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Dr. Erkan Kaba

Dr. Erkan Kaba

Thoracic Surgeon ·
, Istanbul, Turkey

11 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Turkish

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About Dr. Erkan Kaba

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Erkan Kabawas born on November 14, 1980, in Adapazarı. From 1999 to 2005, he attended the Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine to finish his medical education.

Between 2006 and 2011, he completed his specialty training in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. In 2011, he became a specialist in thoracic surgery. Between 2011 and 2013, he performed his public service responsibilities at the Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

Since 2013, he has been employed as a lecturer in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at the Demiroğlu Science University Faculty of Medicine. Since 2017, he has served as the department chair.

Area of Interest

  • Thoracic Surgery

Qualification

  • 2005 - Karadeniz Technical University
  • 2011 - Istanbul University (Specialization Education)
  • Erzurum State Hospital
  • Demiroğlu Bilim University, Thoracic Surgery (Department Advisor)
  • Demiroğlu Bilim University, Thoracic Surgery (Assoc. Prof.)
  • Demiroğlu Bilim University, Thoracic Surgery (Prof.)

Memberships (6)

  • Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association (TGCD)
  • Turkish Thoracic Society (TTD)
  • European Society of Thoracic Surgery (ESTS)
  • European Respiratory Society (ERS)
  • Turkish Medical Association (TTB)
  • Lung Health and Intensive Care Association (ASYOD)

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Procedures Performed

Arterial Switch Surgery
Ballon Valvuloplasty
Balloon mitral valvotomy
Cardiac Ablation
Cardiac catheterization
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
CRT - D
Dual Chamber Pacemaker
Glenn procedure
Impella
Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
Left ventricular assist device (LVAD)
Lobectomy
Lung Transplant
LV restoration surgery
Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Treatment
Pulmonary Valve Replacement
Ross procedure
Thymectomy
Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) Surgery
Transarterial Radioembolization- TARE

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