Prof. Dr. Emre Özker is a physician with more than 26 years of professional experience in the fields of cardiovascular surgery, chronic wound care, and varicose vein treatment. Prof. Dr. Özker, who particularly focuses on the evaluation of long-standing non-healing wounds and the planning of their treatment process, adopts a holistic approach that considers each patient together with the underlying causes of the wound.
After completing his medical education at Istanbul University, he completed his specialization training in Cardiovascular Surgery at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his professional career, he has worked at various healthcare and educational institutions; in 2013, he served as an observer physician at Baylor College St. Luke’s Hospital. Since 2020, he has continued his work within Acıbadem Healthcare Group.
Comprehensive Evaluation in Chronic Wound Treatment
Chronic wounds are not problems that concern only the surface of the skin. Diabetes, vascular diseases, circulatory disorders, infections, pressure, previous surgical procedures, and various systemic diseases may cause wounds to develop or delay healing.
Prof. Dr. Emre Özker primarily aims to identify the cause of the wound and the factors preventing healing in chronic wound treatment. The patient’s general health status, vascular structure, circulatory system, existing diseases, and the characteristics of the wound are evaluated together to prepare a personalized treatment plan.
The treatment approach focuses not only on closing the existing wound, but also on reducing the risk of infection, evaluating circulation, preventing tissue loss, and lowering the risk of wound recurrence. When necessary, a multidisciplinary follow-up process is carried out in collaboration with different medical specialties.
Professional Experience
Prof. Dr. Emre Özker’s professional experience:
- Acıbadem Healthcare Group – (2020)
- Baylor College St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston, USA / Observer Physician – (2013)
- Başkent University Istanbul Health Application and Research Hospital – (2010-2017)
- Bayındır İçerenköy Hospital – (2010)
- Medical Park Göztepe Hospital – (2009-2010)
- Ordu State Hospital – (2008-2009)
- Harvard University Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA, Cardiac Surgery Clinic / Observer Physician – (2006)
- 2006 Harvard University Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston, USA, Cardiac Surgery Clinic / Observer Physician – (2006)
- Heidelberg University Faculty of Medicine, Oncology Surgery Clinic (GERMANY) / Observer Intern – (1997)
Areas of Interest and Practice
Prof. Dr. Emre Özker’s main areas of practice include:
- Chronic wound care and treatment
- Diabetic foot wounds
- Non-healing surgical wounds
- Pressure ulcers
- Venous ulcers
- Wounds related to arterial circulatory disorders
- Vascular surgery
- Treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency
- Evaluation of wound infections
- Tissue problems related to the circulatory system
Scientific and Ethical Approach
Prof. Dr. Emre Özker evaluates current scientific evidence, clinical experience, and the individual needs of the patient together during the diagnosis and treatment process. He places importance on clearly informing patients about their health conditions, available treatment options, and the follow-up process.
He is a member of the Turkish Wound Care Association, European Wound Management Association, European Society for Vascular Surgery, Turkish Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, and Turkish Society of Phlebology. Prof. Dr. Özker, who has national and international scientific studies, continues his professional development in line with academic research and current medical approaches.
Prof. Dr. Emre Özker’s aim is to provide patients with chronic wounds, vascular diseases, and varicose vein problems with reliable healthcare based on accurate diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, and regular follow-up.
