Echocardiography Doctors Abroad — Page 6

10,000+ valve replacement surgeries completed – Dr. Hasan Yucel is a leading cardiologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Uses echocardiography to evaluate heart function before performing complex valve and vascular procedures
• Specializes in interventional treatments including radiofrequency ablation and arterial stenting
• Post-graduate cardiology training completed at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine
• Guest speaker at international scientific meetings and contributor to global medical journals
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy

Dr. Fernando Villagrá has authored 100+ articles and directs the pediatric cardiac surgery service at Montepríncipe University Hospital.

• Specializes in congenital heart defects like Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects
• Integrates echocardiography with surgical planning for valve reconstructions and open-heart procedures
• Held leadership roles at major centers including Hospital Universitario La Paz
• Refined his expertise through advanced training at the Mayo Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital
• Maintains active membership in the Spanish Society of Cardiology and European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Pradeep Nair is a cardiothoracic surgeon trained at AIIMS New Delhi. He uses echocardiography as a vital tool to evaluate complex adult heart conditions.

• Performed advanced cardiac surgical training at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand
• Expert in the Bentall technique to replace the aortic valve and root
• Performs heart port surgery – a minimally invasive way to reach the heart
• Specializes in adult VSD repair – closing holes in the heart chambers
• Holds a Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Dr. Kursat Fidanci is a pediatric cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital in Turkey. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease, rhythm disorders, and rheumatic heart conditions. Dr. Fidanci holds the title of Associate Professor and has more than 10 years of subspecialty expertise. He previously served as a faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine.

• Specializes in fetal echocardiography and congenital heart disease management.
• Expert in monitoring heart health for young athletes.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.
• Focuses on pediatric heart valve procedures and atrial septal defect surgery.

Dr. Sinan Altan Kocaman is a professor of cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology. Dr. Kocaman holds a high citation count for his research in heart rhythm disorders. He treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) and ablation therapy.
• Implantation and long-term follow-up of cardiac pacemakers.
• Expertise in intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Works at JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

Dr. Meki Bilici is a pediatric cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology and complex congenital heart diseases in children. Dr. Bilici performs minimally invasive transcatheter procedures for neonates and infants. He has published over 50 articles in peer-reviewed international journals.

• Specializes in fetal and pediatric echocardiography and angiographic diagnostics.
• Participated in multicenter clinical studies on patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) closure.
• Member of the Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that partners with Boston Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Tsios Yuri Anatolievich is a cardiologist and general practitioner at Impuls Medical Center. He provides multi-profile care across cardiology, gastroenterology, and infectious diseases. Dr. Anatolievich manages complex conditions like coronary artery disease and viral hepatitis. He works at a facility that treats 6,000 patients annually.

• Treats cardiovascular issues including arrhythmia, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.
• Manages digestive disorders such as pancreatitis, gastric ulcers, and cirrhosis.
• Provides specialized care for Hepatitis C and other viral infections.
• Performs conservative drug treatments and intravenous vitamin C therapy.

Dr. Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is an interventional cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in high-risk coronary interventions and chronic total occlusions. He has performed thousands of procedures. These include TAVI, MitraClip, and structural heart defect closures. Dr. Yazicioglu uses imaging tools like IVUS and OCT to ensure surgical precision.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2002.
• Expert in pacemakers, CRT implantations, and carotid artery stenting.
• Published over 40 research papers in international medical journals.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with Centers of Excellence for surgery.

Dr. Ahmet Yavuz Balci is an orthopedic surgeon at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats injuries of the bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons. Dr. Balci sees patients six days a week for surgical and non-surgical care. He works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients every year.

• Performs knee arthroscopy, ACL reconstruction, and meniscus repair.
• Treats carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, and complex shoulder injuries.
• Conducts ankle fusion surgery and radiofrequency ablation procedures.
• Provides care for congenital cardiac conditions and vascular issues.

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. 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. 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.

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).