Best Cardiology Doctors Abroad

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. 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 at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure treatments

Dr. Uyar specializes in cardiovascular surgery with extensive experience across Turkey and internationally, currently practicing at Memorial Bodrum Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul Kosuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital
• Member of multiple cardiovascular surgery societies
• Attended international congresses on innovations in cardiology
• Specialized in minimally invasive and robotic surgery techniques

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

• Over 29 years 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

Dr. Said Barakat has published over 80 cardiology papers and three medical books, recognized as a leading expert in Andalusia.

• Over 23 years' experience in advanced cardiac treatments like TAVI and Mitral clip
• Head of the Cardiology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
• Leads the Nuclear Cardiology Unit at Tanit Institute in Malaga
• Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases with cryoablation techniques

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
• Author of 100+ scientific publications and 23 cardiology books
• Coordinated Spain's Implantable Defibrillator working team
• Senior Lecturer at Malaga University, teaching future cardiologists

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

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.

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.

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. 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. Hwang Ui Seok, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist. He is Director of the Arrhythmia Center at Myongji Hospital and a Clinical Professor of Cardiology. His expertise includes arrhythmias and syncope, radiofrequency catheter ablation, pacemakers and ICDs, and cardiac and vascular interventions. He also treats angina, heart failure, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He earned his MD from Seoul National University. He completed his MS and PhD at the University of Ulsan. He finished his residency at Seoul National University Hospital. He trained as a fellow at Asan Medical Center. He also completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He previously served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Severance Hospital, Yonsei University.

He is a member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine and the Korean Society of Cardiology. His publications include a 2010 Circulation Journal paper on irrigated catheters for AF ablation and a 2007 Atherosclerosis paper on serial IVUS of ruptured plaques.

Prof. Dr. Ali Safak Dagli brings of ENT expertise, with specialized training at top European institutions like Karolinska Institute.

• Specialized in Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases from Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Trained at Karolinska Institute in Sweden and Free University in Holland
• Expert in Adenoid surgery, Thyroidectomy, and Middle ear surgery
• Published in national and international medical journals

Cardiology

Prof. Dr. Dursun Duman is a Professor of Cardiology at Medipol Koşuyolu Hospital. He has over 25 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his cardiology training at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.

His expertise includes heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, cardiovascular risk, valvular heart disease, and aortic disorders. His research focuses on advanced heart failure, the cardiovascular effects of diabetes and metabolic diseases, aortic stiffness, and cardiac function.

He has published many papers in national and international journals. He has also presented at major cardiology congresses in Turkey and abroad.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Oğuz Karaca is a cardiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He has over 15 years of clinical and academic experience in cardiovascular medicine. He graduated from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his cardiology training at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital.

He has authored and co-authored many scientific publications. He focuses on heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, mitral regurgitation, coronary artery disease, hypertension, valvular heart disease, and cardiovascular interventions.