Cardiovascular Surgery Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan
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About Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan
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Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Bodrum Hospital in Muğla with 39+ years of experience.
He treats coronary artery disease, left main coronary artery aneurysm, ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm, brucella endocarditis, and infective endocarditis, and performs procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting, internal thoracic artery graft harvesting, cardiopulmonary bypass, prosthetic heart valve implantation, intra-aortic balloon catheter occlusion, and carbon dioxide insufflation for internal thoracic artery preparation. He consults…
Prof. Mehmet Özkan is a cardiovascular surgeon with a strong academic background and current clinical affiliation with a leading private hospital group. He earned his medical degree in Cardiovascular Surgery from Istinye University Faculty of Medicine in 2019 and has since advanced in both clinical practice and professional engagement. Since 2024 he has been practicing with Acibadem Health Group, where he focuses on surgical care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.
He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Thoracic, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and participates in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, contributing to professional exchange and advancements in surgical techniques and patient care. Known for a patient-centered approach and commitment to evidence-based practice, Prof. Özkan blends surgical skill with ongoing collaboration in the cardiothoracic community to improve outcomes and advance the field.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2019Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Cardiovascular Surgery / Prof. Dr.
- 2007Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor
- 1994Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1993The Pennsylvania State University, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, USA / Clinical Observer
- 1987Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2024Acibadem Health Group
- 2021Kolan British Hospital, K.K.T.C. / Prof. Dr.
- 2019–2021Istinye University, Istanbul (VM Medicalpark Hospital / Prof. Dr.
- 2018–2019VM Medicalpark Hospital, Samsun / Assoc. Dr.
- 2017–2018EMSEY Hospital- Istanbul / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 2016–2017Gisbir Hospital- Istanbul / Assoc. Dr.
- 2012–2016ATASAM Hospital, Samsun / Assoc. Dr.
- 2009–2012Medicalpark Hospital, Samsun / Assoc. Dr.
- 2008–2009Kavaklıdere Umut Hospital / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 2006–2007Private Karadeniz Hospital / Specialist Dr.
- 2004–2006Çamlıca Ömür Hospital, Istanbul / Specialist Dr.
- 2002–2004Private Karadeniz Hospital, Trabzon / Specialist Dr.
- 2000–2002Private Life Hospital, Ankara / Specialist Dr.
- 1999–2000City Hospital, Ankara / Specialist Dr.
- 1997–1999Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Specialist Dr.
- 1995–1997Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service) / Specialist Dr.
- 1988–1994Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Assistant Doctor
- 1987–1988Ankara Şereflikoçhisar-Ağaçören Health Center (Compulsory Service) / General Practitioner
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Society of Thoracic, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Selected Publications
- Images in Cardiology :Giant left main coronary aneurysm The Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2007 Jul; 23(9): 743. Ozkan M, Yildiz M, Koker I,
- Intra Aortic Balloon Catheter Usıng as a Occlyder in Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, 7 (1), 74-76 (2007) Özkan M, Uysal A, Keser S, Baykan EC, Koramaz I,
- Effects of papaverine and carbon dioxide alone or in combination on the blood flow of internal thoracic artery J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 132(5),1126-30, (2006). Koramaz I, Ozkan M, Altun G, Guven KY, Duman MK, Kalyoncu NI, Yaris E, Ozcan F,
- The contracting and relaxing responses of human internal artery grafts harvested by two different methods Pharmacol Res, 51(6), 567-73, (2005). Koramaz I, Ozkan M, Ozkan M, Kesim M, Guven KY, Kadioglu M, Ulku C, Cobanoglu U, Yaris E, Kalyoncu NI, Ozcan F,
- Early clinical experience with the On-X prosthetic heart valve Interact CardioVasc Thorac ,4, 588-594, (2005). Ozyurda U, Akar AR, Uymaz O, Oguz M, Ozkan M, Yildirim C, Aslan A, Tasoz R
- Oxidative stress and changes in alpha- and gamma-tocopherol levels during coronary artery bypass grafting Ann NY Acad Sci, 1031, 352-6,(2004). Ulus AT, Aksoyek A, Ozkan M, Katircioglu SF, Vessby B, Basu B
- Effect of carbon dioxide insufflation on free internal thoracic artery flows: is it a vasodilator? J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 128, 354-356, (2004 ). Ozkan M, Koramaz I, Ulus AT, Tavil Y, Filizlioglu H, Baykan EC, Eryilmaz S, Inan B, Katircioglu F, Ozyurda U
- Cardiopulmonary bypass as a cause of free radical-induced oxidative stress and enhanced blood-borne isoprostanes in humans. Free Radic Biol Med, 34(7), 911-917, (2003). Ulus AT, Aksoyek A, Ozkan M, Katircioglu SF, Basu S
- A carbon dioxide insufflation technique for preparation of the internal thoracic artery J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 125(4),963-964, (2003). Ozkan M, Aslan A, Oguz M, Yildirim C, Oktar L, Ergul G, Ozyurda U,
- Brucella Endocarditis Treated by Surgical and Medical Combination Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann, 8, 266-267, (2000). Kaya B, Sirlak M, Ozkan M, Eryilmaz S, Akalin H,
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Mehmet Özkan
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“I had been worried for months, but my laparoscopic surgery was sorted out quickly and clearly. Dr. Özkan was honest about my options instead of pushing treatment. The facilities were spotless and modern.”
“I had been worried for months, but my valve repair was sorted out quickly and clearly. Prof. Dr. Özkan was thorough, professional and genuinely caring.”
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