Page 8 - Best cardiologists: TOP 277 doctors

Prof. Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist specialized in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He focuses on echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. He also treats heart valve disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. He has held academic and clinical roles at leading centers in Turkey and the United States. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

He has written more than 125 scientific papers and has over 1,400 citations. His clinical interests include heart tumors and cardiac care for cancer patients. He also works on cardiology in chronic kidney failure and dialysis. Other interests are heart disease in pregnancy, pericardial diseases, and heart valve infections.

Dr. Dong Ik Kim specializes in stem cell therapy for heart disease at Samsung Medical Center.

• of experience in vascular surgery
• Former Head of Blood Vessel Surgery at Samsung Medical Center
• Trained as a Visiting Professor at Oregon Health Sciences University

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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

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

• Over 44 years of experience 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

Over 30 years of experience leading arrhythmia units – Dr. Cabrera specializes in complex heart rhythm disorders as Head of Cardiology at Olympia Quironsalud.

• Fellowship-trained at London's Royal Brompton Hospital
• Directed Arrhythmia Units at multiple top Spanish hospitals
• Professor at European University of Madrid, directing a Cardiology Chair
• Pioneered electrophysiology techniques since the 1990s

Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital – Prof. Laufer leads one of Austria's top cardiac teams.

• Specializes in complex coronary artery bypass techniques
• Expert in Maze operations for cardiac arrhythmia
• Over of experience in cardiac surgery
• Published 80+ clinical studies on arrhythmia treatments
• Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association

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 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

Specializes in cardiac rhythm disorders and complex coronary interventions at Liv Hospital Ulus – trained at Germany's University of Leipzig Heart Center.

• Expert in pacemaker implantations and catheter ablation
• Performs resynchronization therapy for heart failure
• Published 16 international research papers
• Member of European Society of Cardiology

1,100+ arrhythmia treatments performed – Dr. Kanar specializes in heart rhythm disorders at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Expert in 3D mapping for atrial fibrillation ablation
• Trained at Paris Institute of Cardiology and Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital
• Türkiye Representative for European Rhythm Disorders Association
• Performs pacemaker and defibrillator implantations

Dr. Kilickesmez specializes in complex coronary interventions at Liv Hospital Ulus, with extensive expertise in arrhythmia treatments.

• Performs advanced intracoronary examinations like FFR and IVUS
• Specialized in calcific lesion treatments using Rotablator
• Trained at Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Dr. Topcu specializes in cardiovascular research with published studies on heart failure, atrial fibrillation, and rare cardiac conditions.

• Researched prognostic factors in heart failure and atrial fibrillation
• Expert in evaluating coronary artery anomalies and aortic valve conditions
• Published studies on STEMI patients and contrast-induced nephropathy
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association
• Graduate of Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Ozden Gul brings 36 years of experience of surgical expertise in gastrointestinal, endocrine, and breast surgeries, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Trained at Haydarpaşa Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in laparoscopic procedures for quicker recovery
• Experienced in emergency and trauma surgery for acute conditions
• Fluent in English, facilitating clear communication with international patients

Pioneer of a groundbreaking epicardial ablation procedure for Brugada syndrome – Prof. Pappone leads San Donato Hospital's arrhythmia unit with global recognition.

• Head of Clinical Arithmology and Electrophysiology at San Donato Hospital
• 184+ scientific articles with over 16,000 citations
• Fellow of American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology
• Elite Reviewer Award from Journal of the American College of Cardiology