Tetralogy Of Fallot Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Associate Professor Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on some of the most complex heart repairs.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine – one of the region's leading medical training centres
• Awarded by the National Society of Vascular Surgery for her research on heart tissue repair
• Experienced in high-volume public training hospitals managing diverse cardiovascular conditions
• Regularly publishes research on cardiovascular tissue recovery and diabetic heart health

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital. He has established major cardiac programmes and pioneered artificial heart surgery in Turkey.

• Specialises in complex paediatric cardiac surgery and reconstructive heart procedures
• Experienced in hybrid cardiovascular procedures combining surgery with minimally invasive catheter-based techniques
• Trained in advanced heart failure surgery through international fellowships in Germany, France, and the US
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to cardiovascular surgery and artificial organs

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

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.

Associate Professor Kursat Fidanci is a specialist in paediatric cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He formerly served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine, where he trained other specialists in children’s heart health.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including structural defects from birth
• Specialises in fetal echocardiography to detect heart conditions before a baby is born
• Experts in managing rhythm disorders and rheumatic heart diseases in children
• Has managed numerous paediatric heart cases throughout his academic career