Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 14

Dr. Akin Torun combines sports cardiology with preventive medicine at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on athletes' heart health.

• Specializes in arrhythmia and sports-related heart conditions
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation and performance evaluation
• Trained at Kocaeli University's Cardiology Department
• Practiced at prestigious institutions including GATA

Specializing in advanced cardiac interventions like TAVI and Mitra-Clip, Dr. Catakoglu brings 36 years of experience of cardiology expertise to Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained in coronary physiology and FFR in France
• Expert in intra-coronary imaging techniques like OCT
• Performs left atrial appendage closure for arrhythmia patients
• Certified in bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds

Dr Ahmet Cem Dural specializes in endocrine surgery with a focus on thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland diseases, including cancers, at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgery techniques
• Board member and Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Member of multiple international surgical societies including AAES and SAGES

Dr. Karli specializes in pediatric health, focusing on early childhood care and preventive medicine at Liv Hospital Ulus.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in breastfeeding and childhood nutrition
• Experienced in newborn care and vaccination protocols
• Published research on pediatric conditions like myoclonic epilepsy

10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications – Dr. Yucel brings exceptional expertise to cardiac care at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 20 years of experience specializing in heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Guest speaker at national and international cardiology conferences
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University – one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Published researcher on cardiovascular treatments with extensive contributions

Dr. Utku Zor specializes in advanced cardiac imaging and preventive cardiology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, with expertise from Harvard Medical School.

• Specializes in Cardiac CTA and MRI with Level I certification
• Trained at Harvard Medical School in advanced echocardiography
• Experience in managing advanced heart failure and hypertension
• Provides comprehensive transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography

Head of the Congenital Heart Disease Unit since 1982 – Dr. Villagrá specializes in complex pediatric cardiac conditions at Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe.

• Over 44 years of experience leading pediatric cardiac surgery services
• Trained at top institutions including Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic
• Published 100+ papers in international journals
• Member of editorial committees for major cardiology journals

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a leading expert in minimally invasive valvular surgeries, with over 29 years of experience of experience at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.

• Specializes in non-invasive techniques for arrhythmia and atrial fibrillation
• PhD from La Sapienza University focusing on cardiac advancements
• Director of Cardiac Surgery at Santa Maria and Anthea Hospitals
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research since 2011
• Member of ISMICS and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery

Prof. Savini specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, trained at top European institutions like St. Antonius and San Raffaele hospitals.

• 31 years of experience of experience in advanced mitral restorative techniques
• Expert in percutaneous aortic valve and thoracic aortic procedures
• Associate Professor at University of Bologna – trains future surgeons
• Active member of EACTS and ISMICS – leading cardiac societies
• Published extensively on aortic valve repair and coronary treatments

Dr. Sokolov is a leading cardiologist specializing in cell therapy and preventive care, with a focus on innovative treatments at the Institute of Cell Therapy.

• Chief Physician with over 46 years of experience of experience
• Expert in stem cell treatments for cardiac conditions
• Senior Researcher advancing cellular technologies
• Doctor of the highest category in cardiology

Professor Uve Niksdoff brings of cardiology expertise, including research at Harvard Medical School and leadership at the European Centre for Prevention.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and American Heart Association
• Published 62 scientific papers and presented at 154 congresses
• Holds 18 awards in the field of medicine
• Director General of the European Centre for Prevention

Katerina Pekilis specializes in emergency conditions and individualized detoxification programs at the Institute of Cell Therapy.

• Trained at Zaporizhzhya State Medical University and P.L. Shupik National Medical Academy
• Focuses on developing personalized detoxification treatments
• Experienced in toxicology and emergency medical care

Dr. Rainer Hambrecht leads the Heart Center Bremen's Medical Clinic II – a top-tier facility for cardiac care with European recognition.

• Chief Physician at Klinikum Links der Weser
• Spokesman for the German Society of Cardiology's Prevention Project Group
• Nucleus member of the European Society of Cardiology's Cardiac Rehabilitation group
• Scientific advisor to the Deutsche Herzstiftung e.V.
• Editorial board member for major cardiology journals

Prof. Kocaman has performed 1,100+ cardiac procedures at Private Koru Ankara Hospital – specializing in electrophysiology and ablation therapy.

• Professor of Cardiology with 23 years of experience of experience
• Expert in both interventional cardiology and electrophysiology – rare dual specialization
• Published numerous internationally cited research papers
• Provides patent and consultancy services for medical engineering
• Member of multiple national and international scientific societies

Dr. Sharad Tandon specializes in heart rhythm disorders and radiofrequency ablation at Fortis Gurgaon – a leading cardiac center.

• Focuses on diagnosis and management of arrhythmias
• Experienced in performing radiofrequency ablation procedures
• Applies the latest cardiology protocols for patient treatment

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.