Prof. Bülent Erol, MDE
Education
• 2017- - Title of Profesor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2012-2017 - Associate professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2011-2012 - Associate professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2006-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 1997-2003 - Expertise in Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul Medical Faculty, Urology
• 1991-1997 - İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Master's Degree
Experience
• 2003 – 2006 - V.K.V Amerikan Hospital, Urology/ Centre
• 2006 – 2007 - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology
• 2007-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2011-2012 - Associate Professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2012-2017 - Associate Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2017-2019 - Title of Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2019- Bahçeci Fulya Centre / İstanbul
Rewards
EROL B., 25ci National Urology Congress Endourology sub-branch Best Paper Award, Turkish Urolgoy Association, October 2016
EROL B., Academic encouragement medical faculty winner, Istanbul Medeniyet University Rector, April 2016
Patent
Erol B., Patent, Türkiye 2014.
Erol B, Patent, Avrupa 2019
DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNETIC-MICRO PARTICLES THAT PROVIDE CONTROLLED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN (GAG) RELEASE AND THE INTRAVESICAL USAGE OF IT IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS
Certificates, Courses and Trainings
Neururology: Sacral, Pudendal and Tibial Neuromodulation, Trigger Point Injections-Botox. Beaumont Hospital, Detroit-Michigan, USA, 2019
Female Urology, Pelvic Reconstruction & Neururology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2011
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urological Institute, Minimal Invasive Surgery, 2008
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, Charité Hospital, Berlin, Department of Urology, 2006
Male and Female Sexual Health, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, 1999-2000
Courses Given
2006-2019
Male In
Male Sexual Dysfunction
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Nöroüroloj of-Urodynamics
Urinary Incontinence in Male and Female
Pevic Organ Prolapse in Women
Pelvic Pain
Bladder Pain Syndrome-Interstitial Cystitis
Supported Projects
KALCIOĞLU M. T. , SAMASTI M., EROL B., KÜRÜM E., ATIŞ G., KARA M. A. , OVALI H. F. , Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi 2, 2016 - 2019
SAMASTI M., KALCIOĞLU M. T. , AKALIN İ., IRAZ M., EROL B., POYANLI O., KÜRÜM E., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi, 2015 - 2016
KARAMAN M. İ. , YILMAZ S. N. , EROL B., ÇAŞKURLU T., EFİLOĞLU Ö., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, AGRESİF PROSTAT KANSERİ ETYOLOJİSİNDE miRNA VE TREG İLİŞKİSİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI, 2015 - 2016
SAMASTI M., POYANLI O. Ş. , KALCIOĞLU M. T. , IRAZ M., EROL B., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, "Medeniyet Medical Journal" isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınlanması, 2015 - 2015
Activities in Scientific Journals
SM Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
Turkish Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
International Archives of Urology and Complications, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
Journal of Nephrology Research Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
MEDICAL JOURNAL Civilizations, Editorial Board Member, 2014 - Continues
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The ghrelin and orexin activity in testicular tissues of patients with idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia
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Prof. Bülent Erol, MDE
Education
• 2017- - Title of Profesor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2012-2017 - Associate professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2011-2012 - Associate professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 2006-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences
• 1997-2003 - Expertise in Medicine, İstanbul University, İstanbul Medical Faculty, Urology
• 1991-1997 - İstanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Master's Degree
Experience
• 2003 – 2006 - V.K.V Amerikan Hospital, Urology/ Centre
• 2006 – 2007 - Gülhane Military Medical Academy Urology
• 2007-2010 - Assistant professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2011-2012 - Associate Professor, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2012-2017 - Associate Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2017-2019 - Title of Professor, İstanbul Medeniyet University, Medical Faculty, Surgical Medical Sciences Department
• 2019- Bahçeci Fulya Centre / İstanbul
Rewards
EROL B., 25ci National Urology Congress Endourology sub-branch Best Paper Award, Turkish Urolgoy Association, October 2016
EROL B., Academic encouragement medical faculty winner, Istanbul Medeniyet University Rector, April 2016
Patent
Erol B., Patent, Türkiye 2014.
Erol B, Patent, Avrupa 2019
DEVELOPMENT OF MAGNETIC-MICRO PARTICLES THAT PROVIDE CONTROLLED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCAN (GAG) RELEASE AND THE INTRAVESICAL USAGE OF IT IN INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS
Certificates, Courses and Trainings
Neururology: Sacral, Pudendal and Tibial Neuromodulation, Trigger Point Injections-Botox. Beaumont Hospital, Detroit-Michigan, USA, 2019
Female Urology, Pelvic Reconstruction & Neururology, University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 2011
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Glickman Urological Institute, Minimal Invasive Surgery, 2008
Urological Minimally Invasive Surgery and Laparoscopy, Charité Hospital, Berlin, Department of Urology, 2006
Male and Female Sexual Health, Boston University School of Medicine, Department of Urology, 1999-2000
Courses Given
2006-2019
Male In
Male Sexual Dysfunction
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Nöroüroloj of-Urodynamics
Urinary Incontinence in Male and Female
Pevic Organ Prolapse in Women
Pelvic Pain
Bladder Pain Syndrome-Interstitial Cystitis
Supported Projects
KALCIOĞLU M. T. , SAMASTI M., EROL B., KÜRÜM E., ATIŞ G., KARA M. A. , OVALI H. F. , Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi 2, 2016 - 2019
SAMASTI M., KALCIOĞLU M. T. , AKALIN İ., IRAZ M., EROL B., POYANLI O., KÜRÜM E., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, Medeniyet Medical Journal isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınının sürdürülmesi, 2015 - 2016
KARAMAN M. İ. , YILMAZ S. N. , EROL B., ÇAŞKURLU T., EFİLOĞLU Ö., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, AGRESİF PROSTAT KANSERİ ETYOLOJİSİNDE miRNA VE TREG İLİŞKİSİNİN ARAŞTIRILMASI, 2015 - 2016
SAMASTI M., POYANLI O. Ş. , KALCIOĞLU M. T. , IRAZ M., EROL B., AKALIN İ., Yükseköğretim Kurumları Destekli Proje, "Medeniyet Medical Journal" isimli süreli bilimsel tıp dergisinin yayınlanması, 2015 - 2015
Activities in Scientific Journals
SM Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
Turkish Journal of Urology, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
International Archives of Urology and Complications, Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
Journal of Nephrology Research Editorial Board Member, 2015 - Continues
MEDICAL JOURNAL Civilizations, Editorial Board Member, 2014 - Continues
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The ghrelin and orexin activity in testicular tissues of patients with idiopathic non-obstructive azoospermia
Born in Ankara, Doctor Can Bey completed his primary and secondary education at Ted College and then received his high school education at Robert College in Istanbul. In addition to his English education at Robert College, he improved himself by taking painting, sculpture and photography lessons. After a rich high school life of 5 years, he studied at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Capa Medicine, and received the title of medical doctor. By making a degree in the specialty examination in medicine, he was entitled to receive specialization training in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University. Starting from his medical school years, he went to many countries and did an internship and increased his professional knowledge. These countries are Egypt (Cairo), Spain (Madrid), the Netherlands (Gröningen), Portugal (Lisbon), Austria (Stolzalpe) and the United States (Los Angeles, Chicago).
Read moreBorn in Ankara, Doctor Can Bey completed his primary and secondary education at Ted College and then received his high school education at Robert College in Istanbul. In addition to his English education at Robert College, he improved himself by taking painting, sculpture and photography lessons. After a rich high school life of 5 years, he studied at Istanbul Medical Faculty, Capa Medicine, and received the title of medical doctor. By making a degree in the specialty examination in medicine, he was entitled to receive specialization training in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery at Istanbul Health Sciences University. Starting from his medical school years, he went to many countries and did an internship and increased his professional knowledge. These countries are Egypt (Cairo), Spain (Madrid), the Netherlands (Gröningen), Portugal (Lisbon), Austria (Stolzalpe) and the United States (Los Angeles, Chicago).
Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine: Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English
Field of Speciality: Urology
Date of Birth: 1980
School of Medicine: Istanbul University School of Medicine
Graduate Medical Education: University of Health Sciences Taksim Training & Research Hospital
Fellowship: Urological Oncology and Laparoscopic Urology Department of Urology SLK Kliniken Heilbronn University of Heidelberg, Germany
Foreign Language: English
He was born in 1985 in Antalya. He completed his primary and secondary education in Antalya. Between 2003 and 2009, he studied at the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty of Istanbul University. In 2009, he started his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Pediatrics Education and Research Hospital. During his residency, he worked in obstetrics, Gynecology, Oncology, Endoscopic Surgery, Perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), In and Menopause units.
In 2011, he spent two months in India studying actively on laparoscopy at World Laparoscopy Hospital. In 2014, he received the title of Obstetrician and Gynecologist. In the same year, he came 2nd in Turkey in the examination for Minor Specialty in Medicine and started his minor residency in Gynecological Oncology Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In 2017, he worked for three months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, United States. In 2018, he became a minor specialist in Gynecological Oncology Surgery. In the same year, the European Society of Gynecological Oncology awarded him the personally accredited European Gynecologist Oncologist certificate (3rd person in Turkey). For about 1.5 years, he served at Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital under the Obligation of Civil Service. In 2019, he participated in active surgery and cadaver work together with Michael Höckel, one of the pioneers of Gynecological Oncology at the University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. That same year, he was a “visiting fellow” at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.
He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in August 2019. He participated in numerous national and international congresses, symposiums and workshops and served as guest speaker. His surgery videos have been selected as training videos by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology and are published on their site for doctors.
