Coronary artery disease 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.

Head of the Cardiology Department

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.

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.

Dr. Felipe Hernández Hernández is an interventional cardiologist at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats heart conditions such as atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Dr. Hernández Hernández performs minimally invasive procedures, including transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI). He practices at a JCI-accredited facility.

He restores blood flow through coronary stenting and arterial angioplasty. These techniques allow for heart valve repair and vessel clearing without open surgery. The hospital is a medical center in Spain with over 100 specialists across various fields.

Dr. Anindita De Chakraborty is a cardiologist at Cura Hospitals in Bangalore. She diagnoses and treats coronary artery disease. Dr. De Chakraborty performs interventional cardiac procedures, including angioplasty and stent placements. She works at the Kammanahalli location within the Cura network.

• Performs coronary angiography and echocardiography for heart evaluations.
• Treats coronary artery disease using arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Holds CCEBDM and PGDCC medical qualifications.
• Works at Cura Hospitals, an ISO 9001:2015 certified facility.

Dr. MC Sandeep is a cardiologist at Cura Hospitals in Bangalore. He holds a Master of Science in Cardiology from the United Kingdom and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of London. He performs interventional procedures at this ISO-certified facility.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty with stenting, and pacemaker implantation.
• Treats conditions such as chronic heart failure and coronary artery disease.
• Holds professional certifications including FIEC and FICC.
• Practices at Cura Hospitals, which follows ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey, with 40 years in cardiovascular surgery.

• Director of Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital
• Specializes in coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, and aortic repair
• Trained in LVAD systems and heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the US
• Established heart transplant centers at multiple institutions
• Active contributor to total artificial heart surgery development

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.

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.