Atrial fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Okay Abaci is a specialist in cardiac interventions and leads the cardiology team at Biruni University Hospital. He completed specific training in Italy to master catheter-based cardiac and arterial procedures.

• Performed thousands of operations for cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in angiography – uses imaging to guide minimally invasive heart treatments
• Published over 100 research papers on cardiovascular outcomes and interventional techniques

Professor Kocaman is a specialist in cardiac electrophysiology at Ankara Koru Hospital, focusing on restoring natural heart rhythms.

• Performs cardiac ablation to neutralise tiny areas of heart tissue causing irregular beats
• Specialises in electrophysiological studies (EPS) to map the heart's electrical activity
• Expert in fitting and managing cardiac pacemakers for long-term rhythm control
• Published research with high citation rates in international cardiology journals
• Consultant for medical engineering projects and innovative heart treatment patents

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a career dedicated to complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in treating atrial fibrillation via electrical and medicinal pathways
• Former lead at Ankara City Hospital Cardiology Clinic – one of Turkey's largest medical facilities
• Professor at the University of Health Sciences, training the next generation of cardiologists
• Holds advanced specialization from the prestigious Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital with hands-on training from Florence Nightingale Hospital – a top reference centre for heart care.

• Performs radial angiography through the arm for faster recovery and less bleeding
• Manages complex coronary and peripheral vascular procedures to restore blood flow
• Completed specialist cardiology residency at Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Experienced in treating challenging heart rhythm and vascular cases

Dr. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Associate Professor Cuneyt Kocas is a specialist cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital who trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cardiology Institute.

• Expert in interventional cardiology and percutaneous procedures to manage heart rhythm disorders
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, specialising in heart rhythm and valve health
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques that reduce patient recovery time and hospital stays
• Contributing member of the European Percutaneous Intervention Association

Professor Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is a leading cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in complex heart rhythm and vascular interventions.

• Performs Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) closure – a procedure to prevent blood clots and stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
• Specialises in pacemaker and CRT implantation to effectively manage heart rhythm disorders
• Researches atrial electromechanical delay to better understand and treat heart inconsistencies
• Published extensive clinical studies on the recovery of heart function following percutaneous defect closures
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology