Pulmonary hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr Akin Torun is a dedicated cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on the management of vascular health and performance medicine.

• Treats hypertension and cholesterol disorders to manage cardiac risk factors
• Specialises in leg vascular diseases including circulation and vessel health
• Trained at Kocaeli University – a major Turkish medical research centre
• Focuses on preventive medicine to improve long-term heart and lung function
• Evaluates athletic performance and cardiac rehabilitation for active patients

Professor Alp Burak Catakoglu is an interventional cardiology specialist who trained at St George's Hospital in London and leads complex cardiac care at Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology including structural heart repairs
• Uses coronary physiological exams like FFR to assess blood flow pressure
• Performs catheter-based valve repairs using minimally invasive techniques
• Experienced in renal denervation to manage resistant high blood pressure
• Former cardiology professor at Istanbul Bilim University

Associate Professor Cuneyt Kocas is an expert in interventional cardiology based at Biruni University Hospital. He specialises in using minimally invasive catheter-based techniques to manage complex heart and lung circulation issues.

• Trained at the Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute – a premier Turkish medical centre
• Specialises in percutaneous intervention – uses small punctures instead of open surgery for heart repairs
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Expert in angiography – uses imaging to guide precise treatment of narrowed vessels

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.

Professor Okay Abaci is a senior cardiologist and vascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with over 100 published research works on heart health.

• Specialises in cardiovascular and peripheral arterial interventions to improve blood flow
• Holds a Professorship at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute – Turkey's premier heart centre
• Completed international fellowship training in peripheral arterial disease management in Italy
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Association for Percutaneous Intervention

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications. He leads the cardiology department at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in managing heart failure and rhythm disorders
• Expert in treating heart valve disease which often triggers lung-related blood pressure issues
• Published research in both national and international medical journals
• Trained at Cukurova University School of Medicine and Cumhuriyet University
• Regular guest speaker at international scientific meetings and continuing education forums

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 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 Yunus Keser Yilmaz brings a unique dual background as a Cardiovascular Surgeon Specialist and an Integrative Medicine Physician to complex heart and lung cases.

• Treats cardiovascular conditions using a blend of surgical expertise and complementary therapies
• Published over 100 scientific articles in international medical journals
• Holds 20 specialist certificates in cardiovascular surgical techniques
• Integrates ozone therapy and phytotherapy into standard recovery protocols
• Practises at Natural Klinik, focusing on holistic cardiac rehabilitation

Professor Kocaman is a senior cardiologist and electrophysiology expert at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He leads complex cardiac interventions for patients with blood pressure issues affecting the heart and lungs.

• Treats pulmonary hypertension through interventional cardiology and specialized heart monitoring
• Performs ablation therapy – uses heat or cold to fix irregular heart rhythms
• Specialises in fitting and managing cardiac pacemakers to regulate heart function
• Published extensive research on cardiovascular health with high international citation rates
• Member of several national and international scientific cardiology societies

Associate Professor Meki Bilici is a senior expert in paediatric cardiology who focuses on helping children manage complex heart and lung circulation issues.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and congenital heart diseases across all age groups
• Performs pulmonary vasoreactivity tests – determines the best medication path for lung pressure
• Experienced in transcatheter closure procedures for heart defects without open surgery
• Published international research on managing pulmonary hypertension alongside congenital heart defects
• Member of the Turkish Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association

Professor Yazicioglu is a leading cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in advanced interventional care for complex heart and lung-related vascular conditions.

• Published research on the effects of specialised medication on right heart function and pulmonary pressure
• Specialises in adult congenital interventions, including ASD and VSD closures to manage heart strain
• Performs renal denervation, a procedure using radiofrequency energy to treat resistant high blood pressure
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology