Atrial fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

• Completed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and UCSF in the USA.
• Treats rare newborn conditions requiring complex cardiac reconstruction.
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic results.
• Senior Lecturer and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on cardiac surgery.

Associate Professor with 25 years of experience in cardiology – Dr. Sahin specializes in atrial fibrillation at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa – one of Turkey's top medical schools

Over 900 arrhythmia treatments performed – Dr. Alzueta Rodriguez specializes in cardiac arrhythmia procedures at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• 30 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Clínica Puerta de Hierro
• Author of 100+ scientific publications in cardiology
• Coordinated Spain's Implantable Defibrillator working team
• Member of European Heart Rhythm Association

Board-certified internist with extensive hospital leadership experience, currently overseeing operations at Hospital Medica Cancun.

• Specializes in preoperative evaluations for complex medical cases
• Certified by the Mexican Board of Internal Medicine
• Diploma in Hospital Administration from Instituto Politecnico Nacional
• Coordinates multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care

Dr. Said Barakat brings 23 years of experience of cardiology expertise and leads key units at Quirónsalud Marbella, specializing in arrhythmia treatment.

• Author of 'Electrocardiography for Residents' and over 80 medical publications
• Head of the Arrhythmia Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital
• Responsible for the Nuclear Cardiology Unit at Tanit Institute in Malaga
• Recognized as a top cardiology expert in Andalusia

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Specializing in arrhythmias, Dr. Dogdus performs EPS and ablation procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology at Ege University
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Active in the Turkish Cardiology Association's Arrhythmia Working Group
• Performs catheter-based interventions for atrial fibrillation

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

• Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
• Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
• Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.

Dr. Byung Hee Oh is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He previously served as President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. Dr. Oh specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias. He held leadership roles at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Oh has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He treats patients at Sejong Hospital, which sees over 400,000 annual visits.

• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at Seoul National University.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and carotid stenting.
• Received national honors for medical excellence and leadership.
• Focuses on preventive cardiology and hypertension management.

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She serves on the American Heart Association’s Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This is a rare leadership role for a Korean cardiologist. Dr. Kim specializes in heart failure, transplant management, and mechanical circulatory support. She holds an MD and PhD from Seoul National University.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and genetic heart disease.
• Expert in ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO support.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which treats 400,000+ patients annually.

Prof. Ertugrul Ercan brings over 32 years of experience of cardiology expertise, including training at Cleveland Clinic and leadership roles at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.

• Specializes in interventional cardiology and complex arrhythmia cases
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Former Head of Cardiology Department at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Holds European Cardiologist Diploma and Fellow of ESC status

Trained in advanced heart failure at Switzerland's prestigious Zurich University – Dr. Kakar specializes in complex cardiac cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist with 6 years of experience of experience
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Completed specialized training in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions
• Works with Heart Failure Association protocols

Dr. Oh Dongju, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist. He specializes in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina, myocardial infarction, valvular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. His work also covers atherosclerosis and arterial occlusive disease. He is skilled in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.

He completed a cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He also served as a Clinical Instructor at the Cornell University Weill Department of Medicine. He has held many leadership roles. He served as President, KSIC; Director of Publications, General Affairs, and Public Relations, KSC; Chairman, KACG; Board Member, Asan Heart Foundation; Vice President, KHA; Chairman, Division of Cardiology, KAIM; Vice President, NAMOK/KAMS; Governor, ACC Korea Chapter; and Member, the National Bioethics Committee.

Dr. Yucel specializes in rhythm disorders, including atrial fibrillation, with expertise in coronary angiography and intervention.

• Specializes in coronary artery diseases and heart valve issues
• Experienced in treating high blood pressure and cholesterol
• Focused on arrhythmias and cardiovascular occlusion

Dr. Min Jeong Kim is an interventional cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned both her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She specializes in heart failure, hypertension, and coronary artery disease treatment. Dr. Kim works at a KOIHA-accredited hospital that treats over 402,000 patients every year.

• Performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions.
• Expert in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Trained in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at major Korean medical centers.
• Treats complex conditions including arrhythmias and atherosclerosis.

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Specializes in rhythm disorders and complex cardiac interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with training at Cleveland Clinic.

• 21 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Trained in interventional cardiology at Cleveland Clinic
• Performs advanced ablation techniques for rhythm disorders
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in Mitraclip and TAVI procedures

Dr. Sakulpaptong specializes in advanced echocardiography at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital – a leader in cardiac care.

• Chief Fellow in Cardiology at a top Thai hospital
• Expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Developed innovative cardiac care pathways for underserved patients
• Recipient of multiple awards for clinical excellence