Türk Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Derneği - Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

What Türk Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Derneği - Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery does

The Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (Türk Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Derneği, TKDCD) is a non-profit professional medical association founded in 1988, headquartered in Ataşehir, İstanbul, with approximately 15 employees. It serves cardiovascular surgery specialists, residents (asistans), perfusionists, and nurses across Türkiye, operating as the official specialty society that administers the Yeterlik competency examination, accredits training institutions, and publishes authoritative clinical guidelines covering heart valve diseases, peripheral arterial and venous disease, venous thromboembolism, thoracic aortic disease, robotic cardiac surgery, and patient blood management.

The society's product and platform portfolio comprises three peer-reviewed journals (Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions, Cardiovascular Perfusion and Nursing), a video education platform (TKDCD TV), an e-learning management system (e-BEM), an event platform (kalpdamaretkinlik.org), working groups (Çalışma Grupları), and a resident training program (Asistan Kulübü). Underlying technology is conventional medical education infrastructure — content management, video delivery, registration/event systems — with no proprietary AI/ML or software product layer disclosed.

The revenue model combines annual membership dues, registration fees from national congresses (19th National Congress cited), regional scientific meetings, and Mükemmeliyet (excellence) training programs delivered in partnership with device vendors, plus journal subscriptions. Courses are offered free to members with participants covering their own travel. The society funds itself through these member, event, and journal streams, supplemented by mutual partnerships with Medtronic (Innovation Center / MIC in Istanbul), Boston Scientific, EACTS, TÜSEB, the Egyptian Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery (ESCTS), the European Vascular Course, and the Turkic States Cardiovascular Surgery Community. Customers are individual clinicians rather than enterprises, and pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Türk Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Derneği - Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

Legal name

Türk Kalp ve Damar Cerrahisi Derneği

Website

https://tkdcd.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery (TKDCD) is a non-profit professional medical association founded in 1988 in Türkiye, serving cardiovascular surgeons, residents, perfusionists, and nurses through certification (Yeterlik), clinical guidelines, peer-reviewed journals, congresses, and training courses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Turkey (national organization)

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership dues from cardiovascular surgery specialists, residents, and associated medical professionals
2. Congress and Event Registration: Registration fees from national congresses, regional meetings, and training courses
3. Scientific Publications: Publishing journals including Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions, and Cardiovascular Perfusion and Nursing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TKDCD is the official Turkish professional medical society for cardiovascular surgery, providing its members with peer-reviewed scientific journals, clinical practice guidelines, the Yeterlik competency certification program, national congresses, regional scientific meetings, specialized training courses (robotic cardiac surgery, endovascular interventions, mitral valve repair), and resident training programs (Asistan Kulübü). The society serves practicing cardiovascular surgeons, surgical residents, perfusionists, and cardiovascular nurses across Turkey, and represents the specialty internationally through partnerships with EACTS and other bodies.

Product overview

TKDCD is a professional medical association that operates as a platform of interconnected products and services for cardiovascular surgery professionals in Turkey. The core offerings include three peer-reviewed scientific journals (Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions, and Cardiovascular Perfusion and Nursing), a comprehensive library of clinical guidelines (TKDCD Kılavuzları) covering topics from Patient Blood Management to Robotic Cardiac Surgery, an online video platform (TKDCD TV), and educational programs including the Asistan Kulübü (Resident Club) for trainee education, professional qualification/certification examinations (Yeterlik), and organized working groups (Çalışma Grupları). The society also organizes national congresses (Ulusal Kongre), regional scientific meetings, and various training courses and workshops throughout Turkey.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery: Official journal publishing original articles on topics in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
• Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions
• Cardiovascular Perfusion and Nursing
• TKDCD Yeterlik
• kalpdamaretkinlik.org
• TKDCD TV
• Asistan Kulübü

