Hilal Olgun Kucuk, M.D.

My cardiology care is built on listening, kindness and teamwork. I take the time to understand your symptoms and concerns, and I work to create a calm, respectful visit where you never feel rushed. I explain heart conditions and treatment options in clear, everyday language so you can feel confident and take part in your care decisions. I value trust and follow-through, and I work closely with the care team to make sure your treatment is well-coordinated. My goal is to provide high-quality heart care with compassion, reassurance and genuine human connection.

In my free time, I love traveling with my family, reading and spending time with art — whether painting, visiting galleries, or simply finding creativity in everyday life.

Education

• Hacettepe University School of Medicine

Residency

• Internal Medicine, Sanford School of Medicine

Fellowship

• Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education

Certifications

• Adult Echocardiography, National Board of Echocardiography
• Cardiovascular Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine
• Internal Medicine, American Board of Medicine
• Nuclear Cardiology, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology

Memberships

• American College of Cardiology American
• American Society of Echocardiography
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology

• Cardiomyopathies
• Heart valve disorders
• Preventive medicine

• Natural history of tricuspid valve regurgitation: Understanding the limitations of medical therapy, March 2025.
• Right atrial and ventricular strain analysis in patients with carcinoid heart disease, October 2024.
• Interventional echocardiographer radiation exposure varies with procedure type and echocardiography modality, January 2024.
• Percutaneous vacuum-assisted aspiration of mobile caseous mitral annulus calcification, December 2023.
• Medium-term outcomes of the different antithrombotic regimens after transcatheter aortic valve implantation, July 2023.