Mert Yilmaz
36
years of experience
Mert Yilmaz
- Specialization: Congenital cardiac specialist
- 36 years of experience
- accreditation:
- Speaks:English, Turkish
- Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
- International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA) and a pioneer of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair in Turkey.
Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a pioneer of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair in Turkey. He leads the cardiovascular surgery department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Yilmaz treats both adults and children for complex heart conditions. He is an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).
- Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles with 7 first-in-literature clinical reports.
- Completed residency and pediatric cardiac surgery degrees at Uludag University.
- Holds professional certification from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
- Maintains academic standing as a full professor at Halic University.
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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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Rene • Cataract surgery with IOL replacement
United States of America
Jan 17, 2026
What really stood out was how my doctor took the time to show me what to expect with each lens type after testing my eyes thoroughly, which helped me confidently choose the multifocal option
What really stood out was how my doctor took the time to show me what to expect with each lens type after testing my eyes thoroughly, which helped me confidently choose the multifocal option. He performed the surgery personally on both of my eyes the same day. My recovery is going about as expected, and the clinic provided a clear aftercare guide. Just be prepared for the other costs. Of course, I had to pay for my flight, a two-week hotel stay, and also a required $150 medical insurance policy on top of the clinic's price.
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.
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Doctor's services
- Atrial septal defect surgery
- Open heart surgery
- Ventricular Septal Defect Surgery
- Pediatric Aortic Valve Replacement
- Tetralogy of Fallot Surgery
- Interventricular septal defect surgery
- Coronary angioplasty
- Plastic surgery for cardiac valve
- Pediatric Mitral Valve Replacement
- Valvuloplasty
- Coronary angiography
- Echocardiography
- Paediatric Check-Up
- CT coronary angiography
- Angiography
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Certifications & accreditations
European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Qualifications
Prof. Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon. He performs adult and pediatric cardiac procedures at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Yilmaz was among the first in the country to execute endovascular repairs of abdominal aneurysms. He participated in cardiac transplantation and endovascular surgery programs at OLV Aalst Hospital in Belgium.
Specialization and Approach
Dr. Yilmaz treats a wide spectrum of congenital and acquired heart conditions. He performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery using small incisions to speed up recovery. His pediatric practice covers complex cases like Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects. The doctor uses diagnostics including CT coronary angiography and echocardiography — an ultrasound of the heart — to plan interventions.
Procedures and Conditions Managed
- Atrial and ventricular septal defect surgery
- Pediatric aortic and mitral valve replacement
- Open heart surgery and valvuloplasty — a procedure to repair a stiff or narrowed heart valve
- Tetralogy of Fallot repair
- Coronary angioplasty and cardiac transplantation
- Treatment of atelocardia and vascular injuries
Professional Achievements
Dr. Yilmaz performed the second case of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair in Turkey. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles. Seven of these publications are first reports in world medical literature. He also serves as a journal reviewer for the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Work Experience
- 2014–Present — Head of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
- 2020–Present — Full Professor, Halic University, Istanbul
- 2012–2014 — Head of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkish Private Hospital, Erbil
- 2010–2012 — Head of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medicalpark Bursa Hospital
- 2009–2010 — Head of Cardiovascular Surgery, Universal Hospital Çamlıca, Istanbul
- 2008–2009 — Associate Director of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medicana International Istanbul
- 2007–2008 — Associate Professor, Uludag University, Bursa
- 2004–2007 — Clinical Fellow and Research Associate, Uludag University, Bursa
- 2001–2004 — Cardiovascular Surgeon, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
- 2000 — Visiting Clinical Fellow, OLV Hospital Aalst, Belgium
- 1996–2000 — Staff Cardiovascular Surgeon, Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul
- 1995–1996 — Chief Resident, Uludag University, Bursa
Education and Training
- 1988 — Istanbul University, Istanbul Medical Faculty — Medical Doctor degree
- 1990–1994 — Uludağ University — Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1994 — Royal South Hants Hospital, UK — Registrar training
- 1995 — Uludağ University — MS in Cardiovascular Surgery
- 2011 — Uludağ University — Certification in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Research and Publications
Prof. Yilmaz contributes research to SCI and SCI-E indexed journals. He presents findings at international congresses in the USA, Europe, and Pakistan. He served as an assistant professor at Uludag University between 2004 and 2008.
- "Superior-septal Approach for Mitral Valve Surgery" — Archives of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
- "Total aortic arch replacement" — Annals of Thoracic Surgery
- "Single-stage repair of adult aortic coarctation" — Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- "Effect of Low dose Methylprednisolone on serum Cytokine levels" — Perfusion UK
Memberships
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA) — International Member
- European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- European Society for Vascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- CTS net
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