Atherosclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

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

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.

Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmias. Dr. Changa received training at the Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

• Performs coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation, and heart cryoablation.
• Expertise in carotid angioplasty, stent placement, and aneurysm coiling.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000+ patients annually.
• Fluent in English and holds membership in the Turkish Medical Association.

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.