Dilated cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Pradeep Nair specializes in complex cardiac procedures, including Bentall and CABG – Redo, at Aster Hospitals in Dubai.

• 27 years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Special training from AIIMS, New Delhi – one of India's top medical institutions
• Trained at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand
• Expert in valve replacements and coronary artery bypass grafting
• Performs minimally invasive heart port surgery

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. Hasan Turhan is an interventional cardiologist at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and pulmonary hypertension. He uses catheter-based procedures to restore blood flow and heart rhythm.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation and rhythm disorders.
• Treats atherosclerosis using angioplasty and stent placement.
• Manages vascular conditions through carotid and intracranial stenting.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

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.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a leader in heart failure surgery and established Turkey's first mechanical circulatory support programs at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• 40 years specializing in advanced heart failure treatments
• Internationally trained in LVAD systems and artificial heart technology
• Director of Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center
• Pioneered hybrid cardiovascular procedures in Turkey
• Received multiple awards for cardiovascular innovations

Prof. Savini specializes in mitral restorative surgery and minimally invasive techniques at Maria Cecilia Hospital, with experience at top European institutions.

• Over 31 years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Specializes in decompensation surgery and myocardial protection
• Associate Professor at University of Bologna
• Member of European Association for CardioThoracic Surgery
• Published multiple papers on aortic valve repair

Head of Teaching at Puerto Vallarta Regional Hospital – Dr. Perez combines clinical expertise with medical education leadership.

• 12 years as a general practitioner in private practice
• Specialized in weight management and metabolic health
• Trained in minimally invasive procedures and laser therapies
• Biomagnet therapy certified by Isaac Goiz Duran Institute

Dr. Yusuf Tavil is a cardiologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats heart conditions such as coronary artery disease and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Tavil performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, dilated cardiomyopathy treatment, and atherosclerosis management.

• Performs carotid, intracranial, and transluminal arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Uses radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.
• Works at Medistate Hospital, which holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.
• Treats patients at a facility that manages 200,000 cases annually.

Prof. Yilmaz Yozgat specializes in pediatric cardiology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on heart conditions in children.

• Over 27 years of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital