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Prof. Dr. Cenk Eray Yıldız, who graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1996, completed his specialization in the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery at Istanbul University Cardiology Institute.

During his specialization, he took part in studies on stem cell (Stem Cell Therapy) related to the heart and blood vessels in America and Germany, and studies on artificial heart support systems. He was a member of the surgical team in the application of the artificial heart support device, which was first installed at Yeditepe University in Istanbul, and worked on the artificial heart project. He took part in the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department of Cyprus Near East University and successfully completed 35 open heart surgeries as a team. The duty of an academician; "It should not only be to perform surgeries, but also to produce scientific studies from these cases in the light of science." is his professional philosophy.

After 17 years of adult and pediatric heart surgeries, Prof. Dr. Cenk Eray Yıldız has been particularly interested in varicose veins and vascular diseases and ankle wounds that develop due to these for the last 12 years.

The doctor analyzes the patient's health condition, taking into account his physical, social and psychological characteristics. Selects the optimal treatment and monitors its implementation, and also ensures long-term monitoring of the patient's health. Organizes consultations with specialized specialists, refers for laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures, conducts preventive and explanatory work with the patient and his family.

The doctor treats such diseases as anaphylactic shock, arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease, angina pectoris, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Also treats cystitis, gastritis and acute respiratory viral infection.

Experience

Senior Medical Director
American Clinic, Demarest · Full-time
May 2024 – Present · 8 mos
Thailand

CEO
Imperium Bio@Capital
Aug 2021 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Dubai, UAE

• Management
• Client Acquisition

General Director
R&D Company “Innovation Endovascular Technologies,” Skolkovo
2020 – Present · 5 yrs

• Healthcare Policy
• Project Implementation

General Manager
IMA Haddassah University Hospital Health Plus, Middle East
Dec 2020 – Oct 2021 · 11 mos

• Management
• Strategic Thinking

Chief Physician and Medical Director
Hadassah Medical Moscow, Skolkovo
Aug 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Moscow, Russia

Prof. Savini works at the Cardiac Surgery Department at the Maria Cecilia Hospital, as one of the main specialists, with an international background. He worked for the best European institutions for cardiology as Staff Surgeon, such as the Civil Hospital in Guadalajara, Mexico; at the Vall d’Hebron Hospital, Barcelona, Spain and at the St. Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, Holland; at the San Raffaele Hospital, Milan, Italy and at the OLV Hospital, Aalst, Belgium.

Prof. Savini specializes in Mitral restorative surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Percutaneous aortic valve, Thoracic Aortic Surgery, Atrial Fibrillation Surgery, Cardiac Transplant and Decompensation Surgery, and extracorporeal circulation and myocardial protection.

In 1994 Prof. Savini graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Bologna with full marks, where he later specialized in Cardiac Surgery with a thesis in Myocardial protection. In 2017 he completed a PhD research in the field of Surgical Treatment of Aortic Valve Stenosis – Role of new technologies. 

He works as Associate Professor at Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna

His scientific interest is focused on Mitral restorative surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Percutaneous aortic valve, Disompensation Surgery and Extracorporeal circulation and myocardial protection. 

Member of scientific societies:

• Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery (SICCH)
• Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery (SICCH)
• European Association for CardioThoracic Surgery (EACTS)
• International Society of Minimal Invasive Cardiac Surgery (ISMICS)

Prof. Savini is author and co-author of several publications in the field of coronary artery and thoracic aortic diseases, aortic valve repair treatment and replacement, all available on the Website of the National Library of Medicine

Cardiologist

Prof. Chin Sze Piaw is an Interventional Cardiologist with 15+ years of experience specializing in Coronary Artery Disease, Blocked Arteries, Cardiac Arrhythmias, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Bradycardia and Tachycardia. He is a Fellow of the Malaysian National Heart Association, a Chairman of the National Stem Cell Registry, a Member of the Malaysian Medical Council and holds a MBBS, MRCP and MD from Kasturba Medical College, the British Royal College of Physicians and the University of Malaya respectively. He is also well-versed in English and Bahasa Malaysia and has a published education paper (2007).

Dr. Yermagambet Mukhanovich is a Cardiologist and Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery with 15 years experience and a member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. He specializes in open heart surgeries, minimally invasive interventions, and has authored numerous scientific articles on cardiac surgery.

Professor Uwe Nixdoff is the clinic's leading cardiologist.

Education and professional experience

• 1978-1985 - Medical Faculty of the Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt;
• 1985-1986 - Captain of military service in the military hospital, Giessen, Germany;
• 1986-1987 - resident at the German Heart Center in Munich;
• 1988 - Research Fellow at Michael Reese Hospital, Department of Cardiology, Chicago;
• 1989 - Research Fellow at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Virginia, USA;
• 1989 - Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA;
• 1998-2004 - cardiologist at the Friedrich-Alexander University Hospital and the 2nd Medical Hospital in Erlangen, Germany;
• 2005 to present - Director General of the European Centre for Prevention;
• 2007-2010 — private cardiology practice, Duisburg, Germany;
• From 2010 to present – private cardiology practice, Dusseldorf, Germany.

Scientific activity

Professor Uwe Nixdoff has written 62 publications in scientific journals, presented papers at 154 scientific congresses and symposia. The doctor has 18 awards in the field of medicine.

Membership in associations

The professor is a member of 15 specialized associations. The largest of them are:

• European Society of Cardiology;
• American Heart Association;
• New York Academy of Sciences.

Dr. Engin Bozkurt is a Professor of Medicine who specializes in Cardiology. He graduated from Erzurum Atatürk University School of Medicine in 1991. He completed his cardiology residency in 1997. Dr. Bozkurt has founded and led Cardiology Departments at Rize University and Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University.

He has over 30 years of experience in clinical care and academic work. Dr. Bozkurt has made important contributions to cardiology practice and education in Turkey. He currently works at Medicana International Hospital in Ankara. He is known for his leadership, high standards in patient care, and his work in medical research and training.

Dr. Ahmed Naveed is a Specialist in Interventional Cardiology at Aster Hospital, Dubai. He completed a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Interventions at St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto. He also holds a DM in Cardiology from King George’s Medical University, Lucknow.

Dr. Naveed has over ten years of experience. He has performed many coronary and peripheral angiographies, angioplasties, and structural heart procedures. He is a member of the Cardiology Society of India. He is skilled in pacemaker and ICD implantation. Dr. Naveed speaks English, Hindi, Kannada, and Urdu. He is dedicated to providing advanced cardiac care in the UAE.

Dr. Pradeep Chand S Nair is a skilled cardiac surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. He received his training at AIIMS, New Delhi, and Waikato Hospital, New Zealand. Dr. Nair has performed many complex heart surgeries, such as the Bentall procedure, CABG-Redo, and double valve replacement.

He holds an MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Nair has worked as a consultant in top hospitals in India, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. He has advanced training in adult cardiac procedures and minimally invasive heart surgeries. Dr. Nair is well respected in his field.