Atherosclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Livia Kapusta is a pediatric cardiologist with specialized training in managing congenital heart conditions. She brings expertise from Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen.

• Specializes in pediatric cardiac procedures like PDA closures and arrhythmia treatments
• Experienced in various advanced techniques including radiofrequency ablation therapy
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Israel

Dr. Ari Roth specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with a focus on complex conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 41 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurosurgery
• Expert in hydrocephalus treatment and epilepsy surgery
• Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Published 30+ scientific papers and book chapters

Dr. Sami Viskin has co-authored 152 peer-reviewed research articles and participated in 4 clinical trials, focusing on complex cardiac rhythm disorders.

• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv
• Highly rated for treating 15 specific heart conditions
• Specializes in Ventricular Fibrillation and Long QT Syndrome
• Expert in advanced procedures like Cardiac Ablation

Dr. Celal Akdeniz brings extensive training from leading cardiovascular surgery hospitals in Turkey.

• Trained at M. Akif Ersoy and Siyami Ersek – top cardiovascular centers
• Specialized in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
• Graduated from Istanbul Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar brings advanced electrophysiology training from Germany and the US to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiology with focused training in arrhythmia management
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Holds membership in the European Arrhythmia Association
• Academic background as former Assistant Professor at Trakya University

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. 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

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

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

Dr. med. Armin Sause is the Chief Physician of Cardiology and Rhythmology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, a leading German heart center. Under his leadership, the department has become a specialized center for rhythmology and electrophysiology. The team uses modern technologies and evidence-based treatment protocols.

His expertise includes atrial fibrillation therapy, catheter and radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, pacemaker and ICD implantation, and advanced electrophysiological diagnostics. He is known for minimally invasive arrhythmia care and holds European certifications in electrophysiology. The center is certified for advanced arrhythmia treatment and works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams. He has extensive experience in interventional cardiology and rhythm management, including atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, and rhythm complications after myocardial infarction.

Dr. Bekler specializes in cardiology with a focus on atherosclerosis, combining academic research with clinical practice.

• Trained in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University
• Experience in both hospital and academic settings
• Works at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital

Dr. Ravan Israfilov specializes in cardiovascular occlusion and treatment at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Trained at Kocaeli University with a focus on cardiology
• Expert in managing heart rhythm disorders and high cholesterol
• Skilled in diagnosing and treating congenital heart disease

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

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

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

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

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

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