Oktay Şahin, MD

Oktay Şahin, MD is a cardiologist in the Cardiology Department of Acibadem Health Group. His listed area of expertise is cardiovascular disease, and his clinical work is concerned with the assessment, diagnosis and follow-up of conditions that affect the heart and the blood vessels. He sees patients who present with cardiac symptoms as well as those who have already been diagnosed elsewhere and are seeking a further opinion or continued care.

Dr. Şahin graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 1996. He then completed his specialty training in cardiology at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, finishing in 2002. In 2024 he joined Acibadem Health Group, where he currently practices within the Cardiology Department. His professional background therefore combines a medical degree from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine with dedicated cardiology training at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology.

Clinical focus

Dr. Şahin’s clinical focus is cardiovascular disease. This term covers a range of disorders of the heart and the circulatory system, which can differ considerably in their causes, their course over time and the way they affect daily life. Because of this variety, cardiological care generally starts with a careful review of the patient’s symptoms, medical history and individual risk profile. This is followed by a clinical examination and, where appropriate, further investigations, so that the findings can be interpreted in the context of the patient’s overall condition.

When a patient has already undergone tests or treatment, Dr. Şahin reviews the existing reports and imaging before discussing possible next steps. The aim of this review is to establish what is already known, to identify any questions that remain open and to consider which options may be suitable for that particular patient. Decisions are made together with the patient, taking into account the clinical findings as well as the patient’s own circumstances and preferences.

How Dr. Şahin works with international patients

Dr. Şahin speaks Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who prefer to communicate in another language. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior medical reports and imaging, arranges appointments and organizes 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 options that may be considered. Video consultation is available for international patients, which allows patients abroad to speak with Dr. Şahin about their situation before deciding whether to travel. Any recommendation made during a video consultation is based on the information available at that time and may need to be confirmed by an in-person examination and further tests.