professor Ertan Okmen is a pioneer in onco-cardiology and founded one of the first dedicated departments for heart health in cancer patients in 2011.

• Holds a Cardio-Oncology Certification from the European Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in interventional cardiology including stent placement through the wrist artery
• Trained in heart failure and transplantation at Johns Hopkins University in the US
• Researched left ventricular assist devices at the Texas Heart Institute
• Honorary Member of the International Cardioncology Society

Professor Veysel Temizkan is a leading cardiovascular surgery specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He has dedicated over 15 years to treating complex heart and vascular conditions.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for heart disease and blood vessel disorders
• Served as a Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Managed large-scale medical operations as a former Infirmary Chief Physician
• Focuses on surgical interventions to improve patient cardiovascular health

Professor Ibrahim Sari completed a specialized fellowship at the University of Virginia. He currently treats patients at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital with a focus on evidence-based heart health.

• Holds a European Heart Failure Diploma from the University of Zurich
• Authored over 160 international papers with 3,870 citations by other experts
• Participated in 10 major multicentre international clinical studies
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Heart Failure Association

Professor Yildiz is a leading cardiology expert at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital and a former Chief Physician at the world-renowned Istanbul University Cardiology Institute.

• Specialises in managing coronary artery disease and irregular heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation
• Conducted a major study on coronary artery anomalies involving over 12,000 heart patients
• Uses evidence-based protocols for cholesterol management to improve blood vessel health
• Holds a Master's degree in Healthcare Management from Beykent University
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Davran Cicek is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Antalya Hospital with prestigious international training from the Cleveland Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and heart health management
• Served as a Professor at Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Medicine
• Gained specialised expertise at the Cleveland Clinic – a top-ranked heart centre
• Held senior cardiology roles across academic and military medical facilities
• Focuses on diagnosing and treating various cardiovascular conditions

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a specialist plastic surgeon who holds senior academic roles at Srinakharinwirot University and the Irrigation Department.

• Specialises in aesthetic and cosmetic plastic surgery procedures
• Trained in general and plastic surgery at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Completed professional surgical training in the United States
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons
• Consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery