Best cardiac surgeons in Turkey: TOP 125 doctors

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Erdem Diker
Cardiologist
40 years of experience

Erdem Diker

Cardiologist
40 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Bayındır Hospital Sogutozu
Mustafa Bilge Erdogan
Vascular surgeon
31 years of experience
4.3
16 reviews

Mustafa Bilge Erdogan

Vascular surgeon
31 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Liv Hospital Bahcesehir
4.3
16 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Heart cryoablation $9000
Radiofrequency ablation $6000
Coronary stenting $7000
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Tugcin Bora Polat
Cardiothoracic surgeon
27 years of experience

Tugcin Bora Polat

Cardiothoracic surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul
Murat Ugurlucan
Cardiothoracic surgeon
18 years of experience

Murat Ugurlucan

Cardiothoracic surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital
Zeki Dogan
Cardiologist
26 years of experience

Zeki Dogan

Cardiologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul
Faruk Hokenek
Cardiothoracic surgeon
16 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Faruk Hokenek

Cardiothoracic surgeon
16 years of experience

Experience

  • 2022 
  • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
  •  
  • 2017 - 2022

Acıbadem International Hospital

  •  
  • 2017 - 2017

Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

  •  
  • 2013 - 2017

Acıbadem Health Group

  • 2009 - 2013

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

  • 2002 - 2009

Medical Park Fatih Hospital

  • 2001 - 2002

Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2009

Dicle University

 

Education 

-   2001

I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

-   1994

I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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Experience

  • 2022 
  • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
  •  
  • 2017 - 2022

Acıbadem International Hospital

  •  
  • 2017 - 2017

Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

  •  
  • 2013 - 2017

Acıbadem Health Group

  • 2009 - 2013

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

  • 2002 - 2009

Medical Park Fatih Hospital

  • 2001 - 2002

Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2009

Dicle University

 

Education 

-   2001

I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

-   1994

I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Aortic aneurysm surgery $12000 - $15000
Coronary artery bypass grafting $8000 - $12000
Coronary stenting $1500 - $2500
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Mehmet Ezelsoy
Vascular surgeon
12 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Mehmet Ezelsoy

Vascular surgeon
12 years of experience
Dr. Mehmet Ezelsoy is a specialist in cardiovascular surgery, with a focus on aortic valve repair and coronary angioplasty. He has had an extensive education, with his most recent qualification being in cardiac surgery from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in 2020. He is a member of several prestigious medical societies and has numerous publications in the field of cardiovascular surgery.Read more
Dr. Mehmet Ezelsoy is a specialist in cardiovascular surgery, with a focus on aortic valve repair and coronary angioplasty. He has had an extensive education, with his most recent qualification being in cardiac surgery from Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital in 2020. He is a member of several prestigious medical societies and has numerous publications in the field of cardiovascular surgery.
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Faruk Gencoglu
Interventional cardiologist
10 years of experience
4.5
147 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Faruk Gencoglu

Interventional cardiologist
10 years of experience

Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Adult coronary artery disease,

Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

Aortic surgery,

carotid surgery,

Peripheral vascular diseases,

Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

deep vein thrombosis

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Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Adult coronary artery disease,

Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

Aortic surgery,

carotid surgery,

Peripheral vascular diseases,

Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

deep vein thrombosis

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4.5
147 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Coronary stenting $1500 - $3900
Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) $25000
Radiofrequency ablation $10000 - $18000
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Bulent Mese
Cardiologist
28 years of experience

Bulent Mese

Cardiologist
28 years of experience
Turkey, Gaziantep
SANKO Üniversitesi Hastanesi
Omer Uslukaya
General surgeon
23 years of experience
4.4
47 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Memorial Ataşehir Hospital

Omer Uslukaya

General surgeon
23 years of experience

EXPERIENCE*

 

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

 

*EDUCATION*

 

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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EXPERIENCE*

 

2019 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Turkey

MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2012 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Diyarbakır/Turkey

DİCLE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2011 - 2012, Van/Van/Turkey

VAN REGIONAL TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2009 - 2011, Van/Van/Turkey

