Arrhythmia Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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. 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. Yucel specializes in rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on precise diagnosis and treatment.

• Expert in coronary angiography and intervention
• Treats a wide range of cardiovascular conditions
• Specializes in high blood pressure and cholesterol management

Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan brings over 32 years of experience 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

Specialized in arrhythmia and structural heart diseases, Dr. Mustafa Dogdus performs advanced EPS and ablation procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Cardiology Association
• Expert in treating atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias
• Part of the Cardiovascular Academy Association's Young Academy Board

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

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

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

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

Dr. Mutlu Cicek specializes in arrhythmia and other cardiovascular conditions, bringing focused expertise to rhythm disorders.

• Treats a wide range of heart rhythm disorders
• Works at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals (BAH International)
• Focuses on coronary artery diseases and high blood pressure

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. David Luria specializes in treating arrhythmia at Assuta Medical Center, offering expert care in cardiac rhythm disorders.

• Cardiologist with focus on arrhythmia management
• Works at Assuta Medical Center – leading heart care facility
• Provides personalized treatment plans for heart rhythm issues

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in valvular heart disease at Hadassah Medical Center, with deep expertise in complex arrhythmia cases.

• Interventional cardiologist focusing on minimally invasive procedures
• Expert in mitral valve interventions and PCI
• Skilled in managing myocardial infarction complications
• Extensive experience with coronary angiography techniques

Dr. Lipey-Diamant studied advanced heart valve correction techniques at leading European clinics in Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania. He now heads the aortic surgery unit at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Performed cardiac surgery at the renowned Sheba Medical Center for eight years
• Honors graduate of a demanding cardiothoracic surgery residency in Israel
• Trained in complex valve and arterial procedures at the Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris

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

Developed 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

Prof. Okuyan leads the cardiology department at Medipol University Acıbadem District Hospital, with over 23 years of experience of experience in cardiology.

• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Institution of Cardiology
• Specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease
• Vice president of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Academic professor since 2017, training future cardiologists

Dr. Marasli specializes in cardiology with 16 years of experience of experience, focusing on arrhythmia treatment at Avicenna International Hospital.

• Trained at Cumhuriyet University's Cardiology Department
• Works exclusively in cardiology since 2016
• Member of Avicenna International Hospital's cardiology team

Prof. Cengiz Koksal leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, bringing over 34 years of experience of specialized experience in arrhythmia treatment.

• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery in 2005
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakıf University
• Contributed to establishing a Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
• Specializes in complex arrhythmia cases