Echocardiography Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Kazim Besirli is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He has published over 200 articles in national and international medical journals. Dr. Besirli specializes in cardiovascular traumatology and thoracoscopic surgery. He works at a clinic authorized for health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Served as Head of the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.
• Authored various book chapters and over 150 scientific studies in his field.

Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a pioneer of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair in Turkey. He leads the cardiovascular surgery department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Yilmaz treats both adults and children for complex heart conditions. He is an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles with 7 first-in-literature clinical reports.
• Completed residency and pediatric cardiac surgery degrees at Uludag University.
• Holds professional certification from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Maintains academic standing as a full professor at Halic University.

Dr. Bella Koifman leads the Echocardiography Unit at Sourasky Medical Center. She specializes in early detection of heart disease through advanced cardiac ultrasound imaging.

• Heads the Echocardiography Department at one of Israel's largest hospitals
• Directed cardiac rehabilitation and women's health clinics at Sourasky
• Trained in congenital heart disease at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London
• Expert in diagnosing heart conditions in both children and adults
• Member of the local Heart Association and university cardiology teacher

Professor Gideon Uretzky is a leading heart surgeon at Ichilov Hospital. He oversees complex cases where echocardiography is vital for surgical planning and recovery.

• Professor at Tel Aviv University – one of Israel's most prestigious medical schools
• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery – performs operations through small incisions
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation – helps patients recover after major heart procedures
• Leads surgical teams at Sourasky Medical Center – a top-tier international medical hub

Dr. Mustafa Guden is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He uses echocardiography to evaluate heart function for surgical planning.

• Specializes in cardiovascular surgery at a top Turkish university hospital
• Performs heart valve repairs and coronary artery bypass surgeries
• Uses diagnostic imaging to assess structural heart disease

Dr. Sami Viskin is a renowned cardiologist at Sourasky Medical Center. He uses echocardiography to evaluate complex heart rhythm disorders and genetic cardiac syndromes.

• Co-authored 152 peer-reviewed articles on heart signaling and rhythm disorders
• Holds a Hirsch index of 41 measuring his high research impact
• Works at Sourasky Medical Center – ranked among the Top 10 global clinics
• Specializes in life-threatening conditions like Brugada Syndrome and Ventricular Fibrillation
• Experienced in interventional procedures including cardiac ablation and 3D mapping

Dr. Finkelshtein Arik completed 100 successful catheterizations using new technologies for heart valve replacement. He is a senior cardiologist at the Sourasky Medical Center in Israel.

• Specializes in structural heart diseases and used echocardiography to pioneer unique valve implantations
• Uses minimally invasive methods to treat coronary artery disease and aortic valve insufficiency
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Trained in cardiology at the Cedars Sinai Medical Center in the USA
• Board-certified in internal medicine at the Tel Aviv Medical Center

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Dr. Ertan Sagbas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He focuses on robotic heart surgery using the Da Vinci system and port access techniques. Dr. Sagbas has a background in international care. He practiced at the Onze Lieve Vrouw Clinic in Belgium. He currently serves as a professor at Istanbul Bilim University.

• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and aortic procedures.
• Performs complex valve repairs and arrhythmia surgery.
• Treats aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients annually.

Dr. Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 pediatric congenital cardiac surgeries at Medical Park Bahcelievler. He specializes in extremely complex heart defects in newborns and children. Dr. Tireli is a global pioneer in the complex Nikaidoh procedure. He currently serves as a faculty member at Istanbul School of Medicine.

• Performs more than 100 neonatal cardiac surgeries every year.
• Expert in arterial switch operations and Norwood procedures.
• Authored over 100 articles in local and international medical journals.
• Treats extremely low birth weight infants for PDA ligations.

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol is the Chief Physician of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf. He also directs a certified Obesity Treatment Center. Dr. Krol treats complex diseases of the digestive tract, metabolism, and respiratory system. He works at one of only two German clinics accredited by the International Federation of Obesity.

• Performs bariatric surgeries and endoscopic weight loss procedures.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cirrhosis.
• Manages internal medicine cases across cardiology, diabetology, and nephrology.
• Uses diagnostic tools including gastroscopy with biopsy and endosonography.

Specializations

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

Education

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

Dr. Dogan Erdogan is a cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He is a multiple Science Award winner and the youngest researcher to receive the Bayindir Science Award. Dr. Erdogan completed a clinical research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Department. He treats complex conditions such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia.

• Expertise in stem cell therapy for heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.
• Performs high-precision procedures including TAVI, angioplasty, and 3D mapping ablation.
• Specializes in valvuloplasty and heart valve replacement for adults and children.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

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.

Dr. Oguz Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in TAVI procedures, heart valve diseases, and coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Yilmaz received the best presentation award from the National Cardiology Congress. He holds a professorship from Istanbul Arel University.

• Performs endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Expert in heart aneurysm repair and varicose vein surgery.
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).

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. Serkan Burc Deser is a cardiovascular surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has successfully performed hundreds of heart and vascular operations across several university hospitals. Dr. Deser holds a Proficiency Certificate from the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board. He completed international training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York and clinics in Austria and Italy.

• Specializes in aortic aneurysm surgery and heart valve replacement.
• Expert in endovascular techniques, including EVAR, TEVAR, and FEVAR.
• Performs robotic heart surgery and carotid artery procedures.
• Trained in advanced vascular surgery at Paracelsus Medical University in Austria and Germany.