Prof. MD. Kadriye Kılıçkesmez

With extensive international experience and a commitment to innovation, Prof. MD. Kadriye Kılıçkesmez is a leading authority in complex, minimally invasive cardiology.

Professor MD. Kadriye Kılıçkesmez is a leading academic authority in cardiology, combining extensive clinical experience with a deep commitment to scientific research and evidence-based medicine. Her distinguished academic journey began at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine and the Istanbul University Cardiology Institute. It was further enriched by advanced training at the prestigious Royal Brompton Hospital in London. This international exposure has been foundational to her career, where she has consistently championed the integration of cutting-edge research into clinical practice. As a Professor, her work is defined by a dedication to advancing cardiovascular science, reflected in her significant contributions to scientific publications and her active role in prestigious organizations.

With a robust academic portfolio and a strong record of peer-reviewed research, Professor Kılıçkesmez is a respected voice at national and international cardiology congresses. As an esteemed member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and the European Society of Cardiology, she is deeply involved in shaping the future of heart health. Her pivotal roles further demonstrate her academic leadership as the founding chief of cardiology at both the University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital and Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital. Through these positions, she has been instrumental in establishing centers of excellence and mentoring the next generation of cardiologists, ensuring that patient care is always grounded in the latest scientific evidence.

Professor Kılıçkesmez’s areas of clinical and research interest are extensive, covering the full spectrum of modern interventional cardiology. She is an expert in radial angiography, complex coronary interventions, and advanced intracoronary examinations using FFR, IVUS, and OCT. Her proficiency extends to treating calcific lesions with rotablator and shockwave balloon technologies, as well as managing chronic total occlusions. She is also at the forefront of structural heart interventions, including transcatheter aortic valve implantations (TAVI), aortic and mitral valve procedures, and the closure of congenital defects such as ASD, PFO, and VSD. Her expertise includes peripheral, carotid artery, and pulmonary embolism interventions, septal ablation, LAA closure, and paravalvular leak closure.

Driven by a passion for both academic distinction and clinical innovation, Professor MD. Kadriye Kılıçkesmez provides patients with world-class, evidence-based cardiovascular care. Her unique ability to merge scientific research, advanced diagnostics, and minimally invasive techniques solidifies her status as a trusted professor and a transformative figure in the field of cardiology, dedicated to achieving faster recovery and superior outcomes for every patient.