Prof. Dr. Hakan ucar
Head of Cardiology Department
VM Medical Park Florya HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- M.D., Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey — graduated 2003.
- Specialization in Cardiology — Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Bursa, Turkey — completed cardiology residency in 2009.
- Academic titles: Associate Professor (2015), later promoted to full Professor (since 2020) in Cardiology at Istanbul Aydın University / VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.
Overview:
Prof. Dr. Hakan Uçar is a distinguished interventional cardiologist and heart specialist in Turkey, known for his extensive expertise in structural heart disease, complex coronary and vascular interventions, and modern cardiac care. His areas of strength include:
- Complex coronary angiography & angioplasty / stenting for coronary artery disease.
- Structural heart interventions: valve diseases (aortic, mitral, etc.), including minimally invasive & transcatheter procedures such as TAVI (transcatheter aortic valve implantation), MitraClip, other valve repair/replacement procedures.
- Pacemaker and implantable cardioverter‑defibrillator (ICD) implantation, electrophysiology, arrhythmia management, and peripheral vascular interventions.
- Preventive and chronic cardiovascular disease management — hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, as well as vascular disease involving arteries beyond the heart (e.g. peripheral artery disease, vascular interventions).
He holds membership in leading professional cardiology organisations: European Society of Cardiology (ESC), Turkish Society of Cardiology, and is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber.
He is board‑certified by the ESC and holds a Turkish Cardiology competency certificate.
Alongside clinical practice, he is academically active, contributing via published research in cardiovascular disease, interventions, and risk‑factor studies.
Conditions Treated:
- Coronary artery disease (stable angina, acute coronary syndrome, chronic CAD) requiring angioplasty / stenting / bypass when needed.
- Valve diseases: aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, valvular heart disease requiring transcatheter or surgical intervention (TAVI, MitraClip, valve repair/replacement).
- Heart rhythm disorders and arrhythmias — requiring pacemaker/ICD implantation, electrophysiological studies, ablation procedures.
- Structural heart disease, congenital or acquired valve disorders, heart failure.
- Vascular diseases: peripheral artery disease (leg/limb vessel blockages), carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysm / vascular stenosis needing interventions.
Procedures Performed:
- Coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty and stenting (PCI) for coronary artery disease.
- Transcatheter and minimally invasive cardiac valve procedures: TAVI (aortic valve), MitraClip/other mitral interventions, valve repair/replacement.
- Pacemaker and ICD implantation for arrhythmias and conduction disorders.
- Electrophysiological studies, ablation procedures for arrhythmias.
- Peripheral vascular interventions: angioplasty/stenting for limb vessel disease, carotid or peripheral artery disease, aortic aneurysm / vascular interventions when indicated.
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FAQs
You can contact VM Medical Park Florya Hospital (Istanbul) directly for appointment requests with Prof. Uçar. For international patients, HOSPIDIO can facilitate the entire process — hospital booking, visa and travel arrangements, and coordinated admission & treatment planning.
He treats a wide array of cardiovascular conditions — coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease (aortic, mitral etc.), arrhythmias, structural heart disease, heart‑failure, peripheral vascular disease, leg artery blockages and vascular disorders — delivering comprehensive cardiac and vascular care.
Yes — Prof. Uçar offers advanced, minimally invasive and transcatheter procedures such as TAVI, MitraClip, percutaneous stenting/angioplasty, pacemaker/ICD implants, electrophysiology and ablation — alongside traditional surgical and interventional cardiology.
Absolutely. Prof. Uçar has international‑level credentials (Board cert. ESC, memberships in major cardiology bodies), long experience, and is part of a well‑equipped hospital with modern cardiac care infrastructure. Through HOSPIDIO’s support for medical travellers, international patients get help with formalities, travel, stay, language assistance and post‑treatment care.
Yes — apart from clinical practice, he is academically active, with 40+ peer‑reviewed publications in cardiology and related fields. This supports his strong credentials as both a clinician and researcher.