Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Dr. Ahn Taehun is a cardiologist (MD, PhD) and Director of a Cardiovascular Center. He specializes in coronary artery disease, including angina and myocardial infarction. He also treats hypertension, heart valve disease, heart failure, and hyperlipidemia. His expertise includes interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular imaging. He also manages atherosclerosis, arterial occlusive disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis.

He has held several leadership roles. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC) and President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC). He was Finance Director of the KSC. He led the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS) and the Korean Cardiovascular Complications Committee (KCCC) as President. He also chaired the Organizing Committee for ENCORE SEOUL (Endovascular & Coronary Revascularization).

Dr. Armin Sause is the Chief Physician of Cardiology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He specializing in cardiac rhythmology and complex electrophysiology. Dr. Sause holds European certifications in electrophysiology. He uses 3D mapping and modern technologies for heart rhythm treatment. His team follows evidence-based protocols at this leading German heart center.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Treats atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, and post-infarction rhythm issues.
• Expert in pacemaker and ICD implantation and interventional cardiology diagnostics.
• Leads a department certified for rhythm treatment at a major research hospital.

Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

• Completed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and UCSF in the USA.
• Treats rare newborn conditions requiring complex cardiac reconstruction.
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic results.
• Senior Lecturer and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on cardiac surgery.

Dr. Mehmet Cakici is a cardiovascular surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He has authored over 30 international articles in prestigious journals like J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. His practice covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, and congenital heart defects. Dr. Cakici contributes to national clinical guidelines for heart valve disease treatment.

• Specializes in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support for heart failure.
• Authored chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations.
• Performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic aneurysm repairs.
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Dr. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Specialist in interventional cardiology with expertise in minimally invasive treatments like TAVI and renal denervation. Dr. Crasmariu is a member of the Romanian and European Societies of Cardiology.

• Performs coronary angiography and angioplasty with stent placement
• Manages complex coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial disease
• Provides specialized evaluations for patients with heart failure
• Participates in multidisciplinary cardiac surgery decisions

Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions, with a focus on advanced heart valve procedures at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital.

• Board-certified by the European and Turkish Societies of Cardiology
• Expert in TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon interventions
• Published 30+ research articles in international cardiology journals
• Associate Professor with leadership roles in cardiology departments

Specialist in cardiology interventions with training at Rajavithi Hospital – one of Thailand's leading medical centers.

• Trained in internal medicine and cardiology for 18 years of experience
• Expert in interventional cardiology techniques
• Educated at Siriraj Medical School – Thailand's top medical institution
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Dr. Taskin specializes in interventional cardiology techniques at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on complex coronary and heart valve conditions.

• Graduated from Ankara University, one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• 17 years of experience of experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure treatments

Associate Professor with 25 years of experience in cardiology – Dr. Sahin specializes in complex arrhythmia cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Specializes in radiofrequency ablation for cardiac arrhythmias

Specializes in invasive cardiology with expertise in coronary artery interventions and pacemaker implantation at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Performs balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for various arteries
• Skilled in permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation techniques
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Focuses on heart attack, heart failure, and rhythm disorders

1,100+ specialized cardiac procedures – Dr. Cabrera leads Quironsalud Madrid's cardiology department and focuses on complex arrhythmias.

• Over 29 years of experience specializing in cardiac electrophysiology
• Expert in percutaneous treatments for atrial fibrillation
• Professor at European University of Madrid
• Published 80+ scientific articles
• Presented 400+ papers at international conferences

Over 900 arrhythmia treatments performed – Dr. Alzueta Rodriguez specializes in complex cardiac arrhythmia cases at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• Head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Clínica Puerta de Hierro for 30 years of experience
• Author of 100+ scientific publications and 23 cardiology books
• Coordinated Spain's Implantable Defibrillator working team
• Senior Lecturer at Malaga University, teaching future cardiologists