Prof. Cengiz KÖKSAL, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Areas of Expertise

• Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement
• Off-pump (beating heart) mitral valve surgery
• Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
• Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
• Carotid (neck artery) surgery
• Aesthetic varicose vein surgery
• Non-surgical treatment of arterial/venous aneurysms in the legs

Education

• Primary Education – Afyon, Turkey
• Secondary & High School – Darüşşafaka High School, Graduated as Top of Class
• M.D., Doctor of Medicine – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1992
• Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)

Career

• Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)
  • Contributed to the foundation of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • Achieved Associate Professor title in 2005
• Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007 onward)
  • Appointed Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2009
  • Clinical Educator from 2011 to 2017
  • Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries
  • Education Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (2016–2017)
• Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–2024)
  • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
• Current Position – Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (Since July 2024)

International Training and Grants

• Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship Winner, Portugal (2012)
• Advanced trainings in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (without sternotomy or heart-lung machine) conducted in:
  • Israel, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany (2012–2016)

Achievements & Honors

• "Physician of the Year", Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards (2018)
• Only physician in Turkey authorized to educate and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
• Organizer of annual Mitral Valve Repair Workshops with national and international participation
• President, National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association (2016–2018)
• Editor, the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook published in Turkish

Academic Contributions

• 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
• 75+ national publications
• Authored 4 book chapters

Delivered 

200+ presentations

 in national and international conferences (since 2011)

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly academic cardiologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He currently leads advanced cardiac treatments at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialises in echocardiography and complex rhythm mapping techniques
• Served as a Professor at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine
• Broad expertise in interventional cardiology and emergency cardiac care
• Recognised as an Associate Professor by the Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in identifying heart rhythm disturbances using precision diagnostic tools

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a senior cardiology specialist at the JCI-accredited Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He attained his academic title at one of Turkey's premier heart and vascular research centres.

• Specialises in complex cardiac interventions and rhythm management
• Fellowship trained at the Dr Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for clear communication with international patients
• Practises across major specialist heart units in Istanbul

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a robotic surgery specialist who trained at the Orsi da Vinci Training Centre in Belgium to master minimally invasive heart procedures.

• Holds specialist certification in robotic console surgery for complex cardiovascular cases
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expert in blood conservation techniques and patient blood management to improve recovery
• Associate Professor at the American Hospital – a premier private medical institution
• Active contributor to international cardiac research with numerous publications on surgical outcomes

Education and Expertise

EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Treatment Methods

Aortic Surgery

Heart Valve Surgery

Coronary Surgery

Venous Surgery

Experience

Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine

Professional Memberships

Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

National Society for Vascular Surgery

Articles

Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions

Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.

A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist cardiologist at PrimeCare Bkk who completed intensive training in interventional cardiology at Rajavithi Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology procedures to manage heart rhythm disorders
• Trained at Siriraj Medical School at Mahidol University – Thailand's oldest and most prestigious medical faculty
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in English for clear communication during consultations and procedure planning
• Focuses on precise electrode placement and internal medicine foundations

Professor Sungho Kim has performed over 1,200 cardiac interventions at Sejong Hospital and is a recognized leader in treating congenital heart defects.

• Specialises in catheter-based interventions for children and adults with congenital heart disease
• Focuses on mapping and treating complex structural abnormalities like atrial septal defects
• Holds a PhD from Hanyang University Graduate School for advanced cardiac research
• Uses non-surgical techniques to repair heart defects and manage rhythm disturbances
• Contributes to international cardiology conferences on pediatric cardiac care

Professor Byung Hee Oh is an internationally recognised cardiologist and former President of the Korean Society of Cardiology with high-level expertise in managing complex arrhythmias.

• Served as Director of the Cardiovascular Centre at Seoul National University Hospital
• Specialises in treating atrial fibrillation and advanced heart failure cases
• Expertise in cardiac mapping and evidence-based management of chronic heart disease
• Authored hundreds of peer-reviewed papers on cardiovascular medicine and patient outcomes
• Former Head of Cardiology at one of South Korea's most prestigious university hospitals

Professor Min Jeong Kim is a cardiological specialist at Incheon Sejong Hospital with a doctorate from Seoul National University College of Medicine – South Korea's top-ranked medical school.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and complex arrhythmia management
• Focuses on precise risk stratification and evidence-based treatment planning
• Member of multidisciplinary teams integrating cardiac imaging with interventional services
• Expert in managing long-term heart disease and preventive cardiovascular care
• Trained at premier Korean medical institutions for cardiovascular disease

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialises in complex interventional procedures. He previously served as a Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Veni Vidi Hospital.

• Trained at the Turkish High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology and cardiac rhythm management
• Holds academic faculty positions in cardiology at major medical universities
• Managed cardiac departments as a lead specialist and supervisor
• Fellow of the Health Sciences University in cardiology

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive academic background in cardiac rhythm management.

• Held senior clinical roles at Ankara City Hospital, one of the region's largest medical hubs
• Previously served at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Held a professorship at Karabük University's Department of Cardiology
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and complex heart rhythm disorders
• Focuses on mapping and treating arrhythmias using high-precision techniques

Professor Oguzhan Yucel leads the cardiac team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex rhythm disorders and interventional cardiology.

• Specialises in managing advanced arrhythmias and heart valve diseases
• Performs interventional procedures for coronary artery disease and cardiovascular occlusion
• Treats high-risk patients with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia
• Focuses on precision diagnostics for patients with irregular heartbeats