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Cengiz Koksal
34
years of experience

Cengiz Koksal

  • Specialization: Cardiologist
  • 34 years of experience
  • Speaks:
    English
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
  • Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, and awarded the title of Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005.

    Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

    • Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
    • Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
    • Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
    • Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

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Admittedly, when I booked the surgery, I was a little sceptical that everything would go well. After all, everything was done online. However, I was very impressed with how good and friendly the constant communication was. I was already feeling increasingly confident here. I also received very good, uninterrupted and professional treatment and care on site. My doctor Dr Burak and my contact person Olivia were very friendly and incredibly helpful. The transfers - to/from the airport or to follow up appointments at the clinic - were very good and reliable. The contact persons at Bookimed also contacted me regularly and enquired about my well-being. I am very pleased with the outcome of the surgery and am pleased to be recovering quickly and well. Dr Burak continues to monitor me now and I feel I am being very well looked after. His instructions are clear and very helpful. I would like to thank the Bookimed team and the MediPol team for their excellent service ❤️.
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Qualifications

Cengiz Köksal is a cardiovascular surgeon who is the Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to both practice and teach off-pump mitral valve repair. This technique allows for surgical correction without stopping the heart or using a heart-lung machine. Dr. Köksal holds the Physician of the Year title from the Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Köksal performs advanced cardiac procedures that reduce trauma and recovery time. He performs minimally invasive mitral and aortic valve replacements. He also achieves bypass results using off-pump techniques while the heart is still beating. Furthermore, his expertise extends to carotid artery surgery and the treatment of leg aneurysms.

The doctor uses aesthetic techniques for varicose vein surgery. He treats arterial and venous conditions without traditional open surgery when possible. Dr. Köksal prioritizes valve repair over replacement to preserve natural heart function. He organizes annual international workshops to train other surgeons in these specific repair methods.

Professional Achievements

Dr. Köksal has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries. He led the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association as President from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he edited a detailed Turkish textbook on vascular surgery. He won the Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship in 2012 for international research.

Work Experience

  • Cardiovascular Surgeon – Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (2024–Present)
  • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery – Bezmialem Vakıf University (2017–2024)
  • Education Supervisor – Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital (2016–2017)
  • Clinical Educator – Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital (2011–2017)
  • Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery – Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital (Appointed 2009)
  • Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007–2017)
  • Associate Professor (Achieved 2005)
  • Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)

Education and Advanced Training

  • Medical Degree – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1992)
  • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)
  • High School Diploma – Darüşşafaka High School (Graduated as Top of Class)
  • Advanced Clinical Training – Focused on mitral valve surgery in Israel, Portugal, UK, Italy, and Germany (2012–2016)

Research and Academic Contributions

Dr. Köksal contributes to surgical literature and international medical conferences. His academic record includes:

  • 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
  • 75+ national publications in Turkish medical journals
  • 4 book chapters on specialized vascular techniques
  • 200+ presentations delivered at global medical congresses since 2011

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