Pulmonary hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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.

1,100+ specialized cardiac procedures – Dr. Cabrera leads Quironsalud Madrid's cardiology department and focuses on complex arrhythmias.

• 29 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Expert in percutaneous treatments for atrial fibrillation
• Professor at European University of Madrid
• Published 80+ scientific articles
• Presented 400+ papers at international conferences

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 Asim Enhos specializes in pulmonary hypertension care at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, combining academic expertise with clinical practice.

• 24 years of experience of experience in cardiology
• Specialized training at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Academic roles at Bezm-i Âlem Vakif University
• Practices evidence-based treatment protocols

Dr. Kakar specializes in pulmonary hypertension with advanced training from Switzerland's Zurich University – a leader in heart failure care.

• 6 years of experience of cardiology experience, including specialized training
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Heart Failure Association
• Works at Medicalpoint International Hospital with access to advanced diagnostics
• Fellowship-trained in advanced heart failure management techniques

Dr. Dogdus specializes in pulmonary hypertension and related cardiovascular conditions at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at Ege University Medical Faculty
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Expert in structural heart diseases and arrhythmias
• Active in cardiovascular research and professional societies

Prof. Dr. Ertugrul Ercan, a distinguished cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, has specialized in pulmonary hypertension with decades of expertise.

• Trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic – a global leader in cardiology
• Holds the European Cardiologist Diploma and Fellow of European Society of Cardiology
• Published research on inflammation and coagulation related to cardiovascular diseases
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Former Dean of Medicine at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr. Sakulpaptong specializes in advanced echocardiography at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, a leading center for cardiology in Thailand.

• Chief Fellow in Cardiology at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
• Expert in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography
• Developed screening programs to improve access for underserved patients
• Recipient of multiple awards for excellence in medicine

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. 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. Purich Surunchupakorn, MD, is a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. He also trained in interventional cardiology.

Accreditations and training: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (2006). Diploma, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2012). Subspecialty in cardiology (2014). Subspecialty in interventional cardiology (2015).

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. 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.

Dr. Said Barakat is a leading cardiologist in Andalusia, with over 23 years of experience of experience at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital.

• Head of the Unit and Head of Clinical and Supplementary Tests
• Author of three books and over 80 publications in cardiology
• Specializes in advanced diagnostic techniques and treatments for heart diseases
• Head of the Neumopac (Functional Respiratory Tests) Unit
• Head of the Nuclear Cardiology Unit of the Tanit Institute in Malaga

Dr. Mutlu Cicek specializes in cardiovascular diseases, including pulmonary hypertension, with a focus on providing comprehensive care.

• Expert in coronary artery diseases and heart failure
• Skilled in managing high blood pressure and arrhythmias
• Specializes in leg and cervical vascular diseases

Creator of Austria's method for dilating narrowed pulmonary vessels – Dr. Lang combines vascular surgery expertise with cardiology at Vienna General Hospital.

• Professor at Medical University of Vienna with research focus on pulmonary arterial hypertension
• Access to Europe's largest hospital catheter lab with specialized pulmonary vascular testing
• Honored by Austrian Republic for contributions to medicine
• Five years of vascular biology research in San Diego

Leading cardiologist with over 30 years of experience specializing in arrhythmias – heads the Cardiology Unit at Olympia Quironsalud.

• Former director of Arrhythmia Unit at Nuestra Señora del Pino University Hospital
• Professor of Cardiology at European University of Madrid
• Senior Research Fellow at Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Head of Cardiology at Quirónsalud Madrid University Hospital since 2006

Dr. Sainz Hernandez brings extensive expertise in internal medicine, with a focus on patient safety and personalized treatment plans.

• Certified by the Mexican Board of Internal Medicine
• Specialized in preoperative evaluations and risk mitigation
• Holds leadership roles in multiple hospitals, including Hospital Medica Cancun
• Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient care

Prof. Laufer leads the Cardiac Surgery Department at Vienna General Hospital – one of Austria's top hospitals for pulmonary hypertension.

• Extensive experience in advanced cardiac surgeries
• Specializes in complex pulmonary hypertension cases
• Works at a leading university hospital with cutting-edge facilities