Atherosclerosis Doctors in test — Page 4

Professor Okuyan leads the Cardiology Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, with over 23 years of experience of specialized experience in cardiovascular care.

• Trained at Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology
• Member of European Atherosclerosis Society and American Heart Association
• Former president of Turcic World Cardiology Association
• Specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease

Over 5,000 treatments performed – Dr. Ratanapunt is a pioneer in non-invasive heart disease treatments at Bangkok Heart Center.

• 41 years of experience of cardiology experience
• Specializes in preventive cardiology and coronary artery disease
• Trained at Kyoto University and University of Hamburg
• Founder of Bangkok Hospital's Heart Center

With over 25 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Bandrina specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques for atherosclerosis at Dobrobut Clinic.

• Expert in Doppler ultrasound and echocardiography for precise cardiovascular assessment
• Highly qualified in emergency cardiology and acute care management
• Certified in functional diagnostics with extensive training from top institutes
• Balances clinical practice with continuous professional education

Associate Professor Asim Enhos specializes in cardiology with a focus on Atherosclerosis at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Over 24 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Former Assistant and Associate Professor at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• Expertise in diagnosing and managing Atherosclerosis

Dr. Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on atherosclerosis, combining academic research with clinical practice.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Experience in both hospital and academic settings
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Prof. Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakıf University – a key center for atherosclerosis treatment.

• 34 years of experience specializing in cardiovascular surgery
• Established the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Hospital
• Associate Professor title awarded in 2005
• Former Education Officer at Kartal Koşuyolu Hospital

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a distinguished Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in complex cardiac procedures.

• Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with over 76 years of experience of practice
• Performs a wide range of cardiac surgeries including coronary stenting and bypass grafting
• Academic leader – promoted to Professor of Pediatric Cardiology in 2017
• Trained at prestigious institutions like Hacettepe University and Siyami Ersek Hospital

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

Senior Medical Director at The Demarest Clinic with extensive leadership in healthcare management and innovation.

• CEO of Imperium Bio@Capital in Dubai
• General Director at R&D Company 'Innovation Endovascular Technologies'
• Former Chief Physician at Hadassah Medical Moscow

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

Prof. Savini specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with international experience at top European institutions like St. Antonius Hospital and San Raffaele Hospital.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Expert in mitral restorative surgery and percutaneous aortic valve procedures
• Associate Professor at University of Bologna
• Member of European Association for CardioThoracic Surgery
• Published researcher on coronary artery and aortic valve diseases

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a leading cardiovascular surgeon with 40 years of experience of experience, specializing in heart transplantation and mechanical circulatory support at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey
• Performs advanced procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and aortic repair
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the United States
• Recipient of numerous national and international awards

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.