Best Atherosclerosis Doctors Worldwide — TOP 115

Head of Internal Medicine at Teknon since 2009 – Dr. Sandrus specializes in nephrology and arterial hypertension.

• Graduated from Universidad Nacional de Tucumán in 1992
• Specialized in nephrology at Hospital Clinic in Barcelona
• Member of Spanish Society of Arterial Hypertension
• Led Transplant Department at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

Renowned for coronary stenting with 28 years of experience in interventional cardiology, Dr. Garrido has held leadership roles and advanced research in coronary procedures.

• Head of Cardiology at top medical centers
• Published 11 scientific papers on coronary treatments
• Specializes in complex cases like chronic total occlusions
• Member of Spanish and European Societies of Cardiology

Professor of Pediatric Cardiology with decades of experience – Dr. Karakurt specializes in children's heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya.

• Board-certified in Pediatric Cardiology with 33 years of experience of practice
• Academic leader at Inönü University's Medical Faculty
• Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga has performed 1,100+ cardiovascular treatments and trained at London's St Thomas Hospital.

• 22 years of experience of experience as a cardiologist specializing in coronary artery disease
• Expert in advanced diagnostics like IVUS, FFR, and OCT for precise treatment
• Performs complex procedures including TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology

Prof. Mustafa Saglam specializes in advanced cardiac interventions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, where he leads the Cardiology Department.

• Specialized in endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms
• Expert in stress tests for coronary artery disease imaging
• Performs balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation
• Trained at Koşuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital

Prof. Levi Yehuda brings nearly 28 years of experience of cardiovascular expertise, with extensive practice in diagnosing and treating atherosclerosis and related conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Holds membership in prestigious international cardiology associations
• Skilled in advanced interventional procedures like coronary stenting
• Internship in intensive cardiac care at Sheba Medical Center
• Training includes military medical trauma and pre-hospital cardiac care

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.

Director of the Structural Heart Disease Service at Tel Aviv Medical Center – Dr. Amir specializes in advanced interventional cardiology techniques.

• Over 32 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained in invasive cardiology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York
• Senior physician in catheterization laboratories
• Published dozens of professional papers on cardiology

Dr. Gideon Uretzky is a leading cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and cardiac rehabilitation at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University
• Senior cardiac surgeon at Ichilov Hospital
• Focuses on advanced minimally invasive techniques
• Expertise in post-surgery cardiac rehabilitation programs

Leads the echocardiography department at Tel Aviv's Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov), specializing in advanced heart disease diagnostics. She trained in cardiology at a premier center in London.

• Treats conditions including coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysm, and atrial fibrillation
• Interned at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, a global leader in cardiology
• Head of the women's health clinic and a cardiac rehabilitation department
• Active in clinical research focused on early diagnosis of heart disease
• Teaches cardiology at university level, sharing her expertise with new doctors

Dr. Yaron completed advanced fellowship training in structural and interventional cardiology in Toronto – specializing in complex procedures for heart disease.

• Over 21 years of experience of specialized cardiology experience since board certification
• Widely published on managing heart diseases and complex procedures
• Specializes in structural and interventional cardiology techniques
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Graduated with distinction from Tel Aviv Medical Center's cardiology program

He has marked 100 successful catheterizations for aortic valve replacement using new, minimally invasive technology. This work is at the forefront of treating complex heart conditions.

• Over 41 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Pioneered a unique procedure for valve replacement in elderly patients
• Uses minimally invasive approaches as an alternative to open-heart surgery
• Trained in cardiology at Cedars Sinai Medical Center in the USA
• Active member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions

Recognized as one of Israel's top-5 cardiac surgeons, Dr. Kramer Amir specializes in complex heart conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 39 years of experience experience in cardiac surgery, including valve replacements and bypass grafting
• Trained in advanced techniques at prestigious institutions like Oxford University
• Performs stentless bioprosthetic valve implantation – a specialized skill
• Member of Israel Doctors Association and Doctors Council

Dr. Horin performs advanced cardiac ablation procedures at Sourasky Medical Center, Israel's largest acute-care hospital.

• Has 18 years of experience of experience specializing in cardiology
• Completed an electrophysiology fellowship at New York University Medical Center
• Holds a senior physician position at a leading cardiology department
• Author of about 40 professional publications on heart conditions
• Member of the Heart Rhythm Society

Dr. Livia Kapusta is a pediatric cardiologist with specialized training in managing congenital heart conditions. She brings expertise from Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen.

• Specializes in pediatric cardiac procedures like PDA closures and arrhythmia treatments
• Experienced in various advanced techniques including radiofrequency ablation therapy
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov) in Israel

Dr. Ari Roth specializes in pediatric neurosurgery with a focus on complex conditions at Sourasky Medical Center.

• 41 years of experience of experience in pediatric neurosurgery
• Expert in hydrocephalus treatment and epilepsy surgery
• Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Published 30+ scientific papers and book chapters

Dr. Sami Viskin has co-authored 152 peer-reviewed research articles and participated in 4 clinical trials, focusing on complex cardiac rhythm disorders.

• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center in Tel Aviv
• Highly rated for treating 15 specific heart conditions
• Specializes in Ventricular Fibrillation and Long QT Syndrome
• Expert in advanced procedures like Cardiac Ablation

Associate Professor Fatih Mehmet Ucar brings advanced electrophysiology training from Germany and the US to Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialized in cardiology with focused training in arrhythmia management
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Holds membership in the European Arrhythmia Association
• Academic background as former Assistant Professor at Trakya University

Dr. Becher specializes in modern cardiovascular diagnostics and therapies at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, handling 3,000–4,000 invasive procedures annually.

• Expertise in complex coronary interventions like CTO recanalization and intravascular lithotripsy
• Performs advanced diagnostics including cardiac MRI, CT, and IVUS/OCT imaging
• Provides 24-hour catheter readiness for acute coronary syndromes
• Collaborates on cutting-edge TAVR and mitral valve procedures