Notable training: Graduated in medicine, Erciyes University; specialization in cardiovascular surgery, Çukurova University (1998); associate professor, Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital
Notable achievements: Former faculty member at Çukurova University and Kocaeli University; founder of the cardiovascular surgery departments in Giresun and Sinop; former head of the cardiovascular surgery department at Süreyyapaşa SSK Hospital, Istanbul
Particularities / Techniques used: Open and closed heart surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve replacement and repair, aortic aneurysm surgery, treatment of peripheral vascular diseases, carotid and varicose vein surgery, thoracic and pulmonary surgery, cardiovascular emergency interventions
When my cardiologist told me I needed to have a coronary artery bypass graft quickly, it was a very difficult time for me and my whole family. The waiting times were too long and I didn't know what to do. It was my daughter who found Turquie Santé and encouraged me to look into it. At first, I had a lot of doubts about going abroad for surgery. But from the first exchanges with their team, something put me at ease. They took the time to explain everything to me—the procedures, what to expect on site, the details of the operation. I had dozens of questions; they answered them all.
On site, honestly I was pleasantly surprised. Everything was taken care of—the transfers, the accommodation, and my appointments. My coordinator Sophia was truly present throughout the stay, not just theoretically available. She responded quickly and anticipated things. And the translator during the consultations was indispensable; without him I would have been much more stressed when facing the doctors.
Dr. Ahmet Arif put me at ease from our first meeting. He is a serious professional, but also humane—he explains, he reassures, he doesn't gloss over anything.
This patient was treated at
for coronary artery bypass grafting
