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

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Professor Nurettin Unal is a senior specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on the diagnosis and management of heart conditions in young patients.

• Specialises in fetal cardiology to detect heart diseases in the womb
• Manages paediatric arrhythmias and palpitations using detailed evaluations
• Conducts pre-sports cardiological screenings for safety in young athletes
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Cardiology Association
• Treats heart valve disorders and congenital abnormalities

Dr Omer Alyan is a leading cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in interventional procedures and complex arrhythmia management.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping to precisely treat heart rhythm disorders
• Expert in carotid angioplasty and stenting to improve blood flow to the brain
• Former Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital, overseeing specialist care
• Trained at Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital, a top-tier cardiology centre

Education and Expertise

BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

diseases

Heart failure

Valve Diseases

Heart Holes

Cardiovascular Occlusion

Aortic Vein Aneurysm

Cardio Oncology

Resistant Hypertension

Rhythm Disorders

Treatment Methods

Pacemaker Applications

Mitraclip

triclip

TAVI Application

Closing Heart Holes

Balloon Stent

Stent Application to Aortic Aneurysms

Heart checks for oncology patients

In Resistant Hypertension patients

Ablation application Renal Denervation

Cryotherapy Application

Experience

2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization

2010 – Cleveland Clinic Interventional Cardiology Training

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiology

Turkish Medical Association

European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in difficult-to-treat heart rhythm and blood pressure conditions.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping to precisely treat heart rhythm disorders
• Expert in carotid angioplasty and stenting to clear blocked neck arteries and prevent stroke
• Former faculty member at Karabük University and senior clinician at Ankara City Hospital
• Trained at Ankara University and the Türkiye Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital