Prof. Afksendiyos Kalangos, M.D.

About

He was assigned as deputy head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Geneva University in 1998 and head of the department in 2001. He was assigned as Director of Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2011.
HE was awarded the title of associate professor by Inter-University Council in 1995.
He was awarded the title of professor in 2006 and distinguished professor in 2012 by School of Medicine, Geneva University.
He has published more than 300 articles. He attended to 800 conferences as lecturer.
He has developed 4 surgical techniques, which have been recognized and published in international surgical journals. Additionally, he has a bio-absorbable valve that is recognized by his name and a biological valve that is currently in testing stage in the U.S.

Education	Institution	Year
Cardiovascular Surgery Residency	Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Teaching and Research Hospital	1991
Medical Education	Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine	1984

Title	Institution	Year
Distinguished Professor / Head of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery Department	Pediatric and Congenital Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Koç University Hospital	2017
Director	Pediatric and Congenital Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Department, Mitera Hospital	2015 - 2017
Director	Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Geneva University	2012 - 2015
Head	Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Geneva University	2001 - 2006
Deputy Head	Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Geneva University	1998 - 2001
Cardiovascular Surgeon	Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Geneva University	1993 -1998
Cardiovascular Surgeon	School of Medicine Pitie-Salptriere, Paris	1996 - 1997
Cardiovascular Surgeon	Broussais Hospital, Paris	1991 - 1993
Cardiovascular Surgeon	Saint Thomas Hospital, London.	1987 - 1988
Attending Physician	Conscription, Giresun	1984 - 1986