HAKKARİ STATE HOSPITAL

General Surgeon

2004 - 2009, Van/Van/Turkey

YÜZÜNCÜYIL UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

General Surgeon

2002 - 2004, Van/Van/Turkey

HACIBEKİR HEALTH CENTER

General Practitioner

 

*EDUCATION*

 

2018 - 2019, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Associate Professor

2015, Ohio/USA

OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER

Neck Dissection Training

2012 - 2018, Diyarbakır/Turkey

Assistant Professor

1996 - 2002, Adana/Turkey

ÇUKUROVA UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF MEDICINE - Medical Doctor Education

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Dogukan Aktas Md
Pediatric cardiologist
20 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews

Dogukan Aktas Md

Pediatric cardiologist
20 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Ertan Sagbas
Cardiovascular surgeon
27 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ertan Sagbas

Cardiovascular surgeon
27 years of experience

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

Work History:

1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

2   Aortic surgery

3   Cover Repairs

4   Arrhythmia Surgery

Special advanced health technologies:

1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

2   Port Access Surgery

Education

1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

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Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

Work History:

1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

2   Aortic surgery

3   Cover Repairs

4   Arrhythmia Surgery

Special advanced health technologies:

1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

2   Port Access Surgery

Education

1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

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Ahmetozkara
Cardiovascular surgeon
35 years of experience
4.5
221 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ahmetozkara

Cardiovascular surgeon
35 years of experience

Medical Interests and Activities 

Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

Major Artery Surgery 

Congenital Heart Surgery 

Education and Experience 

1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Vascular Surgery 

National Society of Vascular Surgery

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Medical Interests and Activities 

Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

Major Artery Surgery 

Congenital Heart Surgery 

Education and Experience 

1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Vascular Surgery 

National Society of Vascular Surgery

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Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik
Hair transplant specialist
75 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Elinda Clinic

Opr Dr Mevlut Kalcik

Hair transplant specialist
75 years of experience

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Hair, Beard and Eyebrow Transplantation: We offer special solutions to those struggling with hair loss, sparse beard or eyebrow problems. Our expert team aims to achieve natural results that suit the person's facial features.

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Plastic Surgery: We offer plastic surgery services with our experienced surgeons using up-to-date techniques. We aim to achieve natural and aesthetic results by producing solutions specific to each individual's needs.

Hair, Beard and Eyebrow Transplantation: We offer special solutions to those struggling with hair loss, sparse beard or eyebrow problems. Our expert team aims to achieve natural results that suit the person's facial features.

Filling Applications: We safely perform filling applications used for facial rejuvenation and contouring with our expert aesthetic surgeons. With our approach that prioritizes naturalness, we help our customers achieve the look they want.

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Mustafa Bilge Erdogan
Cardiovascular surgeon
31 years of experience
5.0
1 review
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Mustafa Bilge Erdogan

Cardiovascular surgeon
31 years of experience
  • Education and Specialization:
  • Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1994)
  • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery: Gazi University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Former Experience: Cardiovascular Surgeon at Gazi University Hospital and SANKO University Hospital
  • Current Position: Cardiovascular Surgeon at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

 

  • Areas of Interest:
  • Coronary Artery Diseases and Coronary Bypass
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Peripheral Arterial Diseases
  • Heart Valve Diseases and Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Interventions
  • Aortic Surgery and Endovascular Aortic Interventions

 

  • Research and Publications:
  • Dr. Erdoğan has contributed significantly to cardiovascular research, with numerous publications in international and national peer-reviewed journals. His research covers topics like coronary artery disease, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and endovascular interventions.

 

 

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  • Education and Specialization:
  • Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1994)
  • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery: Gazi University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Former Experience: Cardiovascular Surgeon at Gazi University Hospital and SANKO University Hospital
  • Current Position: Cardiovascular Surgeon at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

 

  • Areas of Interest:
  • Coronary Artery Diseases and Coronary Bypass
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Peripheral Arterial Diseases
  • Heart Valve Diseases and Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Interventions
  • Aortic Surgery and Endovascular Aortic Interventions

 

  • Research and Publications:
  • Dr. Erdoğan has contributed significantly to cardiovascular research, with numerous publications in international and national peer-reviewed journals. His research covers topics like coronary artery disease, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and endovascular interventions.

 

 

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