Cardiology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selçuk Görmez
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selçuk Görmez
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About Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selçuk Görmez
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Selçuk Görmez is a cardiology specialist at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul with 29+ years of experience.
He treats hypertension, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, coronary artery disease and ischemic heart disease, as well as mitral valve disease, and performs percutaneous coronary intervention, coronary stent implantation, and percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty. He consults in Turkish and English and offers online video consultation.
Assoc. Prof. Selçuk Görmez is Head of the Department of Cardiology at Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine, a position he has held since 2024. He trained in cardiology at M.D. Siyami Ersek Chest, Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, completing his cardiology education in 1997.
A dedicated clinician and educator, he is active in both clinical practice and academic leadership. He holds fellow status with the European Society of Cardiology (FESC, 2007) and maintains professional engagement through memberships in several major societies, including the European Society for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions, the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA), the European Heart Failure Society, and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
Clinical Focus
Areas of Expertise
Conditions treated and procedures performed by this specialist.
HypertensionHeart failureCardiac arrhythmiasCoronary artery diseaseCoronary atherosclerosisIschemic heart diseaseAcute myocardial infarctionMetabolic syndrome-associated coronary artery diseaseMitral valve diseaseIschemic mitral regurgitationPercutaneous coronary interventionCoronary stent implantationPercutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty
Background
Education
- 1997Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest, Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital Cardiology
- 1992Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Career
Professional Experience
- 2024Head of Department of Cardiology, Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine / Currently
- 2022Acibadem Atasehir Hospital
- 2015Acibadem Health Group
- 2015Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine
- 2014Acibadem University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
- 2010–2022Acibadem Health Group Kadikoy Hospital
- 2009–2010Medicana International Hospital
- 2006–2009Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital, Department of Interventional Cardiology
- 2005–2006Corlu Private Healing Hospital
- 1998–2005Kars State Hospital
- 1997–1998Gumussuyu Military Hospital
Affiliations
Professional Memberships
- European Society for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
- European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
- European Heart Failure Society
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC), 2007
Research
Selected Publications
- Comparison of hypertension prevalence and the use of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system blockers in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and non COVID-19 viral pneumonia Turk Kardiyoloji Dernegi Arsivi, 49(4), 286-292., Doi: 10.5543/tkda.2021.87750 GÖRMEZ SELÇUK, KIRISOGLU CEYDA EREL, EKICIBASI MEHMET ERKAN, DEGIRMENCIOGLU ALEKS, PAUDEL ASHOK, AKAN GÖKÇE, ATALAR FATMAHAN, SARIGÜZEL NEVIN,
- Comparison of early and long-term follow-up results of percutaneous mitral balloon valvuloplasty and mitral valve replacement Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira, 67(1), 58-63., Doi: 10.1590/1806-9282.67.01.20200277 USTA EMRAH, ERDIM REFIK, GÖRMEZ SELÇUK, DOGAN ALI, EZELSOY MEHMET, KAHRAMAN SERKAN, BAYRAM MUHAMMED, YAZICIOGLU NURAN
- Impact of proactive low-molecular weight heparin therapy on outcomes in COVID-19. Bratislava Medical Journal-Bratislavske Lekarske Listy, 122(8), 582-589., Doi: 10.4149/BLL_2021_093 GÖRMEZ SELÇUK, KURTOGLU GÜMÜSEL HILAL, EKICIBASI MEHMET ERKAN, DEGIRMENCIOGLU ALEKS, PAUDEL ASHOK, G AKAN, ATALAR FATMAHAN, ERDIM REFIK, EROGLU,
- Association between renin-angiotensinaldosterone system inhibitor treatment, neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio, D-Dimer and clinical severity of COVID-19 in hospitalized patients: a multicenter, observational study Journal of Human Hypertension, 35(7), 588-597., Doi: 10.1038/s41371-020-00405-3 GÖRMEZ SELÇUK, EKICIBASI MEHMET ERKAN, DEGIRMENCIOGLU ALEKS, PAUDEL ASHOK, KURTOGLU GÜMÜSEL HILAL, E EROGLU, TANBOGA IBRAHIM HALIL, DAGDELEN SINAN,
