Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto

Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto is a private single-doctor clinic in Istanbul's Kadıköy district. Established in 1960, the center treats cardiovascular and venous diseases. Treatment plans are based on each patient's symptoms and overall health.

Academic Excellence and Certifications

The clinic is led by Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, a cardiovascular surgeon with an extensive academic background. He holds FESC and FACC certifications. Dr. Oto has published over 100 papers in international medical journals and delivered more than 2,000 lectures worldwide.

The facility holds several recognitions and memberships:

• Health Tourism Authorization Certificate (Sağlık Turizmi Yetki Belgesi)
• Registration with Health Türkiye
• Membership in the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Board membership in the Mediterranean Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association

Dr. Oto also serves on international editorial boards for several cardiovascular journals. He currently leads the Asian Heart Society Cardiovascular Surgery Council.

Specialized Heart and Vein Care

The clinic focuses on cardiac surgery and phlebology. High-volume procedures include bypass surgery and valve repairs. For coronary bypass patients, clinic data shows 90% of grafts remain functional for 10 years or longer. Surgeons can also perform heart valve operations during the same bypass session.

The center treats a wide range of conditions for adults and children:

• Coronary artery disease treated through bypass or non-surgical EECP therapy
• Heart valve diseases, including severe mitral valve regurgitation
• Aortic aneurysm managed through endovascular vessel intervention
• Congenital heart defects in children, such as Tetralogy of Fallot
• Varicose veins, including cosmetic spider veins and symptomatic insufficiency

Pediatric cases use small-incision congenital heart surgery. When a heart-lung machine is needed, surgeons connect it via vessels in the neck or groin. This keeps the chest incision extremely small.

Modern Diagnostic and Surgical Technologies

Diagnostics are performed on-site. Available equipment includes Doppler sonography for vessels and echocardiography for heart ultrasound. The clinic also offers cardiovascular check-ups and pediatric heart screenings.

The clinic uses specific technologies to reduce patient trauma:

• Minimally invasive heart surgery performed through 4–5 cm incisions between the ribs
• Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) to seal varicose veins from the inside
• Radiofrequency ablation for non-surgical vein closure
• EECP therapy, a 35-day outpatient program for heart failure patients

EECP therapy is delivered for one hour daily. Cuffs wrap around the legs and hips to improve blood flow – no injections needed.

Services for International Patients

The clinic supports international patients with full treatment planning. Medical coordinators speak several languages:

• English
• German
• Russian
• Arabic
• Turkish

For patients traveling from abroad, the team helps organize outpatient-focused therapies. Heart surgery patients typically leave the clinic within 3 days. Most are cleared to fly home by day five. Vein treatment patients often return to work the next day.