Hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 6

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 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 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

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

Professor Sinan Altan Kocaman is a highly cited cardiology specialist who leads the team at Ankara Koru Çukurambar Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology to manage heart-related blood pressure issues
• Performs cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) to map heart rhythm irregularities
• Conducts ablation therapy using heat or cold to treat underlying causes of cardiac hypertension
• Manages the implantation and long-term follow-up of cardiac pacemakers
• Published extensively in international medical journals with high peer-review citations

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.

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 Yazicioglu is a leading cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who specialises in treating hypertension through both medication management and renal denervation.

• Performs renal denervation – a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency to lower blood pressure in drug-resistant cases
• Published research on how hormones and blood markers like adiponectin affect heart function in hypertensive patients
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2002
• Extensive expertise in carotid stenting and vascular interventions to improve cardiovascular health