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Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus
Excellent
AiroScore
9.90

Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus

thoracic surgery, chest wall and robotic thoracic surgery
thoracic surgery, chest wall and robotic thoracic surgery
User ScoreExperienceRatingPrice RangePublicationsOnline Consultations
98%33 years9.9/10$$$139Yes

Overview

Country, City
Turkey, Istanbul
Health facility
Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital Istanbul
Medical unit
Department of thoracic surgery and chest diseases

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus is a highly experienced thoracic surgeon with over 32 years of practice in the field. His impressive career includes various roles and positions contributing to his expertise. He has worked in multiple hospitals across Turkey, including the Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital and the Mehmet Akif Ersoy Chest Cardiovascular Surgery ED, where he established and directed the Thoracic Surgery Clinic. Currently, he is practicing at the Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Akkus is known for his specialization in thoracic surgery, chest wall, and robotic thoracic surgery. He has dedicated his career to advancing these fields. He has published numerous scientific articles on various topics, including the molecular basis of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and the impact of different surgical techniques on patient outcomes. His extensive list of publications showcases his commitment to research and staying at the forefront of his field. With his vast experience and dedication to advancing thoracic surgery techniques, Dr. Akkus has established himself as a highly respected and skilled doctor. He is a member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association and the Chest Wall International Group, demonstrating his involvement in professional organizations and continuous pursuit of knowledge. Patients can trust Dr. Akkus's expertise and innovative approach to provide the highest quality of care in thoracic surgery.

Skills & Expertise

surgery
thoracic
thoracic surgery
injury
chest
cancer
lobectomy
heart
ischemia
atrial
obstructive
lung
ischemia reperfusion
angioplasty
chest wall
balloon angioplasty
lung cancer
robotic thoracic surgery
coronary artery
atrial fibrillation
hydatid cyst
reperfusion injury
artery
thoracic outlet syndrome
implantation
ischemia reperfusion injury
infarction
ventricular
fibrillation
robotic lobectomy
heart failure
hyperplasia
pneumonectomy
videoassisted thoracoscopic surgery
minimally invasive repair
portal robotic lobectomy
longqt syndrome
rib resection
robotassisted lobectomy
pericardial cyst
pericardial fenestration
lower lobectomy
posterolateral incision
sulcus tumor
pulmonary edema
sympathetic denervation
urinary system
lung resection
ventricular tachycardia
cancer surgery

Resume

CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education
  • 1985-1991 Medical Doctor Education at the Dilce University, Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakir, Turkey
  • 1994-2000 Thoracic Surgery Specialist at the Trakya University, Medical Faculty, Edirne, Turkey
  • 2021 Associate Professor
Experience
  • 1991-1994 General practitioner at the Malkara State Hospital, Tekirdag, Turkey
  • 1994-2000 Thoracic Surgery Education at the Trakya University Medical Faculty, Edirne, Turkey
  • 1996 Clinical Rotation at the Justus Liebig University, Germany
  • 2000-2008 Thoracic Surgery Specialist at the Antalya Ataturk State Hospital, Antalya, Turkey
  • 2008-2010 Thoracic Surgery Specialist at the Private Gaziosmanpasa Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2010-2023 Thoracic Surgery Clinic Establishment and Director, Mehmet Akif Ersoy Chest Cardiovascular Surgery ED, Istanbul, Turkey
  • 2023 Thoracic Surgery Specialist at the Memorial Bahcelievler Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Awards & Memberships
  • Member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association
  • Member of the Chest Wall International Group
  • 1991 Biochemical analysis of blood, hair, and urine taken from patients with urinary system stones, Dicle University Research and Development Fund
  • 1996 Arteriovenous Fistula: A Single-Center Experience
  • 1998 The Effect of Pneumonectomy on Alpha-Atrial Natriuretic Hormone Release, Experimental Study. Trakya University Research and Development Fund
  • 2015 Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery in the Treatment of Hydatid Pericardial Cyst Compressing Left Ventricular: A Case Report
  • 2020 What is the difference between Robot Assisted Lobectomy and Fully Portal Robotic Lobectomy? Akkuş M, Seyrek Y. Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Vascular Plug Embolization of Two Arteries of Pulmonary Sequestration Before Lobectomy

Languages

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English
Turkish flag
Turkish
Kurdish flag
Kurdish

Publications

Protective effects of anise in prevention of cerebral ischemia reperfusion injury in rats.

20 September, 2023

HIPEC in Ovarian Cancer: When and to Whom?

September, 2023

The Association of Dysfunctional Attitudes and Adult Separation Anxiety in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study.

17 July, 2023

Location

Adnan Kahveci Blv., No: 227, 34180 Istanbul, Turkey

FAQ

Where does the doctor practice?

What is the specialization of Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus?

The primary specialization of the doctor is thoracic surgery, chest wall and robotic thoracic surgery.

What is the experience of the specialist?

Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus has been practicing for more than 33 years.

What is the rating of the doctor?

Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus is rated as 9.90 by AiroMedical.

What topics does Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus expert at?

The doctor has excellent knowledge in surgery, thoracic, thoracic surgery, injury, chest.

Is the specialist involved in the research?

Does the specialist offer online consultations?

Yes, Prof. Dr. Murat Akkus performs virtual appointments and offers a second medical opinion service.

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