Pulmonary hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 5

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey’s first mechanical circulatory support programmes for patients with severe heart and lung complications.

• Specialises in heart failure surgery and implanting mechanical circulatory support systems
• Expert in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and total artificial heart surgery
• Fellowship trained in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive stenting via smaller incisions
• Member of international professional societies for artificial organ systems and cardiovascular surgery

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

Professor Aras lead the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital, bringing senior clinical leadership to the management of complex heart and lung circulation issues.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat high blood pressure in the lung arteries
• Former Head of Cardiology at Turkey's Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in managing right-sided heart strain and pulmonary vascular resistance
• Uses cardiac catheterisation – a thin tube to measure lung artery pressure precisely
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical schools

Dr. Hasan Turhan is an interventional cardiologist at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and pulmonary hypertension. He uses catheter-based procedures to restore blood flow and heart rhythm.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation and rhythm disorders.
• Treats atherosclerosis using angioplasty and stent placement.
• Manages vascular conditions through carotid and intracranial stenting.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

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 Yilmaz Yozgat is a senior specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol University Hospital, focusing on heart and lung pressure issues in children.

• Specialises in managing pulmonary hypertension within the paediatric population
• Held senior positions at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Former specialist at Merzifon Aviation Medicine Centre
• Published academic research on paediatric heart health and disease management

Professor Engin Bozkurt is the founding Head of Cardiology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University – one of Turkey's major medical training programmes.

• Specialises in managing pulmonary hypertension cases within a high-volume cardiology department
• Established the cardiology department at Rize University School of Medicine
• Practises at Medicana International Ankara Hospital, a centre for complex cardiac care
• Trains the next generation of cardiologists in modern diagnostic protocols

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital who specialises in managing complex blood pressure issues within the heart and lungs.

• Previously served as Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Held a senior academic role at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to improve blood flow and heart function

Dr. Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of procedures, focusing on radial angiography and complex coronary interventions. Dr. Ozdemir trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a recognized reference center for cardiology in Turkey. He treats conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and arrhythmia using non-surgical techniques.

• Expertise in transradial angiography, performing procedures through the patient's arm.
• Treats challenging coronary and peripheral vascular cases.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.