Dr. Ergin Kocyildirim is currently an Assistant Professor at the Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Kocyildirim did his medical training and obtained his M.D. from Ankara University Medical School in 1996. After completing his residency in Cardiovascular Surgery, he became a specialist in 2002 and did additional post-graduate study at the Institute of Child Health, University College London. Following that work, Dr. Kocyildirim completed his Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery training at the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK.
He specialized in intra-operative imaging of the pediatric cardiac surgery and the use of images in creating a better understanding for the families of children with congenital heart defects and health professionals. He also studied the slide tracheoplasty technique in long-segment congenital tracheal stenosis and the application of cost-effectiveness analysis in the ICU with short and mid-term results. Currently, Dr. Kocyildirim is involved in several research projects within the McGowan Institute. His main research interest is the improving of the pediatric size ventricular assist device development. Other areas of interest include the use of video recordings of the operations with 3-D imaging of the heart, and the use of external counter pulsation in failing Fontan patients.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Ergin Kocyildirim, M.D.3025 East Carson Street
Suite 232
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (412) 383-9701
Fax: (412) 383-9460
Email: kocyildirime@upmc.edu
erginkocyildirim@me.com