Cardiovascular Surgery Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen
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About Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen
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Prof. Dr. Fuat Bilgen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul with 43+ years of experience.
He treats ascending aortic disease including Marfan syndrome and bicuspid aortic valve-associated ascending aortopathy, performs ascending aortic replacement and coronary artery bypass surgery, and manages vascular conditions and procedures such as superficial femoral artery endarterectomy, catheter-assisted thrombectomy, venous ulcers, hemodialysis arteriovenous fistula steal syndrome, and basilic vein transposition for hemodialysis access. He consults…
Prof. Fuat Bilgen is a professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery with extensive clinical and academic experience. He completed a professorship appointment at Hasan Kalyoncu University (2011–2013) and has been affiliated with Acibadem Health Group since 2017. His work spans open, minimally invasive, and robotic approaches in cardiac and vascular surgery, with a focus on advancing patient care through modern surgical techniques.
He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkish Society of Cardiology, National Society for Vascular Surgery, Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Association, and the Istanbul Medical Chamber. These memberships reflect his commitment to professional development, collaboration, and contribution to the surgical community.
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Education
- 2011–2013Hasan Kalyoncu University / Professor
- 1997Istanbul University Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor
- 1990Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1983Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2017Acibadem Health Group
- 2017Academic and Educational Activities at Istanbul Aydın University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
- 2010–2017Private Erdem Hospitals Cardiovascular Surgery Directorate
- 1999–2010Siyami Ersek Chest Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
- 1998–1999Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor
- 1994Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, USA / Clinical Observation
- 1994Working in International Scolar Status at Cleveland Clinic, USA
- 1991–1992Haydarpaşa GATA Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic / Specialist Doctor
- 1990–1998Siyami Ersek Hospital / Chief Resident in Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1983–1985Afyon- Dereçine Health Center Medicine / Compulsory Service
Professional Memberships
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Istanbul Medical Chamber
- Minimally Invasive and Robotic Surgery Association
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- National Society for Vascular Surgery
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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★★★★★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.”