Hypertension Doctors in test — Page 6

Prof. Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz, MD, PhD, is a physician with many years of experience in the care of people with severe obesity, including bariatric patients. She provides care at every stage of treatment. This includes diagnosis, surgical qualification, postoperative care, and long-term support.

She is a recognized expert in obesity treatment. She trains physicians through training sessions and workshops on current methods. She often speaks at conferences of the Polish Cardiac Society and the Polish Society of Hypertension. She also takes part in meetings for people with obesity. Her work helps improve standards of bariatric care in Poland.

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.

Specialist in Interventional Cardiology with fellowship training at St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto – Dr. Naveed Ahmed brings advanced expertise to Aster Hospital in Dubai.

• Performs coronary and peripheral angiography and angioplasty
• Specializes in structural heart interventions
• Member of the Cardiology Society of India
• Experienced in pacemaker and ICD implantation

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist specializing in hypertension at Biruni University Hospital.

• Cardiology residency at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Member of the European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• Member of SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions)

With over 28 years of experience of cardiology experience, Dr. Omer Alyan specializes in managing hypertension at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Dicle University and Health Sciences University
• Supervised Cardiology Clinic at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Specialized in cardiology at Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Works with a comprehensive approach to hypertension management

Dr. Dursun Aras brings over 30 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in hypertension at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Former faculty member at Karabük University's Cardiology Department
• Practiced at multiple prestigious hospitals including Ankara City Hospital
• Special focus on complex hypertension cases

Prof. Yilmaz Yozgat specializes in pediatric cardiology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on hypertension in children.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Formerly at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing hypertension in pediatric patients

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Yilmaz is both a Cardiovascular Surgeon Specialist and an Integrative Complementary Medicine Physician, offering a holistic approach to hypertension.

• Has over 100 published articles in national and international journals
• Holds 20 scientific course certificates in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Expertise in various complementary therapies like Phytotherapy and Acupuncture
• Practices at Natural Klinik

Specializes in interventional cardiology – Dr. Ozdemir has performed thousands of radial angiography procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a leading cardiology center
• Expert in challenging coronary and peripheral procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular interventions, with over 100 publications in cardiology. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease interventions in Italy
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Associate Professor since 2017, Professor since 2022

Prof. Engin Bozkurt specializes in hypertension with over 34 years of experience in cardiology, currently at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Founded and led cardiology departments at two Turkish universities
• Professor of Medicine with extensive academic and clinical background
• Board-certified cardiologist with decades of hypertension treatment experience
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Iacopino specializes in treating complex arrhythmias and heart failure, with a focus on rare syndromes like Brugada and Wolff-Parkinson-White.

• Certified in cryoenergy treatments for atrial fibrillation
• Pioneered the use of CardioInsight for 3D heart mapping in Italy
• Member of European and American cardiology societies
• Authored numerous publications in prestigious medical journals

Dr. Celal Akdeniz specializes in hypertension management with extensive training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Worked at M. Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from İ.Ü. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine