About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MD, Specialist in Cardiology (Cardiology Department, Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine)
Overview:
Dr. Akın Torun is a seasoned cardiologist specialized in general and sports cardiology, preventive and rehabilitative heart care, vascular health, and athlete performance medicine.
His areas of interest include:
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Leg Vascular Diseases
- Sports Cardiology & Performance Medicine
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Athlete Performance Evaluation
- Hypertension and Cholesterol Disorders
- Healthy Living and Preventive Medicine
He holds a medical degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Kocaeli University and completed his cardiology specialization there.
Dr. Torun is also active academically and in professional societies: he holds a position as President of the Sports Cardiology Working Group at the Cardiovascular Academy Association, and is a member of the Sports Cardiology Working Group at the Turkish Cardiology Association.
Conditions Treated:
- Coronary artery disease / general cardiovascular diseases
- Peripheral vascular (leg vascular) disease / peripheral arterial disease
- Hypertension
- Cholesterol/lipid disorders
- Conditions requiring cardiac rehabilitation
- Heart-related conditions in athletes (sports cardiology) and performance medicine
Procedures Performed:
- Diagnosis and management of heart diseases (non‑surgical & interventional cardiology)
- Vascular interventions for peripheral/leg vascular disease (e.g. treatments to prevent amputations in peripheral arterial disease)
- Cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology for athletes and general patients
- Specialized sports‑cardiology evaluations (heart‑health screening, performance assessment, preventative care)
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FAQs
He treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions — including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease (especially leg vascular issues), hypertension, cholesterol disorders — as well as preventive cardiovascular care, rehabilitation, and sports‑cardiology related heart health.
Yes. He specializes in sports cardiology, cardiac rehabilitation, athlete performance evaluation and preventive medicine — ideal for both general cardiovascular patients and athletes seeking performance‑oriented heart care.
He has at least 42 published papers (as listed on his professional profile) spanning topics such as exercise impact on heart health, vascular disease management, cardiac rehabilitation, and more.
You can book an appointment via the hospital’s international patient desk. Alternatively, you can contact through HOSPIDIO — write to [email protected] or call/WhatsApp +91‑9870538337 — we will assist you with scheduling and logistics for your medical travel.
Yes — leg vascular diseases / peripheral vascular disease is among his areas of interest and treatment.