Cardiovascular Surgery · Acibadem Kent Hospital (Izmir) Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karaçelik
✓ Medically verified profileProf. Dr. Mustafa Karaçelik
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karaçelik is a cardiovascular surgeon at Acıbadem İzmir Kent Hospital, providing care in cardiovascular surgery, varicose vein treatment and vascular surgery. His areas of interest include varicose veins, peripheral arterial obstruction, aortic aneurysm, lymphedema, chronic wound care, congenital heart disease and heart valve disease.
Accepting international patientsAbout Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karaçelik
Prof. Dr. Mustafa Karaçelik is a cardiovascular surgeon at İzmir Kent Hospital, working in Cardiovascular Surgery, Varicose Vein Treatment and Vascular Surgery. His clinical interests include vascular conditions such as varicose veins, peripheral arterial obstruction, Buerger’s disease, aortic aneurysm, lymphedema and chronic wounds, as well as congenital heart and heart valve diseases.
He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine in 1994 and completed his cardiovascular surgery training at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He became an Associate Professor at Ege University in 2015 and a Professor at Health Sciences University in 2023. His career has included cardiovascular surgery roles at several hospitals in İzmir and an observership in congenital heart surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital Heart Center in 2013.
International patients can expect an assessment focused on their individual cardiovascular or vascular condition, including concerns involving veins, arteries, lymphatic swelling or chronic wounds. Prof. Dr. Karaçelik provides care at İzmir Kent Hospital as part of Acıbadem Healthcare Services.
What Dr. Karaçelik treats and performs
Each item opens the condition or treatment page with the care pathway for international patients.
Areas of practiceVaricose vein treatmentVascular surgery
Conditions treated
- Buerger’s disease
- Peripheral arterial obstruction
- Congenital heart disease
- Heart valve disease
- Lymphedema treatment
- Chronic wound care
Procedures performed
Education, career and memberships
Education & training
Education
- 2023Health Sciences University / Professor
- 2015Ege University / Associate Professorlik
- 2001Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1994Ege University Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2026Acıbadem Healthcare Services
- 2013Heart Center, Congenital Heart Surgery, Texas Children?s Hospital / Observing Clinician
- 2012–2015Health Sciences University, İzmir Dr. Behçet Uz Children's Hospital / Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist
- 2006–2012Health Sciences University, İzmir Tepecik SUAM / Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist
- 2004–2006Health Sciences University / Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist
- 2002–2003SSK Buca Seyfi Demirsoy Hospital / Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist
- 2001–2002Özel Ege Sağlık Hospital / Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist
Memberships
Professional Memberships
- Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Heart Surgery Society
- The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- Turkish Medical Association
- European Society for Vascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
- Chair of the International Academy of Congenital Cardiac Surgery (IACCS)
- Fellow of the International College of Angiology
- European Venous Forum
- European Association of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
