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Best Open heart surgery cardiac surgeons in Turkey: TOP 39 doctors

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Kursat Fidanci
Pediatric cardiologist
26 years of experience
Turkey, Ankara
Private Koru Ankara Hospital

Kursat Fidanci

Pediatric cardiologist
26 years of experience

Kürşat Fidancı is a medical doctor who graduated from GATA Faculty of Medicine in 1999. Between 2000 and 2002, he served as the Chief Physician of the Şırnak Çakırsöğüt Commando Brigade. He completed his residency in Pediatrics from 2002 to 2006 at Istanbul GATA Haydarpaşa Training and Research Hospital. He worked as a Pediatrician at Ankara Beytepe Military Hospital between 2006 and 2009. He completed his subspecialty training in Paediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Cardiology Department from 2010 to 2013. He became an Assistant Professor in 2014 and obtained the title of Associate Professor in April 2016. He worked as a faculty member in the Department of Pediatric Cardiology at GATA Faculty of Medicine between September 2014 and December 2021. As a pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Kürşat Fidancı has seen numerous patients and his medical interests include Fetal Echocardiography, Congenital Heart Diseases, Rheumatic Heart Diseases, Rhythm Disorders, and Athlete's Heart Health and Follow-up.

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Tugcin Bora Polat
Cardiothoracic surgeon
27 years of experience

Tugcin Bora Polat

Cardiothoracic surgeon
27 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Risus Clinic Istanbul
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Bulent Polat
Pediatric cardiologist
39 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews

Bulent Polat

Pediatric cardiologist
39 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
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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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Faruk Hokenek
Cardiothoracic surgeon
16 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital

Faruk Hokenek

Cardiothoracic surgeon
16 years of experience

Experience

  • 2022 
  • Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
  •  
  • 2017 - 2022

Acıbadem International Hospital

  •  
  • 2017 - 2017

Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

  •  
  • 2013 - 2017

Acıbadem Health Group

  • 2009 - 2013

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

  • 2002 - 2009

Medical Park Fatih Hospital

  • 2001 - 2002

Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

  • 2009

Dicle University

 

Education 

-   2001

I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

-   1994

I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

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5.0
2 reviews
Doctor's visit price on request
Open heart surgery $8000 - $12000
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Faruk Gencoglu
Interventional cardiologist
10 years of experience
4.5
148 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Hisar Intercontinental Hospital

Faruk Gencoglu

Interventional cardiologist
10 years of experience

Op. Dr. Faruk Gençoğlu completed his medical faculty career, which he started at Samsun 19 Mayıs University, by joining the academic staff of Istanbul Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute in 2015 and receiving his specialization in 2020. Gençoğlu, who actively took part in approximately 3 thousand cases during this process; He has performed surgery for adult cardiovascular diseases such as adult coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid), aortic surgery, carotid surgery, peripheral vascular diseases, venous insufficiency (varicose veins), deep vein thrombosis. Gençoğlu, who restarted cardiac surgery at Batman Training and Research Hospital in 2021, served as the clinical chief of open heart surgery for 2 years. 

FIELDS OF MEDICAL INTERESTS

Adult coronary artery disease,

Heart valve diseases (aortic-mitral-tricuspid)

Aortic surgery,

carotid surgery,

Peripheral vascular diseases,

Venous insufficiency (varicose veins),

deep vein thrombosis

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Ertan Sagbas
Cardiovascular surgeon
27 years of experience
5.0
29 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Ertan Sagbas

Cardiovascular surgeon
27 years of experience

Personal information

Title: Professor Doctor

Branch: Pulmonary Diseases

Work History:

1  Ilıca Health Center \ Health Center Physician (Compulsory Service)

2   Florence Nightingale Hospital

3   Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic (OLV) Aalst Belgium

4   Istanbul Bilim University (Assistant Professor)

5   Florence Nightingale Hospital (Associate Professor)

6   Istanbul Bilim University (Professor)

Medical Specialties and Subspecialties:

