Asst. Prof. Dr. ERHAN GÖNEN

Cardiology

Medipol University Pendik Hospital
ERHAN GÖNEN

Birthplace

ÜSKÜDAR

Languages

ENGLISH

Medical Areas of Interest

  • Coronary artery diseases
  •   Interventional cardiology
  •   Acute coronary syndromes
  •   Heart failure managementi 
  •  Cardiac imaging
  •   Echocardiography
  •   Advanced echocardiographic techniques (3D echo, strain imaging)
  •   Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  •   Cardiac computed tomography (CT)
  •   Heart valve diseases
  •   Structural heart diseases
  •  Transcatheter valve interventions (TAVI/TAVR)
  •   Arrhythmias and electrophysiology
  •   Management of atrial fibrillation
  •   Cardiac device therapies (Pacemaker, ICD, CRT)
  •   Preventive cardiology
  •   Cardiovascular risk assessment
  •   Hypertension treatment
  •   Management of lipid disorders and dyslipidemia
  •   Cardiometabolic diseases
  •   The relationship between diabetes and cardiovascular disease
  •   Cardio-oncology
  •  Sports cardiology
  •  Pulmonary hypertension
  •   Cardiac rehabilitation
  •  Cardiac intensive care
  •   Treatments for advanced heart failure
  •  Mechanical circulatory support systems 
  •   Patient management before and after heart transplantation
  •   Clinical research and evidence-based medicine
  •  Cardiovascular epidemiology
  •  The use of artificial intelligence and digital health applications in cardiology
  •   Telecardiology and remote patient monitoring 
  •   Medical education and physician training 

Highlights

Throughout my clinical practice as a cardiology specialist, I have gained extensive experience across all areas of cardiovascular medicine, particularly in coronary artery disease, heart failure, rhythm disorders, valvular heart disease, and interventional cardiology. I provide care based on current scientific data, international guidelines, and a patient-centered approach throughout the diagnosis and treatment processes of my patients.

 Prioritizing my professional development on an international scale, I participated in advanced cardiology training and fellowship programs in Israel, Canada, the United States, and Australia. By working at leading global centers during this time, I gained significant experience in modern diagnostic methods, advanced imaging techniques, interventional procedures, and multidisciplinary patient management.

 By bringing my international training and clinical experience to my home country, I aim to provide healthcare services that prioritize a scientific approach, ethical values, and patient safety. In my professional practice, I place great importance not only on treating diseases but also on preventing cardiovascular risk factors, improving quality of life, and implementing preventive cardiology practices.

 As a physician who closely follows scientific developments and embraces continuous learning as a guiding principle, I continue to offer each of my patients an up-to-date, evidence-based treatment approach tailored to their individual needs.

Experiences

2020–Present

Cardiologist (Assistant Professor), Pendik Medipol Health Practice and Research Center

2017-2020

Cardiologist, Pendik Yüzyıl Hospital

2012-2017

Cardiology Resident, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem

2010-2012

General Practitioner, Ataşehir Family Health Center

2009-2010

Medical Second Lieutenant, Siirt Gendarmerie Special Operations

2007-2009

General Practitioner, Yozgat Saraykent District Hospital

Educations

2016

Hadassah Medical Center, Department of Cardiology

2006

Istanbul Bilim University, Faculty of Medicine

Memberships

  • Turkish Society of Cardiology

Areas of Expertise

  • Coronary artery diseases
  •  Heart failure
  •  Arrhythmias
  •  Cardiac imaging

Clinical Competencies

  • Targeted therapies and immunotherapy applications
  •  Personalized treatment planning
  •  Supportive and palliative treatment approaches 
  •  Geriatric patient management
  •  Assessment and management of nutritional status in oncology patients
  •  Holistic management of co-existing chronic diseases
  •  Consultancy on international clinical trials

Scientific Activities

  • Scientific publication in SCI/SCI-E indexed journals
  •  Authoring book chapters in the field of cardiology
  •  Participation in more than 15 national and international congresses and scientific meetings

International Clinical Experience

  • Vancouver General Hospital Canada ( 2013 )
  •  The Royal Melbourne Hospital Avustralia ( 2014 )

Certifications

  • Family Medicine Training Program, Occupational Medicine Training Program, ACLS Advanced CPR course, Clinical Research Certificate Program SPS, Cath-Lab Training Course.

Additional Information

  • Advanced diagnosis and treatment of heart failure
  •  Assessment of cardiac risk factors and screening programs