Atherosclerosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey’s mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes.

• Performs coronary bypass surgery including off-pump techniques to maintain blood flow without a heart-lung machine
• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive catheter-based repairs for aortic disease
• Trained in heart failure surgery and LVAD systems during international fellowships in the US and Europe
• Handles complex reoperations and hybrid cardiovascular procedures for high-risk patients

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

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear blocked arteries without major surgery
• Performs balloon angioplasty and stenting to improve blood flow to the heart
• Manages complex cases of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease
• Former Head of Cardiology at Ankara Atatürk Education and Research Hospital

Akin Torun is a cardiology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a focus on preventive medicine and managing chronic vascular conditions.

• Treats leg vascular diseases to improve circulation and prevent complications
• Specialises in managing cholesterol disorders through targeted clinical protocols
• Expertise in hypertension management to reduce long-term cardiovascular risks
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation to help patients recover after heart events
• Trained at Kocaeli University – a leading Turkish centre for medical research

Professor Catakoglu is a specialist in interventional cardiology and leads complex vessel restoration at Liv Hospital Ulus. He completed his internal medicine rotation at St Georges Hospital within the University of London system.

• Treats chronic complete occlusions – opening long-term blocked arteries without major surgery
• Uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) for high-resolution imaging inside the heart vessels
• Expert in carotid and peripheral angiography to identify and clear narrowed arteries
• Certified in bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds – stents that dissolve after strengthening the artery

Professor Cuneyt Kocas is a leading interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital with over a decade of specialist experience at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute.

• Specialises in percutaneous coronary intervention – a minimally invasive way to open blocked arteries using small catheters.
• Awarded high academic standing as a Professor at one of Turkey's top medical training facilities.
• Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions – a prestigious international body for heart specialists.
• Maintains active membership with the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Professor Kocaman is a highly qualified cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.

• Performs interventional cardiology procedures to clear blocked arteries and restore healthy blood flow
• Holds a Professor title at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – a ranking reserved for senior clinical leaders
• Expert in cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) to treat heart rhythm disturbances
• Provides medical engineering consultancy for patents and specialist medical equipment development
• Published extensive research on cardiovascular health with high international citation rates

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Biruni University Hospital, having performed thousands of successful procedures for blocked arteries.

• Specialises in radial angiography – access through the wrist rather than the groin for faster recovery
• Expert in treating peripheral atherosclerosis and challenging coronary blockages
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Turkey's primary reference centre for heart care
• Faculty member at Biruni University Medical School, teaching the next generation of cardiologists
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci is an interventional cardiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed elite training in peripheral arterial disease interventions in Italy.

• Specialises in leg angiography to identify and clear blocked arteries in the limbs
• Performs heart angiography to assess blood flow and detect narrowing in cardiac vessels
• Holds membership in the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Published over 100 research papers on cardiovascular treatments and patient outcomes