About Dr. Ali Fedakar

Prof. Dr. Ali Fedakar is a senior cardiovascular surgeon practicing in Istanbul, Türkiye. He has more than three decades of experience in adult cardiac and vascular surgery, with a clinical focus that includes coronary bypass surgery, minimally invasive heart procedures, complex valve surgery, aortic disease, peripheral vascular surgery, and heart transplantation. He has been associated with Hisar Hospital Intercontinental since 2018, where he continues his work in cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Fedakar graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine and completed his cardiovascular surgery specialization at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. His subsequent career included positions at several Turkish hospitals before a long period at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital.

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Specialties And Areas Of Care

• Coronary artery bypass surgery
• Beating-heart bypass surgery
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
• Repeat or redo valve surgery
• Aortic surgery
• Aortic dissection surgery
• Abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery
• Peripheral vascular surgery
• Carotid surgery
• Varicose vein surgery
• Heart valve repair
• Heart transplantation
• Endovascular vascular repair

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Treatment Approach And Patient Care Style

Cardiovascular surgery can involve complex decisions about whether a patient is best treated with medication, catheter-based intervention, conventional surgery, or a minimally invasive approach. Dr. Fedakar’s professional background covers both cardiac and vascular procedures, allowing his practice to address a broad range of surgical conditions.

His listed areas of expertise include minimally invasive heart surgery, beating-heart bypass procedures, repeat valve operations, aortic surgery, peripheral vascular procedures, and heart transplantation.

Coronary Bypass Surgery

Coronary artery bypass grafting creates a new route for blood to reach the heart muscle when coronary arteries are significantly narrowed or blocked.

Dr. Fedakar has extensive experience with coronary bypass surgery, including beating-heart techniques. His professional profile also identifies minimally invasive bypass procedures as an area of specialist interest.

The appropriate surgical technique depends on coronary anatomy, heart function, previous procedures, other medical conditions, and the patient’s overall surgical risk.

Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery

Minimally invasive cardiac surgery uses smaller access points than conventional open-heart approaches for selected procedures. Dr. Fedakar has particular experience with small-incision cardiac surgery, including procedures performed through approaches involving the side of the chest.

Whether a minimally invasive approach is suitable depends on the specific cardiac condition, anatomy, previous surgery, and the experience and facilities available at the treatment center.

Redo Valve Surgery

Some patients require another heart operation after having undergone previous cardiac surgery. These repeat procedures can be technically demanding because of the patient’s previous operation and altered anatomy.

Dr. Fedakar lists redo valve surgery, including second- and third-time cardiac operations, among his principal areas of expertise. His professional profile describes extensive experience with repeat cardiac procedures.

Aortic Surgery

The aorta is the body’s main artery, and conditions such as aneurysms and dissections can require specialist cardiovascular assessment.

Dr. Fedakar’s surgical interests include aortic surgery, abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery, and aortic dissection surgery. He also has experience with peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures.

Treatment depends on the location and size of the abnormality, symptoms, progression, and the patient’s overall condition.

Heart Transplantation

Heart transplantation is a highly specialized treatment for selected patients with severe heart failure or other serious cardiac conditions when other treatments are no longer sufficient.

Dr. Fedakar served on the heart transplant team at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital and participated in approximately 40 donor-heart retrieval procedures and eight transplant operations as primary surgeon, according to his professional profile.

His profile also records experience with patients who had previously received total artificial heart support.

Peripheral Vascular Surgery

Peripheral vascular surgery treats conditions affecting blood vessels outside the heart. These may involve arteries supplying the limbs, neck, kidneys, or other parts of the body.

Dr. Fedakar’s professional interests include peripheral vascular surgery, carotid surgery, varicose vein treatment, and endovascular vascular repair.

The appropriate treatment depends on the vessel involved, severity of disease, symptoms, imaging findings, and overall cardiovascular health.

Professional Experience

Dr. Fedakar completed his cardiovascular surgery specialization in 1998 and subsequently worked in several hospitals across Türkiye. His career included involvement in establishing cardiovascular surgery services at hospitals in Giresun and Sinop.

From 2005 onward, he worked as an adult cardiac surgeon at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital, where his profile reports approximately 4,000 to 5,000 open-heart operations during his tenure. He later continued his surgical career at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Academic And Professional Contributions

Dr. Fedakar has contributed to cardiovascular surgery education and research throughout his career. His professional record includes authorship of an anatomy chapter for an internet book prepared by the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and participation in scientific presentations concerning vascular disease and cardiovascular surgery.

He has also participated in the development of cardiovascular surgery services at several hospitals and has been involved with professional organizations including the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, National Vascular Surgery Society, and Phlebology Society.

Credentials And Education

Dr. Ali Fedakar graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine in 1989 and completed his specialist training in Cardiovascular Surgery at Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He subsequently received his associate professorship through Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital.

His additional professional training has included experience with artificial-heart and advanced cardiac-support technologies. In 2011, he received training in assist-device implantation at the University Hospital of Cologne in Germany.

Hospital And Appointment Information

Dr. Fedakar currently practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, located at Yamanevler Mahallesi, Site Yolu Caddesi No. 7, Ümraniye, Istanbul, Türkiye. The hospital lists him under Cardiovascular Surgery and provides the hospital’s central appointment number for consultations.

Current hospital information lists general working hours as Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Appointment schedules and availability can change, so patients should confirm current consultation arrangements directly with the hospital before visiting.