Covered Stent Placement Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Professor Ozkan Bekler is a heart specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in interventional cardiology and internal medicine.

• Specialised in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Research Assistant Doctor focusing on complex cardiac interventions
• Worked as a Specialist Doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Appointed as an Academic Staff member to train future cardiologists
• Expert in managing internal medicine cases alongside structural heart procedures

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a highly distinguished cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital with over two decades of high-level clinical experience.

• Holds the rank of Professor of Medicine and has led cardiac departments at top Turkish university hospitals
• Completed a prestigious fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute specifically focused on complex cardiac care
• Recognised with national awards for his research into vascular and endovascular surgery outcomes
• Specialises in interventional procedures including stent placement and advanced cardiovascular tissue treatments

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered Turkey's mechanical circulatory support programmes and serves as the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre.

• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR aortic repair procedures for complex vascular cases
• Expert in hybrid cardiovascular surgeries and total artificial heart implantation
• Completed advanced fellowships across Germany, France, and the United States
• Former Vice Dean and surgical director at leading university medical faculties
• Founding member of professional societies for artificial organ systems and cardiovascular surgery

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 Emrah Ozdemir has handled thousands of interventional cardiology cases at the Biruni University Hospital – a major academic medical centre in Istanbul.

• Specialises in radial angiography performed through the arm for faster recovery
• Expertise in challenging coronary and peripheral vascular procedures
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a recognised reference centre for cardiology
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Experienced in complex stent placements and interventional heart care

Professor Engin Bozkurt is the founding Head of Cardiology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University and brings senior academic leadership to complex vascular cases.

• Previously founded and led the Cardiology Department at Rize University School of Medicine
• Practises at Medicana International Ankara – a leading centre for advanced cardiac care
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs
• Treats complex arterial blockages and vascular emergencies in a high-volume clinical setting

Professor Hasan Yucel has successfully performed more than 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in treating rhythm disorders and complex heart failure cases
• Achieved high success rates in high-volume cardiac interventions
• Graduated from the Çukurova University School of Medicine
• Regular guest speaker at international scientific meetings and continuing medical education forums
• Published extensive research on cardiology outcomes in national and international journals

Professor Kocas is a highly regarded interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital, where he performs complex vascular procedures with a focus on coronary and peripheral health.

• European Society of Cardiology Fellow specializing in percutaneous interventions
• Trained at the Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Expert in managing arterial blockages using minimally invasive stent techniques
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci is a cardiovascular specialist who completed intensive intervention training in Italy to master complex peripheral arterial procedures.

• Specialises in both heart and leg angiography for vascular blockages
• Completed advanced peripheral arterial disease intervention training in Italy
• Maintains over 100 domestic and international publications in cardiology
• Member of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Expert in treating cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases at Biruni University Hospital

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 extensive academic and clinical leadership in heart health.

• Performed complex cardiac interventions at Ankara City Hospital, one of Turkey's largest medical complexes
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs
• Held senior academic positions at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed advanced specialist training at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Published researcher focusing on cardiovascular clinical outcomes

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.