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Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu

Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu

Heart Care/Surgery

32+

Years of Experience

About Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu

<p>Prof. Dr. Mehmet Vefik Yazıcıoğlu is a leading interventional cardiologist with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in high-risk coronary interventions, chronic total occlusions (CTO), TAVI, MitraClip, and structural heart defect closures.</p> <p>He has performed thousands of advanced procedures. These include radial and peripheral interventions, EVAR/TEVAR, pacemaker and CRT implantations, LAA closure, and carotid or renal interventions. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu is a pioneer in advanced imaging such as IVUS, OCT, TEE, and FFR. He uses these tools to ensure precision in complex cases.</p> <p>As an influential academic, he has delivered many oral presentations and published research at national and international congresses. His work has advanced the fields of coronary physiology and hemodynamics. He is a member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Yazıcıoğlu also mentors young cardiologists at major hospitals.</p>

Good to know

Speciality

Heart Care/Surgery

Language Spoken

English

Awards

  • European Society of Cardiology (since 2002)
  • Turkish Society of Cardiology (since 2000)

Cardiologist

Liv Hospital Ulus – Interventional Cardiologist

Istanbul Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital (2001) – Cardiology Specialist

Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2000–2001) – Cardiology Specialist

Istanbul Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital (1997–2000) – Cardiology Specialist

Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital (1994–1996) – Internal Medicine Assistant

All Procedures

Performed by Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu

Heart Care/Surgery

Heart Care/Surgery

Heart care and surgery abroad covers coronary artery bypass grafting, [valve repair and replacement](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/heart-care-surgery/heart-valve-replacement-surgery), [angioplasty](https://curemeabroad.com/treatments/heart-care-surgery/angioplasty) and stenting, structural heart interventions, and cardiac electrophysiology at internationally accredited cardiac centers. Options range from interventional cardiology procedures to complex open-heart surgery using minimally invasive approaches. Cardiac surgery is among the most expensive medical procedures in many countries. A coronary artery bypass that costs $80,000 to $150,000 at home may be available for $10,000 to $25,000 abroad at equally accredited cardiac hospitals with experienced cardiac surgeons and intensive care facilities. Leading international cardiac centers offer shorter waiting times, hybrid operating theaters, advanced cardiac imaging, and comprehensive cardiac rehabilitation programs. Patients consistently report receiving more attentive perioperative care and thorough follow-up than they experienced at home. The cardiac surgeon's experience and the hospital's cardiac ICU capabilities are the most critical factors. Confirm the surgeon's annual bypass or valve procedure volume. Adherence to cardiac rehabilitation, medication protocols, dietary changes, and regular follow-up echocardiography directly determines long-term cardiac outcomes.

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