Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic

Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic is a private, single-doctor cardiac surgery and phlebology center in Istanbul's Kadıköy district, Turkey. The clinic treats cardiovascular and venous diseases in adults and children, with around 150 patients treated per year.

Leadership and Credentials

Founded in 1985, the clinic is led by Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, a cardiovascular surgeon with more than 30 years of experience who holds FESC and FACC certifications. He has published more than 100 papers in international medical journals and delivered more than 2,000 lectures worldwide. He serves on international editorial boards for several cardiovascular journals and leads the Asian Heart Society Cardiovascular Surgery Council.

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

Specialized Services

The clinic offers a range of surgical solutions, including:

• minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
• total arterial coronary bypass surgery
• minimally invasive heart valve surgery
• heart and lung transplantation
• ventricular assist device implantation
• congenital heart surgery for newborns, children, and adults

For coronary bypass patients, clinic data shows 90% of grafts remain functional for 10 years or longer. The clinic has introduced minimally invasive techniques such as video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery and PDA closures for congenital heart conditions.

Diagnostics and Facilities

Diagnostics are performed on-site using Doppler sonography for vessels and echocardiography for heart ultrasound, alongside cardiovascular check-ups and pediatric heart screenings. Operating theaters support minimally invasive heart surgery performed through 4–5 cm incisions between the ribs, along with endovenous laser treatment and radiofrequency ablation for varicose vein care.

International Patient Services

Medical coordinators at the clinic speak English, German, Russian, Arabic, and Turkish, and help international patients organize treatment plans, including outpatient-focused therapies. Heart surgery patients typically leave the clinic within 3 days and are usually cleared to fly home by day five, while vein treatment patients often return to work the next day.