Prof. Dr. Abidin Kumbasar was born in Erzurum, Türkiye, in 1932. He is the son of Dr. Sami Kumbasar, a well-known physician from the distinguished Kumbasar family of Rize.
He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Ordu, Samsun, and Çorum, where his father was serving as a physician. In 1950, he entered the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine and graduated with his Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree in 1956.
Following military service, he pursued specialization in Internal Medicine at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. Throughout his distinguished academic career, he made significant contributions to both Internal Medicine and Cardiology, combining clinical excellence with academic leadership.
1950–1956
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Türkiye
1962
Residency in Internal Medicine
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Türkiye
1972 –
Associate Professor and Professor
Department of Cardiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
1967 – 1972
Advanced Clinical and Academic Training
United States of America
(After successfully passing the ECFMG – Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Examination)
1962 – 1967
Specialist in Internal Medicine
Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
1956
Government Physician
Halfeti, Şanlıurfa, Türkiye
(Completed compulsory military medical service)
Prof. Dr. Kumbasar served as a faculty member at the Department of Cardiology, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, where he held the academic ranks of Associate Professor and Professor.
During his academic career, he contributed extensively to clinical practice, medical education, and scientific advancement in the fields of Internal Medicine and Cardiology.
Prof. Dr. Abidin Kumbasar is recognized for his lifelong dedication to patient care, medical education, and academic excellence, with decades of experience in internal medicine and cardiovascular health.