- Relationships between visceral/subcutaneous adipose tissue FABP4 expression and coronary atherosclerosis in patients with metabolic syndrome Cardiovascular Pathology, 46, 3-9., Doi: 10.1016/j.carpath.2019.107192 GÖRMEZ SELÇUK, ERDIM REFIK, AKAN GÖKÇE, ÇAYNAK BARIS, DURAN CIHAN, GÜNAY DEMET, SÖZER VOLKAN, ATALAR FATMAHAN
- Mitral valve repair for ischemic mitral insufficiency an increased early postoperative risk for the elderly Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, 23(2), 239-244., Doi: 10.5606/tgkdc.dergisi.2015.10645 ARITURK CEM,ÖKTEN EYÜP MURAT,GÜLLÜ AHMET ÜMIT,SENAY SAHIN,BUTURAK ALI,GÖRMEZ SELÇUK,TORAMAN FEVZI,KARABULUT ESREF HASAN,ALHAN HÜSEYIN CEM
- Mediastinal adipose tissue expresses a pathogenic profile of 11-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 glucocorticoid receptor and CD68 in patients with coronary artery disease Cardiovascular Pathology, 22(3), 183-188., Doi: 10.1016/j.carpath.2012.07.006 ATALAR FATMAHAN,GÖRMEZ SELÇUK,ÇAYNAK BARIS,AKAN GÖKÇE,TANRIVERDI GAMZE,BILGIÇ GAZIOGLU SEMA,GÜNAY DEMET,DURAN CIHAN,BELHHAN AKPINAR,ÖZBEK UGUR,
- The role of mediastinal adipose tissue 11-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 1 and glucocorticoid expression in the development of coronary atherosclerosis in obese patients with ischemic heart disease Cardiovascular Diabetology, 11(1), 115, Doi: 10.1186/1475-2840-11-115 ATALAR FATMAHAN,GÖRMEZ SELÇUK,ÇAYNAK BARIS,AKAN GÖKÇE,TANRIVERDI GAMZE,BILGIÇ GAZIOGLU SEMA,GÜNAY DEMET,DURAN CIHAN,AKPINAR BELHHAN,ÖZBEK UGUR,
- Two Year Follow-up of Sirolimus Eluting Stents versus Paclitaxel Eluting Stents in Acute Myocardial Infarction. International Journal of Angiology, 21(01), 53-58., Doi: 10.1055/s-0032- 1302436 ERDIM REFIK,HELVACIOGLU FUNDA,GÖRMEZ SELÇUK,KANBER ÖCAL KARABAY,AYTEKIN VEDAT
- Adipose Tissue Gene Expression of Adiponectin, Tumor Necrosis Factor and Leptin in Metabolic Syndrome Patients with Coronary Artery Disease Internal Medicine, 50(8), 805-810., Doi: 10.2169/internalmedicine.50.4753 GÖRMEZ SELÇUK,DEMIRKAN AYSE,ATALAR FATMAHAN,ÇAYNAK BARIS,ERDIM REFIK,SÖZER VOLKAN,GÜNAY DEMET,AKPINAR BELHHAN,ÖZBEK UGUR,BÜYÜKDEVRIM AHMET SEVIM
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What is Dr. Selçuk Görmez's specialty?
Dr. Selçuk Görmez is a specialist in Cardiology at Acibadem. For a personalised assessment, the Acibadem international patient team can review your medical history and reports and explain the suitable next steps.
Which hospital does Dr. Selçuk Görmez practise at?
Dr. Selçuk Görmez sees patients at Acibadem Atasehir Hospital in İstanbul. The international patient team can confirm current availability and help you plan a consultation or visit.
What languages can I use when consulting Dr. Selçuk Görmez?
Consultations with Dr. Selçuk Görmez are supported in Turkish and English. In addition, Acibadem provides multilingual coordination and interpreter support so international patients can communicate clearly throughout their care.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Selçuk Görmez?
You can request an appointment with Dr. Selçuk Görmez using the appointment form on this page, or by contacting the Acibadem international patient team by phone or WhatsApp. After you share your details, the team checks availability and confirms your appointment, usually within 24 hours.
Is an online video consultation available with Dr. Selçuk Görmez?
Yes. Dr. Selçuk Görmez offers online video consultations, so you can discuss your condition and reports with the specialist before making any travel arrangements. The international patient team can help you schedule a secure video visit.
How many years of experience does Dr. Selçuk Görmez have?
Dr. Selçuk Görmez has around 29 years of professional experience in Cardiology. A summary of education, experience and professional memberships is available on this page.
Can international patients arrange treatment with Dr. Selçuk Görmez?
Yes. Acibadem supports international patients end to end — from the first consultation and treatment planning through appointment scheduling, interpretation during the stay and follow-up after returning home. Sharing your case for an initial assessment is free of charge.
How do I get a second opinion involving Dr. Selçuk Görmez?
You can request an independent review of your diagnosis and proposed treatment. Share your medical reports through the consultation or "Ask a Doctor" form on this site, and the team will arrange a specialist review and explain the available options.
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