Atherosclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Tuna Katırcıbaşı is a cardiologist at Private Medline Adana Hospital. He treats coronary artery disease, heart failure, and hypertension. Dr. Katırcıbaşı combines research with interventional practice for complex cardiovascular conditions.

• Published over 60 peer-reviewed scientific articles in international journals.
• Performs coronary angiography, balloon angioplasty, and stent placements.
• Uses echocardiography and Holter monitoring for rhythm assessment.
• Former associate professor at Başkent University Department of Cardiology.

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. Alexander Krapivsky is a German board-certified internist and cardiologist with more than 20 years of experience in cardiovascular medicine. He trained at I.M. Sechenov University. He worked at University Hospital Essen, Heart Center Duisburg, and Evangelisches Krankenhaus Mülheim. From 2006 to 2015, he led the cardiac catheterization laboratory as a senior cardiologist.

He founded Herzquartier in 2015 and serves as medical director. It is a network of specialized cardiology practices in Düsseldorf, Mülheim an der Ruhr, and Mönchengladbach. His expertise includes prevention and early detection, coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, lipid disorders, and non‑invasive diagnostics.

Accreditations include DGK Interventional Cardiology, Active Cardiac Rhythm Devices, Heart Failure, and Special Cardiovascular Prevention. He is certified in lipidology (DGFF) and trained in internal intensive care medicine. He has authored and co‑authored research published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Clinical Research in Cardiology, and EuroIntervention.

Co-founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy – specializing in minimally invasive repair of the mitral valve and other cardiac surgeries at Ospedale Santa Maria.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery at multiple prestigious hospitals in Italy
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgical treatment of valve diseases
• Author of over 90 publications in major cardiology journals
• Recipient of 'Top Doctors Awards' in 2021
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research since 2011

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 years of cardiology experience, including roles at leading hospitals like Şişli Hamidiye Etfal and Dicle University.

• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Trained at Turkey's High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in comprehensive cardiovascular care

Dr. Aras has over 30 years of experience in cardiology, specializing in atherosclerosis at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and treatments
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines clinical expertise with educational leadership.

• 12 years as a general practitioner in private practice
• Specialized experience in weight management clinics
• Trained in minimally invasive procedures
• Certified in biomagnetism therapy

Prof. Savini specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with international experience at top European institutions like St. Antonius Hospital and San Raffaele Hospital.

• Over 31 years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Expert in mitral restorative surgery and percutaneous aortic valve procedures
• Associate Professor at University of Bologna
• Member of European Association for CardioThoracic Surgery
• Published researcher on coronary artery and aortic valve diseases

Dr. Kocas specializes in interventional cardiology with over a decade of experience at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute.

• Board-certified cardiologist with extensive training in percutaneous interventions
• Member of European Percutaneous Intervention Association and SCAI
• Practices evidence-based approaches to atherosclerosis management
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular and peripheral arterial diseases, with over 100 domestic and international publications. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 16 years of experience in cardiology
• Trained in peripheral arterial disease intervention in Italy
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and SCAI Association
• Associate Professor title since 2017
• Regularly attends international cardiology congresses

Senior Medical Director at The Demarest Clinic with extensive leadership in healthcare management and innovation.

• CEO of Imperium Bio@Capital in Dubai
• General Director at R&D Company 'Innovation Endovascular Technologies'
• Former Chief Physician at Hadassah Medical Moscow

Performs radial angiography – a less invasive approach to heart procedures – with thousands of cases completed at Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• 20 years of cardiology experience, specializing in interventional techniques
• Faculty member at Biruni University, training future cardiologists
• Expertise in challenging coronary and peripheral procedures
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology