Hypertension Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

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.

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.

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital. He specialises in complex cases where high blood pressure has led to severe heart failure or vascular damage.

• Performs aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive techniques to fix weakened arteries using stents
• Specialises in coronary bypass and valve surgery to manage complications from long term hypertension
• Trained in heart failure surgery through fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes in Turkey

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive background in academic and clinical heart care.

• Previously served as Clinical Supervisor at the Private Veni Vidi Cardiology Clinic
• Specialises in managing complex blood pressure cases and cardiovascular health
• Trained at the High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital in Turkey
• Former faculty member at Dicle University Department of Cardiology
• Experienced in treating both routine and difficult-to-manage heart conditions

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

Professor Engin Bozkurt founded and led the Cardiology Department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University – a key training centre for heart specialists.

• Treats complex blood pressure cases at Medicana International Ankara Hospital
• Former Head of Cardiology at Rize University School of Medicine
• Specialises in cardiovascular health and clinical cardiology management
• Completed rigorous cardiology residency at Erzurum Atatürk University
• Has held senior academic roles training future cardiologists in Turkey

Associate Professor Cuneyt Kocas is a senior cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital with over a decade of specialist expertise at the Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and manages complex cases of high blood pressure
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, a leading body for cardiac standards
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Trained at the Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical facilities

Professor Aras leverages senior expertise in cardiology to manage complex cases at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital.

• Specialises in managing resistant hypertension and various cardiovascular conditions
• Former clinical lead at Ankara City Hospital cardiology clinic
• Served as Professor at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Ankara University, a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Yozgat is a distinguished paediatric cardiologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex heart conditions in children.

• Specialises in paediatric hypertension and congenital heart defects
• Trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Former Lead at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in aviation medicine and child health
• Focuses on non-invasive heart monitoring for younger patients

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 Okay Abaci is a senior cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital. He authored over 100 research papers on cardiovascular health.

• Specialises in managing high blood pressure linked to arterial disease
• Trained in peripheral arterial interventions at the Academia in Italy
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Expert in heart angiography and vascular monitoring protocols
• Member of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Biruni University Hospital, with thousands of cases handled at leading cardiac centres.

• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a recognised Turkish reference centre for complex heart and vascular cases
• Specialises in interventional procedures including radial angiography through the arm for faster patient recovery
• Manages coronary and peripheral vascular issues that contribute to difficult blood pressure cases
• Faculty member at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine – helps train the next generation of cardiologists
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Yunus Keser Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon and integrative medicine physician who has published over 100 scientific articles on heart and vascular health.

• Combines cardiovascular surgery expertise with complementary therapies like acupuncture and ozone therapy
• Holds 20 scientific specialist certificates in advanced cardiovascular methods
• Uses phytotherapy – plant-based medicinal treatments to support traditional heart care
• Integrates neural therapy and ozone therapy to help manage complex vascular conditions
• Researches heart-health outcomes in both national and international medical journals

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 successful surgeries and focuses on managing complex cardiovascular conditions at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Treats hypertension-related heart failure and rhythm disorders
• Specialises in cholesterol management to reduce long-term stroke risks
• Graduated from the prestigious Çukurova University School of Medicine
• Contributes to international cardiology research and global scientific meetings
• Uses evidence-based protocols to manage resistant high blood pressure