Arrhythmia Doctors Worldwide

Dr. Kakar specializes in arrhythmia treatment with advanced training from Switzerland's Zurich University in heart failure management.

• Completed cardiology specialization at Dokuz Eylul University
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Affiliated with Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir
• Focused on innovative approaches to heart rhythm disorders

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.

Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan brings over 32 years of cardiology expertise, including specialized training at Cleveland Clinic and Istanbul University.

• Board-certified in cardiology with a focus on interventional procedures
• Former head of Cardiology Department at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Fellow of European Society of Cardiology with European Cardiologist Diploma
• Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases and coronary artery disease
• Published researcher in cardiovascular immunology and inflammation

Specializes in rhythm disorders with advanced training at Cleveland Clinic – one of the world's top cardiology centers.

• Expert in ablation and cryotherapy for arrhythmia
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Performs pacemaker applications and complex interventions
• Trained in interventional cardiology techniques

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.

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

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.

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Surunchupakorn holds a subspecialty diploma in interventional cardiology. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and heart failure.

• Specializes in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent strokes.
• Performs heart cryoablation to treat chronic arrhythmias.
• Manages hypertension and pulmonary vascular disorders.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited center for international patient care.

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.

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. Byung Hee Oh is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He previously served as President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. Dr. Oh specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias. He held leadership roles at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Oh has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He treats patients at Sejong Hospital, which sees over 400,000 annual visits.

• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at Seoul National University.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and carotid stenting.
• Received national honors for medical excellence and leadership.
• Focuses on preventive cardiology and hypertension management.

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. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Dr. Sakulpaptong specializes in advanced echocardiography at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, a leading cardiac center in Thailand.

• Chief Fellow in Cardiology at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Developed NSTEMI care pathway for improved patient outcomes
• Recipient of multiple awards for academic excellence and patient care

Professor Ehrlich leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program – specializing in cardiac surgeries with decades of research and clinical experience.

• Over 100 published articles on aneurysm surgery
• Fellowship at Stanford University Hospital's cardiac surgery department
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients
• Awarded for neuroprotection research in aortic surgeries

Head of Cardiac Surgery Department at Vienna General Hospital – specializes in complex arrhythmia cases.

• Leads a team of cardiac specialists
• Focuses on advanced arrhythmia treatments
• Works at one of Austria's top hospitals

Dr. Cabrera leads the Cardiology service at Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital, specializing in arrhythmia treatment with decades of experience.

• Organized and directed the Arrhythmia Unit at Nuestra Señora del Pino University Hospital
• Former associate head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Fundación Jiménez Díaz
• Professor of Cardiology at the Autonomous University
• Head of Cardiology at Olympia center since 2022

Dr. Ravan Israfilov specializes in heart rhythm disorders with a strong focus on arrhythmia treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• 5 years of specialized cardiology training at Kocaeli University
• Expertise in diagnosing and treating various cardiovascular conditions
• Trained at Azerbaijan Medical University, a leading medical institution