Cardiovascular Surgery Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen
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Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital, where he treats coronary artery, heart valve, aortic and vascular conditions. His areas of expertise include total arterial coronary bypass, minimally invasive coronary and valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery and varicose vein treatment.
About Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen
Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Ataşehir Hospital, providing care in cardiovascular surgery, vascular surgery and varicose vein treatment. His clinical interests include total arterial coronary bypass, minimally invasive coronary bypass and valve surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, aortic valve stenosis, major vessel diseases and heart valve diseases.
He graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 1983 and completed cardiovascular surgery training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital in 1990. His career has included leadership and academic roles at Siyami Ersek Hospital, Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Private Erdem Hospitals, Hasan Kalyoncu University and Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine, as well as clinical observation at Mount Sinai Hospital and work at Cleveland Clinic in 1994.
International patients can expect an evaluation focused on their coronary, valve, aortic or vascular condition and discussion of relevant surgical options. Prof. Dr. Bilgen is a member of professional organizations including the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and the National Vascular Surgery Society.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Subspecialties
- Vascular Surgery
- Varicose Vein Treatment
Education
- 2011–2013Hasan Kalyoncu University / Professor
- 1997İstanbul University Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor Doctor
- 1990Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1983İstanbul University İstanbul Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2017Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2017İstanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Academic and Educational Activities
- 2010–2017Private Erdem Hospitals Directorate of Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1999–2010Siyami Ersek Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
- 1998–1999Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor Doctor
- 1994USA New York Mount Sinai Hospital / Clinical Observation
- 1994ABD Cleveland Clinic de International Scolar Statüsünde Çalışma
- 1991–1992Haydarpaşa GATA Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / Specialist Doctor
- 1990–1998Siyami Ersek Hospital / Chief Assistant of Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1983–1985Afyon- Dereçine Health Center Physician / Compulsory Service
Professional Memberships
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- İstanbul Medical Chamber
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Association
- Türk Kardioloji Association
- National Vascular Surgery Association
Selected Publications
- Complete open endarterectomy of the superficial femoral artery Turkish J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014;22(2):431-434. DOI:10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2014.8642 İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Hakan Parlar, Hamdi Toköz, Fuat Bilgen.
- Catheter-assisted thrombectomy: Thrombectomy in two cases Turkish J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. Doi: 1056/tgkdc.dergisi.2014;22(3):656-60 İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Hakan Parlar, Hamdi Toköz, Ali Fırat, Fuat Bilgen
- Aneurysmorrhaphy and plication in arteriovenous fistula aneurysm revisions: Our clinical experience Turkish J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg2014;22(1):71-75doi10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2014.8495. İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Hamdi Toköz, Fuat Bilgen.
- The role of subfascial open ligation of perforating veins marked with Doppler USG in the treatment of active or healed venous ulcers; our mid- to late-term results Damar Cer Derg 2013;22(1):136-41. doi:10.9739/uvcd.2012-33263. İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Hamdi Toköz, İlhan Yurdakul, Fuat Bilgen.
- Ischemic syndrome due to distal hypoperfusion in arteriovenous fistulas for hemodialysis Turkish JThorac Cardiovasc Surg 2013;21(4):936-943. doi 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2013.8328. İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Hakan Parlar, Hamdi Toköz, Fuat Bilgen
- Marfan syndrome and ascending aortic disease Turkiye Klinikleri J Cardiovasc Surg ? Special Topics 2012;4(1):1-6. Fuat Bilgen, İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Hamdi Toköz, Hilal Kurtoglu Gümüşel
- Forearm dorsal course basilic vein transposition for distal hemodialysis access route: Our surgical technique and mid-term results DamarCerDerg2012;21(1):1-5. İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Can Çağlar Erdem, Fuat Bilgen
- Comparison of the Incidence of Carotid Artery Disease and Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency with the Incidence of Postoperative Cerebrovascular Attacks in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Türk Göğüs Kalp Damar Cer Derg, 19(2), 127-37 (2011) A. Ülger, S. Şahin, F. E. Bahadır, N. Uzunlulu, A. K. Tuygun, Y. Arslan, F. Bilgen
- Basilic vein transposition for hemodialysis access: mid-term results Turkish J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2011;19(4):513-517. doi10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2011.079. İsmail Oral Hastaoğlu, Fuat Bilgen
- Replacement of the ascending aorta in bicuspid aorta: When. Turkish Thoracic Cardiovascular Cer Derg, 19 (Supp 2) , 15-18 (2011) F. Bilgen
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What patients say about Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen
★★★★★From 2,400+ verified patient reviews“My anaesthesia care was handled with real skill and genuine care. Prof. Dr. Bilgen inspired complete confidence from the first meeting.”
“Choosing Acibadem for my open-heart surgery was the best decision I made. The expertise of Prof. Dr. Bilgen put my mind completely at ease. The nursing staff were attentive and kind throughout.”