Bingur Sonmez, Cardiologist
- Specialization: Cardiologist
- 41 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Şişli Hospital
- Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
Dr. Bingur Sonmez is the Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in heart surgery and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Sonmez completed his cardiac surgical training at Istanbul University. He later served as Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London.
- Leads the cardiac surgery department at a JCI-accredited medical center.
- Former Head of Surgical Sciences at Florence Nightingale Hospital.
- Treats patients at a facility with a 90% organ transplant success rate.
- Completed major international residency training in the United Kingdom.
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Qualifications
Bingur Sonmez is a cardiovascular surgeon specializing in minimally invasive operations. He has directed the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Memorial Sisli Hospital since 2001. Sonmez also gained international experience as the Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at St. Thomas Hospital in London.
Clinical Specialization & Focus
Sonmez specializes in cardiology and cardiovascular surgery. He performs minimally invasive heart procedures, which use small incisions to access the heart. These techniques reduce patient recovery time and physical trauma. He also treats various complex heart conditions.
Professional Experience
- 2001 – Present – Head of Cardiovascular Surgery, Memorial Sisli Hospital, Istanbul
- 1990 – 2001 – Head of Surgical Sciences, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
- 1990 – 1995 – Cardiovascular and Surgery Specialist, Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology
- 1987 – 1990 – Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery, St. Thomas Hospital, London
- 1986 – 1987 – Chief Assistant of Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
Education and Medical Training
- 1985 – 1986 – Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
- Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – Cardiovascular surgical training and residency
- Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology – Specialization in surgical sciences
- St. Thomas Hospital, London – Clinical training in cardiovascular residency
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