Sertac Cicek
- Specializzazione: Cardiovascular surgeon
- 40 anni di esperienza
- Lingue parlate:English
- Consultazioni online: disponibili
- Studio medico: Turchia, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul
- Founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, shaping the global future of heart surgery in children.
Dr. Sertac Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. Dr. Cicek completed rare triple fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, Texas Heart Institute, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. He holds active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia.
- Specializes in Ozaki aortic valve reconstructions and Ebstein anomaly repairs.
- Pioneered hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) techniques.
- Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
- Served as a board member of the Mayo Alumni Association.
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Formazione accademica
Dr. Sertac Cicek is a cardiovascular surgeon specializing in complex congenital and pediatric heart procedures. He is a founding member of the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery. He completed a combination of fellowships at the Mayo Clinic, Texas Heart Institute, and Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. This specific training path is a rare combination of prestigious clinical experiences.
Specialization and Surgical Focus
Dr. Cicek is the Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He performs surgical procedures for neonates and children with complex heart conditions. His work uses reconstruction and minimally invasive techniques to help patient recovery. These methods allow for smaller incisions and reduced physical trauma during heart surgery.
The doctor performs several high-complexity operations:
- Ozaki aortic valve reconstruction
- Ebstein anomaly and tricuspid valve repairs
- Hybrid coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- Valve-sparing aortic root replacement
- Arterial and hybrid coronary revascularization
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy surgery
He treats conditions including tetralogy of Fallot, atrial septal defects, and ventricular septal defects. His work also covers complex mitral and aortic repairs in both children and adults. Additionally, he provides neonatal cardiac surgery and cardiac reoperations for patients who require repeat interventions.
Work Experience
- Present — Chief of Pediatric and Adult Cardiovascular Surgery, Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, Turkey
- 2013–Present — Gordon K. Danielson Visiting Professor, Mayo Clinic Rochester Hospitals, USA
Education and Training
- 1979–1983 — Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- 1983–1985 — GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- 1985–1986 — Internship in General Surgery, GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- 1988–1993 — Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery, GATA and TYIH, Turkey
- 1995 — Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, USA
- 1995–1997 — Fellowship in Cardiovascular Surgery and Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Mayo Clinic, USA
- 1997–1998 — Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Children's Hospital Los Angeles, USA
Professional Certifications and Licenses
Dr. Cicek is ECFMG certified, which allows him to practice medicine in the United States. He holds active medical licenses in Turkey, Minnesota, and West Virginia. This licensure enables him to maintain professional ties and clinical roles in multiple countries.
- 1988–Present — Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certification
- 1993 — Board Certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, Ministry of Health, Turkey
- 2011 — Specialty Certification in Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey
Awards and Recognition
- 1985 — Summa Cum Laude, GATA Gülhane Faculty of Medicine
- 1986 — Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Gülhane Military Medical Academy Medical Corps Officer Training School
- 1996 — GATA 100th Anniversary Scientific and Academic Achievement Award
- 1996 — Sandoz Scientific Research Award
- 2000–2020 — Listed in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare
- 2004 — Presidential Citation, Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Founding Member — World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
- Fellow — American College of Cardiology
- Fellow — American College of Surgeons
- Fellow — American College of Chest Physicians
- Member — American Association for Thoracic Surgery
- Member — Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Member — European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Member — Congenital Heart Surgeons Society (CHSS)
- Member — Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society
- Member — American College of Physician Executives
- Member — Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
- Member — European Association for Congenital Heart Surgeons
- Member — European Association for Pediatric and Congenital Cardiology, Surgical Working Group
- Member — International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
- Board Member (2016–2022) — Mayo Alumni Association
- Member — New York Academy of Sciences
- Member — Priestly Society
- Member — Turkish Medical Association
- Member — Turkish Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
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