Products and services

• Turkish Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Official peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on thoracic and cardiovascular surgery topics, distributed through tjtcvs.com for TKDCD members and the international medical community.
• Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions Peer-reviewed journal publishing original articles on cardiovascular surgery and vascular topics, distributed through e-cvsi.org.
• Cardiovascular Perfusion and Nursing Peer-reviewed journal publishing articles on cardiovascular surgery, cardiovascular perfusion, and nursing, distributed through e-cvpn.org.
• TKDCD Yeterlik (Qualification/Certification Program) Official competency examination and certification program for cardiovascular surgery specialists, comprising written and oral/practical examinations and institutional accreditation for training centers, conferring the official specialty certification recognized by Turkish authorities.
• TKDCD TV (Online Video Education Channel) Online video platform that delivers educational content and surgical demonstrations for cardiovascular surgery professionals and residents.
• TKDCD Kılavuzları (Clinical Practice Guidelines) Comprehensive clinical practice guidelines library published by TKDCD covering heart valve disease, peripheral arterial and venous disease, venous thromboembolism, thoracic aortic disease, robotic cardiac surgery, patient blood management, endovascular surgery, wound care, and renal failure drug dosing.
• Asistan Kulübü (Resident Club Program) Structured training and educational program for cardiovascular surgery residents, comprising courses, national resident examinations (Ulusal Asistan Sınavı), and a dedicated resident journal.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MedtroniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedtronic partners with TKDCD for applied mitral valve surgery courses, endovascular training programs, and simulator-based education at the Medtronic Innovation Center (MIC) in Istanbul. Courses include peripheral arterial interventions and deep venous disease training.
• Boston ScientificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoston Scientific collaborates with TKDCD for endovascular peripheral arterial and venous intervention courses, providing training programs for cardiovascular surgeons.
• EACTS (European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration providing fellowship opportunities for residents to attend EACTS congresses. TKDCD offers fellowship/bursary applications for members to participate in EACTS 37th Congress in Vienna.
• TÜSEB (Türkiye Sağlık Enstitüleri Başkanlığı)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTKDCD-TÜSEB Robotic Cardiac Surgery Course - government health institute partnership for advanced surgical training.
• Egyptian Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery (ESCTS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border collaboration with Egyptian Society for cardiothoracic surgery including joint events and knowledge exchange.
• European Vascular CourseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Turkish members to participate in European Vascular Course (March 3-5, 2024) with registration applications facilitated by TKDCD.
• Turkish States Cardiovascular Surgery CommunityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTurkic States Cardiovascular Surgery Community - regional collaboration among Turkic nations for cardiovascular surgery knowledge sharing.
• e-BEMcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline education platform providing digital learning resources and course management for TKDCD members.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery (ASCVTS): Asian regional society for cardiothoracic surgery. Comparable as a regional professional society offering congresses and journals, but serving different geographic markets than TKDCD.

Broad incumbents

• European Society of Cardiology (ESC): Europe's leading cardiology organization. Comparable in producing clinical guidelines on overlapping topics, journals, congresses, and certification programs, though focused on cardiology rather than surgery.
• American Heart Association (AHA): Larger US cardiovascular organization covering broader cardiovascular topics beyond surgery. Comparable in publishing scientific journals, developing clinical guidelines, and providing continuing education, though not surgery-specific.

Direct peers

• Turkish Society of Cardiology (Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği): Sister Turkish professional society for cardiologists (vs TKDCD's cardiovascular surgeons). Closely comparable in structure, mission, and domestic context as a Turkish specialty medical society with congresses and journals.
• European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS): Europe's leading professional society for cardiothoracic surgery. Directly comparable to TKDCD as a specialty society offering congresses, journals, fellowships, and certification; TKDCD explicitly partners with EACTS for resident fellowships.
• European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS): European society for vascular surgery overlapping with TKDCD topics (peripheral arterial disease, venous interventions). Comparable in journals, congresses, and guidelines development for an adjacent surgical specialty.
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS): US-based professional society for cardiothoracic surgeons with overlapping scope in member education, clinical guidelines, annual meeting, and the Annals of Thoracic Surgery journal.
• American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS): Premier US professional society for thoracic and cardiovascular surgeons. Comparable through the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, annual meeting, and member certification structure analogous to TKDCD's Yeterlik.
• Egyptian Society of Cardiothoracic Surgery (ESCTS): Regional professional society for cardiothoracic surgery in Egypt with which TKDCD has an active 2025 collaboration. Closely comparable as a national specialty society of similar size and structure.

Others

• Turkish Medical Association (Türk Tabipleri Birliği): National umbrella professional organization for all physicians in Turkey. Comparable as a domestic professional membership organization in the broader Turkish medical ecosystem where TKDCD operates.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tkdcd

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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