Best Cardiology Doctors Abroad

Prof. Dr. Bilal Boztosun is a Professor of Cardiology and an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He has over 20 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He focuses on complex coronary interventions, including chronic total occlusion (CTO), coronary and peripheral stenting, and structural heart procedures.

He is skilled in minimally invasive therapies, including TAVI, MitraClip, TriClip, EVAR/TEVAR, and carotid and peripheral vascular interventions. He also performs closure procedures for congenital heart defects.

Clinical track record: 900+ TAVI, 300+ MitraClip/TriClip, and 400+ EVAR/TEVAR procedures. He has authored 130+ scientific publications. He received the "Best Peripheral Case" award at the 18th National Applied Interventional Cardiology Meeting.

Prof. Dr. Bülent Demir is a Professor of Cardiology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He is the Head of the Department of Cardiology. He completed medical school at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He finished his cardiology training at Ankara Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital.

He has extensive clinical experience at leading hospitals in Türkiye. He has also worked in Doha, Qatar. His expertise includes coronary artery disease, cardiac syndrome X, coronary slow-flow, valvular heart disease, aortic diseases, and cardiovascular risk factors.

He has authored many scientific publications in national and international journals. His research has been presented at major national and international cardiology meetings.

Prof. Dr. Halil Türkoğlu is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He has expertise in coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and aortic aneurysm surgery.

His practice includes peripheral vascular surgery, EVAR and TEVAR procedures, carotid surgery, congenital heart surgery, cardiac tumor surgery, and pericardial surgery. He treats both adult and pediatric patients, including those with complex congenital heart defects. He has published research, held academic roles, and is active in national and international professional societies.

Prof. Dr. Cengiz Köksal is a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery, including mitral valve repair, aortic valve surgery, coronary bypass, and endovascular treatment of aortic diseases.

He is internationally recognized for beating-heart, minimally invasive mitral valve repair. He trained at major cardiac centers across Europe. He has published many scientific papers and contributed to medical textbooks. He has given more than 100 presentations at national and international meetings. He organizes international valve repair workshops. He advances minimally invasive cardiac surgery through patient care, teaching, and research.

Prof. Dr. Korhan Erkanlı is a professor of cardiovascular surgery. He specializes in heart transplantation, left ventricular assist devices (LVADs), and surgery for advanced heart failure. His practice includes coronary artery bypass surgery, heart valve repair and replacement, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, and endovascular treatment for aortic disease.

He has contributed to clinical research on advanced heart failure, artificial heart technologies, and the surgical care of complex cardiovascular conditions. He also promotes organ donation and the life-saving role of heart transplantation.

Prof. Klepetko leads the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Vienna General Hospital, specializing in complex lung and heart conditions.

• Over 44 years of experience in thoracic surgery
• Pioneered Vienna's lung transplant program – one of the world's largest
• Former president of the European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery
• Specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and transplants
• Recipient of Austria's Grand Decoration of Honor for medical achievements

Dr. Oh Dongju, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist. He specializes in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina, myocardial infarction, valvular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. His work also covers atherosclerosis and arterial occlusive disease. He is skilled in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.

He completed a cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He also served as a Clinical Instructor at the Cornell University Weill Department of Medicine. He has held many leadership roles. He served as President, KSIC; Director of Publications, General Affairs, and Public Relations, KSC; Chairman, KACG; Board Member, Asan Heart Foundation; Vice President, KHA; Chairman, Division of Cardiology, KAIM; Vice President, NAMOK/KAMS; Governor, ACC Korea Chapter; and Member, the National Bioethics Committee.

a.o. Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Kopp is a specialist in internal medicine. He also holds specialist qualifications in cardiology and angiology. He practices at JUVENIS Medical Center in Vienna. He is a senior physician at the Medical University of Vienna.

He earned his doctorate in human medicine from the University of Vienna in 1992. He was a research fellow at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess from 1993 to 1996. He completed specialist training in internal medicine from 1997 to 2004. He received his venia docendi and became an Associate University Professor in 2004. He completed specialist training in angiology from 2004 to 2007. He completed specialist training in cardiology from 2007 to 2010. He earned a Professional MBA in Health Care Management in 2014.

He has been a member of the vascular intervention team since 2001. He joined the cardiology intervention team in 2007. He has served as a senior physician since 2007. He has more than two decades of interventional experience in complex heart and vascular disease. His clinical focus includes personalized cardiovascular medicine, coronary and peripheral angiography and intervention, vein treatment, and health management.

Dr. Magar leads the specialized lipotomy service at Rabin Medical Center, focusing on coronary artery disease and heart attacks.

• Senior cardiologist with expertise in myocardial infarction and cholesterol
• Advanced training in nuclear cardiology and aviation medicine
• Conducts ongoing research on risk factors for heart disease
• Routinely updates clinical skills and techniques

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Ap. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Patricia P. Wadowski, PhD, is a specialist in internal medicine and angiology at JUVENIS Medical Center in Vienna. She is a senior physician at the Clinical Department of Angiology. She is also an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna. She consults in German, English, and Polish.

Key milestones include the MD‑PhD Excellence Programme (2013) and specialist training with rotations in angiology, cardiology/intensive care, nephrology, and oncology (2016–2019). She earned her PhD in 2021 and her habilitation (venia docendi) in internal medicine in 2022. She became a senior physician in 2022 and an Associate Professor in 2023. Since 2024, she has been deputy organisational director of the postgraduate course in Health Care Management. She is a guest lecturer at Jagiellonian University. She joined JUVENIS in 2025.

Her clinical focus includes personalised cardiovascular risk management, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and arterial hypertension.

Specializes in coronary artery disease and arrhythmia management at Assuta Medical Center, a leading heart care facility.

• Focuses on diagnosing and treating coronary artery conditions
• Utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
• Works within a leading multi-specialty cardiology department
• Provides personalized treatment plans for heart rhythm issues

specializing in complex congenital heart defects – Dr. Hirsh leads Israel's only dedicated adult congenital heart service at Rabin Medical Center.

• Performs advanced procedures using innovative technologies
• Research focus on Eisenmenger syndrome and heart defects during pregnancy
• Founder of Israel's working group on congenital heart disease
• Member of Israeli Society of Cardiology

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in valvular heart disease and complex coronary interventions at Hadassah Medical Center – a leader in cardiac care.

• Expert in mitral valve procedures and PCI
• Skilled in coronary angiography techniques
• Focuses on minimally invasive cardiac interventions
• Board-certified interventional cardiologist

A dedicated heart surgeon specializing in procedures for coronary artery disease at Assuta Medical Center.

• Focuses on achieving optimal patient heart health outcomes
• Part of a top-tier medical team at a leading hospital
• Specializes specifically in cardiac surgery procedures