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He graduated from Ankara Başkent High School in 1992 and Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 1999. She completed her specialty training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and became a psychiatry specialist in 2005.

She has received Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Group Supervision training; Level I and II Family Therapies Training; Cognitive Psychotherapy Training; Family and Relationship Therapies Training and has articles published in local and foreign journals. Her field of interest is family and relationship therapies.

2010 - 2012

M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

2002 - 2010

Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

1993 - 1998

İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Fields of Study and Interests

• Interventional Cardiology

• Chronic Total Occlusion (Completely occluded heart vessel)

• Complex coronary interventions

• Heart Valve Diseases

• TAVI

• Hypertension

• hyperlipidemia

• Heart failure

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute/Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

Istanbul /Turkey

• Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine/Medical Doctor Education 2005, Konya/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Uzunhasan I, Yildiz A, Arslan S, Abaci O, Kocas C, Kocas BB, Cetinkal G, Dalgic Y,

Karaca OS, Dogan SM. Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Is Associated With Long-Term

Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary syndrome. angiology 2017

Cardiology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Diseases

• Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Diseases

• Hypertension

• Hyperlipidemia

Education

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training 2011,

Istanbul/Turkey

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2006,

Istanbul/Turkey

Career

• Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2019, Istanbul/Turkey

• Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan E.A.H 2011-2013, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

• Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2011, Istanbul/Turkey

Publications: Doğan A, Özdemir B, Bal H, Özdemir E, Kurtoğlu N.Ticagrelor-associated thrombotic

thrombocytopenic purpura.Anatol J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;17(1):73-74

Cardiology

Fields of Study and Interests

• Interventional Cardiology

• Peripheral Artery Diseases

• Heart Valve Diseases

• Hypertension

• hyperlipidemia

• Heart failure

• Leg Vascular Diseases

Education

• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology /Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

Istanbul/Turkey

• Uludag University Faculty of Medicine /Medical Doctor Education 2005, Bursa/Turkey

Career

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

• Adıyaman 82nd Year State Hospital 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

Publications: Abacı Okay, Özkan Alev, Kocas Cüneyt, Çetinkal Gökhan, Karaca Osman Sükrü,

Baydar Onur, Kaya Aysem, Gürmen Azız Tevfik (2015). Impact of Rosuvastatin on Contrast-

Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients at High Risk for Nephropathy Undergoing Elective

Angiography. The American Journal of Cardiology, 115(7), 867-871., Doi:

10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.01.007

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,

Professional Experience

• 1999-2000: Şırnak Military Hospital, Military Service
• 2001-2007: Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart, and Vascular Diseases Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • Contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • 2005: Awarded the title of Associate Professor in Cardiovascular Surgery
• 2007-2009: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• 2009-2011: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Assistant Chief
• 2011-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Instructor
• 2016-2017: Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Education Officer
• 2017-2024: Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine, Professor
  • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine
• Since July 2024: Medipol Acıbadem District l Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgeon

Education & Expertise

• 1999 to 2005 – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
• 2005 to 2009 – Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Higher Specialization Education and Research Hospital, Cardiology Specialization

Experience

• 2010 to 2012 – Specialist Doctor, Istanbul Ümraniye Education and Research Hospital
• 2012 to 2014 – Specialist Doctor, Istanbul Tuzla State Hospital
• 2014 to 2017 – Specialist Doctor, Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Higher Specialization Education and Research Hospital
• 2017 to 2018 – Associate Professor, Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Higher Specialization Education and Research Hospital

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Medical Association (Istanbul Medical Chamber)
• Turkish Society of Cardiology
• European Society of Cardiology (ESC)

Education & Expertise

• 2001 | Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
• 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiology Specialist, Chief Assistant
• 2014 | Associate Professorship, Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Professional Experience

• 2001 to 2005 | Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Research Assistant
• 2006 to 2007 | Kayseri Military Hospital – Cardiologist
• 2007 to 2010 | Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital – Cardiologist
• 2010 to 2018 | Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital – Cardiologist, Chief Assistant

