トルコで最高の小児心臓外科医師 - トップ50名の医師

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a Pediatric Surgeon, born in 1969. He earned his medical degree from Çukurova University. He completed his specialization in Pediatric Surgery at Erciyes University. He has published three articles in international journals. He has also presented thirteen papers at international scientific meetings.

Dr. Gozukucuk has worked at Erciyes University and Kahramanmaras Children's Hospital. He treats pediatric hernias, appendicitis, constipation, and other surgical conditions in children. He is dedicated to improving pediatric surgical care.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.

ハシム・ユストゥンソイ医師は、コロンビア大学およびジュネーブ大学などの一流医療機関でトレーニングを受けた、低侵襲・ロボット支援小児心臓外科を専門とする医師です。

• 小児心臓外科における76年の経験年以上の経験
• ジュネーブ大学にて心臓血管外科および小児心臓外科のフェローシップ研修修了
• 国際心肺移植学会会員
• ガジアンテップ大学小児心臓血管外科前科長

Pediatric surgeon

Prof. Emin Tireli, MD, is a leading pediatric cardiovascular surgeon. He has performed over 6,329 congenital cardiac surgeries since 1993. He is known worldwide for being one of the first to use the complex Nikaidoh procedure for transposition of the great arteries (TGA).

Dr. Tireli performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries each year. His expertise includes arterial switch operations, total pulmonary return anomalies, pulmonary banding, and Norwood procedures. He has used hybrid techniques in 15 cases. Dr. Tireli has also completed 30 reconstructions of aortic anomalies and many PDA ligations in extremely low birth weight infants. His work greatly supports neonatal care.

Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He specializes in both adult and pediatric cardiac surgery. He graduated from Istanbul University in 1988. He completed his residency at Uludag University and received further training at the Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK.

Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in Turkey to perform endovascular repair of abdominal aneurysms. He completed the country’s second case. He has led cardiovascular surgery departments at leading hospitals. He now heads the department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is also a full professor at Halic University and an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

Dr. Yilmaz has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including 7 first-in-literature reports. He holds accreditations from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Cardiovascular Surgery (Pediatric ) 

Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli completed his Medical initiative degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery. He also did his Specialization in Cardiac Surgery from the same university.  As a professor, he provided his service to the university. Currently, he is working as a specialist at Altınbaş University Hospital Medical Park Bahçelievler in the department of Cardiac Surgery.

 Prof. Dr. Emin Tireli is proficiently treating such problems

• Congenital heart disease ,
• Pediatric cardiac surgery
• Adult cardiac surgery 
• Aortic surgery 
• Aneurysm 
• Coronary artery 
• Heart valve surgery 

Scientific Publications

1. [The effect of two different glycemic management protocols on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in coronary artery bypass surgery].

Kurnaz P, Sungur Z, Camci E, Sivrikoz N, Orhun G, Senturk M, Sayin O, Tireli E, Gurvit H.

Rev Bras Anestesiol. 2017 May - Jun;67(3):258-265. doi: 10.1016/j.bjan.2016.01.007. Epub 2017 Feb 27. Portuguese.

PMID: 28256333 Free Article

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2. The role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the development of atherosclerosis and its relationship with fim A genotype.

Ziver T, Balci A, Ergin S, Gode S, Kuskucum M, Torlak Z, Yuksel P, Tokman HB, Ipek G, Tireli E, Midilli K, Yekeler I, Kiraz N, Kocazeybek B.

Clin Lab. 2014;60(7):1225-32.

PMID: 25134394

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3. Pressure-controlled mechanical ventilation is more advantageous in the follow-up of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after open heart surgery.

Ugurlucan M, Basaran M, Erdim F, Selimoglu O, Caglar IM, Zencirci E, Filizcan U, Ogus NT, Yildiz Y, Tireli E, Isik O, Dayioglu E.HeartSurg Forum. 2014 Feb;17(1):E1-6. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.2013236

PMID: 24631983

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4. Extracardiac off-pump fontan completion for single ventricle with dextrocardia. Goksel OS, Gok E, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Innovations (Phila). 2013 Jan-Feb;8(1):73-5. doi: 10.1097/IMI.0b013e3182810e08.

PMID: 23571798

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5. Aorto-GoreTex central shunt with side-to-side aortic anastomosis.Uğurlucan M, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2012 Apr;93(4):1400-1; author reply 1401. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2011.10.049. No abstract available. PMID: 22450102

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6. Transcaval invasion of right atrium by thymoma: resection via transient cava-pulmonary shunt. Toker A, Tireli E, Tanju S, Kaya S.Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2012 May;41(5):1175-7. doi: 10.1093/ejcts/ezr261. Epub 2012 Feb 22.PMID: 22362623 Select item 22124632

7. Aorta after stent grafting for mycotic aneurysm.Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Tireli E, Rozanes I, Dayioglu E.Arq Bras Cardiol. 2011 Oct;97(4):e78-81. English, Portuguese, Spanish.

