Atrial fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive and noninvasive valvular surgeries, bringing decades of expertise to atrial fibrillation treatment.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in cardiac surgery
• Director of Cardiac Surgery at Anthea Hospital and Santa Maria Hospital
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and ISMICS
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research since 2011

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.

Dr. Hasan Yucel has successfully performed 10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications – a testament to his expertise in cardiac care.

• 20 years of experience specializing in rhythm disorders and heart valve diseases
• Guest speaker at scientific meetings with national and international publications
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine and premier hospitals

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.

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Aras brings over 30 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in atrial fibrillation at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Ankara University – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Extensive experience in cardiology clinics across multiple hospitals
• Specializes in atrial fibrillation management and treatment

Head of the Congenital Heart Disease Unit since 1982 – Dr. Villagrá specializes in complex pediatric cardiac conditions at Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe.

• Over 44 years of experience leading pediatric cardiac surgery services
• Trained at top institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic
• Published 100+ papers in international journals
• Member of editorial committees for major cardiology journals

Dr. Ahmed specializes in interventional cardiology with advanced training from St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto.

• Fellowship-trained in structural heart interventions
• Member of the Cardiology Society of India
• Performs coronary and peripheral angiography
• Expert in pacemaker and ICD implantation

Dr. Tsios specializes in treating complex cardiovascular conditions at Impuls Medical Center, with a focus on personalized patient care.

• Expert in managing arterial hypertension and ischemic heart disease
• Provides comprehensive monitoring and follow-up care
• Coordinates with specialists for optimal treatment plans

Dr. Pradeep Nair has 27 years of experience specializing in cardiac surgery, with advanced training from AIIMS New Delhi and Waikato Hospital, New Zealand.

• Performs complex cardiac procedures like Bentall and double valve replacements
• Special training in minimally invasive heart port surgery
• MBBS, MS, and MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery
• Practices at Aster Hospitals in Dubai