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Best Coronary angioplasty pediatric cardiac surgeons in Istanbul: TOP 32 doctors

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Ali Gozukucuk
Ali Gozukucuk
Pediatrician
18 years of experience
4.4
165 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Ali Gozukucuk

Pediatrician
18 years of experience

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a Pediatric Surgeon, born in 1969. He earned his medical degree from Çukurova University. He completed his specialization in Pediatric Surgery at Erciyes University. He has published three articles in international journals. He has also presented thirteen papers at international scientific meetings.

Dr. Gozukucuk has worked at Erciyes University and Kahramanmaras Children's Hospital. He treats pediatric hernias, appendicitis, constipation, and other surgical conditions in children. He is dedicated to improving pediatric surgical care.

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4.4
165 reviews
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Gulden Kafali
Gulden Kafali
Cardiologist
41 years of experience
4.4
165 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Gulden Kafali

Cardiologist
41 years of experience
Prof. Gülden Kafalı, M.D. is a pediatric cardiologist who completed her medical education in Ege University from 1978-1984, residency in Cumhuriyet University from 1988-1992, and fellowship in Hacettepe University from 1999-2002. She has experience in various medical fields including pediatric cardiology, cardiac exam for sports, cardiac arrhythmias, congenital heart diseases, acute rheumatic fever, myocarditis, and cardiomyopathies. She has worked in institutions such as Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Atasehir Florence Nightingale Hospital.Read more
4.4
165 reviews
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Cihangir Ersoy
Cihangir Ersoy
Pediatric surgeon
40 years of experience
5.0
36 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Cihangir Ersoy

Pediatric surgeon
40 years of experience

Duties:

1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner

1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician

2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor

2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician

2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.

Memberships in Scientific Organizations:

  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
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5.0
36 reviews
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Coronary angioplasty $900 - $1200
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Mert Yilmaz
Mert Yilmaz
Congenital cardiac specialist
35 years of experience
4.9
47 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Valued Med Hub Hospitals

Mert Yilmaz

Congenital cardiac specialist
35 years of experience

accreditations:

European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1988. He completed his residency at Uludag University and received further training at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK.

Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in Turkey to perform endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms. He completed the country’s second case. He has led cardiovascular surgery departments at leading hospitals. He now heads the department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is also a full professor at Halic University and an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

Dr. Yilmaz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 first-in-literature reports. He holds accreditations from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

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4.9
47 reviews
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Bulent Polat
Bulent Polat
Pediatric cardiologist
39 years of experience
5.0
36 reviews

Bulent Polat

Pediatric cardiologist
39 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
5.0
36 reviews
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Emin Tireli
Emin Tireli
Cardiovascular surgeon
38 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital

Emin Tireli

Cardiovascular surgeon
38 years of experience

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

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Samet Erinc
Samet Erinc
Orthopedist
9 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Samet Erinc

Orthopedist
9 years of experience
  • AREAS OF INTEREST
  • Spine surgery
  • Scoliosis
  • Kyphosis
  • Childhood spinal diseases
  • Degenerative spine diseases
  • Lumbar cervical disc herniation
  • Knee hip joint disorders
  • Orthopedic trauma surgery

 

  • Education and Specialization
  • 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
  • 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

 

  • Experience
  • 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
  • 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

 

  • Courses and Certificates
  • 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
  • 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
  • 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
  • AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
  • 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
  • 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

 

  • Professional Memberships
  • Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
  • Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber
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Cengiz Koksal
Cengiz Koksal
Cardiologist
33 years of experience
5.0
3 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Cengiz Koksal

Cardiologist
33 years of experience

Professional Experience

  • 1999-2000: Şırnak Military Hospital, Military Service
  • 2001-2007: Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart, and Vascular Diseases Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
    • Contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
    • 2005: Awarded the title of Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery
  • 2007-2009: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
  • 2009-2011: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Assistant Chief
  • 2011-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Instructor
  • 2016-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Education Officer
  • 2017-2024: Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Professor
    • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine
  • Since July 2024: Medipol Acıbadem District l Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgeon
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5.0
3 reviews
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Murat Ugurlucan
Murat Ugurlucan
Cardiothoracic surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Biruni University Hospital

Murat Ugurlucan

Cardiothoracic surgeon
18 years of experience

Education:

  • Higher Education (6 Years): Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, 2001
  • Specialization in Medicine: Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007
     

Experience:

  • Faculty of Medicine, University of Rostock, Department of Cardiac Surgery - Research Assistant, August 2007 - August 2008
  • King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, King Faisal Heart Institute - Fellow, August 2008 - October 2008
  • Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital, October 2008 - April 2009
  • Private Esnaf Hospital, May 2009 - March 2010
  • Düzce Atatürk State Hospital, March 2010 - September 2011
  • Private Anadolu Medical Center Hospital, October 2011 - June 2013
  • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, July 2013 - December 2018
  • Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine, January 2019 - April 2023
  • Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, April 2023 - Present
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  • Professor: December 18, 2020
  • Associate Professor: April 16, 2015-December 18, 2020
  • Specialist Doctor: November 2009- April 16, 2015
  • Research assistant: June 2002 - July 2007
  • Faculty of Medicine: Marmara University - English (1995-2001)[Diploma Grade: 75/100] - Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.

Awards:

Second best oral presentation award: Didem Melis Öztaş, Mert Meriç, Metin Onur Beyaz, Mehmet Akif Onalan, Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev, Kıvılcım Sönmez, Kerem Oter, Sedat Ziyade, Beyhan Ömer, Ufuk Alpagut, Murat Uğurlucan. Investigation of the Effect of Erythropoietin on Cell Levels in Cardiovascular Tissue in Diabetic Rats. 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress, Kyrenia, Cyprus, October 26-29, 2019.

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