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Lab tests in Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic

About the clinic

Lab tests at Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic in Istanbul, Turkey, provide essential screening for cardiovascular health and surgical planning. The clinic performs these examinations on-site to help patients prepare for cardiac procedures or monitor heart function. These diagnostics focus on blood chemistry and blood typing to help identify potential risks and coordinate future care.

Testing Details and Scope

The clinic uses blood draw and laboratory analysis to evaluate specific health markers. These tests help the medical team understand the patient's current condition before making clinical decisions.

  • Blood typing. Used for matching and cross-matching for patients planning heart surgery.
  • Cardiac risk markers. Checks for indicators that suggest cardiovascular stress or disease.
  • Cardiovascular check-up. Combines lab work with other imaging in a single outpatient visit.
  • General health parameters. Monitors basic body functions to support overall heart health.

Process and Facility Features

Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic is a single-specialty center located in the Kadıköy district. The facility handles all laboratory work on-site, which allows the cardiovascular team to review results directly. Patients typically undergo these tests in an outpatient setting, meaning they can return home the same day. For routine cardiovascular check-ups, fasting for 6 to 12 hours is often necessary to get accurate lipid panel results.

Accreditations and Standards

The clinic follows established protocols for safety and laboratory accuracy. It holds the Health Tourism Authorization Certificate and is registered with Health Türkiye. The medical staff includes members of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), helping to align lab interpretations with international heart care standards. Every test result is integrated into the pre-surgical planning process or general heart screening for the patient. You may leave a request on Bookimed to learn more about these laboratory services.

Highlights

1985 Year of foundation
1 doctors
150 patients per year

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Licences

Clinic suitability certificate for Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic, Istanbul, Turkish MoH
Professorship certificate for Prof. Dr. Öztekin Oto, Dokuz Eylül University, 1995
International health tourism authorization certificate, Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic, Turkey

Prof. Öztekin Oto Heart Clinic: more details about the clinic

Turkey, Istanbul

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.

Additional services
Language assistance
Available
free
Accommodation
Hotel (apartments) near the clinic, billed daily

Patient reviews

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İlker ilker

Oct 9, 2026
One of our country's most valuable and esteemed doctors, a true expert in his field and a gentleman who is very attentive to his patients.

asya zeynep kar

May 27, 2025
We met our esteemed doctor this weekend for my daughter's check-up. I don't think we could have found anyone more caring and knowledgeable. He was so attentive and cared for my daughter as if she were his own child. He considered every detail and provided information. It's clear he's passionate about his profession. We will continue our follow-ups with him, God willing. May God bless his life. Thank you so much for making us feel safe and secure. With love.

Can Geçim

Feb 9, 2025
He is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor. Thank you for everything, and we recommend him to everyone.

Suayip Ozkan

Jan 3, 2025
I can say he is Türkiye's most successful and best professor. I wish him continued success.

Fenerbahçe, Bağdat Cad. No:134 D:6, 34726 Kadıköy/İstanbul, Türkiye

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