Page 3 - Best Pulmonary hypertension doctors: TOP 102 doctors

Dr. Taskin specializes in Pulmonary hypertension treatment with a focus on interventional cardiology techniques. He practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• 17 years of experience of experience at Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Specializes in heart valve diseases and heart failure

Prof. Dr. Erdal Aslım is a cardiovascular and vascular surgeon. He performs advanced vascular procedures at his private practice in Istanbul. He has a strong academic background. He also completed international training in Austria and Turkey.

Expertise: varicose veins and venous insufficiency; peripheral arterial disease; aortic aneurysms; chronic venous disorders; deep vein thrombosis (DVT); carotid (neck artery) stenosis; diabetic foot complications; endovascular and open surgery. Awards: Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award, 3rd Place, XII National Vascular Surgery Congress; Best Scientific Presentation Award, 2nd Annual Congress on Update in Cardiology & Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

Dr. med. Armin Sause is the Chief Physician of Cardiology and Rhythmology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, a leading German heart center. Under his leadership, the department has become a specialized center for rhythmology and electrophysiology. The team uses modern technologies and evidence-based treatment protocols.

His expertise includes atrial fibrillation therapy, catheter and radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, pacemaker and ICD implantation, and advanced electrophysiological diagnostics. He is known for minimally invasive arrhythmia care and holds European certifications in electrophysiology. The center is certified for advanced arrhythmia treatment and works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams. He has extensive experience in interventional cardiology and rhythm management, including atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, and rhythm complications after myocardial infarction.

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Prof. Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist specialized in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He focuses on echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. He also treats heart valve disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. He has held academic and clinical roles at leading centers in Turkey and the United States. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

He has written more than 125 scientific papers and has over 1,400 citations. His clinical interests include heart tumors and cardiac care for cancer patients. He also works on cardiology in chronic kidney failure and dialysis. Other interests are heart disease in pregnancy, pericardial diseases, and heart valve infections.

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Dr. Sakulpaptong specializes in advanced echocardiography at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, a leading center for cardiology in Thailand.

• Chief Fellow in Cardiology at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Developed screening programs to improve access for underserved patients
• Recipient of multiple awards for excellence in medicine

Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan, a distinguished cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, has specialized in pulmonary hypertension with decades of expertise.

• Trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic – a global leader in cardiology
• Holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and Fellow of European Society of Cardiology
• Published research on inflammation and coagulation related to cardiovascular diseases
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Former Dean of Medicine at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr. Dogdus specializes in pulmonary hypertension and related cardiovascular conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Medical Faculty
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in structural heart diseases and arrhythmias
• Active in cardiovascular research and professional societies

Dr. Kakar specializes in pulmonary hypertension with advanced training from Switzerland's Zurich University – a leader in heart failure care.

• 6 years of experience of cardiology experience, including specialized training
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Heart Failure Association
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital with access to advanced diagnostics
• Fellowship-trained in advanced heart failure management techniques

Dr. Said Barakat is a leading cardiologist in Andalusia, with over 23 years of experience of experience at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• Head of the Unit and Head of Clinical and Supplementary Tests
• Author of three books and over 80 publications in cardiology
• Specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques and treatments for heart diseases
• Head of the Neumopac (Functional Respiratory Tests) Unit
• Head of the Nuclear Cardiology Unit of the Tanit Institute in Malaga

Dr. Mutlu Cicek specializes in cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on providing comprehensive care.

• Expert in coronary artery diseases and heart failure
• Skilled in managing high blood pressure and arrhythmias
• Specializes in leg and cervical vascular diseases

Creator of Austria's method for dilating narrowed pulmonary vessels – Dr. Lang combines vascular surgery expertise with cardiology at Vienna General Hospital.

• Professor at Medical University of Vienna with research focus on pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Access to Europe's largest hospital catheter lab with specialized pulmonary vascular testing
• Honored by Austrian Republic for contributions to medicine
• Five years of vascular biology research in San Diego

Dr. Sainz Hernandez brings extensive expertise in internal medicine, with a focus on patient safety and personalized treatment plans.

• Certified by the Mexican Board of Internal Medicine
• Specialized in preoperative evaluations and risk mitigation
• Holds leadership roles in multiple hospitals, including Hospital Medica Cancun
• Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care

Leading cardiologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in arrhythmias – heads the Cardiology Unit at Olympia Quironsalud.

• Former director of Arrhythmia Unit at Nuestra Señora del Pino University Hospital
• Professor of Cardiology at European University of Madrid
• Senior Research Fellow at Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Head of Cardiology at Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital since 2006