Atherosclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Fatih Koç trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA – one of the world's most prestigious cardiac units for invasive cardiology.

• Specialises in invasive cardiology – uses catheters and small incisions to treat blocked arteries without open surgery
• Former Professor at Akdeniz University – taught new specialists in modern cardiac care
• Expertise in interventional heart procedures at Medical Park Antalya
• Recognised for research in cardiovascular medicine and complex artery management

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly credentialed cardiologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the United States.

• Specialises in precise heart imaging to detect arterial plaque and narrowing early
• Former Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expert in non-invasive diagnostics for assessing cardiovascular health and blood flow

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a prominent cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a specific focus on restoring blood flow through narrowed arteries.

• Specialises in managing chronic total occlusions – clearing long-term, completely blocked heart arteries without open surgery
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu – one of Turkey's premier heart research hospitals
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club – an elite group focused on complex arterial clearing
• Board-certified cardiologist with the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Experienced in treating kinking and narrowing of vessels using minimally invasive techniques

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Specializations

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

Education

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

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.