Prof. Dr. Korhan Erkanlı
Specialist in cardiovascular surgery at Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul. 20+ years of experience.
Credentials & Education
Academic and clinical achievements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine, Turkey
- Specialty Training in Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkey
- International Fellowship in Cardiac Surgery
- Professorship — Istanbul Medipol University
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery — Member
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) — Member
- Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) — Member
- Peer-reviewed publications in cardiac surgery
- Speaker at international cardiac surgery congresses
- International fellowship in cardiac surgery
- International patient programs at Medipol University Hospital
Biography
About the doctor
Prof. Dr. Korhan Erkanlı is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. With more than 20 years of clinical experience, his practice focuses on coronary artery bypass grafting, heart valve surgery, aortic surgery and minimally invasive cardiac procedures. He is a faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University with international training, and patients from across Europe and the Middle East choose him for complex cardiac care.
Cardiac surgery is teamwork. Excellent outcomes come from precision, experience and continuous attention to every patient.
Areas of Expertise
Specialized procedures and treatments
Coronary Bypass (CABG)
On-pump and off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting.
Heart Valve Surgery
Aortic, mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement.
Aortic Surgery
Surgery for aortic aneurysm and dissection.
Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery
Small-incision surgery for selected cardiac procedures.
Heart Failure Surgery
Ventricular assist devices and surgical heart failure management.
Pediatric / Congenital Heart Surgery
Surgical repair of congenital cardiac defects.
Patient Reviews
“Excellent surgical outcome. Dr. Erkanlı and the team gave my father a new chance at life.”
Iraq
“Highly skilled and reassuring surgeon. The hospital and team were outstanding.”
Libya
“Quick recovery thanks to the small-incision approach. Truly grateful.”
Egypt
Frequently Asked Questions
What patients want to know
Most patients stay 10–14 days including pre-op assessment and post-op recovery.
Yes. We provide a detailed online second opinion based on your records and imaging.
We assess each case individually; many valve and coronary procedures can be done with smaller incisions.
Yes. Our international patient team supports Arabic and English at every step.
We arrange in-person follow-up before you fly home and coordinate remote follow-up with your home physician.
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