Assoc. Prof. Saim Sağ, MD

Assoc. Prof. Saim Sağ, MD is a cardiologist in the Cardiology Department at Acibadem Bursa Hospital in Bursa. He has spent more than 25 years in medicine and holds the academic title of associate professor. His clinical work centers on the assessment and management of coronary heart disease, heart failure, blood pressure disorders, myocarditis and the follow-up of patients with pacemakers.

Dr. Sağ graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine in 2001 and completed his specialty training in cardiology at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2007. He then worked at Gemlik Devlet Hospital from 2007 to 2010 and joined Acıbadem Healthcare Services in 2020. He is a member of the Turkish Medical Association, the European Cardiology Association (ESC) and the Turkish Cardiology Association (TKD). His published research includes studies on N-acetylcysteine, oxidative stress and ventricular function in patients with myocardial infarction, arterial elasticity in hemodialysis patients, the contribution of tissue Doppler and strain methods to stress echocardiography, and the diagnosis and treatment of aortic regurgitation.

Clinical focus

A large part of Dr. Sağ’s practice concerns coronary artery disease and its consequences, including ischemic heart disease, angina and myocardial infarction. He evaluates patients with atherosclerosis and uses angiography to define the extent and location of coronary narrowing when this is clinically indicated. The choice between medical therapy and interventional or surgical options is discussed with each patient on the basis of symptoms, imaging findings and overall health.

Dr. Sağ also cares for patients with heart failure and myocarditis, and for those who need ongoing pacemaker care. Blood pressure disorders form another part of his work: he manages both hypertension and hypotension, adjusting treatment over time according to measurements and the patient’s response. Follow-up plans are individualized, and the need for further testing is decided case by case.

How Dr. Sağ works with international patients

Dr. Sağ consults in Turkish and English, and interpreters can be arranged for patients who speak other languages. Before a visit, the Acibadem international patient team coordinates the collection of prior reports and imaging, arranges appointments and organises 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. Video consultation is available for international patients who wish to review their situation with Dr. Sağ before deciding whether to travel; any recommendations made remotely are subject to confirmation after an in-person examination and any tests that may be required.