Best cardiologists: TOP 490 doctors

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

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)

Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.

Dr. Walter Klepetko is a Professor and Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna and Vienna General Hospital. He is an expert in thoracic surgery, lung transplantation, surgery for bronchial carcinoma, and pulmonary hypertension.

He founded one of the world’s largest lung transplant programs. His team performs over 100 lung transplants each year. In 2018, Dr. Klepetko led the team that performed Niki Lauda’s lung transplant. He is a former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. He also serves on the board of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Klepetko has received the Grand Decoration of Honor for services to the Austrian Republic. He was also awarded the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences for his medical and scientific contributions.

Dr. Irene Marthe Lang is a cardiologist and professor at the Medical University of Vienna. She specializes in vascular surgery. Dr. Lang introduced a new method for widening narrowed pulmonary vessels in Austria. She also leads research teams in cardiopulmonary medicine and vascular interventions.

Dr. Lang is an expert in pulmonary arterial hypertension, vascular resistance, and hemodynamics. She received an honorary order for her service to the Republic of Austria. Her work has advanced research in vascular biology and myocardial regeneration.

Dr. Irene Marthe Lang is a leading cardiologist and vascular surgeon at Vienna General Hospital (AKH). She is also a Professor at the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Lang introduced Austria’s method for widening narrowed pulmonary vessels. She leads research in cardiopulmonary medicine, hemodynamics, and vascular interventions.

Dr. Lang graduated with highest honors, “sub auspiciis praesidentis.” She received national recognition, including an honorary order for her services to Austria in 2016. She leads research teams and manages a modern catheter laboratory. Dr. Lang is known for her work in pulmonary hypertension, vascular biology, and myocardial regeneration.

Dr. Jumana Baryhe is a specialist in advanced aesthetic and hair restoration procedures. She performs injections, non-surgical nose correction, FUE and DHI hair transplants, beard and eyebrow transplants, brow lifts, lip implants, and laser vaginal rejuvenation. Dr. Baryhe is known for her skill in minimally invasive techniques. Her patients report high satisfaction with their results.

Dr. Baryhe is dedicated to excellence in her field. She has completed hundreds of successful procedures. Her reputation is built on technical expertise and personalized care. She uses the latest methods and follows international standards in cosmetic medicine.

Dr. Ahmed then, traveled to the Italian city of Modena to prepare the Fellowship of Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular therapy from the University of Modena and Reggo Emelia, where he was appointed as a lecturer for postgraduate students, in Interventional Cardiology. Then he traveled to Milan, Italy, in 2012 to prepare a fellowship in structural heart diseases.

The Journey continues to the Japanese city of Tokyo in the year 2013 to start training in the field of chronic total coronary oclusions and complex interventions. Finally, he returned to Cairo in 2013, where he obtained a doctorate degree in the field of cardiovascular medicine from Ain Shams University.

Member of the European Heart Association since 2007.

Dr. Ahmed attended many international medical conferences and was a lecturer in several important international forums.

He contributed to publishing important books, articles and medical research in international magazines.

Dr. Sangiorgi graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1990 from the University of Rome “Tor Vergata”.

He then specialized in Cardiology  at the same University in 1990. He held the role of  Fellow in Interventional Cardiology  and  Research  Associate  at the Haemodynamics Laboratory of the Mayo Clinic and Foundation in Rochester (USA) from 1991 to 1998.

Back in Italy, he became Assistant at the Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology Laboratory of the San Donato Polyclinic Institute from 1998 to 2002, while from 2003 to 2009 he was Co-Director at the Columbus Heart Center and the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. Between 2009 and 2011 he worked as Head of the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the Modena Polyclinic, while in the following three years he worked at the Casilino Polyclinic  in Rome. Since 2014 he has been part of the GVM group and works at various private and accredited facilities throughout the country. Dr. Sangiorgi has been a confirmed Researcher  since 1998, and in 2010 he obtained the qualification to Associate Professor of Cardiology  at the University of Padua.  He is  Professor of Cardiovascular Pathology  at the School of Specialization in Pathological Anatomy of the University of Tor Vergata and Contract Professor for the Peripheral Interventional Course at the Department of Vascular Surgery of the University of Sassari.  He is  also the author of  270 works in national and international journals, 50 book chapters and approximately 900  abstracts . 

