Medical review board
Op. Dr. Arzu Ercan
Cardiovascular Surgeon. Reviews the health content on this site for medical accuracy.
- Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital
- Turkish Medical Association
- 20+years of specialist experienceCardiovascular Surgeon
- 52reviewed itemsTürkçe, English
- 10scientific society memberships
- 6review criteria
Who is Op. Dr. Arzu Ercan?
In cardiovascular surgery, I combine a scientific approach with patient safety and transparent communication.
Health content on this site is reviewed for medical accuracy by Op. Dr. Arzu Ercan before publication.
Education and career
- 1993 – 1999 Medical School Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
- 2000 – 2006 Specialty Training Uludağ University, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
- 2006 – 2010 Specialist Physician Specialist physician and deputy chief physician at Bursa Medical Park and Bursa Şevket Yılmaz Hospital
- 2010 – 2016 Bursa and Balıkesir Bursa Rentıp Hospital and Balıkesir Sevgi Private Hospital
- 2016 – Present Acıbadem Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital, Istanbul
- Always Continuous Development National and international presentations, the TROMBOTEK trial and memberships of scientific societies
Certificates and memberships
- CPD Excellence & IPHM Award — Sclerotherapy Training ABTSchool International Medical Aesthetic Academy, London · 2024
- Laser Safety “Core of Knowledge” Certificate Laser Safety Training (MHRA-recommended programme), United Kingdom · 2026
- BAS Congress Attendance Certificate — 13 CPD points British Association of Sclerotherapists, Windsor · 2026
- Medical Device Responsible Manager Training Sakarya University · TİTCK (Turkish Medicines and Medical Devices Agency) · 2024
- Hospital Management and Administration Training Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health (3 terms, 12 courses) · 2008–2010
Scientific society memberships
- Turkish Medical Association
- Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
- Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery
- European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
- European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
- The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- British College of Phlebology
- British Association of Sclerotherapists (BAS)
- British Lymphology Society (BLS)
- British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS)
Where she practises
- Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital Istanbul
- Bilba Clinic London
- MedPlus Clinic London
Areas of expertise
The treatment pages and blog articles on this site fall under these areas; each one was medically reviewed before publication.
What does the medical review look at?
- Medical accuracyAre the definition, mechanism and treatment information consistent with current guidelines?
- Risks and limitationsIs it clear who the method is not suitable for, along with possible side effects and limitations?
- Statements about duration and recoveryAre recovery and result times given as ranges and conditions rather than as certainties?
- Language and accuracyIs measured language used instead of absolute terms such as “never”, “the only way” or “guaranteed”?
- Regulatory complianceIs the text free of prices, promotions, claims of superiority, patient testimonials and before/after narratives?
- SourceAre the sources from reliable institutions, and have the links been verified before publication?
Recently reviewed content
- Varicose Vein Treatments Non-Surgical Varicose Vein Treatment with Wonder Axon Reviewed:
- Cardiac Surgery Why Early Diagnosis Matters in Aortic Aneurysm Reviewed:
- Treatment Vascular Health for Athletes Reviewed:
- Treatment Exercise for Vein Health Reviewed:
- Athlete Health Why Do Athletes’ Veins Become Prominent? Evaluating Their Health is Important Reviewed:
- Treatment Varicose Vein Treatment Reviewed:
- Treatment Cellulite Treatment Reviewed:
- Treatment Lymphoedema Treatment Reviewed:
Verifiable profiles
The links below are official profiles on independent sources and allow identity to be verified.
Frequently asked questions
What areas does Op. Dr. Arzu Ercan work in?
As a Cardiovascular Surgeon, the main areas of practice are: Varicose Vein Treatment, Minimally Invasive Varicose Vein Treatments, Lipoedema Treatment, Cellulite Treatment, Lymphoedema Treatment, Vascular Health for Athletes, Exercise for Vein Health. Every treatment page on this site is medically reviewed by the physician before publication.
Where does Op. Dr. Arzu Ercan practise?
Practice locations: Acıbadem Kozyatağı Hospital (Istanbul); Bilba Clinic (London); MedPlus Clinic (London). Appointment and contact details are on the Contact page.
What is Op. Dr. Arzu Ercan’s role in the articles on this site?
Medical review. Articles are prepared by the editor Dilan Güneş and reviewed before publication by Op. Dr. Arzu Ercan for medical accuracy, risks and limitations. The byline of every article names the author, the reviewing physician and the date.
Which scientific societies is she a member of?
Memberships: Turkish Medical Association, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, Turkish Society of Vascular Surgery, European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, British College of Phlebology, British Association of Sclerotherapists (BAS), British Lymphology Society (BLS), British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS). Memberships can be verified from the records of the respective organisations.
Who should I tell if I find an error in an article?
You can report errors to [email protected]. The article is re-reviewed by the physician and corrected if necessary.
The information on this page is for general information only. The approach that suits you can only be determined after an examination.
