Prof. Dr. Rıza Türköz, MD, Pediatric Cardiologist & Cardiac Surgeon is a highly experienced heart specialist with 38 years of practice at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex, Antalya, Türkiye. His focus areas include:
Congenital heart surgery and pediatric cardiology
Pediatric and adult cardiac surgery
Fetal cardiology and interventional treatments for congenital defects
Educational Background
1982–1987: M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Türkiye
1987–1993: Cardiac specialization at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
Early career: Fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia
1993–1996: Specialist at İzmir Atatürk State Hospital
1996–1998: Assistant Professor, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
1998–2001: Associate Professor, İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
2001–2005: Associate Professor, Başkent University Adana Hospital
2006–2007: Professor, Başkent University Adana Hospital
2007–2013: Professor, Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
2013–2015: Professor, Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul
Since 2015: Professor at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital and practicing at Medical Park Antalya
Performed over 473 pediatric and 201 adult cardiovascular surgeries to date
Academic Contributions
Member of the Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Delivered lectures and trained teams in fetal, pediatric, and adult cardiac surgery
Research interests include pulmonary valve preservation and complex neonatal heart surgery
Areas of Expertise
Prof. Dr. Türköz treats a wide range of heart conditions in both children and adults:
Congenital heart disease: Repair of septal defects, valve lesions, and complex neonatal anomalies
Fetal cardiology: Prenatal diagnosis and management of fetal cardiac conditions
Interventional cardiology: Catheter-based procedures for PDA and ASD closure
Cardiothoracic surgery: Coronary bypass, valve repair/replacement, and adult congenital defect surgery
Pulmonary valve preservation: Techniques to maintain native pulmonary valve function
Publications and Research
Prof. Dr. Türköz has contributed significantly to pediatric and adult cardiac surgery literature, with a focus on neonatal and valve-preserving techniques. His scholarly work is available through academic databases.
Patient Care Philosophy
Believes in clear, compassionate communication with parents and patients
Advocates for shared decision-making and thorough patient education
Offers online consultations to support international families
Highly rated for professionalism, empathy, and surgical outcomes
Professional Affiliations
Member, Turkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery
Registered physician with Antalya Medical Chamber
Fellow, Royal Melbourne Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery Program
FAQs
Is Dr. Rıza Türköz board-certified?
Yes. He completed pediatric cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery training and holds a professorship.
What types of surgeries does he perform?
He performs congenital heart defect repairs, valve surgery, bypass operations, and fetal heart interventions.
Does he treat international patients?
Yes. He provides online consultations and accommodates international families through Medical Park Antalya.
How long is the typical hospital stay?
Stay depends on procedure—neonatal surgeries require 7–14 days; interventional catheter cases often need 1–3 days.
What languages does he speak?
He is fluent in Turkish and English.
How many surgeries has he performed?
He has conducted over 473 pediatric and 201 adult cardiac surgeries.
Does he perform fetal heart assessments?
Yes. He is experienced in fetal echocardiography and prenatal cardiac diagnosis.
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Turkey,
Sep 23, 2020
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17 Şubat 2020 tarihinde aort koarktasyonu tamiri ameliyatımı gerçekleştirdi. Gerek kurum gerek ekim olarak çok memnun kaldım. İyi ki Rıza Hocama gitmişim iyi ki kendimi ona emanet etmişim. Riskli bir yaş grubunda böyle bir ameliyat ve bu kadar çabuk toparlanmamı Rıza Bey ve ekibine borçluyum. Her şey için çok teşekkürler.
1 yaşındaki kız çocuğu ameliyat ettirdik 2010 yılında... hakikaten Türkiye de rıza hoca kadar tecrübeli ikinci bi cocuk kardiyolojisi var mı diye düşünüyorum.. başarılarının devamını dilerim..
Turkey,
Mar 02, 2015
Fat*** ç***
Rıza hocam ve ekibine sonsuz saygı ve şükranlarımı sunarım. Kızım 2 defa hisar hastanesinde rıza hocam ve ekibi tarafından ameliyat edilip sağlığına kavuşmuştur. Rabbim sizlere zeval vermesin hocam saygılar sunarım...
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