Education and Training

• Degree in Medicine and Surgery at the University of Rome Tor Vergata on 07/25/90
• Specialization in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of Rome Tor Vergata on 01/07/94
• Specialization in Pathological Anatomy at the University of Rome Tor Vergata on 01/10/99
• Enrolled in the Master in Aesthetic Medicine at the University of Rome Tor Vergata for the academic year 2015/2016

Associations and Scientific Societies

• Fellow of the Italian Society of Cardiology (SIC)
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Fellow of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology (SICI-GISE)
• Fellow of the American Society of Interventional Angiography (SCAI)
• Honorary Member of the Romanian Society of Cardiology

Scientific Activity

Dr. Sangiorgi's scientific activity mainly concerns the pathology and physiopathology of the cardiovascular sy, with particular reference to coronary and carotid atherosclerotic disease and restenosis after interventional procedures. Furthermore, Dr. Sangiorgi has constantly dealt with issues related to interventional cardiology with particular reference to the medium and long-term results of the use of various platforms of implantable medical devices.

In carrying out these activities he used anatomo-pathological, histochemical and ultrastructural methods. He also dedicated himself particularly to morphometric techniques applied to cardiovascular pathology.

Since September 1993 he has had the opportunity to dedicate himself, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (USA), in the Laboratory of Experimental Interventional Cardiology directed by Dr. Robert Schwartz, to the study of the morphology, physiopathology and pathology of restenosis and vascular remodeling mechanical revascularization interventions.

His research focuses on the following main themes:

• Application of morphometric techniques to experimental and human cardiovascular pathology

The research carried out mainly concerned the development of new methods:

1. for the evaluation of smooth muscle cells in the arterial wall during hypertension
2. for the evaluation of the optical density of histological preparations and tissues and for the morphometric evaluation of the size and shape of the nucleus using image analyzers
3. for the evaluation of the cell population of human atherosclerotic plaque by flow cytometry
4. on the application of quantitative immunohistochemical techniques

• Studies on the morphology and pathology of coronary and carotid atherosclerotic disease

In particular, his studies concerned:

1. Experimental atherosclerosis of the coronary arteries of pigs
2. the study of human atheromatous lesions and the relationship between calcific plaque assessed by computed tomography (EBCT) and critical coronary stenoses studied with histological, autoradiographic and morphological methods
3. Morphological study of chronic occlusive coronary lesions in humans
4. Study of the remodeling of human coronary arteries after percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty and stent implantation
5. Pathogenetic mechanisms of vascular restenosis after interventional procedures
6. the correlation between the morphological aspects of the human fibroatheroma plaque and the various risk factors
7. Thrombophilia in patients with solid tumors and acute coronary syndromes

• Studies on programmed cell death (apoptosis) in experimental and human atherosclerosis  with immunohistochemical methods and molecular biology techniques
• Studies on the expression of metalloproteinases in human coronary atherosclerosis and aortic diseases  with immunoenzymatic, immunohistochemical and molecular biology methods
• Studies in interventional cardiology  and in particular on the short- and long-term results of implantable medical devices in the coronary and peripheral areas both in spontaneous studies and in randomized trials

Dr. Giuseppe Sangiorgi has also participated in the following Research Projects in competition of the National Research Center, National Committee for Biological and Medical Sciences:

• Effect of myocardial revascularization by PTCA on global and segmental left ventricular function in patients with severe coronary artery disease and severely dysfunctional left ventricle.; September 1993- August 1996
• Study on the extent and location of calcium accumulation in samples of pathological human coronary arteries correlating morphometric aspects with images obtained by tomographic method; May 1994- August 1995.

 Professional Assignments

• From February 1998 to January 2003 he carried out his healthcare and research activities as an assistant at the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the San Donato Polyclinic Institute, directed by Prof. Luigi Inglese.
• Since September 1998 he has held the position of Researcher at the Department of Internal Medicine of the II University of Rome “Tor Vergata” for the disciplinary sector MED/11 Diseases of the Cardiovascular Sy. Since December 2002 he has been a confirmed Researcher at the Chair of Diseases of the Cardiovascular Sy of the II University of Rome Tor Vergata. He has held a position for healthcare purposes since 2.5.2007 at the AFA of Medicine – Discipline of Cardiology at the Policlinico Tor Vergata.
• From January 2003 to February 2009 he was assistant with the qualification of Associate Director of the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the Columbus Clinic and the San Raffaele Hospital in Milan. At the moment he has more than 7000 coronary interventional procedures and 3500 peripheral procedures as first operator.
• Since 2007 he has been responsible for the Cardiovascular Pathological Anatomy course at the School of Specialization in Pathological Anatomy of the University of Rome Tor Vergata
• He was responsible for the course of Hemodynamics and Interventional Cardiology at the School of Specialization in Cardiology of the University of Rome Tor Vergata for the academic years 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and for the course in Cardiovascular Diseases for the School of Specialization in Sports Medicine for the academic year 2006-2007.
• From 2005 to 2009 he was scientific director and teacher of the Master in Interventional Cardiology at the Vita e Salute University of San Raffaele in Milan and head of the peripheral program of the haemodynamics laboratory of the San Raffaele Hospital
• From February 2009 to April 2011 he was responsible for the Haemodynamics Laboratory of the Modena Polyclinic and Director of the Master in Interventional Cardiology
• From 2011 to 2013 he carried out assistance activities at the Hemodynamics Laboratory of the Casilino Polyclinic – Rome
• From 2013 to today he has carried out healthcare activities in the Villa Maria group and in particular in the facilities of Rome (Private Nursing Home), Florence (SSN accredited) and Cotignola (SSN accredited)

