{"id":5332,"date":"2025-08-07T07:50:11","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T07:50:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/?p=5332"},"modified":"2026-03-23T07:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T07:10:37","slug":"the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Pediatric Cardiologists in Turkey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\">We have brought together pediatric cardiology specialists across Turkey who focus on the heart health of individuals in the infant, child, and adolescent age groups for you. Through this page, you can easily reach experienced doctors in the diagnosis and follow-up of congenital heart diseases, heart murmurs, heart rhythm disorders, fainting, palpitations, heart valve problems, hypertension, and rare heart conditions seen in childhood.<\/p>\n<p>You can review patient comments of pediatric cardiology specialists who apply diagnostic methods such as echocardiography (ECHO), ECG, rhythm holter, and exercise testing, and who work in cooperation with advanced centers when necessary; you can obtain detailed information about examination processes and follow-up protocols.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to our platform, you can compare pediatric cardiology doctors serving in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, Bursa, Antalya, Gaziantep, and different cities of Turkey; and you can quickly and safely contact the most suitable physician for you according to their areas of expertise, patient experiences, and locations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cansaran.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. i. Cansaran TANIDIR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cansaran-tanidir.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Dr. \u0130brahim Cansaran Tan\u0131d\u0131r is a nationally and internationally recognized specialist with long-standing clinical and academic experience in the fields of pediatric cardiology and interventional pediatric cardiology. After completing his medical education at Hacettepe University, he received his specialization in child health and diseases at Okmeydan\u0131 Training and Research Hospital, and then completed his subspecialty trainings in pediatric cardiology and interventional pediatric cardiology at Mehmet Akif Ersoy Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Center. He obtained the titles of associate professor and professor in his academic career and was appointed as one of the founders and administrators of the largest pediatric heart center in our country at Istanbul \u00c7am and Sakura City Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>In his clinical practice, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart diseases, Prof. Dr. Tan\u0131d\u0131r has performed more than 30,000 echocardiographic evaluations and over 10,000 pediatric cardiac catheterization procedures to date. Transcatheter ASD, PDA, and VSD closure, stent applications in the neonatal and infant periods, pulmonary valve implantation, hybrid and fluoroscopy-free procedures are among his areas of expertise. In addition, he has contributed to the treatment of hundreds of children in humanitarian aid programs carried out in more than 8 countries in Asia and Africa.<\/p>\n<p>Address: <a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x65787ef4774ca2f1:0xdeabb8c3f423e12a?sa=X&amp;ved=1t:8290&amp;ictx=111\" data-url=\"\/maps\/place\/\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x65787ef4774ca2f1:0xdeabb8c3f423e12a?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwj17trnx5CTAxVFBdsEHUs9M9UQ4kB6BAgHEAA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fckbakkalk\u00f6y, Vedat G\u00fcnyol Cd. No: 28-30, 34758 Ata\u015fehir\/Istanbul<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Yaz\u0131 \u0130\u00e7eri\u011fi<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ffffff;color:#ffffff\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Selman_Vefa_Yildirim\" >Prof. Dr. Selman Vefa Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Alpay_Celiker\" >Prof. Dr. Alpay \u00c7eliker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Ayhan_Cevik\" >Prof. Dr. Ayhan \u00c7evik<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Cenap_Zeybek\" >Prof. Dr. Cenap Zeybek<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Funda_Oztunc\" >Prof. Dr. Funda \u00d6ztun\u00e7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Assoc_Prof_Dr_Osman_Ozdemir\" >Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman \u00d6zdemir<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Taner_Yavuz\" >Prof. Dr. Taner Yavuz<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Tevfik_Karagoz\" >Prof. Dr. Tevfik Karag\u00f6z<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Tugcin_Bora_Polat\" >Prof. Dr. Tu\u011f\u00e7in Bora Polat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/en\/the-best-pediatric-cardiologists-in-turkey\/#Prof_Dr_Yalim_Yalcin\" >Prof. Dr. Yal\u0131m Yal\u00e7\u0131n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Selman_Vefa_Yildirim\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vefaklinik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Selman Vefa Y\u0131ld\u0131r\u0131m<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/selman_vefa_yildirim.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"529\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1993. He completed his specialization in Child Health and Diseases at \u00c7ukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. In the same year, he started working as the founder of Ba\u015fkent University Adana Application and Research Center. He received his subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology at Ba\u015fkent University\u2019s Ankara central hospital between 2001 and 2004. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2008 and Professor in 2018. Since 2014, he has been serving as an affiliated faculty member at Near East University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2022, he has continued his work at his private center called \u201cVefa Klinik,\u201d which he established in Adana. He is a member of professional organizations such as the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association, the National Pediatrics Association, and the Pediatric Emergency and Intensive Care Association.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Hurmal\u0131, Kurtulu\u015f Cd. Central Plaza No:31 D:Floor :3, 01060 Seyhan\/Adana<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Alpay_Celiker\"><\/span>Prof. Dr. Alpay \u00c7eliker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/alpay_celiker.