Page 7 - Best cardiologists: TOP 278 doctors

Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery – patients recover faster with small incisions between the ribs. Dr. Jeong leads the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Samsung Medical Center.

• treating arrhythmia, coronary insufficiency, and valve diseases
• Performs complex cardiac procedures with reduced recovery time
• Trained at Seoul National University and earned a doctoral degree
• Former professor at Seoul National University Hospital

Head of Cardiology at Samsung Medical Center – Dr. Lee specializes in heart failure, angina, and valve diseases with over of experience.

• Holds a PhD from Sungkyunkwan University – advanced expertise in cardiology
• Trained at leading institutions including Duke University and OHSU
• Leads one of Korea's top cardiology departments
• Published research in cardiac care advancements

Prof. Ercan trained at Cleveland Clinic's renowned cardiology department and leads interventional programs at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 32 years of experience of cardiology experience as a professor and department head
• Board-certified hypertension specialist with European Cardiologist Diploma
• Expert in complex coronary interventions and stem cell therapies
• Fellow of European Society of Cardiology with multiple professional memberships

Dr. Magar leads the specialized lipotomy service at Rabin Medical Center, focusing on coronary artery disease and heart attacks.

• Senior cardiologist with expertise in myocardial infarction and cholesterol
• Advanced training in nuclear cardiology and aviation medicine
• Conducts ongoing research on risk factors for heart disease
• Routinely updates clinical skills and techniques

specializing in complex congenital heart defects – Dr. Hirsh leads Israel's only dedicated adult congenital heart service at Rabin Medical Center.

• Performs advanced procedures using innovative technologies
• Research focus on Eisenmenger syndrome and heart defects during pregnancy
• Founder of Israel's working group on congenital heart disease
• Member of Israeli Society of Cardiology

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in valvular heart disease and complex coronary interventions at Hadassah Medical Center – a leader in cardiac care.

• Expert in mitral valve procedures and PCI
• Skilled in coronary angiography techniques
• Focuses on minimally invasive cardiac interventions
• Board-certified interventional cardiologist

Pioneered Austria's method for dilating narrowed pulmonary vessels – Prof. Lang blends vascular surgery with advanced cardiology at Vienna General Hospital.

• Honored with Austria's Order of Merit for medical contributions
• Specializes in pulmonary arterial hypertension and vascular biology
• Access to Europe's largest hospital with dedicated vascular labs
• Professor at Medical University of Vienna – trains next-generation specialists

Specializes in coronary artery disease and arrhythmia management at Assuta Medical Center, a leading heart care facility.

• Focuses on diagnosing and treating coronary artery conditions
• Utilizes advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques
• Works within a leading multi-specialty cardiology department
• Provides personalized treatment plans for heart rhythm issues

Prof. Klepetko leads the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Vienna General Hospital, specializing in complex lung and heart conditions.

• Over 44 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgery
• Pioneered Vienna's lung transplant program – one of the world's largest
• Former president of the European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery
• Specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and transplants
• Recipient of Austria's Grand Decoration of Honor for medical achievements

Leads Vienna General Hospital's aneurysm program with 100+ publications and international training at Stanford and Mount Sinai.

• Specializes in complex aortic surgeries and stent-graft techniques
• Award-winning researcher in neuroprotection for aortic procedures
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients
• Fellowship-trained at top US cardiac surgery departments

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 Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

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.