Prof. Şahin Şenay is an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon with a strong academic and clinical background. He earned his medical degree and completed specialty training in cardiovascular surgery at Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine in 2008, where he served as an Assistant Professor. Since 2012 he has been a practicing surgeon within the Acıbadem Health Group, contributing to advanced patient care and surgical programs. He is an active member of major professional organizations, including The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery, the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, and The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network. These memberships reflect his commitment to staying current with innovations in cardiothoracic surgery and collaborating with peers to improve surgical outcomes. Prof. Şenay combines academic expertise with hands-on clinical experience, focusing on delivering high-quality cardiovascular surgical care and advancing the field through education and professional engagement.
Education
- 2008 Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery / Assistant Professor
- 2005 Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery
- 1994 – 2000 Ege University Faculty of Medicine
- 1991 – 1994 Izmir Science High School
Experience
- 2012 Acibadem Health Group
- 2008 – 2009 Leipzig Heart Center, Visiting Fellowship
- 2005 – 2007 Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
- 2000 – 2005 Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital / Assistant Physician
Memberships
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
- European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- The Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Publications
- Endovascular treatment of occlusive abdominal aortic thrombosis.
Heart Vessels 2010;25(1):70-2 Alhan C, Karabulut H, Senay S, Cagil H, Toraman F. - Efficiency of preoperative tranexamic acid in coronary bypass surgery; an analyze correlated with use of preoperative clopidogrel.
Senay S, Toraman F, Karabulut H, Alhan C. Heart Surg Forum. 2010 Jun 1;13(3):E149-54 - Readmission to intensive care unit after fast track cardiac surgery; an analysis of risk factors and outcome according to the type of operation.
Heart Surg Forum 2010;13(4):E212-7 Toraman F, Senay S, Gullu U, Karabulut H, Alhan C. - Continuous arterial pressure waveform analysis accurately detects cardiac output in cardiac surgery: A prospective comparison with thermodilution, echocardiography, and magnetic resonance techniques.
Heart Surg Forum 2009;12(2):E75-8. Senay S, Toraman F, Gelmez S, Dagdelen S, Karabulut H, Alhan C. - Is it the patient or the physician who cannot tolerate anemia? A prospective analysis in 1854 non-transfused coronary artery surgery patients.
Senay S, Toraman F, Karabulut H, Alhan C. Perfusion. 2009 Nov;24(6):373-80 - The impact of allogenic red cell transfusion and coated bypass circuit on the inflammatory response during cardiopulmonary bypass: A randomized study.
Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg 2009;8(1):93-9 Senay S, Toraman F, Gunaydin S, Kilercik M, Karabulut H, Alhan C. - Preserved pleural integrity provides better respiratory function and pain score after coronary surgery.
J Card Surg 2009;24(4):374-8 Gullu AU, Ekinci A, Sensoz Y, Kizilay M, Senay S, Arnaz A, Coruh T, Ates M, Akcar M. - Treatment of delayed retrograde aortic dissection after endovascular stenting of descending aorta; graft to endograft anastomosis.
Heart Surg Forum 2009;12(1):E61-2 Karabulut H, Senay S, Cagil H, Toraman F, Alhan C. - Endovascular treatment of rapidly expanding thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm after surgical repair of acute type A dissection.
Senay S, Alhan C, Karabulut H, Toraman F, Cagil H. Ann Thorac Surg 2008;85(2):636-8 - Alterations in the release of bronchiale and pulmonary function after cardiopulmonary bypass in patients with normal and decreased respiratory capacity.
Senay S, Orhan G, Velioglu A, Ozay B, Sargin M, Tasdemir M, Yucel O, Kurc E, Aykut A.S. Turkish J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2008;16(2):74-79
