Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Sakulpaptong specializes in advanced echocardiography techniques at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – Thailand's premier cardiac facility.

• Chief Fellow in Cardiology with multiple awards for clinical excellence
• Expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Developed innovative care pathways for heart disease management
• Focuses on strain analysis and 3D imaging for precise diagnosis

Professor Murat Sunbul specializes in minimally invasive coronary interventions at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı.

• 20 years of experience in Cardiology
• Expert in coronary imaging techniques (FFR, OCT, IVUS)
• Performs high-risk procedures like TAVI and advanced device implantations
• Published 100+ research papers on cardiac conditions
• Professor at Marmara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

• Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
• Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
• Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She serves on the American Heart Association’s Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This is a rare leadership role for a Korean cardiologist. Dr. Kim specializes in heart failure, transplant management, and mechanical circulatory support. She holds an MD and PhD from Seoul National University.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and genetic heart disease.
• Expert in ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO support.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which treats 400,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Min Jeong Kim is an interventional cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned both her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She specializes in heart failure, hypertension, and coronary artery disease treatment. Dr. Kim works at a KOIHA-accredited hospital that treats over 402,000 patients every year.

• Performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions.
• Expert in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Trained in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at major Korean medical centers.
• Treats complex conditions including arrhythmias and atherosclerosis.

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.

Specializing in arrhythmias and structural heart diseases, Dr. Dogdus performs advanced EPS and ablation procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in catheter-based interventions for atrial fibrillation
• Active in Turkish Cardiology Association's Arrhythmia Working Group

Prof. Ercan trained at Cleveland Clinic's renowned cardiology department and leads interventional programs at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 32 years of cardiology experience as a professor and department head
• Board-certified hypertension specialist with European Cardiologist Diploma
• Expert in complex coronary interventions and stem cell therapies
• Fellow of European Society of Cardiology with multiple professional memberships

Specialized in advanced heart failure at Zurich University – Dr. Kakar brings European expertise to complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist with 6 years of experience
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Trained in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
• Works with Heart Failure Association protocols

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

Pioneered Austria's method for dilating narrowed pulmonary vessels – Prof. Lang blends vascular surgery with advanced cardiology at Vienna General Hospital.

• Honored with Austria's Order of Merit for medical contributions
• Specializes in pulmonary arterial hypertension and vascular biology
• Access to Europe's largest hospital with dedicated vascular labs
• Professor at Medical University of Vienna – trains next-generation specialists

Leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program with 100+ publications and international training at Stanford and Mount Sinai.

• Specializes in complex aortic surgeries and stent-graft techniques
• Award-winning researcher in neuroprotection for aortic procedures
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients
• Fellowship-trained at top US cardiac surgery departments