Didem Melis Oztas

Specialization: Cardiothoracic surgeon
17 years of experience
Speaks:
English
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
Won 2nd prize for an oral paper at the 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress in 2019.
Dr. Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects. Dr. Oztas won a national award for her research on cardiovascular stem cells.
- Performs specialized surgeries for Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrial Septal Defects.
- Treats complex pediatric heart conditions including ventricular septal defects.
- Expert in pediatric valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves.
- Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

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Qualifications

Dr. Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She treats pediatric cardiac conditions and heart defects in children. Dr. Oztas received a national award for her research on stem cells in cardiovascular tissue.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

The surgeon treats congenital heart diseases in pediatric patients. She performs procedures to correct structural issues present from birth. Her surgical practice includes:

Atrial and ventricular septal defect surgery
Tetralogy of Fallot repair
Pediatric aortic and mitral valve replacement
Plastic surgery for cardiac valves
Coronary angioplasty and angiography

Dr. Oztas also treats conditions such as atelocardia — a congenital heart defect where part of the heart is missing. She uses CT coronary angiography to plan interventions. This imaging technique creates detailed 3D pictures of the heart vessels.

Professional Experience

2023–Present — Cardiovascular Surgeon, Biruni University Hospital
2021–2023 — Cardiovascular Surgeon, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
2019–2021 — Cardiovascular Surgeon, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
2013–2019 — Physician, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Education and Training

2018 — Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
2013 — Medical Degree, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Research and Recognition

Dr. Oztas researches regenerative medicine in cardiology. Her work investigates stem cell levels in diabetic cardiovascular tissue. Additionally, she earned 2nd prize for an oral paper at the 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress in 2019. The study investigated the effect of erythropoietin on stem cell levels in diabetic rats.