Coronary angiography Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating structural heart disease and complex valve disorders. Dr. Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He is also a member of the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs non-surgical valve repairs including MitraClip and TriClip procedures.
• Treats arterial blockages and aneurysms using balloon and stent interventions.
• Former president of the Turkic World Cardiology Association.
• Faculty member at the Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine.

Professor Oh Dong Joo is the former President of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. He leads coronary angiography procedures as the Honorary Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital.

• Trained as a cardiology fellow at Emory University in the United States
• Served as a clinical instructor in cardiology at Cornell University
• Authored 242 international research papers indexed in major scientific databases
• Served as Chairman of the Board for the Korean Society of Cardiology
• Led Korea University Medical Center as the Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Dr. Mehmet Marasli is a cardiologist at Avicenna International Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, hypertension, and complex arrhythmias. He served as a researcher in the international TRUE-AHF study for heart failure treatment.

• Performs coronary angiography, carotid stenting, and heart cryoablation.
• Researched anti-inflammatory therapy for atherosclerotic disease in an international study.
• Completed cardiology specialization at Cumhuriyet University.
• Works at an ISO-accredited hospital ranked second best in Istanbul by Clinicspots.

Dr. Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi is a pioneering cardiologist at Longa Heart Health Medical Center. He founded Thailand’s first specialized heart center at Bangkok Hospital in 1988. He specializes in non-invasive heart disease treatments and regenerative stem cell therapies. Dr. Ratanapunt has successfully cared for over 5,000 patients throughout his career.

• Trained in cardiology at Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg.
• Introduced non-invasive cardiac rehabilitation and holistic revitalization to Thailand.
• Treats complex conditions like heart failure and coronary artery disease.
• Expert in stem cell therapy for heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.

Professor Engin Bozkurt leads the Cardiology Department at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University. He specializes in interventional cardiology and advanced vascular procedures at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Performs coronary angiography to identify blockages in the heart arteries
• Expert in coronary angioplasty – widening narrowed arteries using balloon catheters and stents
• Expertise includes carotid stenting to clear neck arteries and prevent strokes
• Treats complex conditions like atherosclerosis and chronic coronary artery disease
• Founding Head of Cardiology at two university medical schools in Turkey

Dr. Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of procedures, focusing on radial angiography and complex coronary interventions. Dr. Ozdemir trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a recognized reference center for cardiology in Turkey. He treats conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and arrhythmia using non-surgical techniques.

• Expertise in transradial angiography, performing procedures through the patient's arm.
• Treats challenging coronary and peripheral vascular cases.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.

Dr. Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects. Dr. Oztas won a national award for her research on cardiovascular stem cells.

• Performs specialized surgeries for Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrial Septal Defects.
• Treats complex pediatric heart conditions including ventricular septal defects.
• Expert in pediatric valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

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Dr. Burak Teymen is a cardiology specialist at Emsey Hospital. He performs coronary angiography using both wrist and inguinal access points.

• Specializes in interventional procedures like artery stenting and balloon angioplasty
• Uses atherectomy to clear blocked arteries for better blood flow
• Utilizes echocardiography to assess heart health alongside diagnostic imaging
• Earned his medical degree from the prestigious Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association which sets national medical standards

Dr. Speziale leads cardiac surgery departments across multiple medical centers. He uses coronary angiography to assess blood flow before performing complex heart bypass surgeries.

• Vice President of GVM Care and Research – a major Italian healthcare network
• Member of the American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary and Critical Care council
• Specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting to restore healthy blood flow
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Former cardiology professor at La Sapienza University in Rome