Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Doctors in Turkey — Page 3

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Vedat Okutan is a pediatrician with minor specialty training in pediatric cardiology. He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Faculty (1980–1986). He completed an internship at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (1986–1987). He finished specialization training in Pediatric Health and Diseases at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy (1989–1993). He then completed minor specialty training in Pediatric Cardiology at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Hacettepe University (1998–2000).

Clinical focus: imaging for congenital heart disease, including fetal echocardiography. Care for acquired heart diseases such as rheumatic fever, Kawasaki disease, and myocarditis. Cardiac assessment for children who play sports, including evaluation of murmurs, fainting, and chest pain.

Education and Experience 1994 - Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (Çapa). 2011 - Associate Professor, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 2015 - Master of Health Institutions Management. Experience 2000 - 2005 - Specialist, Erenköy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital 2005 - 2014 - Faculty Member, Inönü University Faculty of Medicine. 2014 - 2018 - Chief Physician, Erenköy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital Professional Memberships Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialists Association Turkish Rheumatism Research and Control Association Working Group Anatolian Rheumatic Diseases Assessment Group