Hypertension Doctors Worldwide

Prof. Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz, MD, PhD, is a physician with many years of experience in the care of people with severe obesity, including bariatric patients. She provides care at every stage of treatment. This includes diagnosis, surgical qualification, postoperative care, and long-term support.

She is a recognized expert in obesity treatment. She trains physicians through training sessions and workshops on current methods. She often speaks at conferences of the Polish Cardiac Society and the Polish Society of Hypertension. She also takes part in meetings for people with obesity. Her work helps improve standards of bariatric care in Poland.

Dr. Sotirios Papathanasiou, MD, PhD, is an interventional cardiologist and arrhythmologist with over 20 years of experience. He is certified in interventional cardiology by EAPCI and the ESC. His expertise includes coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), heart failure, valvular disease, and congenital heart disease. He performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.

Education: Medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine. PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999–2005). Postgraduate degree in interventional cardiology from the University of Athens. Training: Hippokrateion Hospital (University Cardiology Department), Alexandra Hospital, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and Attikon Hospital. Affiliations: European Society of Cardiology (ESC), EAPCI, Hellenic Cardiological Society, and Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis.

Languages: Greek and English.

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. 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.

Dr. Javier de Juan Baguda is a cardiologist at Publio Cordon Memorial Hospital in Madrid. He treats chronic heart failure, dilated cardiomyopathy, and coronary artery disease. He manages heart transplants and atrial fibrillation. Dr. de Juan Baguda works at a Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited facility. He also treats hypertension and other cardiovascular conditions within this medical network.

Dr. Majlinda Çafka is a cardiologist who prevents, diagnoses, and treats heart and blood vessel conditions.

In consultations, she reviews symptoms and medical history to assess heart health. She recommends tests and plans further care when needed. She explains risk factors and treatment options. She also advises on regular monitoring and healthy lifestyle habits for routine checks and ongoing conditions.