Best Hypertension Doctors in Turkey for Australians

Dr Ravan Israfilov leads the cardiology department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on managing complex blood pressure cases.

• Treats hypertension alongside cardiovascular occlusion – the blockage of blood vessels that can lead to heart attacks
• Diagnoses and manages heart failure to help patients regain stamina and improve daily quality of life
• Corrects heart rhythm disorders using targeted medical protocols to prevent further cardiovascular complications
• Provides combined therapy for high cholesterol to reduce long-term stroke risks

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and a leading expert in managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease assessment
• Uses arterial blockage screening and Holter monitoring for precise diagnosis
• Performs coronary balloon and stent interventions for heart health
• Serves as a senior faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University
• Directs patient care at the JCI-accredited Medipol Health Group

Professor Cemsit Karakurt is a specialist in paediatric cardiology who handles hypertension and heart-related conditions in children at Medical Park Antalya. He leads the paediatric health and disease department where he focuses on early heart health management.

• Performed senior academic duties as a Professor at Inönü University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Completed sub-branch specialisation specifically in children's heart health and diseases
• Manages paediatric blood pressure cases and associated cardiac complications

Dr Mehmet Saygi is a cardiovascular specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with a high-volume clinical background in heart health.

• Performed 2,500+ coronary angiographies and 300+ stent and balloon procedures
• Focuses on hypertension management alongside heart failure and valve disease care
• Uses Holter monitoring to diagnose heart rhythm issues related to high blood pressure
• Utilises transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for detailed heart imaging and assessment
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Hospital, a major cardiovascular research and training centre

Professor Ibrahim Halil Tanboga is a highly qualified cardiologist who refined his expertise in complex heart conditions at St Thomas Hospital in London.

• Specialises in managing coarctation – a narrowing of the large artery that causes severe hypertension
• Expert in interventional cardiology including stent and balloon treatments for restricted blood flow
• Holds a PhD in Biostatistics which supports precise, evidence-based treatment planning for cardiovascular health
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr Remziye Dogan is a cardiology specialist at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, where she manages complex cardiovascular health cases.

• Specialises in managing high blood pressure and related heart conditions
• Uses Holter monitoring to track heart rhythms and blood pressure changes
• Performs transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for detailed heart imaging
• Trained at Bursa Uludağ University and Atatürk University faculties of medicine
• Expertise includes diagnosing coronary artery disease and managing heart failure

Professor Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental with expertise in managing heart and blood pressure disorders.

• Specialises in ambulatory cardiac monitoring – tracks blood pressure over 24 hours for precise diagnosis
• Performs balloon valvuloplasty – uses a balloon to open narrowed heart valves without major surgery
• Expert in endovascular repair – uses small incisions to fix blood vessels, leading to quicker recovery
• Trained at Kosuyolu Heart Teaching Hospital – a top Turkish cardiovascular research centre

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar serves as Head of the Department of Electrophysiology and Device Therapy at the prestigious Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Completed specialist electrophysiology training at the Arrhythmia Clinic in Germany Lübeck Hospital
• Observed clinical practices at the Cleveland Clinic, a global leader in cardiac care
• Recognised as a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) focusing on cardiac rhythm management
• Holds academic rank as Associate Professor at Trakya University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Hakan Ucar has performed 1,100 successful heart and vascular treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate, a prestigious mark of professional proficiency.

• Manages complex cardiovascular cases and high blood pressure at Istanbul's leading specialist centres
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology Council
• Recognised for research in both national and international cardiovascular forums
• Trained at Bursa Uludag University's Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in treating heart conditions that contribute to persistent high blood pressure

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Professional Summary:

Experienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.

Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.

Education:

2022                      : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University

2015                      : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital

1997-2002:           Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995                : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)

1982-1989           : TarsusAmerican College

Specializations:

Varicose Veins

Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms

Heart Aneurysms

TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:

Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department

Professor Emrah Özdemir is a specialist cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a specific focus on complex hypertension and hyperlipidemia management.

• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University – one of Turkey's leading private medical schools
• Manages chronic hypertension alongside coronary and peripheral artery diseases
• Expertise in lipid management to reduce secondary cardiovascular risks
• Previous senior roles at Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine
• Published researcher in high-impact international cardiology journals

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a cardiology specialist at Florence Nightingale, one of Turkey's premier private hospital groups. He earned his associate professor title at the renowned Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital.

• Focuses on managing blood pressure through interventional and medical cardiology
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, keeping pace with international guidelines
• Completed a rigorous residency at a major national cardiovascular research centre
• Fluent in English, assisting international patients with complex cardiovascular needs

Professor Sahin Kaplan is a highly regarded cardiologist who has performed over 1,100 treatments and held a prestigious posting at London's Royal Brompton Hospital.

• Specialises in managing hypertension alongside complex cardiac issues like artery ectasia
• Researched how central blood pressure and arterial stiffness impact heart function
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Former Professor of Cardiology at Karadeniz Technical University – training future heart specialists
• Published extensive peer-reviewed research on ventricular synchrony in hypertensive patients

Professor Cuneyt Kocas is a leading interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with a specific focus on managing complex cases of high blood pressure.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and the management of chronic heart conditions
• Formerly a Professor at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute – a premier medical training facility
• Treats hypertension alongside metabolic issues like hyperlipidemia, often known as high cholesterol
• Extensive background in treating heart failure and completely occluded heart vessels

Professor Celal Akdeniz is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

• Trained at the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical schools
• Researched at Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital, a major centre for heart health
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart conditions
• Focuses on managing cardiovascular risk factors to prevent heart failure and strokes

He graduated from Ankara Başkent High School in 1992 and Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her specialty training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and became a psychiatry specialist in 2005.

She has received Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Group Supervision training; Level I and II Family Therapies Training; Cognitive Psychotherapy Training; Family and Relationship Therapies Training and has articles published in local and foreign journals. Her field of interest is family and relationship therapies.