PMID: 22124632 Free Article Select item 21729497

8. Modified Nikaidoh procedure in a patient with transposition of the great arteries, ventricular septal defect, and left ventricular outflow tract obstruction with unusual coronary anatomy. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E Cardiol Young. 2011 Dec;21(6):703-6. doi: 10.1017/S104795111100062X. Epub 2011 Jun 27. PMID: 21729497 Select item 21440183,

9. Off-pump Fontan and fenestration during single ventricle palliation. Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Tireli E.Ann Thorac Surg. 2011 Apr;91(4):1309-10. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.07.101. No abstract available. PMID: 21440183 Select item 21177304

10. Endovascular treatment of mycotic saccular aneurysms of the thoracic aorta. Ugurlucan M, Umaroglu S, Tireli E, Alpagut U.Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2011 Jan;12(1):63. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2010.249102A. No abstract available.PMID: 21177304 Select item 21158914

11. Bilateral PDA in a patient with VSD and pulmonary atresia. Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Dayioglu E, Tireli E. JCard Surg. 2011 Jan;26(1):107-10. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8191.2010.01165.x. Epub 2010 Dec 16.PMID: 2115891 Select item 20954441

12. Aneurysm and Helicobacter pylori relationship: the seropositivity of CagA, VacA and other antigens of Helicobacter pylori in abdominal and ascending aortic aneurysms.

Ziver T, Yuksel P, Ipek G, Yekeler I, Bayramoglu Z, Tireli E, Saribas S, Aslan M, Yalvac SD, Ozdomanic I, Torlak Z, Dirican A, Torun MM, Kocazeybek B.

New Microbiol. 2010 Jul;33(3):233-42.

PMID: 20954441 Free Article Select item 20951266

13. Surgical versus endovascular treatment for type B aortic dissections.

Ugurlucan M, Karabay BC, Alpagut U, Tireli E. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2010 Nov;140(5):1202-3.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2010.06.062. No abstract available. PMID: 20951266 Free Article Select item 20942745

14. Glutamine enhances the heat shock protein 70 expression as a cardioprotective mechanism in left heart tissues in the presence of diabetes mellitus.Ugurlucan M, Erer D, Karatepe O, Ziyade S, Haholu A, Gungor Ugurlucan F, Filizcan U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E, Alpagut U.  Expert Opin Ther Targets. 2010 Nov;14(11):1143-56. doi: 10.1517/14728222.220100.521500.

PMID: 20942745

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15. Infrarenal aortic coarctation. Alpagut U, Ugurlucan M, Sayin OA, Tireli E, Dayioglu E.Wien Med Wochenschr. 2010 Jul;160(13-14):372-5. doi: 10.1007/s10354-010-0810-5. PMID: 20694768

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16. The aortoplasy technique. Karabay CB, Ugurlucan M, Abbasi SH, Tireli E.Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann. 2010 Jun;18(3):316. doi: 10.1177/0218492310365362. No abstract available. PMID: 20519309

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17. eComment: Advance of guidewire from the brachial artery to facilitate correct positioning of the stent graft during repair of type 3 aortic dissections. Ugurlucan M, Alpagut U, Tireli E, Dayioglu E .Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2010 Apr;10(4):599. doi: 10.1510/icvts.2009.223040A. No abstract available. PMID: 20335395 Select item 20042418

18. Single-institutional 22 years experience on cardiac myxomas. Cetin G, Gursoy M, Ugurlucan M, Uzunhasan I, Hatemi AC, Tireli E, Kucukoglu S, Kansiz E. angiology 2010 Jul;61(5):504-9. doi: 10.1177/0003319709352489. Epub 2009 Dec 29. PMID: 20042418

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19. Minimally invasive mitral valve surgery after previous sternotomy. Goksel OS, Tireli E. Ann Thorac Surg. 2009 Oct;88(4):1384; author reply 1384. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.03.020. No abstract available. PMID: 19766858 Select item 19660147

20. Single-stage correction, with extensive pulmonary arterial reconstruction, of a pulmonary arterial sling associated with tetralogy of Fallot. Goksel OS, Tireli E, Celebi A. Cardiol Young. 2009 Sep;19(5):519-21. doi: 10.1017/S1047951109991119. Epub 2009 Aug 7. PMID: 19660147

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

2010 - 2012

M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

2002 - 2010

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

1993 - 1998

İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Pediatric Surgery

Fields of Study and Interests

• Pediatric Surgery

• Pediatric Urology

• Inguinal Hernia in Children

• Undescended Testicle in Children

• Hypospadias in Children (Prophet Sunnah)

