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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:

• -Degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics.
• -Degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences.
• -University specialization in the topic of intestinal microbiota.
• - Specialization in the field of sports enterprise management.
• - Certified Athletic Trainer (RFEA).
• -Qualifications of the Federation of Spanish Personal Trainers and Fitness (FEEPYF):
  • -Functional training.
  • -High intensity interval training (HIIT).
  • -Crossfit.
  • -Training using suspension systems.

Professional experience:

• -Researcher in the Exercise Physiology Laboratory in the team of the University Alfonso X El Sage.
• -Consultant and sports nutrition coach.
• -Dietitian in the nephrology department of the Fuensanta clinic.
• -Organization and holding of sporting events in the Spanish Olympic Committee.
• -Personal trainer.

Education and Specialization

• Akdeniz University School of Medicine
• Akdeniz University Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery

Professional Experience

• Sept. 2011 – Present: Thoracic Surgeon, Harran University School of Medicine Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Şanlıurfa, Turkey
• Oct. 2004 – Oct. 2011: Thoracic Surgeon, Yunus Emre State Hospital, Eskişehir, Turkey
• Oct. 1998 – Oct. 2004: Resident, Akdeniz University Hospital, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Antalya, Turkey

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,

Education

Undergraduate: Faculty of Medicine, Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (English), 2000-2007.
PhD: Chest Diseases, Department of Chest Diseases, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 2007-2013.

Experience

Medical Residency Student, Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases, 2007-2013.
Specialist Doctor, Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 2013-2015.
Specialist Doctor, Koç University Hospital, 2015-2017.
Associate Professor, Koç University Hospital, 2017-2022.
Associate Professor, Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, 2022-2023.
Professor Doctor, Arel University Faculty of Medicine, 2023.
Professor Doctor, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine/Hospital, 2023- Currently

Scientific Memberships
 

Turkish Thoracic Society
Respiratory Research Society of Turkey
ASYOD (Asthma and Allergy Association)
European Respiratory Society
Turkish Medical Association

Awards

Foreign Publication Second Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society 24th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2021
Diagnostic and Interventional Methods Study Group - Best Oral Presentation Award, Turkish Thoracic Society, 23. Annual Congress, 2020 (Virtual congress)
Diagnostic Methods Working Group - Best Poster Award, Turkish Thoracic Society 22nd Annual Congress, Antalya, 2019
Foreign Publication Third Prize, Turkish Thoracic Society, 20th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2017
Third Prize for Published Congress Paper, Turkish Thoracic Society 19th Annual Congress, Antalya, 2016
ERS Respiratory Championship 2016, Participation in the Knowledge Contest as Turkey Team and Third Prize, London, 2016
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine 19th Term Second Prize, Marmara University, 2007

Medical Intrests

• Lung Cancer
• Interstitial Lung Disease
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
• Asthma/COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Pneumonia (Pneumonia)

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

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

Education

• M.Sc: Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - 25.03.1974
• Specialty Education: Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University - 1975-1980

Experience

• Specialization in Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis: Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine - 1982-1987
• Associate Professor Doctor Istanbul University, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine - 1987-1996
• Visiting Professor at Allergy Clinic (Associate Professor): University of Paris Rothschild Hospital / France - 1990
• Professor Doctor Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - 1996-2011
• Professor Doctor, Medical Director: Universal Hospitals Group - 2011-2013
• Professor Doctor, Medical Director: Kolan Hospital Sisli - 2013-2019
• Professor Doctor Memorial Sisli Hospital - 2019-2023.
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Medical Interests

• Lung Nodules: Diagnosis, follow-up, treatment decision
• Lung cancer
• Bronchoscopic procedures
• Asthma
• COPD
• Respiratory system infections
• Bronchiectasis
• Interstitial lung diseases
• Chronic cough
• Respiratory failure

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

Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

Education and Specialization

• 1989 - 1995 Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
• Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
• 2006 - Associate Professorship, Başkent University Faculty of Medicine

Experience

• 1995 - 1996 - Assistant Doctor, Emergency Department, Ardahan State Hospital
• 1996 - 1997 - Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• 1997 - 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2002 - Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2003 - 2007 - Başkent University Konya Research and Application Center
• 2007 - 2012 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2012 - 2017 - Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• 2013 - 2014 - Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, Rochester, MN, USA
• 2017 - 2020 - ASV Yaşam Hospital
• 2020 - 2021 - Antalya Anadolu Hospital

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 and Specialization
-Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
-Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center – Thoracic Surgery, Specialization

Professional Memberships
-Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery
-Turkish Thoracic Society
-Turkish Lung Cancer Society
-Anatolian Pathology Society

Areas of Interest

-Lung cancer surgery

-Surgery for bronchiectasis

-Surgical treatment of hydatid cysts

-Pneumothorax

-Surgery for emphysema

-Treatment of excessive armpit sweating (hyperhidrosis)

-Surgical treatment of diaphragm diseases

-Surgical diagnosis and management of pleural effusion