Assoc. Prof. MD. Batur Gönenç Kanar

Internationally published and globally trained, Prof. MD. Batur Gönenç Kanar leads advancements in cardiac electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and rhythm management innovation.

Prof. MD. Batur Gönenç Kanar is a distinguished Professor and Cardiology Specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on the most complex heart problems, especially related to heart rhythm and interventions. He provides world-class care using a highly patient-centric method, ensuring every treatment is tailored for the best clinical outcomes and maximum patient comfort. Dr. Kanar’s core clinical expertise lies in Heart Rhythm Disorders and Cardiac Electrophysiology. He uses advanced treatments like Catheter Ablation to safely correct irregular heartbeats, including a specialized procedure called Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation with 3D mapping, which uses cutting-edge technology to precisely target the problem area.Dr. Kanar is also an expert in interventional cardiology, performing Coronary Angiography and placing Coronary Stent Applications (Percutaneous Coronary Interventions). His skill in rhythm management also includes implanting and managing devices like Pacemakers, Intra Cardiac Defibrillators (ICD), and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT), which help the heart beat normally. He has gained significant international experience, having trained and worked at prestigious centers like the Paris Institute of Cardiology in France and the Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital in London. This global perspective ensures he uses the very latest techniques and protocols. The nature of his interventional work, performed through tiny incisions, makes his procedures minimally invasive, guaranteeing a faster recovery and less strain on the patient. Dr. Kanar’s commitment to using precise advanced technology and deep clinical expertise offers his patients the most effective and safest path back to a healthy heart rhythm.

As a Professor at Istinye University Faculty of Medicine and a respected figure in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Batur Gönenç Kanar is a recognized academic authority and a leader in scientific research. His practice is firmly rooted in evidence-based medicine, ensuring that his clinical decisions are based only on the strongest available scientific proof. Dr. Kanar has a vast record of academic contributions, with 48 publications in major international medical journals, confirming his role in shaping modern cardiology practice.His scientific research covers specialized and complex topics, including the precise diagnosis of heart rhythm issues using new ECG methods, the effects of certain drugs on heart function at high altitudes, and the use of advanced imaging to predict cardiovascular disease. His work focuses heavily on electrophysiology (rhythm disorders), interventional cardiology (stents), and new treatments for pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Kanar also plays a key educator role, sharing his expertise with future specialists. His involvement as the European Rhythm Disorders Association Türkiye Representative and a full member of the European Society of Cardiology highlights his prestigious certification and international impact. This continuous engagement in research and teaching, combined with high-level diagnostics like advanced echocardiography (speckle tracking) to evaluate heart function, ensures that Prof. Kanar is always at the forefront of the field, providing his patients with care that is both highly effective and scientifically validated.