1   Minimally invasive heart surgery

2   Aortic surgery

3   Cover Repairs

4   Arrhythmia Surgery

Special advanced health technologies:

1   Robotic heart surgery (Da Vinci Robotic System)

2   Port Access Surgery

Education

1991 - Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine

1998 - Istanbul University Cardiology Institute (Specialization)

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Sertac Cicek
Cardiovascular surgeon
39 years of experience
5.0
6 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Vadistanbul

Sertac Cicek

Cardiovascular surgeon
39 years of experience

Medical Interests

Complex congenital & pediatric Cardiac Surgery 

Neonatal Cardiac Surgery 

Cardiac Reoperation 

Valve sparing aortic root replacement 

Complex mitral repairs 

Complex aortic Repairs 

Ozaki aortic repairs 

Ebstein & Triscupid valve repairs 

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Surgery 

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery 

Arterial and Hybrid CABG

Education 

Chief of Department - Liv Hospital Vadistanbul Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery Present Academic Rank and Position 

Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Medical School 09/1979 -09/1983 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Ankara, Turkey - MD 09/1983 -09/1985 

GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey - Internship, General Surgery and Medicine 1985 - 1986 

GATA and TYIH, Ankara, Turkey - Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery 1988 - 1993 

Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery 02/1995 -07/1995 

Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota - Fellow, Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation 1995-1997 

USC Children's Hospital Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California - Fellow, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation 1997-1998 

Certification 

Board Certifications 

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) ECFMG Certificate (Valid indefinitely) 1988 - Present 

Ministry of Health, Turkey 

Cardiovascular Surgery 1993 

Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery (PCVS) 2011 

Licensure 

Turkey (Medical) 06/1985- Present 

Minnesota 1002 (Medical) 02/2017 – Present 

WV Medical 05/2020 – Present 

Honors and Awards 

Summa Cum Laude - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1985 

Graduated Summa Cum Laude - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Medical Corps Officer Training School 1986 

GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific and Academic Achievement Award - GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine 1996 

Sandoz Scientific Research Award 1996 

Listed in "Who is Who in Medicine and Healthcare" - Mariuis Who's Who 2000 - 2020 

Presidential Citation - Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery 2004 

Gordon K.Danielson Visiting Professor - Mayo Clinic Rochester Hospitals, Mayo Clinic 2013 - Present 

Memberships 

American Association for Thoracic Surgery Member 2009 - Present 

American College of Cardiology Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Chest Physicians Fellow 2000 - Present 

American College of Surgeons Fellow American College of Physician Executives Member 2007 - Present 

Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society Member 1995 - Present 

Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS) Member European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery Member 1998 - Present 

European Association for Congenital Heart Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

European Association for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Surgical Working Group Member 2008 - Present 

International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1999 - Present 

Mayo Alumni Association Alumni Member 1997 – Present / Board Member 2016-2022 

New York Academy of Sciences Member 1988 - Present 

Priestly Society Member 1997 - Present 

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Member 2001 - Present 

Turkish Medical Association Member 1988 - Present 

Turkish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery Member 1993 - Present 

World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery Founding Member 2007- Present

 

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Ahmetozkara
Cardiovascular surgeon
35 years of experience
4.5
222 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Liv Hospital Ulus

Ahmetozkara

Cardiovascular surgeon
35 years of experience

Medical Interests and Activities 

Arterial Revasculaisation in Coronary Bypass Surgery 

Major Artery Surgery 

Congenital Heart Surgery 

Education and Experience 

1985 – 1991 Istanbul University, Çapa Faculty of Medicine, (Doctor of Medicine) 

1990 Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland, Pediatrics. 