Research Activities Abroad

• In the summer of 1989, having won a scholarship abroad, offered by the European Community within the framework of the ERASMUS programme, he attended for four months as a medical student the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics of the Charring Cross and Westminster Medical School in London (UK).
• Since September 1993, having won a grant for other interventions from the National Research Council, he spent the last year of the specialization course at the Department of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota (USA), where he carried out research activities under the direction of Dr. Robert Schwartz with the qualification of Research fellow.
• In March 1994, he was awarded a grant for other interventions by the National Research Council, which allowed him to continue his research at the Laboratory of Experimental Interventional Cardiology under the direction of Dr. Robert S. Schwartz as a research fellow.
• From October 1995 to today he has worked and continues to collaborate with the Interventional Cardiology laboratory of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, with the qualification of “Research Associate” under the direction of Dr. David R. Holmes Jr.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions

• Finalist for Outstanding Investigator of the American Society of Atherosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology (1996)
• 3rd American Heart Association Outstanding Researcher Award (1998)
• 1st Prize Best Researcher Italian Society of Cardiology (2001)

Editorial and Corporate Assignments

• From 2005 to 2009 he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology and from 2006 to 2015 he was Vice President of the GISE Foundation.
• Since 1999 he has been a member of the editorial and editorial committee of the Italian Medical Encyclopedia
• Since October 2003 he has been Associate Editor of the journal Cardiology International
• Since June 2005 he has been Associate Editor of the journal Cardiovascular Revascularization Medicine
• Since January 2008 he has been a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology Imaging and of the Journal of Endovascular Therapy, of the Journal of the Italian Society of Interventional Cardiology.
• He is an anonymous reviewer of the major international Cardiology journals.
• He was the lead editor of the book “Carotid Atherosclerotic Disease: Pathologic Basis for treatment” published by Informa Health Care in February 2008

 Awards and Recognitions

In 1998 he received the third prize as “ Young Researcher ” from the American Heart Association  for the discovery  of cellular apoptosis in aortic valves  in patients affected by aortic stenosis and the first prize from the  Italian Society of Cardiology  as “Young Researcher” for the discovery of a  new serum marker for the risk of STROKE  in December 2001.

Dr. Burak Teymen is a Cardiologist at Emsey Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology procedures, including coronary angiography, artery stenting, PTCA, angioplasty, and atherectomy. He earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University and completed his specialist training at Maltepe University.

Dr. Teymen has worked at Emsey Hospital since 2015. He has performed over 5,000 coronary and peripheral interventions. He is known for his skill in minimally invasive heart procedures and for managing heart failure and complex heart diseases. Dr. Teymen is a member of several cardiology associations. He is dedicated to providing high-quality and innovative cardiovascular care.

Professor Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a respected Pediatric Cardiologist known for his skill in advanced heart procedures. He became an Associate Professor in 2011. In 2017, he was promoted to Professor. This shows his expertise and leadership in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Zeybek has performed many complex surgeries, such as heart valve replacements, open heart operations, and interventional procedures. His work has helped improve outcomes for children with heart conditions.

He has published many scientific articles and given several presentations. This shows his dedication to improving pediatric heart care. Dr. Zeybek’s qualifications and academic success make him a leading expert in his field.

Biography

Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Highly regarded medical professional with extensive experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, performing groundbreaking procedures, and leading highly successful departments to advance healthcare treatments worldwide. Accomplished professional that has pioneered surgeries, published over 100 papers in international journals, and presented over 2K lectures worldwide. Expert surgeon with strong record of founding and leading associations, creating departments to support cardiovascular treatments, and facilitating comprehensive instruction to bolster student knowledge and practice of advanced medical procedures/treatments.