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He completed his medical education at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. He received his specialization in Child Health and Diseases between 1981-1985 and his subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology between 1988-1990 at the same university. He began his career with compulsory service at Ta\u015fk\u00f6pr\u00fc State Hospital. After serving at G\u00fclhane Military Medical Academy in 1990-1991, he worked as a faculty member at Hacettepe University from 1991 to 2009. Between 2009 and 2014, he worked at Ac\u0131badem University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2014, he has been continuing his work at the American Hospital and is also the Head of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Ko\u00e7 University Hospital. His clinical areas of interest are pediatric cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, and adult congenital heart diseases. He is a member of organizations such as the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association, the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC), and the Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES).<\/p>\n<p>Address: Te\u015fvikiye, G\u00fczelbah\u00e7e Sk. No:20, 34365 \u015ei\u015fli\/Istanbul<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Ayhan_Cevik\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ayhancevik.com.tr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Ayhan \u00c7evik<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ayhan_cevik-600x800.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He graduated from Uluda\u011f University Faculty of Medicine in 1995. He completed his specialization in Child Health and Diseases in 2003 at \u0130zmir Dr. Beh\u00e7et Uz Children\u2019s Diseases Training and Research Hospital, and his subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology in 2011 at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2013 and Professor in 2014 at Istanbul Bilim University. Throughout his career, he worked at various institutions such as Moris \u015einasi Hospital, Sani Konuko\u011flu Hospital, Ac\u0131badem \u0130zmit Hospital, Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, and Florence Nightingale Hospital. Since 2021, he has been seeing patients within the Ac\u0131badem Healthcare Group at Ac\u0131badem Atakent and Ata\u015fehir hospitals. His areas of expertise include congenital heart diseases, heart murmurs, chest pain, as well as diagnostic methods such as echocardiography, ECG, Holter, and angiography.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Ata\u015fehir Ac\u0131badem Hospital, Atat\u00fcrk, Turgut \u00d6zal Blvd. No:11, 34758 Ata\u015fehir\/Istanbul<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Cenap_Zeybek\"><\/span>Prof. Dr. Cenap Zeybek<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/cenap_zeybek.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"716\" height=\"952\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He completed his medical education in 1994 at Hacettepe University English Faculty of Medicine. He received his specialization in Child Health and Diseases between 1994-1999 at Istanbul University Cerrahpa\u015fa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology between 2003-2008 at Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2012 and Professor in 2017. In his career, he worked at institutions such as Erzurum Training and Research Hospital, Medicana International Hospital, Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals, Biruni University, and Yeni Y\u00fczy\u0131l University. He is currently working at Medipol Mega University Hospital, Medipol Bah\u00e7elievler Hospital, and Medipol Ac\u0131badem Regional Hospital affiliated with the Medipol Healthcare Group. Interventional angiography, congenital heart diseases (ASD, VSD), arrhythmia, and heart failure are among his clinical interests. He is a member of the Turkish Pediatrics Institution and the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology Association.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Ac\u0131badem, \u015eht. Emin \u00c7\u00f6len Street No:4, 34718 Kad\u0131k\u00f6y\/Istanbul<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Funda_Oztunc\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/avesis.iuc.edu.tr\/foztunc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Funda \u00d6ztun\u00e7<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prof.-Dr.-Funda-Oztunc.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"530\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1981. She completed her pediatrics residency between 1982-1986 and her Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty between 1989-1991, again at Hacettepe University. In 1991, she started working in the newly established Pediatric Cardiology department at Istanbul University Haseki Cardiology Institute. At this institution, she earned the title of Associate Professor in 1992 and Professor in 1998. Since 2001, she has continued her duty as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatrics at Istanbul University-Cerrahpa\u015fa Faculty of Medicine. In addition to her academic duties, she also sees patients at her private practice. Her main areas of expertise and interest include fetal echocardiography (diagnosis of heart diseases of the baby in the womb), congenital heart diseases, rheumatic heart disease, and arrhythmias. Born in Sivas, \u00d6ztun\u00e7 completed her high school education at Ankara Bah\u00e7elievler Deneme High School.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Fenerbah\u00e7e, Fener Kalam\u0131\u015f Cd. No:5 D:19, 34726 Kad\u0131k\u00f6y\/Istanbul<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assoc_Prof_Dr_Osman_Ozdemir\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drosmanozdemir.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Assoc. Prof. Dr. Osman \u00d6zdemir<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Doc.-Dr.-Osman-Ozdemir.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"353\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization in Child Health and Diseases at Dr. Sami Ulus Children\u2019s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital between December 1998 and June 2003. He received his subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine between December 2003 and January 2007. He earned the title of Associate Professor in June 2012. He began his post-specialization career in April 2007 at Ke\u00e7i\u00f6ren Training and Research Hospital, where he worked as a Pediatric Cardiology Specialist and Training Officer until August 2016. Since December 2016, he has been providing full-time service at his private practice in Ankara. His areas of expertise include the evaluation of complaints such as heart murmur, chest pain, and cyanosis, pre-sports heart examination, non-surgical treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases, rhythm disorders, and fetal echocardiography.