Dr. Ahmet Bülent Polat, MD, is a distinguished pediatric cardiovascular surgeon based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 39 years of experience, he specializes in pediatric heart surgery, focusing on complex congenital heart anomalies.
Full Name: Dr. Ahmet Bülent Polat, MD
Years of Experience: Over 39 years
Main Specialty: Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery
Current Hospital: Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Educational Background
High School: Graduated from Sivas High School in 1978, ranking among the top 100 in national university exams
Medical School: Graduated in 1984 from Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, as the second most successful student of his term
Residency: Completed Cardiac Surgery residency at the Institute of Cardiology, Istanbul University (1986–1991)
Fellowship: Specialized training in aortic surgery at Onze-Lieve-Vrouw Hospital, Belgium (1994–1995)
Current Position: Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 1995
Previous Roles: Cardiac Surgery Resident at Istanbul University’s Institute of Cardiology (1986–1991)
Surgical Experience: Performed nearly 12,000 heart surgeries, including approximately 5,000 pediatric heart surgeries
Academic Contributions
Regular participant in annual meetings of the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS)
Contributor to medical literature on pediatric cardiac surgery, including studies on the Fontan procedure
Areas of Expertise
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: Specializes in surgical treatment of congenital heart anomalies such as ventricular septal defects (VSD), Tetralogy of Fallot, transposition of the great arteries, and single ventricle diseases
Aortic Surgery: Expertise in surgical procedures involving the aorta
Heart Valve Diseases: Surgical management of various heart valve conditions
Publications and Research
Dr. Polat has contributed to several peer-reviewed journals, focusing on pediatric cardiac surgery. Notably, he co-authored a study titled “27 years of experience with the Fontan procedure: characteristics and clinical outcomes of children in a tertiary referral hospital,” which analyzes long-term outcomes of the Fontan operation in children with single ventricle physiology.
His research emphasizes the importance of surgical techniques in improving patient survival and reducing complications in complex congenital heart diseases.
Patient Care Philosophy
Patient-Centered Approach: Emphasizes clear communication and empathy to ensure families are well-informed and comfortable with treatment plans
International Patient Services: Offers online pre-consultations and is experienced in treating international patients, ensuring cultural sensitivity and personalized care
Commitment to Excellence: Dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes through meticulous surgical techniques and comprehensive postoperative care
Professional Affiliations
National: Member of the Cardiovascular Surgery Association of Turkey
International: Regular attendee of the American Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) annual meetings
FAQs
Is Dr. Ahmet Bülent Polat board-certified?
Yes, Dr. Polat is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon with extensive experience in pediatric heart surgeries.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
He specializes in pediatric cardiac surgeries, including procedures for congenital heart defects, aortic surgeries, and heart valve repairs.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes, Dr. Polat offers services to international patients, including online pre-consultations and culturally sensitive care plans.
How long is the typical hospital stay after pediatric heart surgery?
The length of hospital stay varies depending on the procedure and patient condition, but Dr. Polat ensures comprehensive postoperative care to facilitate recovery.
What languages does he speak?
Dr. Polat is proficient in English and Turkish, enabling effective communication with a diverse patient population.
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Turkey,
Mar 05, 2024
Pınar Güngör
Merhaba, hocam 7 aylık oğlumu vsd nedeniyle ameliyat etti oğlum şu an 7 yaşında hiç bir sorunumuz yok çok şükür
United States,
Apr 16, 2023
Derek Sadeq
My 4-year-old son was diagnosed with severe cardiovascular irregularity, which devastated us. Fortunately, at that time, we were residing in Turkey and were recommended to visit Dr. Ahmet. After extensive diagnoses, he performed cardiovascular surgery, which resolved my son’s problem, and he is now back in school, enjoying his childhood.
My daughter needed heart valve disease surgery, and we went to Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bülent after hearing positive reviews about him from fellow patients at Istinye Hospital. Fortunately for us, he did an exceptional job at the surgery, and our daughter is now better than we have ever seen her and it’s all thanks to Dr. Ahmet, and I appreciate it.
Oğlum, Mehmet Kıran iki aylıkken büyük damar transpozisyonu ameliyatını 1999 yılında Bülent Polat hocam yapmıştı. Oğlum şu an 21yaşında. Aort kökü ve aort kapağı ameliyatını Bülent Polat hocam yaptı. Hocamıza hem mükemmel hekimliği hem insanlığı için sonsuz teşekkürler...
Oğlum 15 günlüktü ameliyat olduğunda aort damarında daralma vardı. AmeliyatınI Bülent hocam gerçekleştirdi. 1 yaşında bir ameliyat daha oldu. Şimdi çok şükür çok iyi. Oğlumun yüzüne her baktığımda Bülent Polat beye dua ediyorum. Eşi bulunmaz bir cerrah. Hocam Gaziantep'ten sevgiler.
değerli hacama ..beni tekrar eski sağlığıma.kavuşturduğu için sonsuz saygı..ve teşekkürlerimi sunarım..Hastasına hasta gibi muamele etmeyen karşısında sanki kardeşi bir akrabası varmış yakınlığıyla yaklaşan hafta sonları dahil her gün kontrol ve sohbetlerini esirgemeyen beni hayata ikinci defa bağlıyan sevgili hocam sana (sana diyorum çünkü bana bir kardeş gibi oldun )sonsuz teşekkürlerimi sunarım.yücel yılmaz....
ben oktay şahin 1194 yılında 19 yaşımdayken sevgili doktorum abim güzel insan saygıdeğer hocam bülent polat tarafından aor kapak ve mitral kapak replasmanı oldum.toplamda yoğun bakım dahil hastanede 5 gün kaldım ve salah ile taburcu oldum.aradan bunca yıl geçmesine rağmen kalbimle ilgili hiçbir şikayetim yok son bikaç aydır ventiküler erken vurularım oluyor ama bu sağlıklı kişilerdede olabilecek bir şeymiş.buradan sayın hocam bülent polata ve ona bağlı tüm operasyon ekibine canı gönülden teşekküğr ediyorum allah razı olsun nve bizde bir laf vardır allah taş diye tuttuğunuzu altın etsin diyorum.sağlıcakla kalın
Sayın Bülent Hocam yaptığınız her şey için teşekkürler.Düziçinden emekli öğretmen Ahmet AKSOY
Turkey,
Jun 18, 2012
seviç çapalar
kızımın ameliyatını başarı ile yapan hocama ve ekibine sonsuz teşekkürler.iyiki varsınız iyiki yüce rabbim size böyle güzel yetenek vermiş.allahım sizleri başımızdan eksik etmesin,ömür boyu mutluluk ve huzur versin.hastane ekibinin tümüne sonsuz teşekkürler evimizde gibiydik.seviç çapalar
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