Prof. Dr. Cemşit Karakurt, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist is a highly respected specialist with over 32 years of experience, currently serving at the Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex in Antalya, Türkiye. His main focus areas include:
Fetal cardiology and fetal echocardiography
Diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart diseases
Interventional pediatric cardiology
Pediatric arrhythmias, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension
Educational Background
Dr. Karakurt has a strong academic foundation:
1987–1993: M.D., Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Türkiye
1993–1997: Pediatrics specialization, Dr. Sami Ulus Children’s Health and Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
2001–2005: Pediatric cardiology subspecialty, same hospital
He has held prominent clinical and academic positions:
2005–2010: Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
2010–2015: Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics
2015–present: Full Professor and Head, Department of Child Health and Diseases, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine; concurrently practicing at Medical Park Antalya
Serves on the Board of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Academic Contributions
Lecturer on topics such as electrocardiography, management of cyanotic children, congenital heart diseases, myocarditis, syncope, and fetal circulation
Course instructor for undergraduate medical education at İnönü University
Research interests include fetal cardiology, congenital heart defects, pediatric heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Karakurt treats a wide array of pediatric cardiac conditions:
Fetal echocardiography: Diagnosing heart defects before birth
Congenital heart diseases: Management of septal defects, valve abnormalities, and complex anomalies
Interventional cardiology: Catheterizations such as PDA and ASD closures
Pediatric arrhythmias and heart failure: Treatment ranging from medication to device therapy
Pulmonary hypertension: Diagnosis and treatment of elevated blood pressure in lungs
Publications and Research
Dr. Karakurt has made significant contributions to pediatric cardiology research:
One-Year Follow-Up of MIS‑C Patients with Coronary Involvement (Pediatr Cardiol, Feb 2024) – provides long-term outcomes for MIS‑C management
Closure of PDA in infants with Amplatzer devices (Cardiology Research & Practice, 2019) – supports non-surgical closure techniques
Strain echocardiography in children with Wilson’s disease (Cardiovasc J Africa, 2016) – shows early cardiac involvement in metabolic disorders
He has over 60 peer-reviewed articles and is listed in ORCID and institutional profiles.
Patient Care Philosophy
Focuses on clear, empathetic communication with children and families
Creates tailored management plans with shared decision-making
Offers online consultations for international families before hospital arrival
Culturally sensitive, with a child-friendly approach to reduce anxiety
Highly rated by patients, noted for thoroughness and compassion
Professional Affiliations
Board Member, Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Member, Antalya Medical Chamber
Professor and Head, Department of Child Health and Diseases at İnönü University
FAQs
Is Dr. Cemşit Karakurt board-certified?
Yes. He completed pediatrics and pediatric cardiology training, and holds a full professorship in the field.
What types of procedures does he perform?
He performs fetal echocardiography, congenital defect closures (e.g., PDA, ASD), arrhythmia treatment, and heart failure management.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes. Online pre-consultations and coordination are available for international families.
How long is a typical hospital stay?
Stay depends on the procedure: catheter interventions usually require 1–2 days; complex cases may need longer hospitalization.
What languages does he speak?
He is fluent in Turkish and English.
Has he published research?
Yes. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed papers in topics such as MIS‑C, congenital defects, and pediatric strain imaging.
What age groups does he treat?
He treats patients from fetal stage through adolescence (up to 18 years).
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Turkey,
Feb 29, 2024
sm...t
Cemşit hocam oğluma anju yaptı. Gerek insanlığıyla gerek mesleki bilgi tecrübesiyle eşi bulunmaz insan. Minnettarız hocam size saygılar.
Turkey,
May 17, 2022
mu...k
Çocuğumuz 28 haftalık 1050gr ikizi ile birlikte doğdu. özefagus atrezisi vardı. Ameliyat olduktan sonra asd-vsd ameliyatını bizzat takip etti. Kalbine pulmoner bant takıldı. Koşuyolu yüksek ihtisas hastanesi ne şevkini sağlayarak çocuğumuzun haytta kalmasını sağladı. İyi ki varsınız hocam. Rabbim size ve sevdiklerinize sağlık sıhhat versin
Slm hocam ben ŞEYH DAVUT'UN babasıyım. Oğlumun kalbinde iki delik vardı çocukluğundan beri.Sürekli tedavi oluyorduk ama bir türlü başarılı olunamiyordu.Ve sonra sizin yanınıza geldik sizde tedavi olduk ve şuan oğlumun durumu gayet iyi.İlgi ve alakanız için teşekkür ederim hocam.
Ben ahmet kose eymen efenin babasiyim oncelikle isinde insana guven veren kisiliginizden dolayi ulkemizin sizin gibi değerli hocalara ihtiyaci var Malatya da sizin gibi bi hocanin olmasi insana güven veriyor Saglilarimi sunarim
Turkey,
Feb 26, 2014
ah...e
Ben ahmet kose eymen efenin babasiyim oncelikle isinde insana guven veren kisiliginizden dolayi ulkemizin sizin gibi değerli hocalara ihtiyaci var Malatya da sizin gibi bi hocanin olmasi insana güven veriyor Saglilarimi sunarim
Turkey,
Jun 19, 2013
ev...n
Hocam ben Caner TARHAN"ın babasıyım.Malatya da bulunduğumuz süre içerisinde biz ve bizim gibi hastalara göstermiş olduğunuz içten yakınlık ve ilgi alaka için gerçekten çok ama çok teşekkür ederiz.Oğlum Caner için yaptığınız her şey için ne kadar teşekkür etsek azdır.Her şey gönlünüzce olsun hocam!!!!!!Saygılar....
hocam onu bunu bilmem allah size ve ailenize hiç yokluk darlık göstermesin anneniz babanız sizle ne kadar grur duysa azdır kızım berrak topal da ellerinizden öpüyor
Turkey,
Aug 16, 2012
er...z
cemşit hocam hastalarımıza verdiğiniz ilgi alakadan dolayı teşekkür ederiz
Turkey,
Mar 11, 2012
AKİF KÖSE
KIYMETLİ HOCAM CEMŞİT KARAKURT BEYLE ÇOCUĞUUN RAHATSIZLIĞI NEDENİYLE TANIŞTIK. TEDAVİ SÜRECİNDE İRTİBAT HALİNDEYDİK. CEMŞİT HOCAM ÖNCELİKLE ÇOK BEYEFENDİ BİR İNSAN, İŞİNİN EHLİ VE GÜVEN VEREN BİR YAPISI VAR. MALATYA İÇİN ŞANSTIR CEMŞİT BEY. KENDİSİNE SAYGILARIMI SUNUYORUM.AKİF KÖSE...
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