Professional Memberships

• -Istanbul Medical Chamber
• -Turkish Cardiology Association
• -Chronic Total Occlusion Club

Pediatric Cardiology

Pendik Medipol University Hospital

Experience

2021 Private Nisa Hospital

2020 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2015 – 2021 Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine

2010- 2015 Izmir Dr. Behçet Uz Pediatric Training and Research Hospital

2008 – 2009 Gata Pediatric Cardiology 

1999 – 2003 Merzifon Aviation Medicine Center

Education

2006 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Pediatric Cardiology

1998 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Child Health and Diseases

1991 Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2019 - 2022

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara

2017 - 2019

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2006 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2001 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

1996 - 2001

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

Education

2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic

2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology

1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

Experience

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic

2010 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2010 - 2016

Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor

2006 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2005 - 2006

Urfa State Hospital

1999 - 2005

Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

1998 - 1999

Duruca Health Center

Education

2018

Health Sciences University, Cardiology

2010

Dicle University, Department of Cardiology

2005

Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology. He completed his training at Ege University and Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. His main areas of expertise are interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease. He also focuses on inflammation and coagulation, cardiovascular immunology, and stem cell therapy.

Dr. Ercan has held key academic and administrative positions. He served as Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University. He was also the Medical Director at İzmir Medical Point Hospital. He gained international experience at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne, Australia.

He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ercan is also a member of several national and international cardiology associations and working groups.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist who graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine. He has broad experience in treating complex heart conditions. His expertise includes arrhythmias, atrial septal defect (ASD), atrial fibrillation, AVRT, AVNRT, bradycardia, heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart diseases.

He is skilled in advanced interventional procedures. These include ASD, PDA, and VSD closure, EPS-ablation, ICD-CRT-D implantation, and percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions. Dr. Dogdus worked at Karaman State Hospital and Uşak University Training and Research Hospital cardiology clinics from 2017 to 2022.

He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, the European Society of Cardiology, and the Cardiovascular Academy. He also holds board and working group positions in several national and international cardiology organizations.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist. He earned his medical degree from Eskişehir Osmangazi University between 2007 and 2014. He completed his cardiology residency at İzmir Dokuz Eylül University from 2015 to 2020. In 2024, he received advanced training in heart failure at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.

He has worked at İzmir Ekonomi Üniversitesi Medical Point Hospital and Konya Cihanbeyli State Hospital. He also took part in advanced heart failure education at the University of Zurich.

Dr. Kakar is a member of several professional organizations. These include the European Society of Cardiology, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Heart Failure Association, American College of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Academy Association, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

Dr. Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol, heart valve diseases, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. He received his medical degree from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Taskin worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine from 2009 to 2014, where he gained valuable experience. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber. These memberships show his dedication to high standards in cardiology.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

• Field: Faculty of Medicine
• University: Gazi University
• Years: 2009-2015

PhD/Medical Specialty

• Field: Department of Internal Medicine/Cardiology Department
• University: Mustafa Kemal University
• Years: 2016-2020

Experience:

General Practitioner

• Institution: Kırıkhan Community Health Center
• Years: 2015-2016

Research Assistant Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2016-2020

Specialist Doctor

• Institution: Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Years: 2020-2022

Doctor Academic Staff

• Institution: Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Department
• Years: 2022-2024
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Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in interventional cardiology and treats complex congenital heart diseases in children. He is known for his skills in minimally invasive transcatheter procedures. Dr. Bilici is also experienced in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and advanced angiographic diagnostics. He performs interventions in both neonates and infants.

Dr. Bilici has published more than 50 peer-reviewed articles in international journals. He has also contributed chapters to medical books at both national and international levels. His work supports the education of pediatric cardiology. He has taken part in multicenter clinical studies, including research on the Occlutech® Duct Occluder for PDA closure. Dr. Bilici often presents his findings at major medical congresses around the world.

He has held important clinical and academic positions at hospitals such as Liv Hospital, Medical Park, and Dicle University. Dr. Bilici is a member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association. He is dedicated to training future pediatric cardiologists and improving national standards of care.