Dr Mutlu Cicek is an interventional cardiology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on diagnosing and treating cardiovascular blockages.

• Treats complex coronary artery diseases and acute heart attacks
• Manages cervical vascular and leg vascular diseases via catheter-based techniques
• Focuses on hyperlipidaemia and hypertension for long-term cardiac health
• Handles rhythm disorders and heart valve cases within clinical cardiology

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior interventional cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex cardiovascular occlusion and coronary angiography.

• Specialises in managing acute heart attacks and chronic coronary artery disease
• Expertise in interventional rhythm disorder treatments and cardiac valve assessments
• Focuses on hyperlipidemia and hypertension to prevent future cardiac events
• Highly skilled in performing catheter-based heart interventions and diagnostic imaging

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Professor Enis Oguz practiced at the Heart Centre at the University of Leipzig in Germany – one of the world's most prestigious cardiac facilities.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology including angiography and stent placement
• Leads complex heart failure cases using advanced pacemaker resynchronisation therapy
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published 36 national and international papers on cardiac care
• Serves as a senior specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus within a peak cardiology department

Professor Kadriye Kilickesmez is a prominent interventional cardiologist who served as the founding chief of cardiology at two major city hospitals. Based at Liv Hospital Ulus, she specialises in navigating complex arterial cases using advanced imaging technology.

• Trained at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, a world leader in heart and lung care
• Uses radial angiography, which often allows for faster recovery and fewer complications
• Expert in intracoronary examinations including FFR, IVUS, and OCT for precise vessel mapping
• Specialises in treating calcific lesions with rotablator and shockwave balloon techniques
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology

Associate Professor Batur Gonenc Kanar is a highly specialised interventional cardiologist with international training from the Paris Institute of Cardiology. He leads complex cardiac cases at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Held clinical roles at the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospital in London
• Specialises in combining coronary angiography with advanced stent applications
• Serves as the Turkey Representative for the European Heart Rhythm Association
• Trained in 3D mapping and catheter ablation at Jacques Cartier Hospital in Paris
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology

Professor Mehmet Marasli is a specialised cardiologist at Avicenna International Hospital who focuses on interventional heart procedures.

• Completed specialist cardiology training at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on interventional cardiology including coronary artery assessments
• Former general practitioner with experience in regional medical settings
• Registered specialist with the Turkish Medical Association

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly distinguished specialist at Biruni University Hospital who has held senior academic roles at some of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties.

• Completed a surgical research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany
• Advanced cardiac training at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• Presented award-winning research on cardiovascular tissue recovery at national congresses
• Senior surgeon with expertise in complex adult cardiac and vascular cases

Dr. Krishna Iyer is one of India's front ranking paediatric cardiac surgeons, recognised for his clinical expertise and wide ranging involvement with cardiac care for children in India and other developing nations, Dr. Iyer initiated the first dedicated paediatric cardiac care program in Northern India , a pioneering initiative, at Escorts Heart Institute Research Centre( now Fortis-Escorts Heart Institute ) in 1995. Under his guidance this paediatric cardiac program has become the benchmark for cardiac care for children for India and its South East Asian neighbours. Dr. Iyer has operated on more than 10,000 babies, children and adults with congenital heart diseases comprising various procedures like arterial switch procedure, double switch operation TAPVC repairs, Fontan and Fontan type procedures, corrections for tetralogy of Fallot, DORV, Truncus etc. Senning operation, conduit repairs and wide range of one stage and multi-stage corrections for complex congenital heart diseases. He has done original work on rapid two-stage arterial switch procedure and performed the first successful rapid two stage arterial switch and double-switch operation in India. His current interests are perfecting complex neonatal cardiac surgery, cardiac surgery in malnourished infants and children, salvaging late presenters of congenital heart disease, and developing cost effective cardiac care for children in developing countries. After basic training, he joined the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at AIIMS and was Additional Professor at the time he moved to Escorts Heart Institute to set up its paediatric cardiac care division. He trained in paediatric and infant cardiac surgery under the guidance of the renowned paediatric cardiac surgeon Dr. R.B.B.Mee as Senior Fellow at the Department of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne in Australia in 1989. He is involved in many charities for underprivileged children, most notably the 'Gift of Life' program of Rotary International.

