Dr. Yunus Turgay Erten
Cardiology Specialist
Medicana Camlica Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
- Cardiologist
- 15+ years of exp.
- 38k+ Consultations
- 0+ Surgeries
About Doctor
Dr. Yunus Turgay Erten is a highly accomplished cardiologist and sports medicine specialist with over 15 years of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 2008 and went on to complete his specialization in Sports Medicine in 2015. Driven by a deep passion for cardiovascular health, he further pursued a second specialization in Cardiology between 2019 and 2021. His expertise spans preventive cardiology, athlete heart health, hypertension, lipid disorders, heart failure, and cardiac diagnostics.
Dr. Erten has played a significant role in Turkey's national sports healthcare system, having served as a team physician for the Turkish national teams across football, futsal, and beach soccer between 2009 and 2013. His medical journey includes working in both public and private healthcare institutions such as Silopi State Hospital and Ethica Hospital, gaining vast clinical and hands-on patient experience. He is currently affiliated with Medicana Camlica Hospital in Istanbul, where he provides advanced cardiology consultations and treatments.
A frequent contributor to scientific research, Dr. Erten has authored multiple publications and presented at national and international forums. He also completed academic training in sports science and cardiology at Charles University in Prague and LMU Munich, under the Erasmus program. His commitment to heart health, especially in athletes, is further demonstrated by his past role as a certified doping-control physician for the Turkish Basketball Federation.
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Qualification & Education
- MD, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, 2008
- Specializations in Sports Medicine (2015) and Cardiology (2019–2021)
Conditions Treated
- Heart failure Hypertension
- Coronary artery disease
- Cardiac arrhythmias (palpitations, atrioventricular conduction defects)
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Hyperlipidemia
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Syncope (fainting)
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Procedure Performed
- Angioplasty
- ICD Implantation
- Echocardiography
- Exercise (stress) testing
- Holter monitoring
- Hypertension and lipid management
- Preventive cardiac care
- Management of athletes' cardiovascular health and doping control
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FAQs
Yes, he has extensive experience in sports cardiology, athlete health evaluations, and served as a doping control officer with the Turkish Basketball Federation .
Sports cardiology focuses on assessing and managing the cardiovascular health of athletes. It ensures that individuals involved in regular intensive physical activity are not at risk of sudden cardiac events. Dr. Erten’s dual specialization allows him to identify subtle heart abnormalities and guide safe exercise routines for both professional athletes and active individuals.
Early detection through regular cardiac evaluations like ECGs, echocardiography, and stress tests can identify risk factors such as high cholesterol or arrhythmias before they cause serious conditions like heart attacks. Dr. Erten advocates for preventive screening, especially in high-risk populations or those with a family history of cardiovascular disease.
International patients can book appointments directly with Medicana Camlica Hospital or seek assistance through HOSPIDIO by emailing [email protected] or calling/WhatsApping: +91-9870538337.
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