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Dr. Sami Gurkahraman

Vascular Surgeon

Dr. Sami Gurkahraman

Consultant

27+ years of experience

Graduation
American Hospital, Istanbul - Turkey

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Sami Gurkahraman

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Coronary Artery Disease
    • Heart Valve Disease (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid)
    • Carotid Artery Stenosis
    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • Aortic Aneurysm & Dissection
    • Renal Artery Stenosis
    • Varicose Veins & Venous Insufficiency
    • Diabetic Vascular Wounds
    • Cardiac Arrhythmia (Pacemaker / ICD)
    • End-Stage Heart Failure (Transplant Candidate Evaluation)

    Sub-specialties

    • Coronary & Valve Surgery: Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), heart valve repair and replacement — a flagship strength for the best Vascular Surgeon doctor India and Turkey patients seek.
    • Carotid & Peripheral Vascular Surgery: Carotid endarterectomy, carotid stenting and peripheral artery interventions.
    • Pacemaker & Device Therapy: Pacemaker and ICD implantation for cardiac arrhythmias.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
    • Heart Valve Repair / Replacement (Mitral, Aortic)
    • Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA)
    • Coronary Stent Placement
    • Carotid Endarterectomy & Carotid Artery Stenting
    • Pacemaker & ICD Implantation
    • Aortic Aneurysm Repair (Open & Endovascular)
    • Varicose Vein Surgery (Laser, RFA)
    • Heart Transplant Candidate Evaluation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Diyarbakır, Turkey, 1992
    • Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery — Türkiye Medical Specialization Hospital, Turkey, 2002

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Advanced training in coronary, valvular and peripheral vascular surgery
    • Continuous training in percutaneous endovascular interventions

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Council Registration
    • Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery — Member
    • Turkish Medical Association — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • American Hospital, Istanbul — Senior Consultant Cardiovascular & Vascular Surgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Güven Hospital, Ankara — Visiting Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon
    • Akay Hospital, Ankara — Visiting Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon
    • Çankaya Hospital, Ankara — Visiting Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon
    • Sincan Lokman Hekim Hospital, Ankara — Visiting Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon
    • Türkiye Medical Specialization Hospital — Senior Resident, until 2002
    • Çayeli State Hospital, Rize — Senior Resident

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Author of multiple national and international peer-reviewed publications in cardiovascular surgery

    Key Achievements

    • 27+ years of clinical experience in cardiovascular and vascular surgery
    • Strong patient feedback at American Hospital Istanbul, including international patients
    • Experience across multiple leading hospitals in Turkey

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