I am Dr. Hakkı Serkan Şahin, and your health becomes my utmost priority from the moment you entrust it to me. As a Cardiac and Vascular Surgeon, I have been serving the people of Ankara since 1999. I highly value the relationships I build with my patients, believing they play a significant role in improving health outcomes. If you'd like to learn how I can assist you, feel free to reach out.

My Early Life and Education

Born in Kayseri in 1975, I experienced a dynamic childhood due to my father’s career as a civil servant. My primary school journey began in Kayseri in 1981, continued in Milan, Italy, for grades 2, 3, and 4, and concluded in Şanlıurfa, Turkey, for the 5th grade.
I began secondary education at Şanlıurfa Anatolian High School and later transitioned to İzmir Bornova Anatolian High School as a boarding student, graduating in 1993. That same year, I was accepted into Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine after excelling in the national exams (ÖSS and ÖYS). After six rigorous years of study, I graduated in 1999 as a medical doctor.

But this was only the beginning...

Pursuing Cardiac Surgery

My passion for becoming a cardiac surgeon drove me to take the Medical Specialization Examination, where I was accepted into Hacettepe University’s Cardiac and Vascular Surgery Department. My residency began in November 1999 and concluded in 2005 with the completion of my thesis, titled “Evaluation of the Effects of Glutamate-Aspartate-Enriched Warm Blood Cardioplegia on Hemodynamic Parameters, Cardiac Enzyme Levels, and Ventricular Functions.” I successfully passed the certification exams to become a specialist in Cardiac and Vascular Surgery, completing a 24-year-long educational journey.

Professional Career

• 2005-2008: My professional career began at Ankara Private Bayındır Hospital, followed by military service at Samsun Sahra Sıhhiye School and Şırnak 23rd Border Gendarmerie Division Military Hospital. After my service, I returned to Bayındır Hospital and briefly worked at Ankara TDV 29 Mayıs Hospital.
• 2008-2014: I joined Akay Hospital, where I worked with renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Oğuz Taşdemir and participated in over 3,500 surgeries, gaining invaluable experience.
• 2014-Present: After leaving Akay Hospital, I established my private clinic and worked at Medicana Ankara Hospital for seven years. During this time, I performed over 1,500 open and minimally invasive heart surgeries and assisted in numerous others.

Surgical Expertise

The surgeries I’ve performed include:

• Minimally invasive and laser treatments for varicose veins
• Coronary bypass surgery
• Abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysm surgeries and endovascular treatments
• Minimally invasive cardiac valve and coronary artery surgeries
• Peripheral artery surgeries and radiological interventions
• Carotid artery surgeries
• Deep vein thrombosis interventions with AngioJet technology
• Traditional varicose vein surgeries

A Lifelong Commitment to Healing

Cardiac and vascular surgery demand immense physical dedication and often personal sacrifices. However, the grateful looks of patients and their loved ones are invaluable rewards. This field is a labor of love, and I am deeply passionate about my work. Sharing my knowledge and skills when needed is a sacred part of the oath I took and my duty to humanity.
My ultimate goal is to be remembered as a physician who truly excels in his craft.

Warm regards,
Dr. Hakkı Serkan Şahin