Department of Cardiology, Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine
History
The Department of Cardiology at Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine was initially part of the Department of Internal Medicine. Following the restructuring under Article 7/d-2 of Law No. 2547 (amended by Law No. 2880), it became an independent department in 1990. Since its establishment, the department has graduated 66 cardiology specialists as of December 2024. In 2011, the department earned the Institutional Specialty Training Accreditation from the Turkish Society of Cardiology Competency Board, becoming the 6th center in Turkey to achieve this recognition. By December 2024, it will be one of the 16 centers in Turkey reaccredited for a second time.
Academic Objectives
The Department of Cardiology operates as a fully equipped center delivering advanced patient care and conducting clinical and laboratory research across all areas of cardiology. The department actively participates in national and international multicenter studies, contributing significantly to scientific advancements. Its primary educational aim is to train competent clinicians and future academicians through a rigorous specialty training program aligned with the Medical Specialization Board standards. The department’s strategic vision includes becoming a national leader in cardiology education, research, and healthcare services while gaining global recognition as one of Europe’s and the world’s premier cardiology centers. Additionally, the department aims to influence health policies and promote preventive cardiology for a healthier society.
Department Structure
The department currently comprises: • 5 Professors • 2 Associate Professors • 2 Assistant Professors • 13 Research Assistants The department has a total capacity of 48 beds, allocated as follows: • 23 beds in the cardiology service • 15 beds in the coronary intensive care unit • 10 beds in the angiography observation unit In addition to the general cardiology clinic, specialized outpatient clinics for hypertension, arrhythmia, and pacemaker follow-up are operational daily. Pacemaker checks are performed every Friday morning without prior appointments.
Laboratory Facilities
The department houses: • 2 Coronary Angiography and Catheterization Laboratories • 1 Electrophysiology Laboratory • 1 Treadmill Stress Test Unit • 4 Echocardiography Laboratories Additional services include Holter monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and tilt-table testing.
Services Provided
Coronary Intensive Care Unit and Cardiology Service
The coronary intensive care unit, equipped for Level II critical care, has 15 fully equipped beds. The cardiology service includes 23 beds—5 single rooms and 9 double rooms—and contains a dedicated echocardiography room.
Angiography, Electrophysiology, and Interventional Laboratories
Located adjacent to the main hospital building on the 2nd floor, the angiography and electrophysiology units support a wide range of procedures, including: • Coronary and cerebrovascular imaging and interventions • Complex percutaneous coronary interventions • Peripheral arterial procedures • Adult congenital heart disease interventions • Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) These laboratories are operational 24/7 for primary percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI).
Annual Statistics:
• 4,500 coronary angiographies • 3,000 balloon angioplasties and stent procedures • 600 primary PCI procedures • Various specialized interventions including IVUS, FFR, mitral and pulmonary valvuloplasties, and congenital heart defect closures • 50 TAVI procedures
Electrophysiology Procedures:
• 150 pacemaker implantations • 275 ablation therapies • 150 ICD and cardiac resynchronization procedures
Outpatient Clinics and Echocardiography
The outpatient clinics are situated on the hospital’s ground floor and include: • General Cardiology Clinic • Hypertension and Lipid Clinic • Arrhythmia and Holter Monitoring Clinic The unit also provides echocardiography services (including TEE and tilt testing) and houses a dedicated seminar room for academic activities.
Leadership
Department Chairs
- Prof. Dr. Olcay Sağkan (1990-2000)
- Prof. Dr. Osman Yeşildağ (2000-2003)
- Prof. Dr.MahmutSahin (2003-2004, 2019-present)
- Prof. Dr. Cahit Kocakavak (2004-2008)
- Prof. Dr. Özcan Yılmaz (2008-2019)
- Prof. Dr. Mahmut Şahin (2019- )
Faculty Members
• Prof. Dr. MahmutSahin (Chair)
• Prof. Dr. Özcan YILMAZ
• Prof. Dr. Okan GÜLEL
• Prof. Dr. Murat MERİÇ
• Prof. Dr. Serkan YÜKSEL
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer GEDİKLİ
• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat AKÇAY
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Ufuk YILDIRIM
• Assist. Prof. Dr. Metin ÇOKSEVİM
Faculty Member Information
Prof. Dr. Mahmut ŞAHİN msahin@omu.edu.tr 3089
Prof. Dr. Özcan YILMAZ oyilmaz@omu.edu.tr 2479
Prof. Dr. Okan GÜLEL okangulel@omu.edu.tr 2475
Prof. Dr. Murat MERİÇ mmeric@omu.edu.tr 3249
Prof. Dr. Serkan YÜKSEL syuksel@omu.edu.tr 4044
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ömer GEDİKLİ omer.gedikli@omu.edu.tr 4218
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Murat AKÇAY murat.akcay@omu.edu.tr 3009
Asst. Prof. Dr. Ufuk YILDIRIM ufuk.yildirim@omu.edu.tr
Asst. Prof. Dr. Metin ÇOKSEVİM metin.coksevim@omu.edu.tr 2484
Contact Information
Patients are accepted by appointment only, except for pacemaker patients, who may receive device checks every Friday morning without an appointment.