<\/p>\n<p>Address: K\u0131z\u0131l\u0131rmak Neighborhood, \u00c7ukurambar, 1443. Cd. 1071 Ankara Plaza B Block, No: 25-B\/18, Floor: 3, 06510 \u00c7ankaya\/Ankara<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Taner_Yavuz\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drtaneryavuz.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Taner Yavuz<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prof.-Dr.-Taner-Yavuz.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"590\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpa\u015fa Faculty of Medicine in 1989. He completed his specialization in Child Health and Diseases in 2000 and his subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology in 2009 at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (\u00c7apa). Throughout his career, he worked at institutions such as Abant \u0130zzet Baysal University Faculties of Medicine and Zeynep K\u00e2mil Women and Children\u2019s Diseases Training and Research Hospital. He established the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Okan University and worked there as a professor. His work has focused especially on the prenatal (fetal) diagnosis and follow-up of babies with critical congenital heart disease, postnatal intensive care treatments, and interventional procedures performed by catheter. He is currently seeing patients at his private practice in Ata\u015fehir, Istanbul.<\/p>\n<p>Address: CZD Plaza, K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fckbakkalk\u00f6y, Merdivenk\u00f6y Yolu Cd. No:12 Floor: 1, 34750 Ata\u015fehir\/Istanbul<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Tevfik_Karagoz\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tevfikkaragoz.com.tr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Tevfik Karag\u00f6z<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prof.-Dr.-Tevfik-Karagoz.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"350\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. After his specialization training in Child Health and Diseases, he completed his subspecialty training in Pediatric Cardiology in 2002 at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine. He earned the title of Associate Professor in 2005 and Professor in 2011. Between 2010-2011, he held an administrative position as Deputy Chief Physician at Hacettepe University \u0130hsan Do\u011framac\u0131 Children\u2019s Hospital. He is currently continuing his duties as Head of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine and President of the Adult Congenital Heart Diseases Association. In addition to his academic activities, he also sees patients at his private practice in Ankara. His areas of expertise include cardiac catheterization, angiography, treatment of rhythm disorders with electrophysiological study and ablation, and the follow-up of congenital heart disease patients who have reached adulthood.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Aziziye, Muzaffer Sar\u0131s\u00f6zen Sk. 2\/6, 06690 \u00c7ankaya\/Ankara<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Tugcin_Bora_Polat\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tugcinborapolat.com.tr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Tu\u011f\u00e7in Bora Polat<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/tugcin_bora_polat-717x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"717\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p>She graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1998. She completed her specialization in Child Health and Diseases between 1999-2003 at \u015ei\u015fli Etfal Training and Research Hospital and her subspecialty in Pediatric Cardiology between 2003-2008 at Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. She earned the title of Associate Professor in 2011 and Professor in 2017. Throughout her career, she worked at many institutions such as Ankara GATA, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Zekai Tahir Burak Women\u2019s Health Training and Research Hospital, Ba\u011fc\u0131lar Training and Research Hospital, and Beykent University Hospital. Since 2022, she has been working in the Pediatric Cardiology department at ACIBADEM Mehmet Ali Ayd\u0131nlar University Atakent Hospital. Her clinical areas of interest are advanced interventional procedures such as transcatheter VSD, ASD, PDA closure, balloon and stent applications to pulmonary and aortic valves, and the treatment of rhythm disorders with ablation.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Ac\u0131badem Mehmet Ali Ayd\u0131nlar University Atakent Hospital Halkal\u0131 Merkez, Turgut \u00d6zal Boulevard No:16 K\u00fc\u00e7\u00fck\u00e7ekmece, Istanbul<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prof_Dr_Yalim_Yalcin\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profdryalimyalcin.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Prof. Dr. Yal\u0131m Yal\u00e7\u0131n<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/bestekliniek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Prof.-Dr.-Yalim-Yalcin.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"530\" height=\"420\" \/><\/p>\n<p>He completed his medical education in 1990 at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. He continued his career in the USA, completing his Pediatrics specialization at Long Island College Hospital in New York and his Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty in 1997 at North Shore University Hospital in New York. He holds American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Pediatric Cardiology certifications. He returned to Turkey in 1997 and worked at Florence Nightingale and Dr. Siyami Ersek hospitals. After becoming an Associate Professor in 2007, he undertook duties such as Department Chair at Medicana International and Istanbul Bilim University. As of June 2022, he continued his career in the USA and started working as an interventional cardiologist at Nemours Children\u2019s Hospital in Florida. He continues patient follow-up by coming to Istanbul at certain intervals. His expertise is especially in interventional cardiac catheterization for the treatment of congenital heart diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Abide-\u0130 H\u00fcrriyet Cad. No: 166 Valikona\u011f\u0131 avenue, Hayat Apt No:149 Apartment 2, 34365 \u015ei\u015fli\/Istanbul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We have brought together pediatric cardiology specialists across Turkey who focus on the heart health of individuals in the infant, child, and adolescent age groups for you. 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