Cardiology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Onur Taşar
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Onur Taşar is a cardiology specialist at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul with 18+ years of experience.
He focuses on coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndrome, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, coronary no-reflow phenomenon, coronary artery aneurysm after stent implantation, and complex and primary percutaneous coronary intervention, including intracoronary imaging, optical coherence tomography-guided coronary intervention, coronary stent implantation, and fibrinolytic therapy for STEMI. He consults in Turkish and English and offers…
About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Onur Taşar
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Onur Taşar is a cardiologist with 18 years of experience. His listed areas of expertise include coronary artery disease, coronary no-reflow phenomenon, coronary artery aneurysm after stent implantation, intracoronary imaging, coronary stent implantation, and fibrinolytic therapy for ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
Dr. Taşar graduated from Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine in 2007 and completed cardiology training at Istanbul Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital in 2013. He received an Associate Professorship from Health Sciences University Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, in 2020. In 2022, he completed Intracoronary Imaging and Complex Coronary Interventions Training at Hartcentrum OLV AALST in Belgium. He was a Cardiology Specialist at Health Sciences University, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital from 2014 to 2020. Dr. Taşar joined Acibadem Health Group in 2024 and practises at Acibadem Bakirkoy Hospital in İstanbul, Türkiye.
The profile lists 5 professional bodies, among them the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI), and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI).
The profile lists 10 publications dated between 2013 and 2020. Their subjects include optical coherence tomography, coronary no-reflow phenomenon, and coronary artery aneurysm after stent implantation.
Dr. Taşar speaks Turkish and English. Online consultation is available, allowing patients abroad to speak with the doctor before travelling.
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
Education
- 2022Hartcentrum OLV AALST/ BELGIUM – Intracoronary Imaging and Complex Coronary Interventions Training
- 2020Health Sciences University Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic – Associate Professorship
- 2013Istanbul Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital Cardiology
- 2007Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Professional Experience
- 2024Acibadem Health Group
- 2024Acıbadem Health Group, Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital Cardiology Clinic- Associate Professor Doctor
- 2022–2024University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Associate Professor
- 2021–2024University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital, Department of Cardiology – Associate Professor
- 2020–2021University of Health Sciences, Elazığ City Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic- Associate Professor
- 2014–2020Health Sciences University, Elazığ Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic – Cardiology Specialist
- 2013–2014Istanbul Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic – Cardiology Specialist
- 2008–2013Istanbul Kartal Kosuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic – Assistant Doctor
Professional Memberships
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Turkish Society of Cardiology (TKD)
- Cardiovascular Academy Association (CVA)
- European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
- European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)
Selected Publications
- Insulin-like Growth Factor-1 Levels Predict Myocardial Injury and Infarction After Elective Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: An Optical Coherence Tomography Study. Advances in Interventional Cardiology. 2020 Jun;16(2):162-169. Tasar O, Kocabay G, Karabag Y, Karabay AK, Karabay CY, Kalkan S, Kirma C.
- Optical Coherence Tomography- Verified Longer Balloon Inflation Time May Provide Better Stent Apposition and Optimal Index Parameters. Herz. 2020 Jun;45(4):369-374. Tasar O, Karabay AK, Karabay CY, Kalkan S, Cinier G, Tanboga IH, Izgi Al, Kirma C.
- Predictors and Outcomes of No-reflow Phenomenon in Patients With Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Coronary Artery Disease. 2019 Jun;30(4):270-276 Tasar O, Karabay A, Oduncu V, Kirma C.
- Assessment of The Relationship Between Reperfusion Success and T-Peak to T-End Interval in Patients With ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Anatolian Journal of Cardiology. 2018 Jan;19(l):50-57 Cagdas M, Karakoyun S, Rencuzogullari I, Karabag Y, Yesin M, Velibey Y, Artac I, Ilis D, Efe SC, Tasar O, Tanboga HI.
- Optical Coherence Tomography Guided Successful Fibrinolytic Treatment Without The Need For Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in A Patient With Acute ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction. Advances in Interventional Cardiology. 2018; 14(2): 199-201.
- Relationship Between R-wave Peak Time and No-reflow in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated with A Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. Coronary Artery Disease. 2017 Jun;28(4):326-331. Cagdas M, Karakoyun S, Rencuzogullari I, Karabag Y, Yesin M, Uluganyan M, Gursoy MO, Artac I, Ilis D, Efe SC, Tasar O.
- P wave Peak Time; A Novel Electrocardiographic Parameter in The Assessment of Coronary No-reflow. Journal of Electrocardiology. 2017 Sep-Oct;50(5):584-590. Cagdas M, Karakoyun S, Rencuzogullari I, Karabag Y, Yesin M, Gursoy MO, Artac I, Ilis D, Efe SC, Tasar O, Karaca G.
- Predictors of Coronary Artery Aneurysm After Stent Implantation in Patients With ST- Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction Treated With Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention. International Journal of Cardiovascular Imaging. 2014 Dec;308): 1435-44. Karabay CY, Kocabay G, Guler A, Oduncu V, Akgun T, Kalayci A, Kilicgedik A, Tasar O, Kalkan S, Erkol A, Izgi A, Esen AM, Kirma C.
- New and Important Guide in Acute Coronary Syndrome: Optical Coherence Tomography. Anatolian Journal of Cardiology. 2013 Mar; 13(2): 190 Tasar O, Basaran O, Eroglu E, Kirma C.
- Evaluation of Aneurysm After Coronary Stent Implantation by Optical Coherence Tomography. Polish Heart Journal. 2013;71 (6):659. Karabay CY, Kocabay G, Tasar O, Kalayci A, Guler A, Kirma C.
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