Atrial fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital, with 40 years in cardiovascular surgery.

• Specializes in mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs
• Performs complex procedures including off-pump coronary bypass and valve replacements
• Pioneered heart transplant centers in Turkey
• Trained internationally in LVAD systems and heart failure surgery
• Active in global cardiovascular research and professional societies

The doctor is a highly experienced cardiologist based at the Cleveland Clinic Canada in Toronto, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases across all age groups. With a comprehensive medical background encompassing epidemiology, family medicine, internal medicine, and cardiology, the doctor employs both traditional and innovative, minimally invasive methodologies. Holding a bachelor's degree in computer science, the doctor integrates advanced technical expertise into clinical practice to enhance diagnostic accuracy.

An active researcher with numerous international publications, the doctor focuses on preventive care and the study of cardiovascular health across diverse ethnic populations. The doctor is a recipient of multiple regional and national awards.

Dr. Gerhart Tseslinsky is a board-certified specialist in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, focusing on patient safety and well-being at Nordwest Clinic.

• Specializes in diagnosing and treating kidney diseases and hypertension
• Expertise in dialysis and ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy
• Skilled in kidney transplantation procedures
• Strong focus on patient satisfaction

Over 15,000 heart operations performed – Professor Menicanti developed a groundbreaking technique for surgical reconstruction of the left ventricle.

• Specialized in cardiac surgery at top Italian universities
• Author of 160+ highly cited scientific papers
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations
• Practices at San Donato Hospital

Dr. Alessandro Frigiola is a highly experienced cardiologist and cardiac surgeon in Italy, known for his success in heart-related procedures.

• Renowned for expertise in complex cardiac interventions
• Active member in international cardiology interventions
• Works at San Donato Hospital, a leading cardiac center

Senior Medical Director at American Clinic, Demarest, with extensive leadership in healthcare management and policy.

• CEO of Imperium Bio@Capital, focusing on healthcare innovation
• General Director at R&D Company 'Innovation Endovascular Technologies'
• Former Chief Physician and Medical Director at Hadassah Medical Moscow

Dr. Jose Luis Merino Llorens is a cardiologist at Publio Cordon Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats heart rhythm disorders, specifically atrial fibrillation and arrhythmias. He performs radiofrequency ablation and manages aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Merino Llorens works at a JCI-accredited facility, which meets international safety standards. The clinic belongs to one of Spain's largest private healthcare networks.

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.

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.