Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek

About Doctor

Qualifications:

• M.D. — graduated from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, 1991.
• Specialized in Cardiovascular Surgery — Residency at Hacettepe University (1991–1994), followed by further specialization at Koşuyolu Heart and Research Hospital (1994–1997).

Overview:

Prof. Dr. Ali Civelek is a highly experienced cardiovascular (cardiac and vascular) surgeon known for his expertise in both conventional and minimally invasive heart and vascular surgeries. Over more than two decades, he has acquired advanced skills in complex cardiac procedures, combining academic rigor with clinical excellence. His Specialties / Areas of Experties:

• Minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery (off‑pump / “beating heart” bypass)
• Heart valve surgery — repair or replacement of mitral, aortic, tricuspid valves via minimally invasive or conventional approaches.
• Aortic and aneurysm surgery, vascular surgical procedures (including endovascular/vascular surgery).
• Reoperative (repeat) cardiac surgeries — handling of 2nd/3rd heart surgeries.
• Peripheral vascular interventions & endovascular treatments for vascular disease/aneurysm repair (e.g. EVAR/TEVAR).

Prof. Civelek has also contributed to academic research: over the years he has co-authored numerous peer‑reviewed scientific publications in cardiovascular surgery — including studies on thrombus formation in rheumatic disease, vascular surgery complications, aneurysm repair, and long-term outcomes of valve surgeries and bypass grafting.

Conditions Treated:

• Coronary artery disease / Ischemic heart disease / Multi‑vessel coronary disease.
• Valvular heart diseases — mitral valve disease, aortic valve disease, tricuspid valve disease, congenital or acquired valve disorders requiring repair or replacement.
• Aortic diseases — aortic aneurysms, aortic root disease, aortic dissections or other pathology requiring surgical or endovascular repair.
• Peripheral vascular diseases / vascular disorders requiring vascular surgery or endovascular intervention (e.g. aneurysm, arterial disease).
• Congenital and structural heart defects and conditions requiring surgical correction (depending on patient history and presentation) — as part of cardiac‑thoracic services including congenital and adult cardiac surgery.

Procedures Performed:

• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), including off‑pump/minimally invasive (“beating‑heart”) bypass surgery.
• Heart valve repair and replacement surgeries — mitral, aortic and possibly tricuspid valve interventions via conventional or minimally invasive surgery.
• Aortic aneurysm surgery / aortic repair (open or endovascular, as appropriate) for aortic diseases.
• Vascular surgeries / peripheral vascular interventions / endovascular vascular disease treatment (e.g. EVAR/TEVAR).
• Re‑operations / repeat cardiac surgeries — for patients needing second or third heart operations (redo surgeries).