Haluk Caglar Karakaya

years of experience

Haluk Caglar Karakaya

Specialization: Cardiovascular surgeon
9 years of experience
Speaks:
English
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Göztepe Hospital
Member of the European Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS) and European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
Dr. Haluk Caglar Karakaya is a specialist in cardiovascular surgery at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul (2025–). He previously worked as a specialist at the University of Health Sciences Sancaktepe Şehit Prof. Dr. İlhan Varank Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). He completed residency training at the University of Health Sciences Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital and at Ankara University. He earned his MD from Hacettepe University (English program).

Professional memberships: European Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS), European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS), Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.

Continuing education: 27th European Vascular Course (2024); Cardiac Memorial Robotic/Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Summit (2024); 18th Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Congress (2024); 24th ASVS Congress (2023); TKDCD Endovascular Course (2023); “Grey Areas in Vascular Surgery” Symposium (2023); Basic and Advanced Doppler Ultrasonography Course (2023).

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Anonymous • Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)

Ireland

Jun 7, 2026

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My biggest worry was the recovery itself, specifically how tired and weak I would feel. I have to say, my energy level has been better than expected for this early stage. It’s a relief. The surgeon, staff, and clinic all get a 5/5 from me. The biggest eating challenge right now is having no appetite at all, which is an adjustment when you know you need to get your liquids in. I can manage about a quarter cup per sitting, which makes sense given they removed 80-85% of my stomach. Overall, this was the right decision and I would certainly recommend this clinic.

Every Question Answered, Always Kept Intouch, So Helpful and Kind, I couldnt be more comfortable with how Bookimed handle everything. They did an amazing job and any doubt or worry I had they made sure to not worry. The hospital I went to was amazing and they did everything thoroughly. The doctor assigned to me was amazing and so good. After the procedure I was allowed to go back to my hotel 2 days after. My translator Betul on the 2nd day to the day I left was amazing and so pleasant to speak to.

The English Translator on the first day was nice but very invasive and asked personal questions which he was asked not to ask and you could tell that he didnt have much experience.

Anonymous • Diabetes type 2

Kyrgyzstan

Apr 8, 2026

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To be honest, if a friend asked me, I wouldn’t recommend this treatment. It’s been 15 days, and so far the results have been rather modest — my blood sugar levels have improved slightly, but that’s about it. The clinic itself deserves high praise; everything is very modern and clean. However, the work of the doctor and staff left a mediocre impression. When I asked questions, time was limited, and I didn’t manage to ask everything I wanted to; the doctor simply said, ‘If you like, come back tomorrow.’ The consultation lasted a mere 15 minutes. The transfer services were very poorly organised, with issues regarding punctuality, constant waiting and frequent changes of interpreters. Perhaps there will be improvements to the treatment in the future. Overall, I got the impression that the hospital’s primary concern is simply making money, and everything else is of secondary importance.

Brian Larson • Male Check-up

United States of America

Jan 30, 2026

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I was very satisfied by Memorial hospital's men’s essential health check-up

I was very satisfied by Memorial hospitals men’s essential health check up. Everything went very smoothly, and I feel that my concerns were addressed, and the tests were explained well. I have my results. To show my doctor back home.

Getting important medical tests that I’ve never had my life at 67 like stress test EKG, ultrasounds of my abdomen, and neck

It really can’t be helped, but that the hospital is a little far out of the center of Istanbul

Anonymous • Stem cell therapy for Parkinson's disease

Azerbaijan

May 17, 2026

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The doctor's manner of talking and her professionalism.

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EXPERIENCE

2025 – Present, Istanbul / Turkey

MEMORIAL GÖZTEPE HOSPITAL

Specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery

2022 – 2025, Istanbul / Turkey

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES SANCAKTEPE ŞEHİT PROF. DR. İLHAN VARANK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

Specialist in Cardiovascular Surgery

2020 – 2022, Istanbul / Turkey

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES DR. SİYAMİ ERSEK THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery

Resident Physician in Cardiovascular Surgery

2017 – 2020, Ankara / Turkey

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery

Resident Physician in Cardiovascular Surgery

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EDUCATION

2020 – 2022, Istanbul / Turkey

UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES DR. SİYAMİ ERSEK THORACIC AND CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL, Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery

Specialization Training in Cardiovascular Surgery

2017 – 2020, Ankara / Turkey

ANKARA UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE, Dept. of Cardiovascular Surgery

Specialization Training in Cardiovascular Surgery

2005 – 2013, Ankara / Turkey

HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY (English Program)

Faculty of Medicine (MD)

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

• European Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)

• European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS)

• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

• National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

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PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS, COURSES & CONFERENCES ATTENDED

• 27th European Vascular Course, Maastricht, 2024

• Cardiac Memorial Robotic / Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Summit, 2024

• 18th Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Congress, Antalya, 2024

• 24th Congress of the Asian Society for Vascular Surgery, Antalya, 2023

• TKDCD Endovascular Course, Istanbul, 2023

• “Grey Areas in Vascular Surgery” Symposium, Istanbul, 2023

• Basic and Advanced Doppler Ultrasonography Course, Ankara, 2023

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