Atherosclerosis Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Omer Alyan serves as a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He has built a career focusing on complex vascular health and internal heart medicine.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear blocked or narrowed arteries
• Completed medical training at Ege University and Turkey High Specialization Hospital
• Served as Clinic Supervisor for several major cardiovascular units
• Expert in managing high blood pressure and cholesterol to prevent stroke
• Trained at Dicle University Department of Cardiology

Professor Aras lead the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital, one of the region's most active cardiac centres. He specialises in restoring blood flow to arteries blocked by plaque buildup.

• Performed thousands of cardiac procedures at Turkey Higher Specialisation Hospital
• Published over 100 international research papers on heart health
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear arterial blockages without open surgery
• Former Professor at Karabük University training the next generation of heart specialists

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 Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 heart valve surgeries with a record of minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in cholesterol disorders and heart failure management
• Focuses on rhythm disorders using modern diagnostic monitoring
• Published extensive research in international medical journals
• Regularly presents at scientific meetings on cardiac care
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Istanbul

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

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.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades. The professional journey includes significant tenures at prominent training and research hospitals, specifically focusing on complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures.

The doctor completed medical education at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, followed by specialized training at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital and the M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, gaining deep expertise in surgical interventions and patient care within these specialized fields.

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