Pediatric Cardiology Dr. Sinem Altunyuva Usta
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Dr. Sinem Altunyuva Usta is a Pediatric Cardiology specialist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 27+ years of experience.
She treats pediatric congenital and acquired heart disease, adult congenital heart disease, cardiovascular shunts, and vascular anomalies, including conditions such as complete atrioventricular septal defect, absent pulmonary valve syndrome, functional single ventricle, coronary arteriovenous fistula, Kawasaki disease, and neonatal iatrogenic cardiac tamponade, and performs transcatheter closure procedures. She consults in Turkish and…
M.D. Sinem Altunyuva Usta is a pediatric cardiologist with a medical degree from Marmara University Faculty of Medicine (2013). She brings clinical expertise in congenital and acquired heart conditions in children and adolescents, and has been practicing with Acibadem Health Group since 2022. An active member of professional communities, M.D.
Altunyuva Usta participates in the Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, the Turkish Pediatric Association, the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Society, and the Turkish Medical Association. Her affiliations reflect a commitment to multidisciplinary care, ongoing professional development, and collaboration across pediatric and adult congenital cardiology. Known for a patient-centered approach, she focuses on delivering evidence-based, compassionate care to families and young patients, emphasizing clear communication and shared decision-making.
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Education
- 2013Marmara University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Cardiology
- 2004Istanbul Goztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics
- 1998Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2022Acibadem Health Group
- 2013Kartal Kosuydu Y.I.E.A. Hospital / Pediatric Cardiology Clinic
- 2009–2013Marmara University Faculty of Medicine / Pediatric Cardiology B.D
- 2000–2009Medeniyet University Faculty of Medicine / Department of Pediatrics
- 1999–2000Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine / Department of Medical Pharmacology
Professional Memberships
- Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery
- Turkish Pediatric Association
- Adult Congenital Heart Disease Society
- Turkish Medical Association
Selected Publications
- Results of the transcatheter closure of various vascular anomalies and cardiovascular shunt with the Amplatzer vaseular plugs 2 and 4. Sun Text Rev Med Clin Res 2021 ;2 (1): 123-130. http://dx.d0i.0rg/l 0.51737/2766-4813.2021.023 Yıldirim A, Karaağaç AT, Usta SA, Arisut S, Ceyran H, Sungur M.
- Complete atrioventricular septal defect vvith absent pulmonary valve in an infant with Down Syndrome: A rare association. Sun Text Rev Med Clin Res 2021 ;2( 1): 126. http://dx.doi.org/10.51737/2766-4589.2021.020 Yıldirim A. Karaağaç AT. Usta SA, Erolu E.
- High glucose concentration in pericardial fluid: An indication for iatrogenic cardiac tamponade in a neonate: An indication for iatrogenic pericardial tamponade in a neonate). Marmara Medical Journal 2016; 29: 189-191 DOI: 10.5472/MMJcr.2903.04 Elif Erolu Gunay. Asli Memısoglu Sinem Altinvuva Usta . Oyku Tosun Koray Ak. Figen Akalın.
- Coronary Arteriovenous Fistula Causing Hvdrops Fetalis. Case Reports in Obstetrics and Gynecology Volüme 2014, Article ID 487281,4 pages http://dx.d0i.0rg/l 0.1155/2014/487281 Nilüfer Çetiner, Sinem Altunyuva Usta, and Figen Akalın
- Functional Single Ventricle: The Kosuyolu Experience (Functional Single Ventricle: Kosuyolu Experience). Türkiye Klinikleri J Cardiovasc Surg-Special Topics 2014:6(3):19-25 C. Naci Öner, Hakan Ceyran, Ayşe Yıldırım, Murat Başaran. Ali Can Vuran. Yasemin Yavuz Sinem Altunyuva Usta. Eylem Tunçer. Ömer Faruk Şavluk. Meti
- Orbital Cellulitis Presenting as a First Sign of Incomplete Kavvasaki Disease Case Rep Ophthalmol 2013;4:294-298 https://d0i.0rg/l0.1159/000357258 Çerman E., Eraslan M., Turhan S.A., Usta S.A., Akalin F
- Kawasaki disease in adolescence Türk Arch Ped 2013: 169-172 S Altunyuva Usta, F Akalin.
- Retrospectıve Overvıew Of Our Cases Wıth Poısonmg. Goztepe Medical Journal 2006; 20(l):5-8. Müferet Ergüven, Sinem Altunvuva, Sevliya Öcal, Merve Usta. Banu Bal, Nida Karyagar.
- Primary Immune Deficiency Syndromes In Childhood Göztepe Medical Journal 2006:20(1): 13- 16 Sevliya Öcal. Sinem Altinvuva Arzu Akdag, Atiye Fedakar. Nevin Aksu Müferet Ergüven.
- Influence of High Dose Methylprednisolone Therapy on Prognosis of Acute Transverse Myelitis in Children Goztepe Medical Journal 2005;20:190-192. Müferet Ergüven, Sevliya Öcal, Can Emeksiz, Sinem Altunvuva. Arzu Akdag, Atiye Fedakar.
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