Best Heart preventive examination (men, women) Doctors Worldwide — TOP 33

Dr. Enes Murat Atasoyu is an Associate Professor at Anadolu Medical Center. He performs heart preventive examinations to check adult cardiovascular and renal health.

• Directs premium and oncological health screenings for adults
• Specializes in treating long-term high blood pressure and kidney disease
• Member of the European Renal Association and International Society of Nephrology
• Fellowship trained in nephrology and hypertension at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital
• Professor at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine

Dr. Piyaphon On-phoon specializes in chronic disease prevention at Panacee Hospital Rama 2. He integrates anti-aging medicine into thorough heart preventive examinations for men and women.

• Focuses on preventing atherosclerosis – the buildup of fats and cholesterol in artery walls
• Uses chelation therapy to help clear toxins from the body and blood vessels
• Expert in managing hypertension and diabetes to reduce long-term cardiac risks
• Provides hormonal replacement therapy to support overall cardiovascular health and vitality

Dr. Nermina Alagic is a cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine. Her heart preventive examinations utilize advanced cardiac imaging techniques learned at top global centers.

• Trained in clinical cardiology at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital
• Specialized in 2D and 3D heart ultrasound during a fellowship at the University of Alabama
• Completed an observership in cardiac imaging at the University of Sydney in Australia
• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI)

Dr. Fatih Mehmet Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment. Dr. Ucar completed residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He also underwent electrophysiology training at Lübeck Hospital in Germany.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Arrhythmia Association.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and complex carotid stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital.

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.

Professor Ulusoy is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He leads heart preventive examinations at Central Hospital with a focus on advanced imaging.

• Performs stress echocardiography to evaluate heart function under physical strain
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography for detailed images of heart structures
• Specializes in cardiac follow-up for cancer patients and those with kidney failure
• Published over 125 scientific papers with more than 1,400 citations
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology – the body setting gold standards for heart care

Professor Cenk Indelen is an associate professor of cardiovascular surgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in identifying risks for coronary artery disease during heart preventive examinations.

• Trained in robotic surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Training Center in Belgium
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expert in distinguishing between surgical needs and non-invasive heart treatments
• Published extensive research on aortic valve health and coronary artery pathology
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a Family Medicine Specialist since 2017. She earned her MD from Çukurova University in 2010. She completed specialty training at Yüzüncü Yıl University between 2013 and 2017. She is currently studying for a bachelor’s degree in Health Management at Anadolu University (2024–present).

She has 15 years of clinical practice (2010–2025) across 8 institutions. Her experience includes research in Family Medicine (2013–2017) and work at several Family Health Centers. Since 2020, she has served at TOKİ Avrupa Family Health Center in Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul.

Dr. Gabriel Crasmariu is an interventional cardiologist with advanced expertise in minimally invasive treatments for cardiovascular disease. He is a member of the Romanian Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.

He performs coronary angiography and angioplasty with stent placement. His focus includes complex coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, renal denervation, and TAVI. He also provides specialized heart failure assessments. He takes part in multidisciplinary decisions for patients who may need cardiac surgery.

Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology. He received advanced training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He became a cardiology specialist in 2016 and completed his residency in 2010. Dr. Changa is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.

He has worked at leading hospitals, including Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Dr. Changa speaks English fluently. He has a solid academic and clinical background in cardiology.

Education and Career

2019 – today 

İstanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital

Cardiovascular Surgery

2017 - 2018

Bayrampaşa Kolan Hospital

Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery

2015 - 2017

GOP Medical Park

Cardiovascular Surgery

2013

University of Hannover-Freiburg

Cardiovascular Surgery

2012 - 2014

Koşuyolu Heart Training and Research Hospital

Heart Transplantation

2012

Toronto General Hospital

Cardiovascular Surgery

1996 - 2005

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist, Associate Professor, Professor

1996 - 2015

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Specialist, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor

1995 - 1996

GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital (Military Service)

1988 - 1994

Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine

Cardiovascular Surgery Residency 

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. 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).

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

• Holds the rank of Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery – the highest academic medical title
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery for over two decades
• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac surgery – focuses on less traumatic heart procedures
• Published over 15 scientific articles on advanced cardiac techniques and heart health
• Completed specialized training at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

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. Kyung Hee Kim leads cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She oversees heart preventive examination protocols specifically for patients with complex cardiac risks.

• Heads the Heart Transplantation Center at Sejong Hospital
• Earned master and doctoral degrees from Seoul National University
• Research fellowship at Mayo Clinic – a globally top-ranked hospital
• Appointed to the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Committee
• Serves as a national leader in developing heart failure guidelines

Dr. Min Jeong Kim earned her doctorate from Seoul National University. She provides heart preventive examinations at Sejong Hospital, one of Korea's specialized cardiac centers.

• Specializes in interventional cardiology and heart failure management
• Performs heart ultrasounds to check cardiac structure and function
• Expert in risk stratification to predict future heart problems
• Uses coronary angiography for detailed imaging of heart arteries
• Focuses on personalized plans to lower cardiovascular risk factors