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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Doctor's services
- Coronary angiography
- Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
- Radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping
- Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
- Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting
- Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF)
- Coronary bypass surgery
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Heart cryoablation
- Aneurysm coiling
- Intracranial Arterial Angioplasty and Stenting
- Covered Stent Placement
- Pulmonary hypertension stem cell treatment
- Pediatric Mitral Valve Replacement
- Valvuloplasty
- Pediatric Aortic Valve Replacement
- Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery
- Open heart surgery
- Coronary angioplasty
- Interventricular septal defect surgery
- Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery
- Atherectomy
- CT (computer tomography)
- CT of thoracic, abdominal and pelvic organs
- Female check-up
- Premium Check up
- Chest X-Ray
- Coronary angiography
- Paediatric Check-Up
- Male Check-up
- Basic check-up
- Echocardiography
- Exercise test
- Body composition analysis
- Online Consultation with Cardiologist
- Online Consultation with Heart Surgeon
- Ultrasound of carotid arteries
- MRI of one area
- CT coronary angiography
- Online consultation with Surgeon
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Qualifications
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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