Education and Specialization

• 1990 - 1997 Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• 1999 - 2005 İnönü University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery – Specialization

Experience

• 2005 – 2013 Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist - Consultant, TUTAV Private Şifa Hospital / Izmir / TURKEY
• 2013 – 2016 Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery - Şifa University Faculty of Medicine / Izmir / TURKEY
• 2016 Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist - Private Atakalp Heart Hospital / Izmir / TURKEY
• 2017 – 2021 Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist - Al Kafeel Super Specialty Hospital / Karbala / IRAQ

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (2003-present)
• Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (cts.net) (2004-present)
• National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society (2008-present)

Awards

• Certificate of Appreciation given by Çorlu Military Hospital Administration (2007)

13.1 SCI & SCI-E Indexed Journal Publications

13.1.1 Mehmet Besir Akpinar, Hasan Erdogan, Semsettin Sahin, Fatma Ucar, and Atilla Ilhan. Protective effects of caffeic acid phenethyl ester on rotenone-induced myocardial oxidative injury. Pesticide Biochemistry and Physiology, Volume 82, Issue 3, July 2005, Pages 233-239.
13.1.2 Alat I, Erdem G, Akpinar MB. Coronary artery system in a dog. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2005 Mar;5(1):66-7. PMID: 15755709.
13.1.3 Alat I, Kuzucu C, Akpinar MB, Egri M, Battaloglu B, Cihan HB. Early postoperative candida colonization in alimentary canal in patients undergoing open heart surgery. J Cardiovasc Surg. 2005;46(5):463-8. PMID: 16278635 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE].
13.1.4 Alat I, Kutlu R, Akpinar MB, Turker G. A diseased aorta with multiple fistulas. Cardiovasc And Intervent Radiol. 2005 Nov-Dec;28(6):843-6. PMID: 17122764 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE].
13.1.5 Alat I, Turker G, Akpinar MB, Taskapan H, Kekilli E, Egri M, Aydin OM. A dilemma: prophylaxis for pulmonary embolism after surgical or invasive interventions for hemodialysis. Minerva Chir. 2006 Aug;61(4):315-23. PMID: 17122764 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE].
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13.2 International but Not Indexed Journals

13.2.1 Mehmet Besir Akpinar, Ihsan Sami Uyar, Veysel Sahın, Funda Tetik, Halil Uc, Faik Fevzi Okur. Early outcomes of carotid endarterectomy without shunting in patients with complete occlusion of the contralateral internal carotid artery. Int Med J Sifa Univ 2015;2:1-6.
13.2.2 Arzu Duran, Ahmet Feyzi Abacılar, Ihsan Sami Uyar, Mehmet Besir Akpinar, Veysel Sahin, Faik Fevzi Okur, Mehmet AteS, Emin Alp Alayunt. Comamonas testosteroni endocarditis in Turkey: A case report and review of the literature. DOI: 10.4103/2148-7731.152117. Int Med J Sifa Univ 2015;2:44-7.

13.3 International Meeting Presentations

13.3.1 Pac FA, Ozerol E, Ege E, Temel I, Otlu B, Sahin K, Emmiler M, Akpinar B, Korkut M, Pac M. Plasma endothelin 1, homocystein, and nitric oxide values of patients with left-to-right shunt. Cardiology in the Young. The 3rd World Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, May 27-31, 2001, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
13.3.2 Yurtman V, Akpinar MB, Uyar IS, Abacilar AF, Okur FF, Alayunt EA, Telli A. Feasible face of coronary artery surgery: coronary endarterectomy. 4th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, November 28-December 2, 2008, Antalya. The Heart Surgery Forum 2008:11(supp 2);64. (OP 112).
13.3.3 Yurtman V, Akpinar MB, Uyar IS, Abacilar AF, Okur FF, Ates M. Comparison of postoperative pulmonary function after coronary artery bypass surgery between the lowest and highest altitude city of Turkey. 5th Congress of Update in Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, September 24-28, 2009. The Heart Surgery Forum 2009:12(Suppl 1);16. (OP 42).
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13.4 Domestic Publications (For Turkey)

13.4.1 F. AySenur Paç, Erdal Ege, Mustafa Paç, BektaS Battaloğlu, Mustafa Emmiler, Besir Akpinar, Süleyman Sarı, Fatma Pelik. Evaluation of 208 cases of ventricular septal defect. İnönü University Faculty of Medicine Journal 2001;8(4) 185-188.
13.4.2 Alat İ, Akpinar MB, TaSkapan H, Bahçeci F, Aydemir K, Çolak C, Özgür B. Our catheter applications for dialysis and their results. Turkish Journal of Nephrology, Dialysis and Transplantation 2004;13(3):159-164.
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13.5 Domestic Scientific Meeting Presentations (For Turkey)

13.5.1 F.A. Paç, E. Ege, M. Paç, B. Battaloğlu, M. Emmiler, B. Akpinar, S. Sarı, F. Pelik. Evaluation of 208 cases of ventricular septal defect. III National Congress of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. May 3-6, 2001. Cappadocia-Nevşehir. Abstract Book p. 130. (P90).
13.5.2 B. Battaloğlu, N. Erdil, V. Nisanoğlu, B. Özgür, B. Akpinar, H. Karagöz. Does cardiopulmonary bypass increase plasma levels of CA125 and carcinoembryonic antigen, tumor markers? Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery VII National Congress, October 23-27, 2002. Abstract Book p. 327.
13.5.3 B. Battaloğlu, N. Erdil, V. Nisanoğlu, F. KoSar, B. Akpinar, A. Tuna, E. Yetkin, S. Çehreli. Do high plasma homocysteine levels play a role in late saphenous vein graft disease after coronary surgery? Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery VII National Congress, October 23-27, 2002. Abstract Book p. 553.

14 Book Chapters

14.1 Akpinar Mehmet Besir, Okur Faik Fevzi. Central Venous Catheter Applications. Chapter 22, Page 1210. Editors: I.H Kara, N. Bozdemir. In Diagnosis and Treatment in Primary Care. Nobel Bookstore, Adana, 2010.
14.2 Mehmet Besir Akpinar, Serkan Gür, Veysel Sahin, Mehmet AteS. Chapter: Hybrid Interventions in Aortic Pathologies. Book: Bedside Cardiology. Pages 435-447. Editor: Talat Tavlı. ISBN: 978-605-9932-15-8. Certification No: 14721. Sage Publishing, Ankara, 2014.
14.3 Mehmet Ates, Mehmet Besir Akpinar. Chapter: Clinical Anatomy of the Circulatory System. Book: Human Anatomy. Pages 242-244. Editor: Mustafa Sarsılmaz. ISBN: 978-605-64-4114-1. Academy Press and Publishing, Istanbul, 2014.