Appointments:
Visit: Mia Med Randevu/
Cardiology Residents and Training History
1 Ender ÖRNEK 04.12.1995
2 Kazım KORKMAZ 01.04.1997
3 Morteza SHARİFİ 23.01.1998
4 Kenan DURNA 18.12.1998
5 Hakan BAHADIR 07.07.1999
6 Rıdvan UÇAR 07.07.1999
7 Enis KOÇAK 05.07.2000
8 Mehmet ELÇİK 04.04.2001
9 Adnan KÖŞÜŞ 04.04.2001
10 Mustafa YAZICI 08.08.2001
11 Meki KAYA 29.05.2002
12 Eyüp AYGÜL 04.07.2003
13 Fulya ALBAYRAK 24.10.2003
14 Sabri DEMİRCAN 14.01.2004
15 Emre AKSAKAL 14.01.2004
16 Firdovsi İBRAHİMOV 15.12.2004
17 Murat MERİÇ 27.10.2004
18 İhsan DURSUN 12.10.2005
19 Muharrem ARSLANDAĞ 14.09.2006
20 Onur ÖZTÜRK 08.11.2006
21 Korhan SOYLU 14.09.2006
22 Diyar KÖPRÜLÜ 22.11.2006
23 Halit ZENGİN 12.02.2007
24 Alaa ZİMMO 31.10.2007
25 Cavid HEMİŞEYEV 31.10.2007
26 Osman Çağrı SEMİRGİN 05.03.2008
27 Fırat URAL 28.05.2008
28 Serkan YÜKSEL 14.05.2008
29 Zeydin ACAR 28.05.2008
30 Begench TAŞCANOV 05.11.2008
31 Canan UĞUR 05.11.2008
32 Serdar DEMİR 24.09.2008
33 Özgür KAPLAN 28.09.2009
34 Abdurrahman KALE 16.11.2009
35 Mesut PINAR 16.11.2009
36 Zafer KÜÇÜKSU 09.02.2011
37 Halis SİNAN 22.04.2011
38 Gökay NAR 01.06.2011
39 Filiz AKIN 22.06.2011
40 Oya İMADOĞLU 26.10.2011
41 Alirıza ERBAY 20.04.2012
42 Ahmet YANIK 11.04.2012
43 Gökhan AKSAN 20.06.2012
44 Ömer GEDİKLİ 10.10.2012
45 Ferdi SEZER 31.10.2012
46 Huriye YÜCEL 19.06.2013
47 Adem UZUN 14.11.2013
48 Murat AKÇAY 07.01.2014
49 Ertan AYDIN 15.01.2014
50 Alay EKŞİ 14.11.2014
51 Göksel DAĞAŞAN 16.01.2015
52 Ufuk YILDIRIM 11.03.2015
53 Mustafa YENERÇAĞ 13.01.2016
54 Metin ÇOKSEVİM 07.12.2016
55 Kenan ÇAKMAK 08.03.2017
56 İdris Buğra ÇERİK 24.05.2017
57 Onur Osman ŞEKER 20.06.2018
58 Özkan VURAL 16.01.2019
59 Muhammet UYANIK 25.03.2020
60 Ömer KERTMEN 17.06.2020
61 Ayshem MANSIROVA 10.03.2021
62 Gökhan GÖK 08.09.2021
63 Alper UZUNSELVİ 10.11.2021
64 Abdulkadir KARA 28.07.2023
65 Ahmet ÇINAR 15.01.2024
66 Ahmet Onur KOCASARI 31.07.2024
Updated date 25.04.2025