Dilated cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. med. Armin Sause is the Chief Physician of Cardiology and Rhythmology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal, a leading German heart center. Under his leadership, the department has become a specialized center for rhythmology and electrophysiology. The team uses modern technologies and evidence-based treatment protocols.

His expertise includes atrial fibrillation therapy, catheter and radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, pacemaker and ICD implantation, and advanced electrophysiological diagnostics. He is known for minimally invasive arrhythmia care and holds European certifications in electrophysiology. The center is certified for advanced arrhythmia treatment and works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams. He has extensive experience in interventional cardiology and rhythm management, including atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, and rhythm complications after myocardial infarction.

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.

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Associate Professor of Cardiology specializing in heart conditions at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified cardiologist with training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Fluent in English for international patients
• Practices at multiple Florence Nightingale Hospital locations

Experienced cardiac surgeon with decades of practice specializing in heart valve diseases and aortic aneurysms.

• Professorship at Istanbul Arel University
• Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at Florence Nightingale Hospital
• Specializes in complex cases like TAVI procedures
• Medical degree from Hacettepe University

Specializing in interventional cardiology and heart failure, Dr. Taskin brings focused expertise to complex cardiac conditions.

• Trained at Ankara University, one of Turkey's leading medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Experienced in treating coronary artery disease and valvular heart conditions
• Practices at Medicalpoint International Hospital's cardiology department

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 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.

Dr. Dogdus specializes in advanced cardiac interventions at Medicalpoint International Hospital, with expertise in managing complex heart conditions.

• Trained at Ege University Medical Faculty
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Active in cardiovascular research and academic groups
• Specializes in arrhythmia and structural heart treatments

Trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in interventional cardiology – Dr. Altin brings elite expertise to heart failure cases at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Specializes in heart failure and valve diseases
• Experienced in Mitraclip and TAVI applications
• Member of European Society of Cardiology
• Performs advanced treatments like Renal Denervation

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.

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.

Dr. Wissarut specializes in advanced echocardiography at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, focusing on precise diagnosis and management of heart conditions.

• Chief Fellow in Cardiology at a leading Thai hospital
• Expert in strain analysis and 3D echocardiography
• Developed innovative care pathways for cardiac patients
• Recipient of multiple awards for clinical excellence

Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan combines academic expertise with clinical practice, specializing in advanced cardiovascular care at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 32 years of experience of cardiology experience, including leadership roles
• Trained at Cleveland Clinic – renowned for cardiovascular excellence
• Specialist in interventional cardiology and stem cell therapies
• Holds European Cardiologist Diploma and ESC fellowship
• Former department head at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr. Yucel specializes in coronary artery diseases and heart valve conditions at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Expert in coronary angiography and interventions
• Treats high blood pressure and cholesterol issues
• Manages complex rhythm disorders

Prof. Yilmaz Yozgat specializes in pediatric cardiology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, focusing on heart conditions in children.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in pediatric cardiology
• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Dr. Said Barakat is a leading cardiologist in Andalusia, recognized for his expertise in Dilated cardiomyopathy at Quirónsalud Marbella.

• Over 23 years of experience of specialized cardiology experience
• Author of three medical books and 80+ conference publications
• Head of the Cardiology Unit at Quirón Marbella Hospital
• Specializes in advanced cardiac imaging and diagnostic techniques
• Appointed health representative for Saudi Arabia's diplomatic corps in Malaga

Dr. Moni Shuvi specializes in Valvular Heart Disease and performs advanced procedures like Mitral Valve interventions at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Expertise in PCI and Coronary Angiography
• Special focus on Myocardial Infarction cases
• Trained Interventional Cardiologist with extensive procedure experience