DR. MEHMET ALTUG TUNCER

Prof. Dr. Mehmet Altuğ Tuncer is a highly respected Cardiovascular Surgeon at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul, with over 34 years of clinical experience in advanced cardiac and vascular surgery. He is widely recognized for his expertise in complex aortic pathologies, emergency aortic dissections, and minimally invasive endovascular procedures.

Prof. Dr. Tuncer is known for managing high-risk cardiovascular cases with exceptional surgical outcomes. His career includes leadership roles in major hospitals and pioneering contributions to aortic aneurysm and dissection surgery in Turkey. He combines open surgical mastery with modern endovascular and hybrid techniques, particularly in life-threatening vascular emergencies.

Area of Expertise

• Acute aortic dissection surgery (open & endovascular)
• Thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair
• Endovascular stent-graft procedures
• Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
• Heart valve repair and replacement surgery
• Emergency cardiovascular and vascular trauma surgery

Education

• Medical Degree (M.D.), Turkey
• Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery, accredited training hospitals
• Achieved Professorship through academic excellence and advanced surgical expertise

Professional Experience

• Cardiovascular Surgeon, Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul (2025–Present)
• Head of Cardiovascular Surgery, Okan University Hospital, Istanbul (Former)
• Performed extensive numbers of acute aortic dissection and thoracoabdominal aneurysm surgeries
• Specialized in emergency aortic rupture repairs, including elderly and high-mortality patients
• Broad experience in complex vascular reconstructions and advanced cardiac surgery
• Actively involved in patient education and public health awareness through media appearances