Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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

Professor Sahin Kaplan is an interventional cardiology specialist who honed his expertise at London’s Royal Brompton Hospital – a world leader in heart health.

• Performed over 1,100 cardiovascular procedures including complex stent placements
• Specialises in bifurcation lesions – treating blocked arteries where they branch off
• Experts in radiofrequency ablation – using heat to treat heart rhythm disorders
• Published 30+ research papers on coronary artery disease and outcomes

Dr Sarunyoo Suttipongkeat is an award-winning interventional cardiologist at Intrarat Hospital who earned the Best Case Presented Award at the 12th Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics congress.

• Specialises in complex percutaneous coronary intervention to open blocked heart arteries without major surgery
• Uses intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to provide detailed internal imaging of cardiac vessels
• Expert in rotablator techniques, using a tiny rotating blade to clear hardened calcium build-up in arteries
• Completed advanced interventional training at Tokai University Hospital in Japan

Professor Oguz Yilmaz is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in TAVI procedures – a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for valve replacement.

• Performs heart valve repairs and aortic aneurysm treatments
• Uses radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping for accurate arrhythmia management
• Expert in complex coronary bypass surgery and vascular interventions like stenting
• Holds a Professorship at Istanbul Arel University and trained at leading heart units

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a cardiology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital focused on complex arrhythmias and rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment to correct irregular heartbeats without major surgery
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Hospital – one of Turkey's leading cardiovascular research and training centres
• Manages complex cases of pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Ucar has performed over 1,100 successful heart and vascular treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in pacemaker installation to manage heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in stenting and angioplasty to clear blocked arteries without major surgery
• Uses radiofrequency ablation to treat vein conditions using heat-based technology
• Holds a Board Certificate and serves on the council of the European Society of Cardiology
• Recognised for success in pulmonary hypertension and cardiac valve procedures

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Professor Özdemir specialises in vascular-related cardiology and manages hypertension and artery diseases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Treats ischemic heart disease – addresses reduced blood flow and oxygen to the heart
• Manages peripheral artery disease – clears blockages in vessels outside the heart and brain
• Specialises in hyperlipidemia – treats high cholesterol to prevent future heart attacks
• Published researcher in drug-related blood disorders at Anatolian Journal of Cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University – a specialised health sciences institution

Professor Kocas specialises in interventional cardiology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on complex procedures for completely occluded heart vessels.

• Expert in Chronic Total Occlusion – a technique to clear long-term, fully blocked arteries
• Performs TAVI – a minimally invasive valve replacement that avoids open-heart surgery
• Manages heart valve diseases, hypertension, and heart failure
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology – a premier Turkish medical centre
• Published research on kidney health following acute coronary syndrome