Atrial fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Engin Bozkurt leads the Cardiology Department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University and practices at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Over 34 years of experience of cardiology experience
• Founded and headed two university cardiology departments
• Specializes in complex cardiac arrhythmia cases
• Board-certified in cardiology since 1997

Dr. Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery expertise with integrative medicine – offering holistic care for atrial fibrillation. Over 100 published articles highlight his commitment to research.

• Cardiovascular surgeon specialist with 20 scientific course certificates
• Integrative complementary medicine physician
• Skilled in phytotherapy, homeopathy, and acupuncture for heart health
• Publishes in both mainstream and complementary medicine journals

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

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. Sudikiene Rita specializes in pediatric cardiology, focusing on young patients with heart conditions.

• Expertise in pediatric cardiology
• Works at Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center
• Dedicated to treating children with heart conditions

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

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.

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

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

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular interventions, with advanced training in peripheral arterial disease in Italy. He performs at Biruni University Hospital.

• 16 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Over 100 domestic and international publications
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Completed specialized training in peripheral arterial disease intervention

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.

Specializes in interventional cardiology with thousands of complex cases handled – Dr. Ozdemir performs radial angiography at Biruni University Hospital.

• 20 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Expert in challenging coronary and peripheral procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a reference center in cardiology

Dr. Omer Alyan brings over 28 years of experience of cardiology experience, specializing in atrial fibrillation at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Supervised cardiology clinics at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Trained at Health Sciences University and Dicle University
• Worked at Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

Dr. Iacopino pioneered the first use of CardioInsight in Italy – a high-tech 3D mapping system for heart rhythm disturbances at Maria Cecilia Hospital.

• Certified in cryoenergy procedures for atrial fibrillation by Brussels' Heart Rhythm Management Center
• Member of European Heart Rhythm Association and American College of Cardiology
• Directs research on rare arrhythmia syndromes like Brugada and Wolff-Parkinson-White
• Published extensively in prestigious medical journals with high impact factor