Assoc Prof, Kirikkale Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital Turkey
Dr. Ibrahim Halil Inanc, MD, Assoc. Prof., FSCAI, FACC, FESC, is an interventional cardiologist and internal medicine resident with extensive experience in cardiac interventions and research. Born in Gaziantep, Turkey, in 1987, he earned his MD from the University of Gaziantep and completed a cardiology residency at the same institution. He has held key positions, including Catheter Lab Director at Spitali Rajonal Memorial Fier, Albania, and is currently an Internal Medicine Resident at Phoenixville Hospital, PA, USA. Dr. Inanc is a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), the American College of Cardiology (FACC), and the European Society of Cardiology (FESC). He has contributed to international cardiovascular research and educational programs. Fluent in English, Turkish, and Italian, he actively participates in global cardiology initiatives, scientific societies, and interventional procedures to advance patient care and cardiovascular medicine.
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🎓 Education
Dr. Ibrahim Halil Inanc completed his high school education at Gaziantep College Foundation High School (2001-2005). He obtained his MD from the University of Gaziantep, Turkey (2005-2011), which is equivalent to a master’s degree in Turkey. His postgraduate training began with a general practitioner role at Solhan Health Center, Bingol, Turkey (2011-2012). He pursued a cardiology residency at the University of Gaziantep (2012-2016) under the guidance of Dr. Murat Sucu. Further advancing his expertise, he trained as an interventional cardiologist at Besni State Hospital (2017-2020) and later served as a catheter lab supervisor at Kirikkale Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital (2020-2024). He recently transitioned into internal medicine training at Phoenixville Hospital, PA, USA (2024-present). His education reflects a strong foundation in cardiovascular interventions, internal medicine, and multidisciplinary patient care.
💼 Experience
Dr. Inanc has extensive clinical experience in cardiology and internal medicine. He served as Associate Director at Besni State Hospital (2017-2020), overseeing interventional cardiology procedures. From 2020 to 2024, he worked as a Catheter Lab Supervisor at Kirikkale Yuksek Ihtisas Hospital, enhancing cardiac intervention protocols. He then took on the role of Catheter Lab Director at Spitali Rajonal Memorial Fier, Albania (2024). He is currently an Internal Medicine Resident at Phoenixville Hospital, PA, USA. His expertise includes coronary interventions, angioplasty, and patient management in acute cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, he has actively participated in international registries, cardiology board reviews, and online medical education initiatives, strengthening his academic and clinical profile.
🏆 Awards & Honors
Dr. Inanc was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2023 for his contributions to cardiology. He earned Fellowship status in prestigious societies, including FSCAI, FACC, and FESC. He holds a Special Training Accreditation Certificate from the Turkish Board of Cardiology (2019) and certifications from the American Heart Association in ACLS and BLS (valid until 2025). In 2020, he became a Certified Health Quality Standards Evaluator for Turkey’s Ministry of Health. He actively contributes to international cardiovascular research, serves as a scientific committee member of the Cardiovascular Academy Society of Turkey, and co-directs global educational programs. His achievements underscore his leadership in advancing cardiology and medical education.
🔬 Research Focus
Dr. Inanc’s research focuses on interventional cardiology, coronary interventions, and cardiovascular imaging. He has contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications covering myocardial infarction, coronary slow flow phenomenon, pleural effusion prognosis, and vascular involvement in systemic diseases. He participated as an investigator in the ESC EURObservational NSTEMI Registry and co-directed the “Laredo Internal Medicine Board Review” program. His work on Open Radial Artery Study (ORAS) is featured on the VuMedi International Medical Education Platform. He is a board member of the Online Cardiology Club and actively collaborates on cardiology advancements. His research aims to optimize patient outcomes through innovative cardiac intervention strategies.
Conclusion
Dr. Ibrahim Halil Inanc is a highly accomplished interventional cardiologist with strong clinical and academic credentials. His leadership in catheterization labs, extensive international involvement, and research contributions make him a strong candidate for a Best Researcher Award. Strengthening his high-impact research output and securing major grants would further solidify his position as a leading researcher in his field.
Publication
1️⃣ Title: Use of SAFARI 2™ as workhorse wire for left-sided structural heart interventions
Year: 2024
Authors: Ibrahim Halil Inanç, Deniz Mutlu, Konstantinos Marmagkiolis, Ismail Ates, Mehmet Ci̧lingiroǧlu
Citations: 3
2️⃣ Title: Review of intravascular lithotripsy for treating coronary, peripheral artery, and valve calcifications
Year: 2024
Authors: Aleksandra B. Gruslova, Ibrahim Halil Inanç, Mehmet Ci̧lingiroǧlu, Thomas E. Milner, Marc David Feldman
Citations: 3
3️⃣ Title: Open Radial Artery Study
Year: 2024
Authors: Ibrahim Halil Inanç, Deniz Mutlu, Zeynep N. Efe, Marc David Feldman, Mehmet Ci̧lingiroǧlu
Citations: 2