Patient Data Protection Notice

Official Notice regarding the processing of personal and health data in compliance with international patient data protection standards (GDPR) and medical secrecy laws.

1. Identity of the Data Controller

The data controller is the surgical practice of Dr. Taha Özkara, providing minimally invasive cardiovascular surgery services in Istanbul and Çorlu.

2. Categories of Processed Data

• Identity & Contact Details: Full name, telephone number, email address, country of residence.
• Special Category Health Data: Medical history, surgical records, coronary angiography images, echocardiography results, cardiac CT/MRI scans, and physician evaluation notes.
• Digital Communication Logs: Online appointment requests and secure message records.

3. Legal Grounds and Processing Purposes

Health data is processed exclusively under medical confidentiality for diagnostic evaluations, surgical eligibility assessments, second medical opinions, and appointment scheduling.

4. Patient Rights

Patients have the right to request access, correction, or deletion of their personal records within the boundaries of statutory medical record-retention laws. Inquiries can be submitted to info@drtahaozkara.com.