Cardiology Prof. Dr. Alper Özkan
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About Prof. Dr. Alper Özkan
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Prof. Dr. Alper Özkan is a cardiologist at Acibadem Altunizade Hospital in İstanbul with 22+ years of experience.
He focuses on valvular heart disease, echocardiography, cardiovascular imaging, and advanced cardiac imaging. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Prof. Alper Özkan is an associate professor of medicine with a focus on cardiology and cardiovascular imaging. He earned his associate professorship from Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine in 2016 and has been affiliated with Acıbadem Health Group since 2015.
He is an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Echocardiography, the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging, the European Society of Cardiology and its Valvular Heart Disease Working Group, the Turkish Society of Cardiology, and the Turkish Medical Association. His work centers on echocardiography, valvular heart disease, and advanced cardiac imaging, combining clinical practice with academic leadership.
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Education
- 2016Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine / Associate Professor
- 2011–2013Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Cardiolvascular Medicine The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio-USA / Research Assistant
- 2010Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital Cardiology
- 2009–2011Invasive Cardiology, Department of Cardiolvascular Medicine, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio-USA / Research Assistant
- 2003Inonu University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2015Acibadem Health Group
- 2015Elazığ Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic / Compulsory Service
- 2013–2015Elazığ Harput State Hospital / Compulsory Service
- 2011–2013Cardiovascular Imaging, Department of Cardiolvascular Medicine / The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio/USA
- 2009–2011Invasive Cardiology, Department of Cardiolvascular Medicine / The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio/USA
- 2004–2009Kartal Kosuyolu Heart & Training Research Hospital
Professional Memberships
- The American Society of Echocardiography
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- Turkish Medical Association
- The European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging
- The European Society of Cardiology &Valvular Heart Disease Working Group
- The European Society of Cardiology
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Alper Özkan
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