Dilated cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Fatih Koç trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA – consistently ranked as one of the best hospitals globally for cardiac care.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart conditions
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya – a leading centre for complex cardiac cases
• Expertise in invasive cardiology techniques for heart muscle disorders
• Contributed to research at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on managing heart failure and structural heart issues.

• Treats heart failure diagnosis and management at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals
• Specialises in cardiovascular occlusion – clearing blocked arteries to improve blood flow
• Manages congenital heart disease in adult patients
• Addresses heart rhythm disorders and hypertension associated with weakening heart muscles
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in cardiology

Professor Oguz Yilmaz is a senior cardiac surgeon at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in complex heart valve diseases and surgical repairs for heart aneurysms.

• Performs TAVI – a minimally invasive valve replacement that avoids open-heart surgery
• Manages heart aneurysms to improve blood flow and heart muscle efficiency
• Holds a Professorship at Istanbul Arel University – training the next generation of surgeons
• Expertise in heart valve diseases often associated with heart muscle enlargement

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. 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.

Professor Cengiz Koksal is the only surgeon in Turkey authorised to perform and teach off-pump mitral valve repair – a vital procedure for managing heart failure complications.

• Performed 2,000+ open-heart and vascular surgeries at leading cardiovascular centres
• Specialises in beating-heart surgery which avoids the use of heart-lung machines
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association from 2016 to 2018

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly credentialed cardiologist who refined his diagnostic skills at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the United States.

• Specialises in echocardiography to monitor heart chamber size and pumping function
• Held a senior academic role as Associate Professor at Başkent University
• Trained at Istanbul University’s prestigious Department of Cardiology
• Experienced in managing complex heart cases at Medical Park Antalya
• Uses high-resolution cardiac imaging to guide personalized treatment plans

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.

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a senior cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who specialises in managing complex structural heart conditions.

• Performed over 3,000 coronary interventions including complex arterial blockages
• Expert in echocardiography – uses ultrasound to assess heart muscle damage and function
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and the Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Kosuyolu, a leading Turkish cardiovascular research hub
• Specialises in managing heart failure through interventional and medical protocols

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in academic research and complex cardiac care.

• Held a long-standing professorship at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart conditions
• Formerly served at the specialized Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Centre
• Completed rigorous specialist training at the Istanbul Bagcilar Research Hospital

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a senior cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He performed his residency at Dr Siyami Ersek Hospital – one of Turkey's premier cardiovascular centres.

• Holds the title of Associate Professor in Cardiology from a major national research hospital
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, focusing on heart muscle function
• Fluent in English for clear communication during clinical assessments
• Provides specialist input at both Atasehir and Kadikoy Florence Nightingale facilities
• Trained in managing complex heart failure cases and myocardial health