Cemsit Karakurt

Cemsit Karakurt is a pediatric cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He is a Board Member of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Karakurt leads the Child Health department as a professor at İnönü University.

Specialization and Areas of Focus

Dr. Karakurt treats complex heart conditions in children, including dilated cardiomyopathy and atherosclerosis. He also treats pulmonary hypertension and various forms of arrhythmia. Additionally, the specialist treats pediatric hypertension and coronary artery disease. He performs diagnostic coronary angiography — a procedure that uses imaging to see heart blood vessels — to evaluate chronic heart issues.

The doctor provides cardiac diagnostics for young patients:

• Heart check-ups and specialized pediatric screenings
• Ultrasound imaging, including carotid artery scans
• Electroencephalography (EEG) and standard angiography
• Atrial fibrillation management and rhythm monitoring

Academic Leadership

Dr. Karakurt has held several academic and administrative roles at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He has directed the Department of Child Health and Diseases as the department head. The specialist also contributes to university governance as a member of the Faculty Board. He achieved his professorship in 2015.

Work Experience

• 2015 – Professor at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
• 2010 – Associate Professor at İnönü University, Department of Child Health and Diseases
• 2005–2010 – Assistant Professor at İnönü University, Faculty of Medicine

Education and Training

• 1987–1993 – Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Undergraduate Education
• 1993–1997 – Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Hospital, Specialization
• 2001–2005 – Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Hospital, Sub-branch Specialization

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery (Board Member)
• Antalya Medical Chamber