Prof. Dr. Bilal Boztosun
Head of Cardiology Department
Medipol Mega University HospitalIstanbul, Turkey
26+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- Medical degree: Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine
- Cardiology specialization: Florence Nightingale / Kadir Has University
- Academic profile at Istanbul Medipol University lists his education as undergraduate training at Erciyes University and medical speciality training completed between 1998–2002 at Kadir Has University.
Overview:
Prof. Dr. Bilal Boztosun is a senior cardiologist and interventional cardiology specialist currently practicing at Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul, where he is also recognized as Head of the Cardiology Department. He completed his medical education at Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and later specialized in cardiology through Florence Nightingale / Kadir Has University. He became Associate Professor in 2007 and Professor in 2015, reflecting a long-standing academic and clinical career in advanced heart care.
Dr. Boztosun is particularly known for his work in interventional cardiology, with expertise in the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of complex cardiovascular disease. His clinical focus includes coronary artery disease interventions, peripheral and renal stenting, carotid and mesenteric stenting, chronic total occlusion treatment, aortography, IVUS/FFR-guided assessment, and management of structural heart disease. His profile also highlights experience in advanced procedures such as TAVI, MitraClip (M-TEER), TriClip (T-TEER), EVAR/TEVAR, peripheral stenting, and closure of congenital heart defects.
Alongside his clinical work, Prof. Dr. Boztosun has a strong academic background. Medipol’s official page lists 27 international publications and 24 national publications, while his university and research profiles also show a broad scientific output and ongoing academic involvement. He has contributed to cardiology literature in areas such as coronary interventions, TAVI-related complications, vascular access, and structural heart procedures.
Condition Treated
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart valve disease
- Aortic stenosis
- Mitral valve regurgitation
- Tricuspid valve disease
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Renal artery stenosis
- Carotid artery stenosis
- Mesenteric artery disease
- Chronic total coronary occlusion
- Structural heart disease
- Congenital heart defects suitable for catheter-based closure
- Arrhythmia-related cardiac conditions
- Aortic aneurysm / aortic vascular disease in endovascular candidates
Procedures Performed
- Coronary angiography
- Coronary angioplasty and stenting
- Chronic total occlusion (CTO) interventions
- Peripheral angiography and peripheral stenting
- Renal artery stenting
- Carotid artery stenting
- Mesenteric artery stenting
- Aortography
- IVUS-guided procedures
- FFR-guided coronary assessment
- TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation)
- MitraClip / M-TEER
- TriClip / T-TEER
- EVAR / TEVAR
- Catheter-based closure of congenital heart defects
Memberships
- Turkish Society of Cardiology
- European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
- Turkish Medical Association
- International interventional cardiology research and academic networks
- Peer-reviewed cardiology journals and international cardiovascular research collaborations.
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FAQs
He specializes in cardiology and interventional cardiology, with particular expertise in coronary, vascular, and structural heart interventions.
He is currently associated with Medipol Mega University Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Yes. His profile specifically mentions advanced catheter-based procedures such as TAVI, MitraClip, TriClip, peripheral stenting, EVAR/TEVAR, and congenital defect closure.
Yes. He is a professor, department head, and published author with substantial scientific output in cardiology.
Yes. Since he practices at Medipol Mega University Hospital, an internationally active tertiary hospital in Istanbul, he is relevant for patients seeking advanced diagnostic and interventional cardiac care abroad.
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