Coronary artery disease Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Professor Engin Bozkurt is a leading cardiologist who founded and headed the cardiology departments at two major Turkish medical universities.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat blocked arteries without invasive open-heart surgery
• Former head of cardiology at Ankara Ataturk Education and Research Hospital
• Founded the cardiology programme at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University School of Medicine
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Ankara Hospital specialising in complex cardiac care

Professor Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is a senior interventional cardiologist at Liv Hospital who specialises in reopening difficult arterial blockages and performing cardiac valve repairs.

• Specialises in chronic total occlusion (CTO) – procedures to unblock long-standing, hardened arterial obstructions
• Performs TAVI and Mitraclip – minimally invasive valve repairs that avoid the need for open-heart surgery
• Expert in radial coronary interventions – uses the wrist artery for heart procedures to reduce bleeding risk
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

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 cholesterol disorders and heart failure cases
• Expertise in heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Published research in both national and international medical journals
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Istanbul
• Regular guest speaker at international scientific cardiology meetings

Professor Sinan Altan Kocaman is a highly skilled interventional cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who has performed over 1,100 cardiac procedures. He specialises in minimally invasive catheter-based treatments to restore blood flow to the heart.

• Focuses on interventional cardiology to treat blocked arteries without major open-heart surgery
• Performs cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) to evaluate and manage heart rhythm irregularities
• Specialises in ablation therapy to treat fast heartbeats by neutralising problematic tissue
• Provides implantation and long-term follow-up for cardiac pacemakers
• Expertise backed by highly cited research published in international medical journals

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.

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology and complex congenital heart diseases in children. Dr. Bilici performs minimally invasive transcatheter procedures for neonates and infants. He has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed international journals.

• Specializes in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and angiographic diagnostics.
• Participated in multicenter clinical studies on patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Professor Yozgat is a specialist paediatric cardiologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital with deep expertise in managing congenital heart issues. He previously served as an aviation medical specialist, bringing unique discipline to his clinical practice.

• Specialises in paediatric cardiology and childhood heart health
• Trained at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy in Turkey
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed complex cases at Dr Behcet Uz Paediatric Training Hospital
• Expertise includes diagnosing and treating early-onset cardiovascular conditions

Professor Celal Akdeniz leads the cardiovascular team at Medipol Mega University Hospital, one of Turkey's largest private medical institutions.

• Specialises in treating coronary artery disease with bypass surgery and valve repairs
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Hospital – a major national centre for cardiovascular surgery
• Completed specialist training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery through Istanbul University
• Focuses on both routine and complex cardiac interventions to improve blood flow

Professor Omer Alyan is a leading interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a strong academic background in heart health.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology – uses minimally invasive catheter-based techniques to open blocked arteries
• Former Cardiology Clinic Supervisor – led specialist teams in complex heart care
• Qualified at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher in cardiovascular medicine at Dicle University
• Fellow of the Health Sciences University cardiology programme