Prof. Dr. Vedat Aytekin

cardiology

User Score	Experience	Rating	Price Range	Publications	Online Consultations
99%	45 years	9.8/10	$$$	120	Yes

Overview

Country, City

Turkey, Istanbul

Health facility

American Hospital Istanbul

Medical unit

Department of cardiology

About the doctor

Prof. Dr. Vedat Aytekin is an experienced cardiologist with 43 years of practice. He graduated from Istanbul University School of Medicine and completed his residency and fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the Cardiology Institute. He has held various positions, including the head of the Interventional Cardiology Unit and Cardiology Department at Florence Nightingale Hospital. He is the Head of the Cardiology Department at the American Hospital in Istanbul. Prof. Dr. Vedat Aytekin is highly regarded in cardiology and has made significant research contributions. He has published over 120 scientific papers covering a wide range of topics, such as acute coronary syndromes, cardiovascular risk factors, and the management of coronary artery disease. His expertise and knowledge in interventional cardiology have earned him leadership roles in professional associations, including the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Istanbul Association of Interventional Cardiology Academy. Prof. Dr. Vedat Aytekin's extensive experience, expertise, and dedication to advancing the cardiology field make him an exceptional doctor. He is known for his commitment to patient care and his contributions to research, which have helped further understand and manage cardiovascular diseases. By choosing Prof. Dr. Vedat Aytekin, patients can expect to receive high-quality and cutting-edge cardiac care at the American Hospital in Istanbul.

Skills & Expertise

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CV (Curriculum Vitae)

Education

1974-1980 Studied medicine at the School of Medicine, Istanbul University
1980-1984 Internal Medicine Residency at the Cerrahpasa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
1987-1991 Cardiology Residency at the Cardiology Institute, Istanbul University

Experience

1980-1984 Internal Medicine Resident at the Department of Internal Medicine, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, Istanbul University
1984-1986 Attending Physician at the Zeynep Kamil Hospital, Ministry of Public Health and Welfare
1986-1987 Attending Physician at the Turkish Land Forces Support Command
1987-1991 Cardiology Research Fellow at the Cardiology Institute, Istanbul University
1991-1992 Attending Physician at the Cardiology Institute, Istanbul University
1992-1994 Associate Professor at the Cardiology Institute, Istanbul University
1994-1999 Associate Professor at the Sisli Florence Nightingale Hospital
1994-2017 Head of Interventional Cardiology Unit and Cardiology Department of Florence Nightingale Hospital
1997-2017 Florence Nightingale Hospital, Sisli, Istanbul
1999-2003 Professor at the Department of Cardiology, Kadir Has University
2003-2006 Professor, Head of the Department of Cardiology, Kadir Has University
2006-2009 Professor, Head of the Department of Cardiology, Bilim University, Istanbul
2017 Professor, Head of Cardiology Department, American Hospital
2017 Professor at the Koc University Hospital

Awards & Memberships

1998-2004 Secretary, Vice President, and President of the Interventional Cardiology Work Group of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
1999-2004 Treasurer and Vice President on the Executive Board of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
2009-2018 President of Istanbul Association of Interventional Cardiology Academy
President of “Scientific Committee and National Cardiology Congress”
President of “Coordination Office of Young Cardiologist Sub-Group” of the Society
Member of the European Society of Cardiology
Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions