Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

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

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

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. 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.

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 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