1992 – 1997 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Residency) 

1997 – 2004 Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Cardiovascular Surgeon) 

2004 – 2006 Selçuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Assistant Professor) 

2006 – 2007 Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, (Associate Professor) 

2007 – 2013 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery 

2015 – Liv Hospital Ulus 

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Vascular Surgery 

National Society of Vascular Surgery

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Mustafa Bilge Erdogan
Cardiovascular surgeon
31 years of experience
4.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital

Mustafa Bilge Erdogan

Cardiovascular surgeon
31 years of experience
  • Education and Specialization:
  • Medical Degree: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine (1994)
  • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery: Gazi University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

 

  • Professional Experience:
  • Former Experience: Cardiovascular Surgeon at Gazi University Hospital and SANKO University Hospital
  • Current Position: Cardiovascular Surgeon at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa

 

  • Areas of Interest:
  • Coronary Artery Diseases and Coronary Bypass
  • Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
  • Peripheral Arterial Diseases
  • Heart Valve Diseases and Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery
  • Venous Diseases and Endovascular Interventions
  • Aortic Surgery and Endovascular Aortic Interventions

 

  • Research and Publications:
  • Dr. Erdoğan has contributed significantly to cardiovascular research, with numerous publications in international and national peer-reviewed journals. His research covers topics like coronary artery disease, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and endovascular interventions.

 

 

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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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Mustafa Guden
Cardiovascular surgeon
34 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Güden

Mustafa Guden

Cardiovascular surgeon
34 years of experience

Mustafa Güden was born in 1965 in Kayseri, Turkey. After graduating from Kadıköy Anadolu High School, he completed his medical education at Istanbul University, Çapa Medical Faculty in 1989. He earned his specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University’s Institute of Cardiology and went on to work for 10 years at Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital. During this time, he also completed a short-term training at the OLV Clinic in Belgium.

In 2004, Dr. Güden became an Associate Professor, and in 2013, he was promoted to full Professorship. From 2016 to 2022, he served as a Cardiovascular Surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. In 2023, he opened his private practice in Kadıköy, Istanbul.


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Serkan Burc Deser
Cardiovascular surgeon
18 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Atlas University Medicine Hospital

Serkan Burc Deser

Cardiovascular surgeon
18 years of experience

Experiences

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2007-2013

Ondokuz Mayis University, Faculty of Medicine 2014-2022

Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cardiology Institute 2022

Schools / Trainings

Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine, L11an1 2001-2007

Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Specialization 2007-2013

 

Aortic Dilation (Aneurysm)

Heart Valve Problems

Aortic Dissection

Coronary Artery Disease

Carotid Artery Occlusion (Carotid Stenosis)

Varicose Veins

Peripheral Vascular Disease

Aortic Insufficiency

Aortic Valve Diseases

Mitral Insufficiency

Mitral Valve Problem

Mitral Stenosis

Varicose Ulcer

Diabetic Foot

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Raynaud's Disease

Rheumatic Heart Disease

Ischemic Heart Disease

Heart Pain

Leg Artery Occlusion

Capillary Rupture

Heart Failure

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Aortic Arch Aneurysm

Ascending Aortic Aneurysm

Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Carotid

 

In 2007, I graduated from Trakya University, Faculty of Medicine and received the title of “Medical Doctor”. In the same year, as a result of the TUS exam I took, I started my specialization training at Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

During my specialization training, in 2010, I worked as a guest doctor at “Lenox Hill Hospital, Aortic Wellness Center” in New York, USA, on aortic valve-preserving surgery, aortic root surgery, aortic arch surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery and robotic heart surgery.

In 2013, I worked as a “fellow” at the “Landeskrankenhaus Salzburg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Salzburg, Austria, and conducted studies on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques.

In 2013, I worked as a visiting physician at the “Vita-Salute University, Scientific Institute, Ospedale San Raffaele, dipartimento di chirurgia vascolare ed endovascolare” clinic in Milan, Italy, on endovascular techniques, advanced vascular techniques and surgical treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms.

In 2013, I completed my assistant training and earned the title of “Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist”.

As of 2014, I started working as a “Specialist Doctor” at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayıs University.

In 2016, I received the title of “Assistant Professor Doctor”. In the same year, I received the “Certificate of Proficiency” issued by the “Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board”.

