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Turkey, Istanbul
Chest X-Ray in Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul
About the clinic
A chest X-ray at the clinic of Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul in Istanbul, Turkey, is a primary diagnostic tool used to examine the lungs, heart, and chest wall. This examination uses low-dose radiation to provide clear images while minimizing exposure. The clinic specializes in cardiovascular care, led by a specialist with over 35 years of experience in heart and vascular surgery.
Examination Details
The diagnostic process involves capturing posteroanterior (PA) and lateral views. These multiple angles help the radiology specialist identify conditions with higher accuracy. A radiology specialist reviews every image and interprets the findings alongside the patient’s clinical data.
- Detection capabilities. The scan identifies pneumonia, tuberculosis, lung tumors, and pneumothorax.
- Cardiac and skeletal assessment. It shows heart enlargement, pleural effusion, rib fractures, and signs of chronic lung disease.
- Standard views. Posteroanterior and lateral images provide a detailed view of the thoracic cavity.
- Quick process. The entire examination is painless and usually concludes within a few minutes.
- Immediate recovery. Patients can return to their daily activities right after the scan.
Patient Preparation and Procedure
No special preparation is necessary for this diagnostic test. Patients must remove jewelry, necklaces, and any other metal objects before the scan begins. It is essential to inform the medical staff if pregnancy is suspected to ensure proper safety protocols. During the test, the patient stands or lies in front of the X-ray device, takes a deep breath, and holds it briefly while the image is captured. No special care or downtime is required after the session.
Clinical Considerations
While this is a foundational imaging test, it has specific limitations. Small nodules, vascular diseases, or early-stage lung diseases may not always be visible on a standard X-ray. In these instances, the physician may request follow-up imaging such as a CT or MRI scan to gather more detail. The clinic focuses on cardiovascular health, having performed over 1,000 minimally invasive heart surgeries and 5,000 open-heart procedures.
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Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul: more details about the clinic
Turkey, Istanbul
Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul runs a cardiovascular surgery clinic in Istanbul's Pendik district. Founded in 1997, the practice focuses on heart and vascular surgery. Dr. Beşoğul specializes in minimally invasive techniques that speed up recovery while maintaining surgical safety.
Surgical Statistics and Expertise
Dr. Beşoğul has over 35 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery. The clinic's surgical volume includes:
- 5,000+ open-heart surgeries
- 1,000+ minimally invasive heart surgeries
- 2,000+ vascular surgeries
Dr. Beşoğul was an early adopter of minimally invasive heart surgery in Turkey. Since 1999, he has published research on subaxillary (armpit) surgical access in national and international journals. He belongs to the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and the National Vascular Surgery Society.
Heart Surgery and Valve Procedures
The clinic treats cardiac conditions using both conventional and small-incision methods. For heart valve diseases, Dr. Beşoğul performs repair or replacement of the mitral and aortic valves. When clinically possible, mitral valve repair preserves the patient's own tissue.
Surgical methods include:
- Minimally invasive bypass surgery – small incisions instead of cutting the breastbone
- Off-pump coronary artery bypass – performed on a beating heart without a heart-lung machine
- Subaxillary heart valve surgery – reached through the armpit to avoid large chest scars
- Conventional open-heart surgery for complex cases
- TAVI – heart valve replacement through a catheter
A multidisciplinary "Heart Team" decides between surgical and catheter-based options. This team includes specialists in cardiology, anesthesiology, and intensive care.
Vascular Surgery and Diagnostics
Vascular care covers arterial and venous conditions. Dr. Beşoğul performs carotid endarterectomy to clear neck artery blockages and prevent strokes. The practice also treats Buerger's disease, Raynaud's disease, and varicose veins.
Diagnostic imaging tools include:
- Doppler sonography and duplex angioscanning
- Echocardiography for detailed heart imaging
- Coronary angiography to map arterial blockages
- CT scans of the chest and whole body
- Holter monitoring and exercise stress tests
These tools help assess valve structure and disease severity before surgery.
Technology and Surgical Equipment
The clinic uses specialized instruments for closed-heart operations. Surgeons work with endoscopic camera systems offering 3D and 4K image quality. These high-resolution systems allow precise valve repair and vessel reconstruction through small incisions.
International Patient Services and Recovery
The clinic provides medical information in English for international patients. Staff assist with coordination in several languages:
- English
- Russian
- Arabic
- German
- Turkish
Post-operative care includes guidance on breastbone healing. Full bone fusion takes about three months, so the clinic sets strict rules for the first 6–8 weeks. During this phase, patients must avoid driving, lifting over 5 kilos, and lying on their side.
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Patient reviews
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Zehra Uygur
Jul 31, 2026
Doctors like you show that medicine is not only a profession, but also a conscience and selfless dedication. Thank you endlessly for your efforts and care.
MELİH PAŞA AKAR
Jul 13, 2026
My dear Hocam Yavuz is an amazing person who touches the human heart and gives knowledge with patience and compassion. I’m so glad I got to know you, dear teacher. Kind regards.
Murat KARAKOÇ
Jul 13, 2026
My dear Hocam Yavuz, I’m so glad you’re here. While many doctors were afraid to do it, you performed my grandmother’s surgery on her 95% blocked carotid artery very easily and without any problems. Thank you, hocam.👏👏👏
Dilek Ozer
Jun 5, 2026
Words are not enough to describe Yavuz hocamız’s success, modesty, kindness, and his care for his patients. My husband’s heart was diagnosed with myxoma (tumor), and we went to many doctors—whenever we went, we were told it would require emergency surgery, an open-heart operation. It was purely by chance that I came across our hocamız online, and by reading the comments here, our journey began from Elazığ to Istanbul. Throughout this process, Yavuz hocam and his assistant, İlkber Hanım, were always there for us, never withholding their support, and crowned this difficult period with a successful minimal invasive (closed-heart surgery). To all my brothers and sisters who are still in the decision-making process after reading the comments here, the only thing I can say is: they can trust hocamız completely—without even doubting “what if,” they can safely entrust themselves to his blessed hands, because it’s clear they will be loved. Whether it was the hospital or the intensive care process, it was simply wonderful. Which doctor, after surgery, waits beside the patient in the intensive care all night until morning and also takes care of the dressings himself every day, and gives his patient a nurse each day? There is also a Merve nurse in the intensive care whose compassion, mercy, and interest in patients are beyond words. Yavuz hocam, I’m so glad you exist. God, may He give you good health. I’m so glad we met you. I’m so glad our paths crossed.
Fikrie Chelek
May 24, 2026
I would like to offer my heartfelt thanks to Cardiovascular Surgeon Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul and his team for achieving a successful outcome from a major heart surgery and for ensuring that the recovery process took place in a very short time. I would like to express my infinite gratitude to Hocam Yavuz, who carried out his work meticulously at every moment throughout this difficult process. I hope his achievements continue forever, and that he will go on to perform many more successful surgeries and bring healing to many patients 🙏🏼
Dursun Tiryaki
Apr 25, 2026
Dear Dr. Yavuz BEŞOĞUL. After the minimally invasive heart surgery you performed on me at Buruni Hospital, you then performed a heart valve surgery on my son-in-law using the same method, and afterwards you again performed surgery on my carotid artery. With all of these, you have almost given both me and my son-in-law a new life.
In our difficult times, you remained beside us as a doctor who was a source of hope for us, who gave us confidence at every stage, and who approached us with compassion—you have earned a very special place in our hearts.
You deeply impressed us not only with your successful surgeries, but also with your humanity.
We would like to express our endless thanks for your effort, your sacrifice, and for the healthy days you have given us.
Dursun Tiryaki
Mustafa KIYAK
Apr 11, 2026
I was diagnosed in 2018 with rheumatic aortic valve disease. After the 6 February earthquake, I moved to Istanbul. In 2025, during a control check at a public hospital, they found that my condition had progressed and they directed me to a more equipped hospital.
After doing my research, I found Prof. Dr. Yavuz Beşoğul, and I had the opportunity to meet him. The people who would perform the surgery had told me that it was a difficult operation and that there was a possibility I might not stay on the operating table, so I was even more afraid. When I spoke with Prof. Dr. Yavuz, he told me that the surgery name might sound frightening, but that I should not be afraid, and that according to him, the surgery had a 98–99% chance of success.
As expected, on 8 December 2025 I had the surgery. I stayed in the intensive care unit for the second night and for 8 days on the regular ward. Right now, 4 months and 3 days have passed since the operation. Thank God, there is no trace of that sick version of me left.
Back then, when I walked on a flat road, I would get out of breath almost immediately. Now, I run up and down the stairs quickly. During the time I was in the hospital, I would call the team and even at midnight they would give information about the patient’s condition.
A good doctor is like a second life, my friends. May Allah be pleased with our dear Prof. Dr. Yavuz and his valuable team first and foremost.
mustafa ayten
Feb 21, 2026
I had an aortic aneurysm and my aortic valve needed to be replaced. Although most doctors said that my vessel had to be replaced for the aneurysm, Yavuz Hocam told me that my vessel wasn’t at the extent that required replacement and that wrapping with a graft would solve the problem, and he successfully performed my surgery. As he said, after the surgery my vessel began to gradually return toward normal sizes over time. Yavuz Hocam’s skills are beyond description—before the surgery, during the intensive care process, and after. He even takes care of the dressing himself. His kindness, warmth, and fatherly demeanor. May Allah be pleased with my precious Hocam and his assistant İlkber Hanım, who made it possible for me to see these days. You can choose Yavuz Hocam with peace of mind. I wish all patients healing from Allah.
Songul Dede
Dec 19, 2025
In shortness of breath that I had been experiencing for about 20 days, they said I had mitral valve insufficiency and that I needed surgery. I kept going to the hospitals I’d already tried, and I even went back and forth from Kocaeli.
They told me it wasn’t necessary to get surgery earlier and said, “You’re using the wrong medication,” and their moral support completely shattered me. Now I’m a controlled patient and I’ll have to go every 6 months. If another surgeon had been there, they could have done the surgery right away. May God always let me meet good people. Surely, I will find Hocam Yavuz. May Allah grant everyone healing.
Yenişehir, Kardelen Sk. No:2, 34912 Pendik/İstanbul, Pendik, Turkey, 34912
updated 10/10/2026
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