Professor Gokhan Ertas is a highly ranked interventional cardiologist who performs CT coronary angiography and specialised wrist-access angiography at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Thorax Center, Erasmus MC in the Netherlands
• Specialises in precise diagnostic coronary angiography and cardiac catheterisation
• Performs percutaneous valve interventions including TAVI and MitraClip procedures
• Held the role of Chief Assistant at the Dr Siyami Ersek Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Hospital
• Appointed as a Professor of Cardiology at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi founded Thailand's first specialised heart centre and has spent over four decades treating complex coronary conditions at Bangkok Hospital and Bumrungrad International.

• Trained in advanced cardiology at Kyoto University in Japan and the University of Hamburg in Germany
• Focuses on interventional cardiology for the management of coronary artery disease
• Specialises in non-invasive treatments and preventative cardiac care programmes
• Board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiology by the Thai Medical Council
• Native speaker of Thai and fluent in English for clear patient communication

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Küçükaksu completed his medical and surgical training in Turkey. He also received advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States. His focus has been on LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.

He introduced mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He has performed many types of surgeries, including coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR), and reoperations. He has also established heart transplant centers at several institutions.

Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior academic and administrative roles. He has contributed to total artificial heart surgery and hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has received national and international awards for his scientific and surgical work.

Education

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Medicine, 02/07/2013
Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery, 20/12/2018

Experience

Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine: 2013-2019
Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital: 2019-2021
Istanbul Training Research Hospital: 2021-2023
Biruni University Hospital: 2023-Present

Awards

National Society of Vascular Surgery Congress-Oral Paper 2.2nd prize:
ÖZTAŞ DİDEM MELİS, Meriç Mert, BEYAZ METİN ONUR, Önalan Mehmet Akif, Bahşeliyev Şiraslan, SÖNMEZ KIVILCIM, ÖTER KEREM, ZİYADE SEDAT, ÖMER BEYHAN, ALPAGUT İBRAHİM UFUK, UĞURLUCAN MURAT (2019). Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Stem Cell Level in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress.

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex congenital heart diseases in children. He is known for his skills in minimally invasive transcatheter procedures. Dr. Bilici is also experienced in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and advanced angiographic diagnostics. He performs interventions in both neonates and infants.

Dr. Bilici has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. He has also contributed chapters to medical books at both national and international levels. His work supports the education of pediatric cardiology. He has taken part in multicenter clinical studies, including research on the Occlutech® Duct Occluder for PDA closure. Dr. Bilici often presents his findings at major medical congresses around the world.

He has held important clinical and academic positions at hospitals such as Liv Hospital, Medical Park, and Dicle University. Dr. Bilici is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association. He is dedicated to training future pediatric cardiologists and improving national standards of care.

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2005, Konya/Turkey
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Experience

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey
• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey
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Scientific Memberships 

• Turkish Society of Cardiology
• European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• European Society of Cardiology
• SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions)

Education

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2005, Bursa/Turkey

Experience

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
Adıyaman 82. Yıl State Hospital, 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. In the year he graduated, he started his specialization in Istanbul University Cardiology Institute Cardiology Department and successfully completed his specialty training in 2010. After his specialty training, he completed his compulsory service in Adıyaman State Hospital for 2 years. After the compulsory service was over, he started working at the university hospital where he received his specialization. In 2017, he received the title of Associate Professor. During his specialization, he performed many operations in the field of cardiovascular diseases and peripheral arterial diseases. In 2018, he completed the Academia - peripheral arterial disease intervention training in Italy. He received the title of Professor in 2022.

He has carried out joint studies with many experts who are considered experts in their fields in Turkey, especially on heart angiography and leg angiography.

He regularly follows the congresses, seminars and courses related to the Cardiology branch organized at home and abroad every year. He has more than 100 domestic and international publications in his field.

Scientific Memebrships

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association for Percutaneous Intervention
European Society of Cardiology
SCAI Association

Awards 

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
European Society of Cardiology