Murat Ugurlucan

Specialization: Cardiothoracic surgeon
19 years of experience
Speaks:
English, Turkish
Online consultations: available
Workplace: Turkey, Istanbul, Biruni University Hospital
Received the second best oral presentation award at the 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress in 2019.
Dr. Murat Ugurlucan is a professor and cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and surgery for congenital heart defects in children. Dr. Ugurlucan completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany. He also trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia.
- Winner of the national vascular surgery oral presentation award.
- Performs open heart surgery, coronary bypass, and carotid endarterectomy.
- Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
- Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital with 15 operating rooms.

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Qualifications

Murat Ugurlucan is a professor specializing in adult and pediatric cardiovascular surgery. He earned the second best oral presentation award at the 19th National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Congress. The specialist serves as a professor at Biruni University and treats complex congenital and acquired heart conditions.

Specialization and Surgical Expertise

Dr. Ugurlucan performs a range of heart and vascular procedures. He treats children with Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects. The doctor uses specialized techniques for valve replacement and aortic aneurysm repair. He also performs interventional procedures such as coronary angioplasty and TAVI — a procedure to replace a thickened aortic valve.

Open heart and coronary bypass surgery
Pediatric mitral and aortic valve replacement
Endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF) — a minimally invasive treatment that uses heat to close damaged veins
Carotid endarterectomy and vascular stenting
Installation of heart pacemakers

Professional Work History

2023–present – Professor, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine
2019–2023 – Professor, Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine
2013–2018 – Specialist and Faculty Member, Istanbul University
2011–2013 – Cardiovascular Surgeon, Anadolu Medical Center
2010–2011 – Specialist, Düzce Atatürk State Hospital
2009–2010 – Specialist, Private Esnaf Hospital
2008–2009 – Specialist, Private Göztepe Şafak Hospital
2008–2008 – Fellow, King Faisal Heart Institute, Saudi Arabia
2007–2008 – Research Assistant, University of Rostock, Germany
2002–2007 – Research Assistant, Istanbul University

Education and Academic Training

2001 – Marmara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Degree (English program)
2007 – Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery
2015 – Earned Associate Professor title
2020 – Earned full Professor title

Awards and Research

Dr. Ugurlucan contributes to cardiovascular science through experimental research. In 2019, he received national recognition for his study on erythropoietin. This research investigated stem cell levels in cardiovascular tissue. The work specifically focused on stem cell responses in diabetic models.

Diagnostic and Treatment Focus

The doctor utilizes imaging to plan surgical interventions. He conducts CT coronary angiography and 3D mapping for radiofrequency ablation. Dr. Ugurlucan treats aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. Furthermore, he treats localized vascular issues like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.