Oguz Yilmaz

Dr. Oguz Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He received the Best Oral Presentation Award at the 22nd National Cardiology Congress for his work on endovascular aortic aneurysm treatment. Prof. Yilmaz specializes in complex heart valve diseases, TAVI procedures, and coronary bypass surgery.

Clinical Specialization and Methods

Dr. Yilmaz uses minimally invasive and endovascular techniques to treat structural heart conditions. He performs Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), which replaces heart valves without open-heart surgery. He also treats vascular conditions using radiofrequency ablation and stenting for chronic hypertension and atherosclerosis. His practice includes:

• Coronary bypass surgery
• Aortic and heart aneurysm repair
• Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF) for varicose veins
• Heart valve repair and replacement
• Aneurysm coiling and intracranial stenting

Professional Experience

• Cardiovascular Surgeon – Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital – Current role
• Associate Professor – Şişli Memorial Hospital – 2015
• Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery – Florence Nightingale Hospital / Kadir Has University – 1997–2002

Education and Academic Background

• Professorship – Istanbul Arel University – 2022
• Medical Degree – Hacettepe University Medical Faculty, English Program – 1989–1995
• Secondary Education – Tarsus American College – 1982–1989

Awards and Recognition

• 2006 – Best Oral Presentation Award in Cardiovascular Surgery – 22nd National Cardiology Congress
• 1988 – 2nd Place in Chemistry (Mediterranean Region) – TÜBİTAK

Professional Memberships

• European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)
• European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Turkish Medical Association