Arrhythmia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Hakan Ucar is an internationally recognised expert in pacemaker installation, having successfully performed over 900 heart and vascular procedures at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Specialises in managing complex heart rhythm disorders and chronic heart failure
• Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat abnormal heart rhythms without invasive surgery
• Holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate for clinical excellence
• Experienced in percutaneous valve replacement – a minimally invasive way to fix heart valves
• Active member of the European Society of Cardiology council

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a cardiology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital who underwent his residency at Turkey's premier heart surgery centre.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on managing heart rhythm disorders at major specialist facilities
• Holds the title of Associate Professor of Cardiology from a leading Turkish research hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients

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 Oguz Yilmaz is a senior cardiac surgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in surgical solutions for complex heart conditions including valve disease and aneurysms.

• Performs TAVI procedures – a minimally invasive valve replacement that avoids open-heart surgery
• Specialises in heart aneurysm repair to restore normal cardiac rhythm
• Holds a Professorship from Istanbul Arel University
• Managed cardiovascular surgery at the prestigious Şişli Memorial Hospital
• Completed medical training through the Hacettepe University English programme

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Dr. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.