Atrial fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

Dr. Erdogan trained at Mayo Clinic's Echocardiography Lab and specializes in cardiology with over 31 years of experience of experience.

• Associate Professorship from Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Extensive experience in cardiology departments at top Turkish universities
• Specialized training at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

Board-certified internist with extensive hospital leadership experience, currently overseeing operations at Hospital Medica Cancun.

• Specializes in preoperative evaluations for complex medical cases
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Internal Medicine
• Diploma in Hospital Administration from Instituto Politecnico Nacional
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care

Dr. Said Barakat brings 23 years of experience of cardiology expertise and leads key units at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in arrhythmia treatment.

• Author of 'Electrocardiography for Residents' and over 80 medical publications
• Head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
• Responsible for the Nuclear Cardiology Unit at Tanit Institute in Malaga
• Recognized as a top cardiology expert in Andalusia

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. Magar is a senior cardiologist specializing in atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease at Rabin Medical Center.

• Heads the lipotomy service at a major medical center
• Specialized training in nuclear cardiology
• Completed advanced studies in aviation medicine
• Active in research on cardiac risk factors

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.

Specializes in rhythm disorders and complex cardiac interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with training at Cleveland Clinic.

• 21 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained in interventional cardiology at Cleveland Clinic
• Performs advanced ablation techniques for rhythm disorders
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in Mitraclip and TAVI procedures

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. Kim Duk Kyung is a cardiologist at Samsung Medical Center.

• Specializes in treating atrial fibrillation
• Works at one of South Korea's leading medical centers
• Focuses on cardiac rhythm disorders

Prof. Laufer is Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department at Vienna General Hospital – a top university hospital in Austria.

• Board-certified cardiologist with over of experience
• Specializes in complex cardiac arrhythmia procedures like the Maze operation
• Performs a high volume of pacemaker and ICD implantations
• Member of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
• Published 80+ clinical studies on arrhythmia treatment outcomes

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 leader in cardiac care.

• Chief Fellow in Cardiology at a top Thai hospital
• Expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Developed innovative cardiac care pathways for underserved patients
• Recipient of multiple awards for clinical excellence

Trained in advanced heart failure at Switzerland's prestigious Zurich University – Dr. Kakar specializes in complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist with 6 years of experience of experience
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Completed specialized training in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
• Works with Heart Failure Association protocols

Specializing in arrhythmias, Dr. Dogdus performs EPS and ablation procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology at Ege University
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Active in the Turkish Cardiology Association's Arrhythmia Working Group
• Performs catheter-based interventions for atrial fibrillation

Prof. Ertugrul Ercan brings over 32 years of experience of cardiology expertise, including training at Cleveland Clinic and leadership roles at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.

• Specializes in interventional cardiology and complex arrhythmia cases
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Former Head of Cardiology Department at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Holds European Cardiologist Diploma and Fellow of ESC status

With over in cardiology, Dr. Hirsh leads a specialized service for congenital heart defects at Rabin Medical Center.

• Performs complex procedures using innovative techniques
• Research focus on Eisenmenger syndrome and heart defects during pregnancy
• Founder of the working group on congenital heart disease
• Active member of the Israeli Society of Cardiology