Atherosclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Yilmaz specializes in TAVI procedures and aortic aneurysms at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• 29 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Expert in coronary bypass and heart valve diseases

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in Atherosclerosis at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital.

• Trained in Cardiology at Kartal Yavuz Selim State Hospital
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Works at Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals

Dr. Christoph Kopp specializes in preventive cardiology and interventional procedures at Wiener Privatklinik, focusing on early detection and tailored therapy.

• Decades of experience in internal medicine and cardiology
• Expert in coronary artery disease and hypertension management
• Trained at Medical University of Vienna and Vienna General Hospital
• Performs advanced cardiac diagnostics including echocardiography and coronary CT

Prof. Dr. Hakan Ucar specializes in heart and vascular conditions with 23 years of experience of experience. His research contributions are published in national and international forums.

• Specialized in cardiology at Bursa Uludağ University
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Awarded the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate
• Proficient in treating complex cardiovascular diseases

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Prof. Dr. Sahin Kaplan trained at Royal Brompton Hospital with 28 years of experience dedicated to complex coronary interventions.

• Specializes in advanced techniques for coronary bifurcation lesions
• Published 30+ peer-reviewed papers on cardiovascular outcomes
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Invasive Cardiology
• Professor at Medicine Hospital with international training in London

Dr. Fatih Koç brings specialized training from Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit – a leader in heart care.

• Specialized at Selçuk University in cardiology
• Works at Antalya Yaşam Hospitals, handling complex cases
• Trained in advanced invasive cardiology techniques

Dr. Becher specializes in modern cardiovascular diagnostics and therapies at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, handling 3,000–4,000 invasive procedures annually.

• Expertise in complex coronary interventions like CTO recanalization and intravascular lithotripsy
• Performs advanced diagnostics including cardiac MRI, CT, and IVUS/OCT imaging
• Provides 24-hour catheter readiness for acute coronary syndromes
• Collaborates on cutting-edge TAVR and mitral valve procedures

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol heads the Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine departments at Martinus Hospital, with a focus on complex metabolic and cardiovascular conditions.

• Director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center, specializing in advanced bariatric and endoscopic methods
• Expert in comprehensive treatment approaches for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders
• Uses latest diagnostic technologies for gastrointestinal and systemic conditions

Professor Riza Turkoz brings over 39 years of experience of cardiovascular expertise to Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Specialized in cardiology at İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital
• Held academic positions at İnönü University and Başkent University
• Currently serves as Professor at Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital

Specializes in interventional cardiology with expertise in atherosclerosis treatment at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Experienced in treating coronary artery disease and hyperlipidemia
• Previously worked at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine

Specialist in interventional cardiology with advanced expertise in minimally invasive treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Dr. Crasmariu is a member of the Romanian and European Societies of Cardiology.

• Performs coronary angiography and angioplasty with stent placement
• Manages complex coronary artery disease and peripheral arterial disease
• Conducts modern procedures like transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
• Provides specialized evaluations for heart failure patients

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Specializing in cardiac arrhythmia and atherosclerosis, Dr. Rodriguez has performed over 100 scientific publications and authored 23 books in cardiology.

• Expert in pacemaker implantation and catheter ablation
• Senior Lecturer at Malaga University, teaching cardiovascular diseases
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and European Heart Rhythm Association
• Head of Arrhythmia Unit at Clínica Puerta de Hierro for 30 years of experience
• Coordinated the Implantable Defibrillator working team of the Spanish Cardiology Society

Associate Professor specializing in cardiology with 25 years of experience of experience – Dr. Sahin focuses on atherosclerosis at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital

Head of cardiology at Quironsalud Madrid with a focus on cardiac arrhythmias – Dr. Cabrera brings decades of leadership in electrophysiology labs and research.

• Over 29 years of experience specializing in cardiac arrhythmias and electrophysiology
• Director of multiple cardiology departments since 2006
• Professor at European University of Madrid, leading translational cardiology research
• Trained at Royal Brompton Hospital's pediatric heart morphology unit
• Active member of European and American arrhythmia societies

Associate Professor with specialized training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab – Dr. Erdogan brings world-class cardiology expertise to Medical Park Antalya.

• Over 31 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Specializes in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and treatment
• Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University's cardiology department

Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

• Completed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and UCSF in the USA.
• Treats rare newborn conditions requiring complex cardiac reconstruction.
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic results.
• Senior Lecturer and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on cardiac surgery.