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Dr. Hasan Yucel has performed 10,000+ heart valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications. He is a cardiologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital specializing in heart failure and rhythm disorders. Dr. Yucel serves as a frequent guest speaker at international scientific meetings and CDEs.

• Specializes in treating complex heart valve diseases and cholesterol disorders.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and carotid angioplasty with stenting.
• Maintains a high volume of national and international scientific publications.
• Works at Medicana Sivas Hospital, which treats over 110,000 patients annually.

Dr. Engin Bozkurt is a Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Ankara Hospital. He founded and heads the cardiology department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. Dr. Bozkurt manages complex cases of coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation. He works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting global safety standards.

• Performs carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Treats hypertensive patients and those with dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Former founding head of the cardiology department at Rize University.
• Conducts heart check-ups and coronary angiography for cardiac diagnostics.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

The doctor is a highly specialized pulmonologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex respiratory conditions. Clinical focus areas include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, interstitial lung diseases, sarcoidosis, pulmonary hypertension, and lung cancer. The doctor is proficient in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including bronchoscopy, thoracentesis, and pleural fluid drainage.

Furthermore, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients requiring intensive care monitoring, noninvasive and invasive mechanical ventilation, and pulmonary rehabilitation. Additional clinical competencies include the management of sleep apnea syndrome, pulmonary embolism, and specialized tobacco addiction treatment programs.

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

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.

Dr. Tuna Katırcıbaşı is a cardiologist at Private Medline Adana Hospital. He treats coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension. Dr. Katırcıbaşı combines research with interventional practice for complex cardiovascular conditions.

• Published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals.
• Performs coronary angiography, balloon angioplasty, and stent placements.
• Uses echocardiography and Holter monitoring for rhythm assessment.
• Former associate professor at Başkent University Department of Cardiology.

The doctor is a highly experienced pulmonary specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades. After completing medical education at Marmara University, the doctor underwent specialized training in chest diseases at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital.

Throughout a long tenure at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, the doctor served in various capacities, including as a Chief Assistant. The doctor achieved the rank of Associate Professor in 2017 and currently holds the title of Professor at the Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor contributes to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Yilmaz Yozgat is a pediatric cardiologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating children with complex heart and vascular diseases. Dr. Yozgat trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He manages challenging cases like dilated cardiomyopathy and pulmonary hypertension in young patients.

• Performs diagnostic heart check-ups, exercise tests, and carotid artery ultrasounds.
• Treats childhood cardiac conditions including arrhythmias and coronary artery disease.
• Served as a faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University.
• Practices at a center featuring 21 intensive care units for newborns.