Dilated cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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 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.

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.

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

• Specialises in managing heart failure and complex rhythm disorders using interventional techniques
• Published extensive research on cardiac outcomes in international medical journals
• Regular guest speaker at global cardiovascular scientific meetings and medical education forums
• Completed senior residency at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Istanbul
• Expert in treating cholesterol disorders to prevent further heart muscle damage

Professor Okay Abaci is a senior cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital who has published over 100 research papers on cardiovascular care.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and angiography to assess heart muscle function
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease interventions at the Academia in Italy
• Holds a professorship at the prestigious Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association
• Recognised with multiple awards from the Turkish Society of Cardiology

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 Yilmaz Yozgat is a leading specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on complex heart muscle conditions in children.

• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy in child health and cardiology
• Former Professor at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in paediatric heart conditions, providing expert management for young patients
• Previously served at the Merzifon Aviation Medicine Centre
• Expertise includes diagnosing and treating structural and functional heart issues in infants and adolescents

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who trained at the prestigious Florence Nightingale Hospital – a primary reference centre for heart care.

• Performed thousands of interventional procedures for complex cardiovascular conditions
• Specialises in radial angiography – access through the arm for faster recovery and less bleeding
• Expert in managing challenging coronary and peripheral arterial procedures
• Faculty member at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine training future heart specialists
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Omer Alyan serves as a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in high-level cardiac research and clinical training.

• Specialised in cardiology at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Managed complex heart muscle disorders as a Cardiology Clinic Supervisor
• Published extensive research on cardiovascular health in peer-reviewed journals
• Held academic roles at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine