Prof. Tayyar Sarioğlu is a renowned pediatric cardiovascular surgeon with a distinguished career in clinical leadership, education, and research. Board-certified in 2011, he has served as Head of the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Acıbadem University since 2009. His expertise lies in the surgical treatment of congenital and acquired heart diseases in children, blending advanced surgical techniques with a deep commitment to improving young patients' lives. A Fulbright scholar and former journal editor, Prof. Sarioğlu is also the founder of the Istanbul Heart Surgery Foundation. He is an active member of numerous prestigious international societies, including the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and the World Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, ensuring his practice incorporates global standards of excellence.

Specialities

Prof. M.D. Tayyar Sarioğlu specializes in treating a range of conditions within their field. Learn more about the treatments, procedures, and medical areas where they bring extensive experience and trusted care.

Educational Info

Learn about Prof. M.D. Tayyar Sarioğlu’s medical journey — from education to specialization — and how their academic training supports their commitment to patient care.

  • checkedBoard of Specialization in Medicine Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgery(M.Ch. )
  • checkedHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Cardiovascular Surgery(M.Ch. )
  • checkedAnkara University Faculty of Medicine(M.Ch. )

Memberships

Prof. M.D. Tayyar Sarioğlu is an active member of several esteemed medical organizations, ensuring alignment with the latest clinical guidelines and ethical practices.

  • checkedEuropean Society of Cardiology
  • checkedWorld Society of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery
  • checkedAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science
  • checkedEuropean Cardio – Thoracic Surgery Society
  • checkedFull Bright US Education Scholarship 1985
  • checkedEditor of the Journal of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery 1992-1997
  • checkedNew York Academy of Science
  • checkedTurkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • checkedTurkish Society of Cardiology
  • checkedTurkish Society of Pediatric Cardiology
  • checkedFounder and President of Istanbul Heart Surgery Foundation, 1995

Experience

With a career spanning 17+ years, Prof. M.D. Tayyar Sarioğlu has served in various esteemed medical centers, contributing to both outpatient and surgical care across a wide spectrum of cases.

  • checkedAcibadem University Cardiovascular Surgery(Head of Department 2009-01-01 Current)
  • checkedAcibadem Health Group( 2007-01-01 Current)
  • checkedIstanbul Memorial Hospital( 1996-01-01 - 2003-01-01)
  • checkedIstanbul Memorial Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery( 2000-01-01 - 2002-01-01)
  • checkedHead of Cardiovascular Surgery Department and Head of Pediatric Heart Health Center at Istanbul Memorial Hospital( 2000-01-01 - 2002-01-01)
  • checkedIstanbul Memorial Hospital(Founding General Director / Project and Management Leadership 1996-01-01 - 2002-01-01)
  • checkedIstanbul University Institute of Cardiology(Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department 1997-01-01 - 2000-01-01)
  • checkedIstanbul University Institute of Cardiology Cardiovascular Surgery( 1997-01-01 - 2000-01-01)
  • checkedIstanbul University Institute of Cardiology(Cardiovascular Surgery Faculty Member 1987-01-01 - 1997-01-01)
  • checkedIstanbul University Institute of Cardiology( 1987-01-01 - 1997-01-01)
  • checkedUniversity of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB, USA) special cardiovascular fellow( 1985-01-01 - 1986-01-01)
  • checkedUniversity Of Alabama In Birmingham( 1985-01-01 - 1986-01-01)
  • checkedHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine(Cardiovascular Surgery Chief Assistant / Specialist and Associate Professor 1979-01-01 - 1985-01-01)
  • checkedHacettepe University Faculty of Medicine( 1979-01-01 - 1985-01-01)
  • checkedKlokkenberg, Holland( 1984-01-01 Current)
  • checkedCardiovascular Fellow, Klokkenberg, Holland( 1984-01-01 Current)

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