Assoc. Prof. Ertuğrul Emre Güntürk, MD

Assoc. Prof. Ertuğrul Emre Güntürk, MD is a cardiologist at Acibadem Adana Hospital in Adana, where he works in the Cardiology Department. His subspecialty interest is cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and his clinical work covers coronary artery disease, heart valve diseases, arrhythmias and heart failure. Rehabilitation needs are considered as part of his overall approach to cardiovascular care. He has more than 24 years of experience in medicine.

Dr. Güntürk graduated from Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 2002 and completed his cardiology training at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 2008. He holds the academic title of associate professor and has been part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services since 2021.

Clinical focus

Dr. Güntürk assesses and manages a range of cardiovascular conditions in adult patients. His areas of expertise include coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation, and hypotension. He also sees patients with heart valve diseases such as aortic stenosis, mitral valve regurgitation and rheumatic heart disease, as well as patients with an atrial septal defect (ASD). Diagnostic and interventional work in his practice includes angiography, percutaneous coronary interventions and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). He also provides pacemaker-related care for patients who have, or may need, an implanted device.

Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation is a specific area of interest. For patients recovering from a cardiac event, living with heart failure or managing chronic coronary or valve disease, Dr. Güntürk considers whether a structured rehabilitation program is appropriate alongside medical or interventional treatment. Recommendations are individualized after clinical assessment and review of the patient’s history, current symptoms and test results, and the suitability of any procedure is discussed on a case-by-case basis.

How Dr. Güntürk works with international patients

Dr. Güntürk speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, for example echocardiography or other ultrasound reports, CT or MRI reports, ECG and laboratory results, operative notes and discharge summaries, and arranges appointments and the hospital visit. A first consultation typically covers the patient’s history and symptoms, a review of existing imaging and previous treatments, a clinical examination and a discussion of the available options, including any rehabilitation needs. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to discuss their situation with Dr. Güntürk before deciding whether to travel; a remote consultation is based on the records provided and does not replace an in-person examination where one is needed.