Prof. Mehmet Özkan is a cardiovascular surgeon with a strong academic background and current clinical affiliation with a leading private hospital group. He earned his medical degree in Cardiovascular Surgery from Istinye University Faculty of Medicine in 2019 and has since advanced in both clinical practice and professional engagement. Since 2024 he has been practicing with Acibadem Health Group, where he focuses on surgical care for patients with complex cardiac and thoracic conditions. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Thoracic, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery and participates in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, contributing to professional exchange and advancements in surgical techniques and patient care. Known for a patient-centered approach and commitment to evidence-based practice, Prof. Özkan blends surgical skill with ongoing collaboration in the cardiothoracic community to improve outcomes and advance the field.
Education
- 2019 Istinye University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Cardiovascular Surgery / Prof. Dr.
- 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Cardiovascular Surgery / Associate Professor
- 1994 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1993 The Pennsylvania State University, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, USA / Clinical Observer
- 1987 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
Experience
- 2024 Acibadem Health Group
- 2021 Kolan British Hospital, K.K.T.C. / Prof. Dr.
- 2019 – 2021 Istinye University, Istanbul (VM Medicalpark Hospital / Prof. Dr.
- 2018 – 2019 VM Medicalpark Hospital, Samsun / Assoc. Dr.
- 2017 – 2018 EMSEY Hospital- Istanbul / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 2016 – 2017 Gisbir Hospital- Istanbul / Assoc. Dr.
- 2012 – 2016 ATASAM Hospital, Samsun / Assoc. Dr.
- 2009 – 2012 Medicalpark Hospital, Samsun / Assoc. Dr.
- 2008 – 2009 Kavaklıdere Umut Hospital / Assoc. Prof. Dr.
- 2006 – 2007 Private Karadeniz Hospital / Specialist Dr.
- 2004 – 2006 Çamlıca Ömür Hospital, Istanbul / Specialist Dr.
- 2002 – 2004 Private Karadeniz Hospital, Trabzon / Specialist Dr.
- 2000 – 2002 Private Life Hospital, Ankara / Specialist Dr.
- 1999 – 2000 City Hospital, Ankara / Specialist Dr.
- 1997 – 1999 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Specialist Dr.
- 1995 – 1997 Aydın State Hospital (Compulsory Service) / Specialist Dr.
- 1988 – 1994 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Assistant Doctor
- 1987 – 1988 Ankara Şereflikoçhisar-Ağaçören Health Center (Compulsory Service) / General Practitioner
Memberships
- Turkish Society of Thoracic, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Publications
- Images in Cardiology :Giant left main coronary aneurysm
The Canadian Journal of Cardiology, 2007 Jul; 23(9): 743. Ozkan M, Yildiz M, Koker I, - Intra Aortic Balloon Catheter Usıng as a Occlyder in Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Anatolian Journal of Cardiology, 7 (1), 74-76 (2007) Özkan M, Uysal A, Keser S, Baykan EC, Koramaz I, - Effects of papaverine and carbon dioxide alone or in combination on the blood flow of internal thoracic artery
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 132(5),1126-30, (2006). Koramaz I, Ozkan M, Altun G, Guven KY, Duman MK, Kalyoncu NI, Yaris E, Ozcan F, - The contracting and relaxing responses of human internal artery grafts harvested by two different methods
Pharmacol Res, 51(6), 567-73, (2005). Koramaz I, Ozkan M, Ozkan M, Kesim M, Guven KY, Kadioglu M, Ulku C, Cobanoglu U, Yaris E, Kalyoncu NI, Ozcan F, - Early clinical experience with the On-X prosthetic heart valve
Interact CardioVasc Thorac ,4, 588-594, (2005). Ozyurda U, Akar AR, Uymaz O, Oguz M, Ozkan M, Yildirim C, Aslan A, Tasoz R - Oxidative stress and changes in alpha- and gamma-tocopherol levels during coronary artery bypass grafting
Ann NY Acad Sci, 1031, 352-6,(2004). Ulus AT, Aksoyek A, Ozkan M, Katircioglu SF, Vessby B, Basu B - Effect of carbon dioxide insufflation on free internal thoracic artery flows: is it a vasodilator?
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 128, 354-356, (2004 ). Ozkan M, Koramaz I, Ulus AT, Tavil Y, Filizlioglu H, Baykan EC, Eryilmaz S, Inan B, Katircioglu F, Ozyurda U - Cardiopulmonary bypass as a cause of free radical-induced oxidative stress and enhanced blood-borne isoprostanes in humans.
Free Radic Biol Med, 34(7), 911-917, (2003). Ulus AT, Aksoyek A, Ozkan M, Katircioglu SF, Basu S - A carbon dioxide insufflation technique for preparation of the internal thoracic artery
J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg, 125(4),963-964, (2003). Ozkan M, Aslan A, Oguz M, Yildirim C, Oktar L, Ergul G, Ozyurda U, - Brucella Endocarditis Treated by Surgical and Medical Combination
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann, 8, 266-267, (2000). Kaya B, Sirlak M, Ozkan M, Eryilmaz S, Akalin H,
