Heart Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Nivit Karla specializes in cardiology interventions at PrimeCare Bkk, with training from Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital.

• Over 18 years of experience in cardiology and internal medicine
• Trained in cardiology interventions at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

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.

Associate Professor Koray Aykut specializes in adult heart and vascular surgery, with a focus on coronary and aortic procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 21 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in coronary surgery and heart valve procedures
• Published 10+ articles in peer-reviewed journals
• Member of European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery
• Trained at Dokuz Eylül University

Trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab – Dr. Erdogan brings world-class expertise to complex heart surgeries at Medical Park Antalya.

• 31 years specializing in cardiology and heart surgery
• Associate Professor with academic credentials from Başkent University
• Specializes in advanced valve and coronary interventions
• Performs procedures at JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya

Dr. Topaloglu specializes in invasive cardiology with a focus on heart valve diseases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Expert in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specializes in heart rhythm disorders and hypertension

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. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

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.

Dr. Albayrak specializes in aortic and heart valve surgeries, with published research on perfusion techniques and ischemic brain lesions.

• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and National Society for Vascular Surgery
• Expert in coronary, venous, and complex cardiovascular interventions
• Trained at Ege University and Dokuz Eylul University
• Published multiple studies on vascular surgery outcomes

Dr. Emiroglu brings 29 years of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with specialized training in endocrine and breast surgeries.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained in oncoplastic breast surgery and proctologic diseases
• Participated in advanced surgical courses in Germany
• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Professor Ehrlich leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program – with 100+ published articles and international training at Stanford and Mount Sinai.

• Specializes in complex aortic and cardiac valve surgeries
• Pioneered neuroprotection techniques for high-risk aortic procedures
• Award-winning researcher recognized in Japan and Germany
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients