Dr. Mehmet Kaya

Dr. Mehmet Kaya

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Minimally invasive and advanced cardiac surgery
• Minimally invasive heart surgery includes arterial-only multivessel coronary artery bypass surgery (miniCABG), mini-incision aortic valve replacement (miniAVR), and mini-mitral valve repair or replacement.
• Aortic valve reconstruction using autologous pericardium (Ozaki Procedure).
• Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery for coronary artery diseases and heart valves.
• Performing complex cardiac operations and reoperations for high-risk patients.
• Aortic arch and thoracic aorta surgery, including aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and total aortic arch replacement.
Laparoscopic and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery
Pioneer and early trainer in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted cardiac surgery techniques.

Coronary and ischemic artery diseases
• Stable angina and chronic coronary syndrome.
• Acute cardiac syndromes, including both types of myocardial infarction (STEMI and NSTEMI) and unstable angina.
• Multivessel coronary artery disease requiring surgical reperfusion.
• Diseases of the left main coronary artery and its complex branches (bifurcation lesions).
• Post-infarction mechanical complications (ventricular septal perforation, papillary muscle rupture, left ventricular dilation).

Heart valve diseases
• Aortic valve stenosis and insufficiency (repair or replacement including Ozaki procedure).
• Mitral valve prolapse, stenosis, or insufficiency (repair or replacement by traditional or minimally invasive methods).
• Tricuspid valve disease (repair or replacement).
• Multiple or double valve surgery.
• Valvitis that affects natural or artificial valves.

Diseases of the aorta and great vessels
• Repair of ascending aortic aneurysm without valve replacement
• Aortic root replacement and aortic valve preservation operations.
• Repair of aortic dissection (acute and chronic).
• Total aortic arch replacement and hybrid aortic procedures.
• Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery.

Congenital and structural heart diseases (adults)
• Closure of atrial septal defect (ASD).
• Closure of ventricular septal defect (VSD).
• Repair of partial return of abnormal pulmonary veins.
• Surgery for congenital valve defects, including the bicuspid aortic valve.

Other specialized cardiac surgical procedures
• Pericardectomy in cases of constrictive pericarditis.
• Removal of heart tumors (such as myxoma and others).
• Treating bleeding and complications after open heart surgeries.
• Taking biopsies of the heart muscle and performing a pericardial window.

• Medical Doctorate (MD) – Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Gazi University – 1991–1997
Completed comprehensive medical education with high academic achievement at one of Turkey’s leading universities.
• Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery – SSK Ankara Training Hospital, Ankara – 1997–2003
Acquired advanced operative and perioperative expertise in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery through a rigorous, high•volume training program.
• Certificate of Appreciation – Republic of Turkey, Istanbul Governorship, Istanbul Health Directorate – 2011
Honored for excellence in patient care and outstanding contribution to cardiovascular health services in Istanbul.
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Heart Surgery, including Robotically Enhanced Coronary Revascularization – OLV Clinic, Aalst, Belgium – 2013
Advanced fellowship under international experts, mastering state•of•the•art techniques in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery.
• Certificate of Appreciation (Best Consultant Category) – Turkish Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Association – 2014
National recognition for professional excellence, leadership, and contribution to cardiac surgical practice.
• Certificate of Achievement in Good Clinical Practices and Basic Clinical Research Training – Istanbul University – 2015
Demonstrated commitment to evidence•based medicine and ethical clinical research methodologies.
• Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery – February 2017
Achieved academic distinction reflecting scholarly contribution, teaching excellence, and innovation in cardiac surgery.
• National Professional Board Certificate – 2017
Official national credential recognizing advanced competency and leadership in the field of cardiovascular surgery
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