Kazim Besirli
39
years of experience
Kazim Besirli
- Specialization: Cardiothoracic surgeon
- 39 years of experience
- Speaks:English
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
- In addition to his academic and surgical professional studies, he has a master's degree in the field of "Health Institutions Management" and has also held managerial positions such as Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Deputy Chief Physician, Istanbul University, Revolving Fund Management. He is amateurishly interested in social sciences in medicine and in this sentence "Medical Humanities" and "Medical illustration".
Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.
- Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
- Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
- Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
- Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.
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Tetiana • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
United Kingdom
Feb 24, 2026
It was a very good experience for us and we are grateful for the treatment provided
It was a very good experience for us, and I will use this service in the future if necessary. All the answers to my questions were given. Everything is very organized. They have their own counter at the airport, where they arranged a transfer for us and brought us comfortably to the hotel. We were accompanied everywhere. The price of the service was as agreed in advance. There were no additional payments. I only spent money on my husband's eye drops at the pharmacy, but they're sold at affordable prices. The hospital is very modern, it's a large complex, there's a university nearby. The hospital has a special department for dealing with foreign clients. We didn't run, we weren't looking for anything, Mustafa was with us all the time and made arrangements for everything himself. There were a few days between the diagnosis and surgery, and we managed to book several tours of Istanbul. It helped us relieve the tension of worrying about the surgery. My husband has an agimatism, he got the best lenses in the world that exist right now. These lenses were made specifically for the parameters of his eye. It's been less than a week since the surgery, but my husband says he can see some things even better than he had with glasses before. The rehabilitation is not over yet, he has to drip eye drops on schedule for a month, take care of eyes, and don't lift heavy things and rub eyes. The doctors have done their job, now a lot depends on how clearly my husband adheres to the doctor's recommendations. It was a very good experience for us and we are grateful for the treatment provided.
Peter Tin Shouk Fong • LASIK eye surgery
Australia
Jul 10, 2025
I am very impressed with the quality and standard of the whole process
Communication was great. I was picked up from the hotel, transfered to the hospital, and accompanied by Adam (translator) through the journey. He knew exactly the intake process and what they would want. He was well organized and very friendly.
The consultant spoke English and was very calm, and professional. I had femto iLasik which was without complication. Pre-op my prescription was -7. Day 0 post op, I could still see but with blurry vision. Day 1 post op, my vision is now 20/20. But eyes feel gritty but hopefully will ease in a few days. I am very impressed with the quality and standard of the whole process. I would highly recommend Turkey for medical tourism. It's affordable and a beautiful clean city to visit as well.
Stupendous experience.
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Vikki Kingsley Jones • IOLs implantation
New Zealand
Aug 9, 2024
I recommend bookimed
My husband and I traveled from New Zealand to both get eye lens replacement surgery. From the start we have had print and effient communication. With every question answered. We were picked up from the airport, taken to hotel, then the same day at our request taken to the hospital for our appointment. Two days later we were in having eye surgery again with pick ups and drop offs. We were met at the hospital entrance, by bookimed.com translators and hospital translators they were amazing every day, in every way. The doctors were provisional and onto it, explaining every detail, and answering all our questions.
Our procedure went very well and we are very happy with the outcome and how amazing we can see, no longer with glasses or contacts. I recommend bookimed.com to everyone. Vikki
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Everything from start to finish was amazing. From the taxi service to the translators and doctors. The main thing is the results of our eye surgery.
Abdoul wahab Ka • Glaucoma treatment
Senegal
May 21, 2025
the coach's availability, his empathy and his humanism
I particularly appreciated
1- the day-to-day follow-up from the first contact
2- the responsiveness in preparing and organising the trip
3- the logistical arrangements for my travel - punctuality and regularity
4- the coach's availability, his empathy and his humanism
5. Efficiency and speed of medical treatment
6- the high standard of the technical facilities
7- the doctor's ability to listen
8- Post-operation follow-up
9- Availability and openness of staff
I would also like to point out that a personalised medical file is not provided for information purposes and for better remote monitoring.
Valerii Stasenko • Cataract Surgery with Multifocal Lens Implant
Ukraine
Feb 11, 2025
Thank you very much and I will recommend this clinic to everyone I know
I was very satisfied with the result of my treatment at the clinic. Everything was done well, starting with the pick-up from the airport, the escort and the very polite attitude towards me. Any of my needs were well met, the translation was clear and the communication with the doctor was very informative. The doctor and his whole team did their job very professionally. I am very impressed and pleased with the outcome. My treatment was very quick, professional and comfortable. Thank you very much and I will recommend this clinic to everyone I know.
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Doctor's services
- Heart Valve Replacement
- Coronary artery bypass grafting
- Installing heart pacemaker
- Open heart surgery
- Replacement of the aortic valve
- Endovenous radiofrequence ablation (EVRF)
- Aortic aneurysm surgery
- Coronary stenting
- Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
- Echocardiography
- Coronary angiography
- Ultrasound
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Qualifications
Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He formerly chaired the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University’s Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He holds a master's degree in Health Institutions Management and has authored over 200 scientific articles.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Besirli treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse – a condition where the heart valve does not close properly. He also treats aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome. This specialist performs interdisciplinary cardiovascular surgery and traumatology. He uses methods such as video-thoracoscopic endoscopic surgery – a minimally invasive technique using a camera to see inside the chest.
The doctor performs a variety of surgical procedures:
- Open heart surgery
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Heart valve replacement and plastic surgery
- Aortic aneurysm surgery
- Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF) – a treatment using heat to close damaged veins
- Installing heart pacemakers
- Coronary stenting
Work Experience
- Cardiothoracic Surgeon – Valued Med Hub Hospitals, Istanbul
- Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department – Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty
- Deputy Chief Physician – Istanbul University
- Revolving Fund Management Leader – Istanbul University
- Specialist and Professor – Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Emergency Physician – Çanakkale State Hospital (1985–1987)
Education and Training
- 1985 – Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree
- 1993 – Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Master of Science – Health Institutions Management
Professional Achievements and Research
Dr. Besirli has contributed to medical literature and academic discourse. He tracks his academic impact through over 200 international scientific citations. The doctor also speaks at global medical meetings to share his surgical results.
- Authored over 200 articles in national and international journals
- Presented over 150 scientific studies at international meetings
- Wrote various book chapters on cardiovascular surgery topics
- Conducted vocational training in multiple hospitals across different countries
Academic Interests
The doctor explores the intersection of medicine and social sciences. He focuses on Medical Humanities and Medical Illustration. These interests help him improve the relationship between clinical practice and patient communication.
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