Dr. Prof. Ugursay Kiziltepe

• Prof. Dr. Uğursay Kızıltepe is an experienced Cardiovascular and Vascular Surgeon with extensive clinical, academic, and surgical experience in complex cardiovascular and aortic procedures.
• He completed his medical education at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, followed by Cardiovascular Surgery Residency Training at Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hospital.
• He subsequently completed a Clinical Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery at Emory University, Atlanta, USA, gaining advanced international training in cardiovascular surgical care.
• His primary clinical interests include aortic aneurysmal diseases, aortic dissections, open and endovascular aortic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, heart valve repair, coronary artery bypass surgery, and peripheral vascular surgery.
• Prof. Dr. Kızıltepe has extensive experience in the management of complex aortic conditions, including diseases involving the aortic arch and thoracoabdominal aorta.
• His surgical interests include both open and endovascular approaches to aortic disease, as well as advanced techniques for the treatment of aortic dissections and thoracic aortic conditions.
• He has held senior academic and clinical positions at leading institutions in Türkiye, including University of Health Sciences, Ankara Dışkapı Training and Research Hospital, Türkiye Yüksek İhtisas Hospital, and Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
• He has served as Professor, Head of Clinic, Deputy Head of Clinic, and Lecturer, contributing to both clinical practice and medical education.
• Prof. Dr. Kızıltepe has contributed to scientific literature in cardiovascular and vascular surgery, with publications focusing on aortic dissection, aortic arch replacement, TEVAR, coronary artery bypass surgery, vascular reconstruction, and complex aortic disease.
• His research includes work on advanced surgical and endovascular approaches such as the STABILISE concept, valve-sparing aortic root replacement, frozen elephant trunk techniques, zone 2 TEVAR, carotid-subclavian bypass, and aortic no-touch techniques.
• He is associated with several professional organizations and international cardiovascular and aortic surgery initiatives, including the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery Advisory Board, and Gulf Aortic Summit Advisory Board.
• Prof. Dr. Kızıltepe currently practices at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine Hospital.

Conditions treated by Prof. Dr. Uğursay KIZILTEPE

• Aortic Aneurysms
• Aortic Arch Aneurysmal Diseases
• Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysms
• Aortic Dissections
• Type A Aortic Dissection
• Type B Aortic Dissection
• Complex Aortic Diseases
• Thoracic Aortic Diseases
• Aortic Valve Disorders
• Mitral Valve Disorders
• Tricuspid Valve Disorders

Area of Interest

• Aortic Surgery
• Aortic Arch Surgery
• Thoracoabdominal Aortic Surgery
• Aortic Dissection Surgery
• Open Aortic Surgery
• Endovascular Aortic Surgery
• Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR)
• Frozen Elephant Trunk Procedures
• Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
• Heart Valve Repair
• Mitral Valve Surgery
• Aortic Valve Surgery
• Tricuspid Valve Surgery