What does a cardiac surgeon do?

A cardiac surgeon is a specialist who operates on the heart, lungs and other thoracic (chest) organs and they also diagnose and treat diseases of these organs.

What are the typical symptoms of heart diseases?

The typicals symptoms include Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, chest discomfort Shortness of breath associated with Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by Cardiac surgeons?

Investigations like blood reports, Chest x ray, Electrocardiogram, Pulmonary function test, Carotid Dopping, Vein mapping, Trans-esphogeal echocardiogram, Heart Catheterization, and Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging would be required.

What is the difference between a Cardiac Surgeon and a Cardiologist?

Cardiologist perform procedures in cath lab like Balloon angioplasty, Coronary and left ventricular digital angiography, Right and left heart catheterization, Rotational artherectomy, Stent implantation etc whereas a Cardiac surgeon perform surgery of the heart and chest.

How long is the stay in hospital for a heart surgery?

Stay in the hospital is usually for 7 – 10 days

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About Dr. Azmi Ozler

Dr. Azmi Ozler is a renowned Cardiovascular Surgeon practicing successfully for more than 38 years.
His area of specialization covers cardiovascular surgeries.
He is extremely skilled in doing surgeries in the heart, lung, esophagus, and blood vessels etc.
He is a member of numerous prestigious associations that include: Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkish Society of Cardiology, Society of Phlebology,
National Association for Vascular Surgery, Turkish Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery, European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and Perfusionists Association.
He takes interest in research and has 96 publications to his credit in National and International journals.
He completed MD (Medicine) from EGE University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul in 1976. Thereafter, he did postgraduation in Cardiovascular Surgery from Haydarpaşa Chest Surgery Centre, Istanbul in 1981.

Medical Problems

For which Dr. Azmi Ozler can be consulted

Arrhythmia
Coronary Artery Disease

Congestive Heart Failure
Heart Valve Diseases

Medical Procedures

Performed by Dr. Azmi Ozler

Arrhythmia Treatment with Ablation and Pacemakers
Coronary Artery Surgery

Heart Valve Repair or Replacement
Cardiac OPD Procedures

Location

Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul Istanbul, Turkey

Education & Training
Work Experience

, 1976, MD (Medicine), EGE University Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul

Post Graduation, 1981, Cardiovascular Surgery, Haydarpaşa Chest Surgery Centre, Istanbul

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, Corlu Military Hospital, Toledeo, Ohio
Assistant in Chief, Cardiovascular Surgeon, Haydarpaşa Chest Surgery Centre, Istanbul
Cardiovascular Clinic Chief, Physician in Chief, Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital, Istanbul
Professor, Memorial Hospitals Group, İstanbul