Prof. Dr. Halil Başel is a highly experienced cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon affiliated with Lokman Hekim University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey. With decades of expertise, he specializes in complex cardiovascular surgeries, thoracic procedures, and vascular interventions. He has contributed extensively to medical literature, presenting at numerous national and international congresses, particularly in areas like minimally invasive cardiovascular techniques, management of aneurysms, and advancements in thoracic surgery.
He has also been actively involved in educational and research endeavors, offering innovative approaches in heart and vascular surgeries, including treatments for valve disorders and peripheral arterial conditions.
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Tuncer is a distinguished cardiologist at Lokman Hekim Van Hospital with over 30 years of medical experience. Fluent in Turkish and English, he earned his medical degree from Selçuk University in 1989 and attained a professorship in cardiology at Yüzüncü Yıl University in 2014. He has held key roles in institutions like Seydisehir and Erzurum before joining Lokman Hekim in 2021. Known for his dedication to advancing cardiac care, he specializes in comprehensive cardiology services, ensuring quality patient care through his expertise and commitment to the medical field.
Duties:
1985 – 1986 Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, General Practitioner
1986 – 1992, Istanbul University Cardiology Institute, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor
1993-2012 Vehbi Koç Vakfı Amerikan Hastanesi (Hospital), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Specialist Physician
2012-2017 İstanbul Medipol University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assistant Professor
2017 – 2019 İstinye University LIV Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.
2019 – 2024, Freelance Consultant Physician
2024 – Today, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Assoc. Prof.
Memberships in Scientific Organizations:
Birth Date: 22-11-1973
Place of Birth: Hatay-Turkey
Medical Faculty: Marmara University Medical Faculty(1990-1997 )
Cardiology fellowship:Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology:(1998-2003)
Associate Proffesor of cardiology: 2002
Proffessor of Cardiology:2017
Previous Positions
Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology:Fellow of cardiology 1998-2003
Cardiologist : Kastamonu Şerife Bacı State Hospital 2004-2007
Cardiologist: Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2007- 2012
Associate Proffesor of cardiology: Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2012-2013
Head of Cardiology Department: University of Health Sciences ,Istanbul Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital 2013-2024
Current Position
Dırector of Cardiology departemant : Medipol University Acıbadem District Hospital 2024--
Memberships :
Turkish Society of Cardiology,(Vice president and president of Scientific comitee), European Society of Cardiology, European Atherosclerosis Society, American Heart Association, American Society of Hypertension, Former president of Turcic world Cardiology Association,
Academic Interests:
Interventional Cardiology, Structural Heart Disease, Heart failure,