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Oguzhan Yucel

  • 4.3 Good 4 reviews
  • 16 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
  • Dr Yucel is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on high-risk vascular procedures and coronary artery repair.

    • Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat rhythm disorders by neutralising small areas of heart tissue
    • Specialises in angiography and coronary interventions to clear cardiovascular occlusions and blockages
    • Manages complex cases of hypertension and pulmonary high blood pressure with targeted care
    • Expert in non-surgical heart valve treatments and cholesterol management strategies
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Riza Turkoz

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 39 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Professor Riza Turkoz is a senior academic cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished career across Turkey's leading university hospitals.

    • Specialises in interventional cardiology and complex cardiac valve procedures
    • Performs radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment to correct heart rhythm disorders
    • Expert in managing advanced cardiomyopathy and treatment-resistant hypertension
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association
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Ozlem Koroglu

  • 4.8 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Memorial Ankara Hospital
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

    Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

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Ozkan Bekler

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 11 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Dr Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions and serves as an academic staff member at Mustafa Kemal University.

    • Specialises in structural heart procedures including TAVI, which replaces heart valves without open surgery
    • Expert in managing cardiac arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, and complex hypertension
    • Performs intravascular coronary imaging to see inside arteries for more precise stent placement
    • Uses minimally invasive vascular interventions for faster recovery and smaller incisions
    • Member of the academic faculty training the next generation of cardiologists
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Muslum Sahin

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital
  • Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a specialist in complex coronary interventions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He is a member of the exclusive Chronic Total Occlusion Club, dedicated to treating the most difficult artery blockages.

    • Performed thousands of interventions as Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Hospital
    • Specialises in radiofrequency ablation for treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation
    • Expert in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent stroke by clearing neck arteries
    • Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University
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Cengiz Koksal

  • 5 Excellent 3 reviews
  • 34 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Professor Koksal is the only surgeon in Turkey authorised to practice and teach off-pump mitral valve repair – a technique for fixing heart valves while the heart is still beating.

    • Performed over 2,000 successful open-heart and vascular surgeries
    • Specialises in minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve replacements
    • Uses off-pump techniques to avoid the heart-lung machine for faster recovery
    • Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
    • Named Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
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Ugur Taskin

  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on catheter-based heart treatments.

    • Specialises in interventional techniques for pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease
    • Manages complex cases of heart failure and valvular heart conditions
    • Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
    • Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber
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Caner Topaloglu

  • 17 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Medicalpoint International Hospital
  • Dr Caner Topaloglu is a specialist in invasive cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on high-precision arterial repairs and heart rhythm management.

    • Performs balloon angioplasty and stent implantation to open narrowed coronary and carotid arteries
    • Implements permanent cardiac pacemakers including ICD and CRT devices for rhythm control
    • Manages heart failure, acute heart attacks, and complex heart valve diseases
    • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
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Dogan Erdogan

  • 4.5 Good 6 reviews
  • 31 years of experience
  • Turkey, Antalya , Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
  • Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the USA, bringing world-class diagnostic precision to Medical Park Antalya.

    • Specialises in interventional cardiology and advanced cardiovascular diagnostics
    • Performs complex procedures including cardiac ablation, angioplasty, and aneurysm coiling
    • Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University and Associate Professor at Başkent University
    • Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association with extensive academic leadership
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Mehmet Cakici

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital
  • Dr. Mehmet Cakici specializes in cardiovascular medicine and surgery. His interests include congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disease, aortic disease, peripheral vascular disease, and hypertension.

    He has more than 30 international publications, including in Perfusion, Annals of Vascular Surgery, Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research covers ECMO and mechanical circulatory support. He also studies valve surgery, aortic aneurysms, deep vein thrombosis, and minimally invasive techniques. He has published case reports and retrospective cohort studies. He has contributed to national guidelines and research protocols. He has joined international multicenter trials. He wrote chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations and the Heart Valve Disease Guidelines. He has presented abstracts at ISHLT, EACTS, and TKDCD. He is a member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery, the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISHLT, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

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Ali Oto

  • 4.8 Excellent 9 reviews
  • Turkey, Ankara, Memorial Ankara Hospital
  • Professor Ali Oto is based at Memorial Ankara Hospital and has worked at leading European medical centres including the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

    • Trained in ear, nose, and throat diseases at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
    • Expertise in middle ear surgery to treat hearing issues and infections
    • Specialises in thyroidectomy for thyroid disorders and salivary gland conditions
    • Focuses on larynx and voice diseases and swallowing disorders
    • Researches inner ear physiology through international collaborations in Holland and Sweden
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Erdal Aslim

  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Central Hospital
  • Prof. Dr. Erdal Aslım is a cardiovascular and vascular surgeon. He performs advanced vascular procedures at his private practice in Istanbul. He has a strong academic background. He also completed international training in Austria and Turkey.

    Expertise: varicose veins and venous insufficiency; peripheral arterial disease; aortic aneurysms; chronic venous disorders; deep vein thrombosis (DVT); carotid (neck artery) stenosis; diabetic foot complications; endovascular and open surgery. Awards: Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award, 3rd Place, XII National Vascular Surgery Congress; Best Scientific Presentation Award, 2nd Annual Congress on Update in Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery.

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Nivit Karla

  • 18 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, PrimeCare Bkk
  • Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist in cardiology interventions at PrimeCare Bkk, with intensive training from Rajavithi Hospital. He focuses on restoring heart and vascular health through minimally invasive techniques.

    • Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders without open surgery
    • Specialises in angioplasty and stenting to clear blocked arteries and improve blood flow
    • Holds a degree from Siriraj Medical School – one of Thailands most prestigious medical institutions
    • Fluent in English and Thai for clear and comfortable patient communication
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Mustafa Emiroglu

  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bodrum, Memorial Bodrum Hospital
  • Dr Mustafa Emiroglu is a highly credentialed specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with international training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany.

    • Specialises in endocrine surgery involving the thyroid and hormone-producing glands
    • Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association
    • Completed specialised training at the Thyroid School to manage complex hormonal conditions
    • Focuses on surgical interventions for breast diseases and colorectal health
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Ibrahim Uyar

  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bodrum, Memorial Bodrum Hospital
  • Dr Ibrahim Uyar is a cardiovascular surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with international expertise in heart and vessel care.

    • Specialises in minimally invasive and robotic surgery to reduce recovery time and scarring
    • Expert in treating peripheral artery disease using percutaneous interventional approaches through small punctures
    • Performs reconstruction for complex conditions like mitral valve repair and diabetic foot infections
    • Member of the National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
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Ahmet Zengin

  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bodrum, Memorial Bodrum Hospital
  • Dr Ahmet Zengin is a cardiology specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He is a recognised lecturer in modern cardiac intervention techniques at international Euro PCR seminars.

    • Specialises in carotid artery stenting – placing a mesh tube to open neck arteries and prevent strokes
    • Expert in bifurcation lesion PCI – a complex procedure to clear plaque where heart arteries branch
    • Uses IVUS and OCT imaging – internal scans that give a 3D view inside arteries for precise stent placement
    • Active member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
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Ozer Soylu

  • 25 years of experience
  • Turkey, Bodrum, Memorial Bodrum Hospital
  • Professor Soylu is a senior Cardiology Specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He holds a full professorship and brings significant leadership experience from Turkey's most prominent cardiovascular surgery centres.

    • Specialises in interventional cardiology and diagnostic echocardiography – using ultrasound to assess heart structure
    • Provides expert care for complex thoracic and cardiovascular conditions
    • Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
    • Contributes to global cardiac research with numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications
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Dong Ik Kim

  • 4.5 Good 23 reviews
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Samsung Medical Center
  • Professor Dong Ik Kim is a renowned vascular specialist at Samsung Medical Center. He lead the blood vessel surgery team at this internationally recognised hospital for several years.

    • Specialises in stem cell therapy for heart and vascular disease
    • Focuses on using regenerative medicine to treat damaged cardiac tissues
    • Former Visiting Professor at Oregon Health Sciences University in the United States
    • Completed his medical education and surgical training at Hanyang University
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