DR. AHMET EKMEKCI

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ekmekci is a highly experienced cardiologist with over 23 years of clinical expertise, specializing in interventional cardiology and heart failure management. He holds the title of Associate Professor in Cardiology and is an active member of leading European cardiology organizations.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ekmekci achieved his Associate Professorship in Cardiology in 2014. He is a Gold Member of the European Heart Failure Association (HFA) and a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). His clinical practice is complemented by strong academic involvement, research publications, and patient-education initiatives, particularly in advanced cardiac interventions and heart failure care.

Areas of Expertise

• Interventional coronary procedures
• Radial (wrist) angiography
• Balloon angioplasty
• Coronary stent implantation
• Interventional peripheral vascular procedures
• Peripheral angiography
• Balloon angioplasty and stenting
• Heart failure diagnosis and advanced management
• Stem-cell and cellular therapies in cardiology

Education

• M.D., Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1996–2002)
• Specialization in Internal Medicine, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2002–2007)
• Specialization in Cardiology, Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital (2009)
• Associate Professor (Doçent) in Cardiology (2014)

Professional Experience

• Cardiology Specialist, Memorial Göztepe Hospital, Istanbul (2025–Present)
• Chief Assistant, Department of Cardiology, Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital (2010)
• Cardiology Residency, Dr. Siyami Ersek Training and Research Hospital (Completed 2009)
• Internal Medicine Residency, Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2002–2007)

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ekmekci is an active contributor to the Turkish Society of Cardiology – Heart Failure Working Group and is well regarded for his patient-focused approach, interventional expertise, and academic contributions to modern cardiology.