In 2017, I worked as a visiting doctor for 3 months at the “Landeskrankenhaus Nürnberg, Paracelsus Universitätsklinik für Gefäßchirurgie und endovaskuläre Chirurgie” clinic in Nuremberg, Germany, on advanced endovascular (FEVAR, BEVAR, CHEVAR, EVAR, TEVAR) techniques in aortic diseases.

I received the title of “Associate Professor” in 2019. I am fluent in English.

I have been working at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2022

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Cihangir Ersoy
Pediatric surgeon
40 years of experience
5.0
29 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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Oztekin Oto
Cardiovascular surgeon
40 years of experience
Turkey, Istanbul
Heart Surgery Turkey

Oztekin Oto

Cardiovascular surgeon
40 years of experience

Biography

Chief of Cardiac Surgery

Highly regarded medical professional with extensive experience in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, performing groundbreaking procedures, and leading highly successful departments to advance healthcare treatments worldwide. Accomplished professional that has pioneered surgeries, published over 100 papers in international journals, and presented over 2K lectures worldwide. Expert surgeon with strong record of founding and leading associations, creating departments to support cardiovascular treatments, and facilitating comprehensive instruction to bolster student knowledge and practice of advanced medical procedures/treatments.

Professional Expertise Fields

Minimally Invasive Coronary Bypass Surgery

Heart TX and Ventricular Assist Device Implantation

Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Surgery

Total Arterial Coronary Bypass Surgery

 

 

 

Minimally Invasive Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Congenital Heart Surgery

 

 

Coronary Artery Bypass Operations

Adult Congenital Heart Surgery

Pioneering Accomplishments in Surgery

First Heart-Lung Transplantation (1998)

First Heart Transplantation in Child (1998)

First Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (1999)

First PDA Closure by VATS (1999)

First Domino Procedure (1999)

Thoracoscopic Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000)

Minimal Invasive Excision of Hydatic Cyst in Lung (2000)

 

 

 

Professional Experience

1989-2023 (Present) – Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

2004-2023 (Present) – President, Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2014-2016 – President, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Heart Transplantation Center License Renewal, Dokuz Eylül University

2000 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Adult Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1996 – Assigned as Professor at the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University

1996 – Launched Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery Program for Child Patients, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Founded Pediatric and Newborn Heart Surgery Program, Dokuz Eylul University

1989-2001 – Founding Chairman of Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1989 – House Surgeon, Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit, Royal Infirmary Hospital, Edinburgh

Education

2011 – Received Ministry of Health of Turkey Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Certificate

1996 – Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1990 – Associate Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylul University

1986-1989 – Military Service at Gülhane Military Academy Hospital and Compulsory Service at Higher Specialization Hospital of Turkey

1980-1986 – Specialization Training in Cardiovascular Surgery (Clinical Directors: Prof. Dr. Aydın Aytac and Prof. Dr. Yüksel Bozer), Hacettepe University

1974-1980 – School of Medicine, Hacettepe University

Professional Affiliations

2004 – Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)

2002 – Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (ESCVS)

2001 – Fellow, European Society of Cardiology (FESC)

2000 – Member, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS)

1996 – Member, Turkish Association of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

1995 – Member, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

1993 – Member, National Society of Vascular and Cardiovascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Organ Transplant Association

1992 – Member, European Society of Vascular Surgery

1992 – Member, European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)

1987 – Member, Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International and National Duties and Professional Activities

2023 – Chairman, Asian Heart Society Council on Cardiovascular Surgery

2005-2024 – President, International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS) (Annual congress organization of Heart and Heart Foundation of Turkey)

2012-2014 – President, of European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2011 – Director of Transplantation Institute, Dokuz Eylul University

2010 – Treasurer, European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

2010 – President, 59th Congress of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery in conjunction with 6th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2009 – Board Member, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Cardiac

2008-2009 – 1st and 2nd Training Courses of GUCH Working Group in European Society of Cardiology in conjunction with 4th and 5th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – ISMICS Winter Workshop Presidency 3th International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

