Arrhythmia Doctors in test — Page 6

Dr. Sotirios Papathanasiou, MD, PhD, is an interventional cardiologist and arrhythmologist with over 20 years of experience. He is certified in interventional cardiology by EAPCI and the ESC. His expertise includes coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), heart failure, valvular disease, and congenital heart disease. He performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.

Education: Medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine. PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999–2005). Postgraduate degree in interventional cardiology from the University of Athens. Training: Hippokrateion Hospital (University Cardiology Department), Alexandra Hospital, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and Attikon Hospital. Affiliations: European Society of Cardiology (ESC), EAPCI, Hellenic Cardiological Society, and Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis.

Languages: Greek and English.

Head of the Cardiology Department, Cardiologist

Specializing in arrhythmia with 20 years of experience of experience, Dr. Emrah Ozdemir focuses on challenging coronary and peripheral procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained in interventional cardiology at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expert in radial (arm) angiography techniques
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Holds a faculty position at Biruni University

Dr. Loran Seba specializes in arrhythmia treatment at International Clinic Park Monso.

• Experienced cardiologist with a focus on heart rhythm disorders
• Works at a respected international clinic known for cardiac care
• Dedicated to diagnosing and treating various forms of arrhythmia

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in arrhythmia treatment at Biruni University Hospital, with over 100 domestic and international publications in cardiology.

• Completed Cardiology Residency at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology
• Associate Professor since 2017, Professor since 2022
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and other prestigious organizations
• Extensive experience in heart and leg angiography procedures
• Regularly attends international cardiology congresses and seminars

Dr. Kocas specializes in arrhythmia treatment at Biruni University Hospital, with extensive training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute.

• Board-certified cardiologist with over 21 years of experience of experience
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and SCAI
• Specializes in interventional cardiology procedures
• Trained at one of Turkey's leading cardiology institutes

Dr. Rainer Hambrecht leads the Heart Center Bremen's Medical Clinic II – a top-tier facility for arrhythmia care. His research and teaching achievements are internationally recognized.

• Chief Physician at Klinikum Links der Weser
• Spokesman for the German Society of Cardiology's Prevention Project Group
• Nucleus member of the European Society of Cardiology's Cardiac Rehabilitation group
• Scientific advisor to the Deutsche Herzstiftung e.V.
• Editorial board member for major cardiology journals

Dr. Iacopino specializes in rare arrhythmia syndromes and has pioneered the use of CardioInsight, a 3D mapping technology for heart rhythm disturbances.

• Certified in cryoenergy procedures for atrial fibrillation
• Performed Italy's first CardioInsight mapping
• Member of European and American cardiac societies
• Authored multiple high-impact publications in cardiology

Over 27 years of experience of experience – Dr. Pradeep Nair specializes in complex cardiac surgeries at Aster Hospitals, Dubai.

• Trained at AIIMS, New Delhi and Waikato Hospital, New Zealand
• Specializes in high-risk procedures like Bentall and redo CABG
• Performs minimally invasive heart surgeries including Heart Port procedures

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries, bringing advanced techniques to arrhythmia treatment at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• PhD from La Sapienza University, focusing on cardiac advancements
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery
• Director of Cardiac Surgery at Santa Maria Hospital

10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications – Dr. Yucel brings extensive expertise to arrhythmia treatment at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 20 years of experience specializing in rhythm disorders and heart valve diseases
• Guest speaker at international scientific meetings on cardiology
• Published nationally and internationally on heart conditions
• Graduated from Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine