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About Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu

Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is one of the finest Heart Specialist in Turkey. He is an experienced Cardiac Surgeon in the Turkey. The Medical practitioner has been associated with various reputed hospitals in the Turkey. The physician is currently working as a Specialist, Baskent University Istanbul Hospital, Turkey. The doctor is a well-reputed and sought after medical expert and is

  • 1987 Bachelor’s Degree / Medical Doctor, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University
  • 1992 Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 2000 Associate Professor, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 2006 Professor, Yeditepe University

qualified. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu has been associated with many hospitals over the course of his illustrious and experienced career.

The hospitals include:

  • 1986 – 1987 Internship, Cardiology Cologne University, Germany
  • 1987 – 1992 Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1992 – 1994 Attending Physician (Conscription), Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1993 -1994 Observer (Adult & Pediatric CVS) / Cardiovascular Surgery Dept St.Vincent Hospital / St.Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A
  • 1994 – 1994 Observer (Heart Failure Surgery) / Cardiovascular Surgery Dept. Bruossais University Hospital, Paris, France
  • 1994 – 1998 Clinical Chief Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1998 – 2004 Deputy Chief of Clinic, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1998 – 2004 Chief Coordinator (Heart Transplantation & MCSS Program), Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 2001 – 2002 Observer(DeBakey Artificial Heart –LVAD training) / Cardiovascular Surgery Dept Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
  • 2002 – 2004 Chief Surgeon / Merkezi Clinica, Baku, Azerbaijan
  • 2004 – 2005 Founder & Director, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Ankara MESA Hospital (TOBB)
  • 2005 – 2010 Founder & Head of Department & Director (Heart Transplantation & MCSS Program), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Yeditepe University
  • 2010 – 2010 Surgical Training (Animal Lab. Total Artificial Heart Surgery) / IMM Research Center, Paris, France
  • 2010 – 2014 Chief Surgeon & Founder & Director (Heart Transplantation & MCSS Program), Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul
  • 2015 – 2015 Lecturer & Chief Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Bahcesehir University, Medical Park Hospitals (Gebze-Goztepe)
  • 2015 – 2015 Vice Dean, School of Medicine, Bahcesehir University
  • 2018 – To Date Professor, Baskent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center

Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu has more than 37 of clinic experience. The Clinician specializes in and performs the following surgeries:

  • Arterial Switch Surgery
  • Ballon Valvuloplasty
  • Balloon mitral valvotomy
  • Bentall Procedure
  • CABG - Redo
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Cardiac Valve Replacement
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • CRT - D
  • CRT - P
  • Dual Chamber Pacemaker
  • Heart Double Valve Replacement
  • Heart Port Surgery
  • Heart Transplant
  • Impella
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • LV restoration surgery
  • Pulmonary Valve Replacement
  • Ross procedure
  • Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
  • Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE
  • Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
  • VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)
  • Cardiac Sciences
  • Oncology
  • Transplants

Qualification

  • 1987 Bachelor’s Degree / Medical Doctor, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University
  • 1992 Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 2000 Associate Professor, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 2006 Professor, Yeditepe University

Work Experiences

  • 1986 – 1987 Internship, Cardiology Cologne University, Germany
  • 1987 – 1992 Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1992 – 1994 Attending Physician (Conscription), Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1993 -1994 Observer (Adult & Pediatric CVS) / Cardiovascular Surgery Dept St.Vincent Hospital / St.Emanuel Hospital, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A
  • 1994 – 1994 Observer (Heart Failure Surgery) / Cardiovascular Surgery Dept. Bruossais University Hospital, Paris, France
  • 1994 – 1998 Clinical Chief Resident, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1998 – 2004 Deputy Chief of Clinic, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 1998 – 2004 Chief Coordinator (Heart Transplantation & MCSS Program), Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Turkish Medical Specialty Hospital
  • 2001 – 2002 Observer(DeBakey Artificial Heart –LVAD training) / Cardiovascular Surgery Dept Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
  • 2002 – 2004 Chief Surgeon / Merkezi Clinica, Baku, Azerbaijan
  • 2004 – 2005 Founder & Director, Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic, Ankara MESA Hospital (TOBB)
  • 2005 – 2010 Founder & Head of Department & Director (Heart Transplantation & MCSS Program), Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Yeditepe University
  • 2010 – 2010 Surgical Training (Animal Lab. Total Artificial Heart Surgery) / IMM Research Center, Paris, France
  • 2010 – 2014 Chief Surgeon & Founder & Director (Heart Transplantation & MCSS Program), Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital, İstanbul
  • 2015 – 2015 Lecturer & Chief Surgeon, Cardiovascular Surgery, School of Medicine, Bahcesehir University, Medical Park Hospitals (Gebze-Goztepe)
  • 2015 – 2015 Vice Dean, School of Medicine, Bahcesehir University
  • 2018 – To Date Professor, Baskent University Istanbul Health Practice and Research Center
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MEMBERSHIPS (13)

  • Memberships in International Associations
  • Transplantation Society
  • European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
  • International Society for Rotary Blood Pumps (member of trustee for 2013-2015)
  • International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
  • European Society for Artificial Organs
  • The Society for Thoracic Surgery (STS)
  • Memberships in Local Associations
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology
  • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Turkish Society of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery
  • Association of Artificial Organs and Support Systems (Founder & President)
  • Turkish Transplantation Society

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PROCEDURES

  • Arterial Switch Surgery
  • Ballon Valvuloplasty
  • Balloon mitral valvotomy
  • Bentall Procedure
  • CABG - Redo
  • Cardiac Ablation
  • Cardiac catheterization
  • Cardiac Valve Replacement
  • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
  • CRT - D
  • CRT - P
  • Dual Chamber Pacemaker
  • Heart Double Valve Replacement
  • Heart Port Surgery
  • Heart Transplant
  • Impella
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
  • Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
  • LV restoration surgery
  • Pulmonary Valve Replacement
  • Ross procedure
  • Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
  • Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE
  • Transmyocardial Revascularization (TMR)
  • VSD Closure / Repair (Adult)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What area of specialization does Dr. Deniz Sha Kucukaksu have?
Dr. Deniz Sha Kucukaksu is a specialized Cardiac Surgeon and is one of the most sought after doctors in Istanbul, Turkey.
Does Dr. Deniz Sha Kucukaksu offer Telemedicine Consultation through Medigence?
No, this doctor does not offer telemedicine via MediGence
How many years of experience does Dr. Deniz Sha Kucukaksu have?
Dr. Deniz Sha Kucukaksu is one of the most sought after specialists in Turkey and has over 35 Years years of experience.

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Dr. Vishwas Kaushik
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