Ahmet Ozkara
- Specialization: Cardiovascular surgeon
- 34 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
- Member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery and author of 24 international journal papers in cardiovascular surgery.
Dr. Ahmet Ozkara is a cardiovascular surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus. He has authored 24 international journal papers in his field. Dr. Ozkara specializes in coronary bypass surgery and major artery revascularization. He treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
- Member of the European Society of Vascular Surgery.
- Performs open heart surgery and TAVI procedures.
- Treats congenital heart defects and performs septal defect surgeries.
- Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul.
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Doctor's services
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease
- Open heart surgery
- Replacement of the aortic valve
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Interventricular septal defect surgery
- Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery
- Ultrasound
- Echocardiography
- Online Consultation with Heart Surgeon
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Qualifications
Specialization & Clinical Interests
Prof. Ozkara treats heart conditions, including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He performs arterial revascularization during coronary bypass surgery. The doctor also treats major artery conditions and congenital heart diseases. His surgical work includes:
- Heart valve replacement
- Replacement of the aortic valve
- Transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
- Open heart surgery
- Interventricular septal defect surgery
- Surgery for acquired valvular heart disease
Academic & Clinical Experience
The doctor held teaching and leadership roles at Turkish universities. He began his surgical career at the Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology. Prof. Ozkara later served as an Associate Professor at Selcuk University. This experience provided a foundation in academic cardiovascular medicine.
- 2015 – Present: Cardiovascular Surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus
- 2007 – 2013: Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
- 2006 – 2007: Associate Professor at Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine
- 2004 – 2006: Assistant Professor at Selcuk University, Meram Faculty of Medicine
- 1997 – 2004: Cardiovascular Surgeon at Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology
Education & Training
Prof. Ozkara earned his medical degree from Istanbul University in 1991. He completed international training at Kinderspital Basel in Switzerland. His residency in cardiovascular surgery was finished in 1997. These programs specialized in both adult and pediatric cardiac needs.
- 1992 – 1997: Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology
- 1990: Pediatrics training at Kinderspital Basel, Switzerland
- 1985 – 1991: Medical Degree, Istanbul University, Capa Faculty of Medicine
Research & Publications
The specialist contributes to the advancement of cardiac surgery through research. He has produced over 100 total academic works and conference proceedings. His bibliography includes 24 papers in international journals and 25 in national journals. Prof. Ozkara has also authored five book chapters in his field.
Professional Memberships
Prof. Ozkara participates in international and national vascular surgery organizations. These memberships help him maintain surgical standards in his practice.
- European Society of Vascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- National Society of Vascular Surgery
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