He has 56 international and 10 national publications. He was the editor of the Turkish translation of the book, which is considered the main international source in Gynecological Oncology. He is the author of 7 chapters of international and national books. He has over 100 works in Turkey and abroad as oral presentations, poster presentations and panel presentations. He is refereeing for internationally respected journals. He has a good command of English. He follows up and implements all developments in his field.
Read moreHe was born in 1985 in Antalya. He completed his primary and secondary education in Antalya. Between 2003 and 2009, he studied at the Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty of Istanbul University. In 2009, he started his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Istanbul Suleymaniye Obstetrics and Pediatrics Education and Research Hospital. During his residency, he worked in obstetrics, Gynecology, Oncology, Endoscopic Surgery, Perinatology (high-risk pregnancy), In and Menopause units.
In 2011, he spent two months in India studying actively on laparoscopy at World Laparoscopy Hospital. In 2014, he received the title of Obstetrician and Gynecologist. In the same year, he came 2nd in Turkey in the examination for Minor Specialty in Medicine and started his minor residency in Gynecological Oncology Surgery at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In 2017, he worked for three months at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, United States. In 2018, he became a minor specialist in Gynecological Oncology Surgery. In the same year, the European Society of Gynecological Oncology awarded him the personally accredited European Gynecologist Oncologist certificate (3rd person in Turkey). For about 1.5 years, he served at Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital under the Obligation of Civil Service. In 2019, he participated in active surgery and cadaver work together with Michael Höckel, one of the pioneers of Gynecological Oncology at the University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany. That same year, he was a “visiting fellow” at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Rome, Italy.
He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in August 2019. He participated in numerous national and international congresses, symposiums and workshops and served as guest speaker. His surgery videos have been selected as training videos by the European Society of Gynecological Oncology and are published on their site for doctors.
He has 56 international and 10 national publications. He was the editor of the Turkish translation of the book, which is considered the main international source in Gynecological Oncology. He is the author of 7 chapters of international and national books. He has over 100 works in Turkey and abroad as oral presentations, poster presentations and panel presentations. He is refereeing for internationally respected journals. He has a good command of English. He follows up and implements all developments in his field.
Este Home Health Tourism is a prestigious organization at the forefront of Turkey’s health tourism sector, offering internationally recognized, high-standard services. The company specializes in health tourism and is managed by a team of experienced professionals, each highly regarded in their respective fields. Este Home is led by two prominent experts specializing in critical areas such as aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation: Dr. Murat İmalı and Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan.
Dr. Murat İmalı
Dr. Murat İmalı is a distinguished expert in the field of aesthetics, renowned for his extensive knowledge and numerous successful procedures. He completed his medical education at one of Turkey’s leading universities and specializes in aesthetic surgery, particularly facial aesthetics, medical device applications, fillers, and botox. Dr. İmalı’s vision is to provide the best outcomes tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan
Fatih Taşalan is a globally recognized expert in hair transplantation and restoration. He has significantly contributed to Turkey becoming a global hub for hair transplantation. Using innovative techniques such as FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE, Taşalan delivers natural and long-lasting results. Under his leadership, Este Home provides reliable and professional hair transplant services to hundreds of patients from around the world each year.
A+ Treatments and Services
Este Home offers a wide range of A+ treatments and services, extending beyond aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation, including:
Why Choose Este Home?
Under the leadership of Dr. Murat İmalı and Fatih Taşalan, Este Home continues to be a symbol of quality and trust in health tourism, both in Turkey and on the global stage. Entrust your health to the expert care of Este Home!
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Este Home Health Tourism is a prestigious organization at the forefront of Turkey’s health tourism sector, offering internationally recognized, high-standard services. The company specializes in health tourism and is managed by a team of experienced professionals, each highly regarded in their respective fields. Este Home is led by two prominent experts specializing in critical areas such as aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation: Dr. Murat İmalı and Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan.
Dr. Murat İmalı
Dr. Murat İmalı is a distinguished expert in the field of aesthetics, renowned for his extensive knowledge and numerous successful procedures. He completed his medical education at one of Turkey’s leading universities and specializes in aesthetic surgery, particularly facial aesthetics, medical device applications, fillers, and botox. Dr. İmalı’s vision is to provide the best outcomes tailored to each patient’s unique needs.
Hair Transplant Specialist Fatih Taşalan
Fatih Taşalan is a globally recognized expert in hair transplantation and restoration. He has significantly contributed to Turkey becoming a global hub for hair transplantation. Using innovative techniques such as FUE, DHI, and Sapphire FUE, Taşalan delivers natural and long-lasting results. Under his leadership, Este Home provides reliable and professional hair transplant services to hundreds of patients from around the world each year.
A+ Treatments and Services
Este Home offers a wide range of A+ treatments and services, extending beyond aesthetic surgery and hair transplantation, including:
Why Choose Este Home?
Under the leadership of Dr. Murat İmalı and Fatih Taşalan, Este Home continues to be a symbol of quality and trust in health tourism, both in Turkey and on the global stage. Entrust your health to the expert care of Este Home!
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)
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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”
Read moreChief 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)
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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”