Dr.Emrah Özdemir (Cardiologist)– Best Costs, Reviews – Book Your Consultation

Professional Experience

• Assistant Doctor in the Department of Cardiology at Bilim University (2006–2011).
• Specialist Cardiologist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital (2011–2013).
• Faculty member and cardiologist at Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine (2013–2019).
• Current position: Lecturer Professor and Consultant Cardiologist at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since 2019.

Academic Contributions

• Mentors cardiology residents and fellows in interventional techniques.
• Regular speaker at national and international cardiology conferences and live-case demonstrations.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Özdemir’s clinical skills include advanced interventions and preventive cardiology:

• Coronary artery interventions – radial angiography, opening fully occluded or calcified coronary vessels with IVUS and FFR guidance.
• Peripheral artery interventions – treatment of aortic, carotid, and leg artery blockages using angioplasty and stenting.
• Aortic aneurysm procedures – EVAR and TEVAR approaches for non-surgical aneurysm repair.
• Structural heart disease treatment – including TAVI for aortic valve replacement and MitraClip for mitral regurgitation.
• Closure of congenital heart defects – managing ASD, VSD, and PFO percutaneously.
• Rhythm disorder diagnostics – treatment of arrhythmias using ablation and electro-physiology techniques.
• Hypertension and hyperlipidaemia management – long-term cardiovascular risk reduction strategies.

Publications and Research

Dr. Özdemir has co-authored peer-reviewed studies in notable journals, including reports on ticagrelor-induced thrombocytopenic purpura, dual antiplatelet therapy before transplantation, myocardial infarction due to native valve thrombosis, and Takayasu arteritis cases managed with stenting. He also contributed research on obesity’s impact on clopidogrel resistance and cardiovascular ultrasound markers in hypertension.

Patient Care Philosophy

• Prioritizes clear, empathetic communication and shared decision‑making with patients.
• Designs individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s cardiovascular profile.
• Welcomes international patients and supports coordination through Biruni University Hospital’s multilingual international patient program.

Professional Affiliations

• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Member of the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI)

FAQs

Is Dr. Emrah Özdemir board‑certified?

Yes, he completed formal specialist training in cardiology and holds recognized credentials in interventional cardiology.

What procedures does he perform?

He performs coronary and peripheral angioplasty and stenting, TAVI and MitraClip interventions, congenital defect closures, and arrhythmia management.

Does he treat international patients?

Yes. Biruni University Hospital offers services and coordination for international patients, including English-language appointments.

How long is the typical hospital stay?

Hospital stay varies by procedure; minimally invasive interventions such as angioplasty or closing congenital defects often allow short admission times.

What languages does he speak?

Dr. Özdemir is fluent in English and Turkish.

Does he participate in live-case teaching?

Yes, he is involved in live interventional cardiology presentations at both national and international forums.

What heart conditions does he manage?

He treats ischemic heart disease, valve diseases, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia, arrhythmias, aortic aneurysms, and peripheral artery disease.