Coronary artery disease Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Cengiz Koksal has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries. He currently leads the cardiovascular team at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery using smaller incisions for quicker recovery
• Expert in carotid artery surgery to prevent strokes and improve blood flow to the brain
• Previous Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University faculty of medicine
• Awarded Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a specialist in interventional cardiology at VM Medical Park Pendik, focusing on restoring blood flow to the heart.

• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club – specialises in clearing completely blocked arteries.
• Served as Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital.
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contribution to cardiac care.
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Istanbul Medical Chamber.
• Trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

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.

Professor Dogan Erdogan completed advanced training at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the United States. He leads the cardiology team at Medical Park Antalya, focusing on precision diagnostics for heart disease.

• Specialises in echocardiography to identify blockages and assess heart muscle function
• Held senior academic roles at Süleyman Demirel University and Başkent University
• Managed complex cardiology cases at Istanbul University's renowned Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in non-invasive imaging to guide treatment plans for narrowed arteries

Dr Caner Topaloglu is an invasive cardiology specialist at Medicalpoint International. He focuses on restoring blood flow to the heart through sophisticated catheter-based techniques.

• Specialises in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation to open narrowed coronary arteries
• Performs carotid and peripheral artery interventions to prevent strokes and improve circulation
• Expert in permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation including ICD and CRT devices
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem, bringing academic expertise to complex heart care.

• Held a long-term teaching role at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Trained other cardiologists in coronary intervention and heart health
• Fellow of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in managing blockages using minimally invasive catheter techniques
• Expert in treating patients with high-risk coronary artery disease

Professor Ozkan Bekler is a specialist cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, where he focuses on internal medicine and heart health.

• Trained at Gazi University and Mustafa Kemal University in cardiac care
• Served as academic staff at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in managing coronary artery disease through non-surgical medical interventions
• Refined clinical skills at the Hatay Training and Research Hospital

Dr Ravan Israfilov leads the cardiology team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular occlusion.

• Treats cardiovascular occlusion using interventional techniques to restore blood flow to the heart
• Specialises in managing coronary artery disease alongside complex conditions like hypertension and heart failure
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, a major Turkish clinical and academic teaching centre
• Provides targeted care for heart rhythm disorders and lipid management to prevent disease progression

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on non-surgical treatments for heart conditions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat blocked arteries using minimally invasive catheter techniques
• Manages complex coronary artery disease and heart valve disorders without open surgery
• Expert in treating hyperlipidaemia to help prevent further arterial blockages
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at the prestigious Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

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.