Prof. Ali Aydınlar, MD

Prof. Ali Aydınlar, MD is a cardiologist at Acibadem Bursa Hospital in Bursa, where he works in the Cardiology Department. He cares for adults with a range of heart and vascular conditions, including heart failure, heart valve disease, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. He has more than 46 years of experience in medicine, spanning internal medicine and cardiology.

Dr. Aydınlar graduated from İstanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1980. He then completed his training in Internal Medicine at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1985, followed by specialty training in Cardiology at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1994. He has been with Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2021.

Clinical focus

Dr. Aydınlar’s clinical work covers the assessment and medical management of common and complex cardiac conditions. In patients with heart failure, evaluation typically includes a review of symptoms, cardiac function and current medication, so that treatment can be adjusted to the individual. He also sees patients with heart valve disease, including aortic valve stenosis and mitral valve regurgitation, and with structural conditions such as atrial septal defect, where the aim is to establish how far the condition affects the heart and whether monitoring or further treatment is appropriate.

Rhythm disorders form another part of his practice, in particular atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias, which may cause palpitations, breathlessness or fatigue and can carry a risk of complications if they are not addressed. Dr. Aydınlar also manages coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis and angina, together with the risk factors that contribute to them, such as hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. Care in these areas usually combines a clinical assessment with a discussion of lifestyle factors and medication and, where relevant, further testing.

How Dr. Aydınlar works with international patients

Dr. Aydınlar consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the hospital’s international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, such as ultrasound, MRI, CT or X-ray reports, laboratory and pathology results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit itself. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and current symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the options. Video consultations are also available for international patients who wish to discuss their case before travelling or to follow up after treatment, subject to the limits of what can be assessed remotely.