Dr. Yucel Polat
Yucel Polat is a cardiovascular surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir in Istanbul. He diagnoses and treats diseases of the veins and peripheral arteries. Depending on the condition of the blood vessels, he uses medication, minimally invasive endovascular procedures, or surgery.
Conditions treated by Dr. Yucel Polat
- varicose veins and venous insufficiency;
- deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism;
- pelvic congestion syndrome;
- peripheral arterial disease and impaired circulation in the legs;
- lymphedema, lymphangitis, and elephantiasis;
- diabetic foot and chronic wounds;
- the need for vascular access for dialysis.
Dr. Polat performs sclerotherapy, laser and radiofrequency treatment of varicose veins, as well as endovascular and open vascular procedures. He received his medical degree from Trakya University and completed his training in cardiovascular surgery at Gazi University. Yucel Polat has worked at specialized hospitals in Turkey and served as chief physician of Şarköy District State Hospital.
Why patients choose Dr. Yucel Polat
- provides comprehensive treatment for vascular diseases, from medication and sclerotherapy to endovascular or open surgery;
- uses modern minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins, including laser and radiofrequency procedures;
- treats not only common venous diseases but also complex conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and pelvic congestion syndrome;
- helps patients with impaired arterial blood flow, diabetic foot, chronic wounds, and lymphedema;
- combines extensive clinical experience in cardiovascular surgery with research on ischemia, blood-flow restoration, and vascular complications of diabetes.
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Achievements and awards
About Dr. Yucel Polat
- interventional endovenous treatment of venous diseases;
- surgical treatment of varicose veins;
- interventional treatment of pelvic congestion syndrome;
- medical and interventional treatment of deep vein thrombosis;
- treatment of pulmonary embolism;
- sclerotherapy for varicose veins;
- percutaneous laser and radiofrequency treatment of varicose veins;
- endovascular and surgical treatment of peripheral arterial diseases;
- treatment of lymphedema, lymphangitis, and elephantiasis;
- creation of vascular access for patients receiving dialysis;
- treatment of diabetic foot and chronic wounds.
- Trakya University Faculty of Medicine — medical degree.
- Gazi University Department of Cardiovascular Surgery — specialist training in cardiovascular surgery.
- Çelebibağı Medical Center.
- Gazi University Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.
- Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.
- Şarköy District State Hospital, Tekirdağ Province — chief physician.
- Tekirdağ Dr. İsmail Fehmi Cumalıoğlu City Hospital.
- Currently — cardiovascular surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir.
Dr. Yucel Polat conducts research in cardiovascular surgery, ischemia, and reperfusion injury. His work examines changes in red blood cells and tissues during impaired and restored blood flow, complications of diabetes, and the potential protective properties of biologically active substances.
- myocardial and lower-limb ischemia-reperfusion injury;
- the effects of diabetes on blood vessels and tissues;
- red blood cell deformability and lipid peroxidation;
- experimental studies of picroside II, apelin-13, cerium oxide, C60 fullerene, and irisin;
- protection of skeletal muscle during restoration of blood flow.
His official profile lists at least 6 scientific papers: two in national and four in international peer-reviewed journals, including Gazi Medical Journal, Bratislava Medical Journal, Journal of Surgery and Medicine, and Drug Design, Development and Therapy.
Current research project: a study of the effects of sevoflurane and C60 fullerene on the liver and kidneys during lower-limb ischemia-reperfusion injury in laboratory animals with experimental diabetes. Gazi University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit, No. TCD-2022-8210.
İstinye University Liv Hospital Bahçeşehir is a multidisciplinary medical center in Istanbul where modern technology is combined with an academic approach to diagnosis and treatment. Specialists from different fields work as one team, allowing patients to undergo a comprehensive examination, consult related specialists, and receive an individualized treatment plan.
The clinic places particular emphasis on cardiovascular and vascular surgery, Dr. Yucel Polat’s principal areas of practice. Its diagnostic facilities make it possible to assess arteries and veins, identify circulatory disorders, and determine the most appropriate treatment strategy. The clinic treats patients with varicose veins, thrombosis, vascular disease, and diabetic foot complications. Depending on the indications, treatment may include conservative care, minimally invasive procedures, or surgery.
The clinic supports patients at every stage, from the initial consultation and diagnosis to surgery, recovery, and follow-up care.
International patients receive assistance with examination programs, specialist appointments, and organizational arrangements.