2007 – Treasurer, Working Group of GUCH in European Society of Cardiology

2005 – Cardiovascular Advisory to the Board of the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group Treasurer, Founder President

2004-2023 (Present) – Founder of Heart and Health Foundation of Turkey

2004 – Founder President, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2002-2004 – Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology

2002 – Chair of the European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

2000 – 2002 Vice Chairman, Working Group of Cardiovascular Surgery in European Society of Cardiology,

1998 – Vice President, Cardiovascular Working Group of the European Society of Cardiology

1998 – Vice President, European Society of Cardiology Adult Congenital Heart Disease Working Group

1996-1998 – President, Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Symposiums in Izmir

1996 – President, 8th National Vascular Surgery Congress

1996 – Board Member, National Society of Pediatric Cardiology

1995-1999 – President, Local Monthly Cardiovascular Surgery Meetings in Izmir

1995 – Establishment and Presidency, National Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association Izmir Branch

1993 – President, European Society of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery Working Group

1987 – Board Member, Mediterranean Society of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery

International Editorial Duties

Heart Surgery Forum

Innovations

E-Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine (Editor-in-Chief)

Congress Scientific Programme Committee Membership

European Society of Cardiology Congress (ESC)

International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Congress (ISMICS)

World Congress of Cardiology (WCC)

The European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Congress (ESCVS)

International Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery (UCCVS)

Scholarships – Certificates – Awards

2011 – Best Innovative Surgeon Award, Euro – Asian Bridge Meeting

1974 – Cumhuriyet High School, Ankara “First Degree Graduation”

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Gokhan Albayrak
Cardiovascular surgeon
35 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Medicalpoint International Hospital

Gokhan Albayrak

Cardiovascular surgeon
35 years of experience

Education and Expertise

EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

 

Treatment Methods

Aortic Surgery

Heart Valve Surgery

Coronary Surgery

Venous Surgery

 

Experience

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

 

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

National Society for Vascular Surgery

 

Articles

Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions

Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.

A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application

 

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Koray Aykut
Cardiovascular surgeon
20 years of experience
Turkey, İzmir
Medicalpoint International Hospital

Koray Aykut

Cardiovascular surgeon
20 years of experience

Biography

Associate Professor Koray Aykut is currently the cardiovascular surgeon of İzmir University. Previously, he was surgeon at Ege Hospital from 2008 to 2013. His specific teaching and research interests cover adult heart surgery and vascular surgery. He has authored 10 articles that are published in peer-review journals listed by SCI and SCI-e and 8 articles that are published in national journals.

Associate Professor Koray Aykut was graduated from Ege university in 1999 and completed residency of cardiovascular surgery in Dokuz Eylül University in 2005. He was cardiac surgeon in Kars State Hospital from 2005 to 2007 for compulsory service. He has been in Cyprus Army Hospital from 2007 to 2008 for his military service.

Medical Education

School of Medicine, Ege University 1993-1999

 

Medical Residency

Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University 2000-2005

School of Medicine, Izmir Democracy University

 

Areas of Interest

Coronary Surgery

Heart valve surgery

Aortic Surgery

Surgical correction of Congenital Heart Diseases

Peripheral Artery Surgery

Venous Surgery

Closed Surgery for Aortic Diseases

Laser-aided Surgery

Membership

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery

 

Articles

 

Pulsative versus non-pulsative flow to reduce cognitive decline after coronary artery bypass surgery: A Randomized prospective clinical trial.

Advanced treatment of acute femoropopliteral bypass graft occlusion with Fogarty catheter guidance.

Efficacy and Safety of Bone Wax to Reduce Sternal Bleeding Following Coronary Bypass Surgery.

Effect of Tadalafil on Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Rabbit Carotid Artery Anastomosis model

Rupture of Tricuspid Valve due to Smashing the chest into the steering wheel.

The effect of iloprost on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in an experimental rat  

 

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Cengiz Koksal
Cardiothoracic surgeon
33 years of experience
5.0
2 reviews
Turkey, Istanbul
Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Cengiz Koksal

Cardiothoracic surgeon
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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