Coronary angiography Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He brings elite academic and clinical expertise to every coronary angiography and heart procedure.

• Holds the title of Professor – the highest academic rank in Turkish medical education
• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and advanced endovascular interventions
• Completed international training at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London
• Published numerous peer-reviewed articles on advanced bypass techniques and arterial revascularization
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2000

Dr. Aleksandr Lipey-Diamant serves as the Head of the Aortic Surgery Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He performs coronary angiography to evaluate patients before complex heart and vessel procedures.

• Trained at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris – a specialist center for arterial vessel replacement
• Oversees heart valve corrections and coronary artery bypass grafting to restore proper blood flow
• Completed advanced heart valve training in Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania to master modern cardiac techniques
• Provides surgical expertise for conditions like aortic aneurysms and congenital heart defects

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

Dr. Kochamarj Boonyarattaphun earned his MD from Mahidol University in 2001. He received a Certificate of Proficiency in Internal Medicine from Mahidol University in 2007 and a Fellowship Certificate of Proficiency in Cardiology from Khon Kaen University in 2011.

His expertise includes coronary catheterization and transradial balloon angioplasty. He also uses intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess coronary lesions.

Professor Gunther Laufer is the Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in advanced heart procedures and complex vessel imaging.

• Directs the cardiac surgery department at one of Europe's largest university hospitals
• Expert in coronary angiography for assessing heart artery health and blockages
• Focuses on surgical heart treatments and high-precision diagnostic evaluations
• Leads a specialized medical team at the prestigious AKH Vienna hospital

Dr. Min Jeong Kim is an interventional cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in coronary angiography for diagnosing heart artery blockages.

• Earned a doctorate from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Performs percutaneous interventions to open narrowed heart arteries
• Specializes in precise risk stratification for heart failure and hypertension
• Uses echocardiography heart ultrasound alongside angiography for comprehensive evaluations
• Trained at some of Korea's premier medical institutions in cardiology

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in advanced heart failure and evaluating patients for heart transplantation.

• Received Master's and Doctoral degrees from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Director of the Heart Transplantation Center for complex cardiac care
• Appointed to the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
• Develops clinical practice guidelines for pulmonary hypertension and heart failure

Professor Byung-Hee Oh is the former President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He leads advanced cardiovascular care and coronary angiography at Incheon Sejong Hospital.

• Trained at Seoul National University Hospital – one of Korea's most prestigious medical centers
• Former Director of the Cardiovascular Center at a major university hospital
• Published hundreds of research papers on heart failure and coronary artery disease
• Invited speaker at major global cardiology conferences for his clinical expertise
• Expert in managing complex heart conditions including post-heart attack complications

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is a gastroenterologist at Ankara Etlik City Hospital. He trained in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He earned his MD from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his Internal Medicine residency from 2014 to 2019. He then completed a Gastroenterology fellowship at Ankara City Hospital from 2019 to 2022. His clinical focus includes advanced endoscopy (ERCP, EUS, EMR, ESD, POEM, EGD, colonoscopy, double-balloon enteroscopy), inflammatory bowel disease, and hepatology.

He has about 40 publications. His work appears in The Turkish Journal of Gastroenterology, Scientific Reports, Endoscopy, and Digestive Diseases and Sciences. Notable studies address vedolizumab in IBD and prophylaxis for post-ERCP pancreatitis. He also reported a 13-year Crohn’s cohort comparing infliximab and adalimumab. Additional work covers outcomes with an adalimumab biosimilar and innovative endoscopic therapies (MCA via double-balloon enteroscopy, holmium laser for Bouveret syndrome, POEM for Zenker’s diverticulum, and ESD for esophageal papillomatosis).

Wissarut Sakulpaptong, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist and a cardiology staff member at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. He specializes in advanced echocardiography. His work includes transthoracic and transesophageal studies, strain analysis, 3D and stress echocardiography, and imaging for congenital heart disease. He also holds an M.Sc. (Medicine) from Chulalongkorn University.

His leadership roles include Chief Fellow (2024) and Chief Resident (2022). His awards include Second Prize at the 2025 Echocardiography Annual Scientific Meeting (Heart Association of Thailand), 2021 Outstanding Second-Year Resident, and 2017 Outstanding Medical Graduate. He developed an NSTEMI care pathway, a Screening Echocardiogram Project, and a Home-Visit Warfarin Clinic. He presented research on sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction. He also contributed to Thailand’s 2022 migraine guideline.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Dr. Dursun Aras is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart rhythm disorders and complex vascular interventions. Dr. Aras practiced for years at the Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital. He treats conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Expert in carotid angioplasty, stenting, and intracranial arterial procedures.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.
• Specializes in 3D mapping techniques for precise cardiac ablation procedures.

Dr. Faruk Hokenek is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting. Dr. Hokenek focuses on complex heart surgery for acquired valvular diseases and aortic aneurysms.

• Performs open heart surgery and interventricular septal defect repairs.
• Treats conditions including mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.
• Earned his cardiovascular surgery specialization from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Professor Marek Ehrlich leads the aneurysm program at Vienna General Hospital. He uses coronary angiography to create precise 3D treatment plans for heart surgery.

• Trained at Stanford and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York
• Published over 100 scientific articles on cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in treating complex aortic diseases and heart valve disorders
• Awarded for research on brain protection during heart operations
• Chaired the World Congress of Cardiovascular Surgery in Kyoto

Dr. Walter Klepetko is a thoracic surgeon at Vienna General Hospital. He heads the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna. He established one of the largest lung transplant programs in the world. Dr. Klepetko specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and tracheal surgery.

• Performs over 100 lung transplant procedures annually.
• Former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Served as the European representative for the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
• Winner of the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences.