Ertan Okmen
- Specialization: Cardiologist
- 33 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
- Director of Oncocardiology Department
Dr. Ertan Okmen is the Director of the Oncocardiology Department at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in interventional cardiology and heart transplant services. Dr. Okmen holds a Cardio-Oncology Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. He founded his department to treat cardiovascular issues in cancer patients.
- Completed clinical research on left ventricular assist devices at the Texas Heart Institute.
- Trained in heart failure and transplantation at Johns Hopkins University.
- Focuses on radial artery coronary angiography and stent placement.
- Works at Anadolu, a top-10 global hospital according to MTQUA standards.
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Qualifications
Prof. Ertan Ökmen is a specialist in interventional cardiology and the founder of the Oncocardiology Department. He holds a unique Cardio-Oncology Certification from the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ökmen has practiced at Anadolu Medical Center since 2007.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
The doctor performs interventional procedures to treat heart conditions. He specializes in coronary angiography and stent placement using the radial artery technique. This method often leads to faster recovery for patients. His work also includes treating cardiac insufficiency and assisting with heart transplants.
As the Director of the Oncocardiology Department, he treats heart health in cancer patients. This involves protecting the cardiovascular system during oncology treatments. The specialist also treats patients requiring heart failure management and transplantation services.
Academic and Professional Background
Dr. Ökmen earned the title of Associate Professor at the Siyami Ersek Surgery Center. He has been a member of the Anadolu Medical Center team since 2007. In 2011, he established the first specialized onco-cardiology unit at the hospital.
Education and International Training
- İstanbul Medical School, İstanbul – Medical Degree
- Siyami Ersek Pulmonary and Cardiovascular Surgery Center – Cardiology Specialty
- Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute (2000) – Research on left ventricular assist devices (Jarvik 2000) and trans-myocardial laser intervention
- Johns Hopkins University (2009) – Training in heart failure and cardiac transplant services
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
- Honorary Member of the International Cardioncology Society (ICOS)
- European Board for the Specialty of Cardiology
- World Heart Failure Society
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- Istanbul Interventional Cardiology Academy
- International Atherosclerosis Society
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Heart Failure Association
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