Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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 Emrah Ozdemir is a specialist in interventional cardiology based at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's leading academic medical centres.

• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a recognised reference centre for heart and vascular care
• Reached thousands of case experiences in complex arterial procedures
• Focuses on peripheral vascular interventions including carotid artery treatments
• Current Faculty Member at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is a senior cardiologist at Liv Hospital who specialises in high-stakes carotid artery stenting and vascular interventions.

• Published extensive research on heart rate variability and autonomic function following carotid stenting
• Specialises in complex peripheral artery interventions and carotid artery revascularisation
• Successfully performs percutaneous closures for structural heart defects like ASD and PFO
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci holds international training in peripheral arterial intervention from Italy and manages complex vascular cases at Biruni University Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and peripheral arterial disease
• Trained at the Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology
• Published over 100 domestic and international research papers
• Member of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Active participant in global cardiology congresses and vascular seminars

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

• Specialises in percutaneous interventions for complex vascular and heart conditions
• Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Member of the European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• Published extensively on clinical outcomes in interventional cardiology
• Professor at Biruni University – training the next generation of heart specialists

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a deep background in complex vascular care.

• Former Professor at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine where he trained future cardiologists
• Held senior clinical roles at Ankara City Hospital and the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training Hospital
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and advanced vascular procedures
• Published clinical research in the Department of Cardiology exploring cardiovascular outcomes

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist and academic at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, specialising in complex interventional procedures.

• Former Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Held faculty positions at Dicle University Department of Cardiology
• Completed advanced medical specialisation at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in interventional cardiology and managing high-risk cardiovascular cases
• Member of leading Turkish cardiology professional bodies

Dr. Sinan Altan Kocaman is a professor of cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Kocaman holds a high citation count for his research in heart rhythm disorders. He treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) and ablation therapy.
• Implantation and long-term follow-up of cardiac pacemakers.
• Expertise in intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.