Professional Expertise Fields

Pioneering Accomplishments in Surgery

Professional Experience

1989-2023 (Present) – Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

2004-2023 (Present) – President, Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2014-2016 – President, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Heart Transplantation Center License Renewal, Dokuz Eylül University

2000 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Adult Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1996 – Assigned as Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University

1996 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Child Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Founded Pediatric and Newborn Heart Surgery Program, Dokuz Eylul University

1989-2001 – Founding Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1989 – House Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh

Education

2011 – Received Ministry of Health of Turkey Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Certificate

1996 – Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1986-1989 – Military Service at Gülhane Military Academy Hospital and Compulsory Service at Higher Specialization Hospital of Turkey

1980-1986 – Specialization Training in Cardiovascular Surgery (Clinical Directors: Prof. Dr. Aydın Aytac and Prof. Dr. Yüksel Bozer), Hacettepe University

1974-1980 – School of Medicine, Hacettepe University

Professional Affiliations

2004 – Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)

2002 – Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS)

2001 – Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

2000 – Member, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

1996 – Member, Turkish Association of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

1995 – Member, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

1993 – Member, National Society of Vascular and Cardiovascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Organ Transplant Association

1992 – Member, European Society of Vascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)

1987 – Member, Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International and National Duties and Professional Activities

2023 – Chairman, Asian Heart Society Council on Cardiovascular Surgery

2005-2024 – President, International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS) (Annual congress organization of Heart and Heart Foundation of Turkey)

2012-2014 – President, of European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2011 – Director of Transplantation Institute, Dokuz Eylul University

2010 – Treasurer, European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2010 – President, 59th Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery in conjunction with 6th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Board Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiac

2008-2009 – 1st and 2nd Training Courses of GUCH Working Group in European Society of Cardiology in conjunction with 4th and 5th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – ISMICS Winter Workshop Presidency 3th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – Treasurer, Working Group of GUCH in European Society of Cardiology

2005 – Cardiovascular Advisory to the Board of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group Treasurer, Founder President

2004-2023 (Present) – Founder of Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2004 – Founder President, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2002-2004 – Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology

2002 – Chair of the European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2000 – 2002 Vice Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology,

1998 – Vice President, Cardiovascular Working Group of the European Society of Cardiology

1998 – Vice President, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

1996-1998 – President, Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Symposiums in Izmir

1996 – President, 8th National Vascular Surgery Congress

1996 – Board Member, National Society of Pediatric Cardiology

1995-1999 – President, Local Monthly Cardiovascular Surgery Meetings in Izmir

1995 – Establishment and Presidency, National Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association Izmir Branch

1993 – President, European Society of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery Working Group

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International Editorial Duties

Heart Surgery Forum

Innovations

E-Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (Editor-in-Chief)

Congress Scientific Programme Committee Membership

European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC)

International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Congress (ISMICS)

World Congress of Cardiology (WCC)

The European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress (ESCVS)

International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS)

Scholarships – Certificates – Awards

2011 – Best Innovative Surgeon Award, Euro – Asian Bridge Meeting

1974 – Cumhuriyet High School, Ankara “First Degree Graduation”

Dr. Ewa Uscinska is an experienced specialist who has graduated from the Medical University of Białystok in 2001. Since 2015 she started to practice as a cardiologist.  Dr Ewa Uscinska specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of heart and circulatory sy diseases and a wide range of cardiovascular diseases, coronary diseases, arrhythmias, heart valve diseases, congenital defects and heart muscle diseases. Dr Ewa Uscinskas experience and knowledge help patients to prevent the diseases mostly on the “Cardio” Health check-up as well on the other procedures provided in the Clinic. 

Dr. Aykut Recep Aktas is a specialist in interventional radiology. He focuses on treating varicose veins, using advanced imaging, and performing minimally invasive procedures in oncology. He has over 20 years of experience. Dr. Aktas has played a key role in developing interventional radiology units at major medical faculties.

He is a founding faculty member at Near East University. He has also supervised interventional radiology at Süleyman Demirel University. Dr. Aktas is an active member of the Turkish Radiology Association and the European Society of Radiology. He has published his research in many medical journals, showing his dedication to improving radiological practice.

Dr. Fikri Kutlay is a cardiac surgeon with more than 29 years of experience. He has performed thousands of successful heart surgeries. He is known for his leadership at leading medical centers in Turkey and Germany.

Dr. Kutlay graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his specialization at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology in 1997. He has led Cardiovascular Surgery Departments at several hospitals. He is respected for his clinical skills and innovative approach.

• Specializes in cardiology, particularly thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
• Expert in coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and aortic surgery.
• International practice in Germany and Russia, shaping global cardiology standards.
• Head of Cardiac Surgery at Leipzig University, leading cardiology treatments.
• Member of The German Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Member of The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Provides online consultations for patients with cardiovascular conditions.