Pulmonary Hypertension Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in managing complex heart and lung circulation issues in children.

• Performs atrial septal defect surgery to fix holes in the heart and lower lung blood pressure
• Uses stent placement to keep arteries open and improve oxygen flow
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Former Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa specialising in paediatric cardiac care
• Published extensive research on childhood cardiovascular outcomes and surgical interventions

Professor Gokhan Ertas is a senior cardiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with dedicated research experience from the prestigious Erasmus MC Thoraxcenter in the Netherlands.

• Performs right heart catheterisation to accurately measure blood pressure in the heart and lungs
• Specialises in managing complex pulmonary hypertension cases and related heart failure
• Uses 3D echocardiography to provide detailed images of heart structure and function
• Expert in percutaneous valve interventions including TAVI and MitraClip for heart valve repair

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

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 Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey’s first mechanical circulatory support programmes for patients with severe heart and lung complications.

• Specialises in heart failure surgery and implanting mechanical circulatory support systems
• Expert in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and total artificial heart surgery
• Fellowship trained in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive stenting via smaller incisions
• Member of international professional societies for artificial organ systems and cardiovascular surgery

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 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

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

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

Education

Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Residency, 2011, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2006, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Assistant Doctor, Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, 2006-2011
Specialist Doctor, Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital, 2011-2013
Dr. Faculty Member, Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, 2013-2019
Dr. Faculty Member, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2019-

After completing his primary and high school education in Karabük, he was entitled to enter Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000.
After 6 years of medical education, he entered the Cardiology Department of Bilim University Faculty of Medicine in the TUS exam.
4He received his 5-year residency training at Florence Nightingale Hospital, which is considered as a reference hospital in the field of Cardiology, and in 2011 he received the title of Specialist Dr.
He specialized in the field of interventional cardiology and reached thousands of case experience, especially in radial (through the arm) angiography, challenging coronary and peripheral procedures.
2019 He has been serving his patients at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since the year.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Society of Cardiology

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

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

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