• Circumcision

• Congenital Urinary Tracts

• Anomalies

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

• Pediatric Surgery Specialization Training 2003, Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

• Medical Doctor Education 1997, Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Biruni University Hospital 2015 – Continue, Istanbul/Turkey

• Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital 2009-2015, Istanbul/Turkey

• Medical Park Hospital Bahcelievler 2007-2009, Istanbul/Turkey

• GATA Military Hospita 2006-2007, Diyarbakir/Turkey

• Medicana Bahçelievler Hospital 2004-2006, Diyarbakir/Turkey

Publications: Yesildag E, Akova F, Emir H, Sarimurat N, Senyuz OF. Even spontaneous duct-

cystic duct- perforation, Hellenic Journal of Surgery

2017 - Present, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

MEMORIAL SISLI AND MEMORIAL ATASEHIR HOSPITAL

Pediatric Cardiology Specialist

2014 - 2017, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL NEW CENTURY UNIVERSITY PRIVATE GOP HOSPITAL CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES DEPARTMENT

Head of Department <br>Child Heart Diseases Clinic Manager

2008 - 2014, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KOSUYOLU HEART HOSPITAL CHILDREN'S CARDIOLOGY CLINIC

Clinic Chief of Pediatric Cardiology Clinic

2004 - 2007, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

ISTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRIC CARDIOLOGY

Faculty Member

2000 - 2004, Edirne/Edirne/Türkiye

TRAKYA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES

Faculty Member

1997 - 2000, Istanbul/Istanbul/Türkiye

KADIKOY HEALING HOSPITAL

Child Health and Diseases Specialist

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Prof. Cengiz KÖKSAL, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Areas of Expertise

• Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement
• Off-pump (beating heart) mitral valve surgery
• Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
• Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
• Carotid (neck artery) surgery
• Aesthetic varicose vein surgery
• Non-surgical treatment of arterial/venous aneurysms in the legs

Education

• Primary Education – Afyon, Turkey
• Secondary & High School – Darüşşafaka High School, Graduated as Top of Class
• M.D., Doctor of Medicine – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1992
• Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)

Career

• Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)
  • Contributed to the foundation of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • Achieved Associate Professor title in 2005
• Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007 onward)
  • Appointed Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2009
  • Clinical Educator from 2011 to 2017
  • Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries
  • Education Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (2016–2017)
• Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–2024)
  • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
• Current Position – Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (Since July 2024)

International Training and Grants

• Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship Winner, Portugal (2012)
• Advanced trainings in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (without sternotomy or heart-lung machine) conducted in:
  • Israel, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany (2012–2016)

Achievements & Honors

• "Physician of the Year", Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards (2018)
• Only physician in Turkey authorized to educate and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
• Organizer of annual Mitral Valve Repair Workshops with national and international participation
• President, National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association (2016–2018)
• Editor, the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook published in Turkish

Academic Contributions

• 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
• 75+ national publications
• Authored 4 book chapters

Delivered 

200+ presentations

 in national and international conferences (since 2011)

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has significant experience from his work at Sağlık Bilimleri University Tepecik SUAM (2016–2023) and Kırşehir Hospital (1997–1999).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Emiroglu is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endocrine Surgery Association, and the Colorectal Surgery Association.

He has attended advanced courses, including the Europe Senology Academia. He has also received training in proctologic, hemorrhoidal, and oncoplastic breast surgery, as well as thyroid diseases.

Dr. H. Murat Mutus is a pediatric surgeon with expertise in neonatal, thoracic, abdominal, head and neck, urological, gynecological, and oncological surgeries in children. He is known for treating complex congenital anomalies and pediatric tumors. He also performs minimally invasive procedures.

Dr. Mutus has published widely in international medical journals and has presented at many global conferences. He graduated from Marmara University and İnönü University Schools of Medicine. He is dedicated to advancing pediatric surgery through research, high surgical success rates, and personalized patient care.

Dr. Ozden Gul is a general surgeon trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her general surgery residency at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital. She has decades of surgical experience and is fluent in English.

Her practice includes gastrointestinal surgery (gallbladder disease, hernias, appendicitis, GI disorders). She also treats endocrine conditions (thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal) and breast disease, both benign and malignant. She manages emergency and trauma cases. She offers minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.

She has worked at Haydarpaşa Numune, Bakırköy, Taksim First Aid, Uzunköprü State, Keşan State, Beykoz Medical Center, and Medivia Hospital. She is known for meticulous technique and patient-centered care.

Dr. Fikri Kutlay is a cardiac surgeon with more than 29 years of experience. He has performed thousands of successful heart surgeries. He is known for his leadership at leading medical centers in Turkey and Germany.

Dr. Kutlay graduated from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in 1990. He completed his specialization at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology in 1997. He has led Cardiovascular Surgery Departments at several hospitals. He is respected for his clinical skills and innovative approach.