Hasim Ustunsoy
- Leading doctor for Open heart surgery
- Specialization: Cardiovascular surgeon
- 76 years of experience
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Online consultations: available
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Anadolu Medical Center
- Head of the Lung Transplant Center at Gaziantep University
Dr. Hasim Ustunsoy is a cardiac surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He pioneered robotic cardiac surgery using the Da Vinci system in Turkey. Dr. Ustunsoy specializes in valve repair and coronary artery bypass. He provides treatment for both adults and children with complex heart conditions.
- Former Head of the Lung Transplant Center at Gaziantep University.
- Completed fellowships at Glasgow University and Columbia University in New York.
- Served as an Associate Professor at Geneva University in Switzerland.
- Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
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Prof. Dr. Haşim Üstünsoy is a cardiovascular surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. He is the first surgeon in Turkey to perform robotic cardiac surgery with the Da Vinci system. He previously directed the Lung Transplant Center at Gaziantep University. His work includes contributions to research and education in his field.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Üstünsoy performs advanced procedures using minimally invasive and robotic techniques. These methods allow for smaller incisions and faster recovery times. The specialist treats complex conditions through valve repair and coronary artery bypass surgery. Additionally, he performs open heart surgery and radioactive ablation — a procedure that uses heat to treat heart rhythm problems.
He provides surgical care for both adult and pediatric cardiac patients. These treatments use specific surgical approaches to improve patient outcomes. He also conducts research at prestigious institutions worldwide to develop new surgical methods.
Work Experience
- 2013–2017 — Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Gaziantep University
- 2009–2010 — Professor and Head of Lung Transplant Center, Gaziantep University
- 2007–2008 — Specialist, German Heart Center Berlin (Deutsches Herzzentrum Berlin)
- 2006 — Associate Professor and Fellow, Geneva University, Switzerland
- 2002 — Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Gaziantep University
- 1999–2000 — Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Columbia University, USA
- 1997–1998 — Cardiovascular Surgeon, Private Konukoğlu Hospital
- 1990–1996 — Research Assistant at Neurovascular Surgery and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Glasgow University, UK
- 1989–1990 — Research Assistant, Neurovascular Surgery Department, Gaziantep
- 1986–1989 — Surgeon, Kırıkkale National Education Medical Center
Education and Training
- 1990–1996 — Specialized in cardiovascular surgery, Uludağ University
- 1986 — Faculty of Medicine, Uludağ University
- 1984 — Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University
- 1979 — Faculty of Political Sciences, Ankara University
Professional Memberships
- International Society for Heart & Lung Transplantation
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- European Society for Vascular Surgery
- Minimal Invasive Robotic Surgery Association
- Turkish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
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