Page 3 - Best Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting doctors: TOP 60 doctors

Dr. Min-Jeong Kim, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She focuses on interventional cardiology, heart failure, hypertension, and preventive cardiology.

She earned her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed advanced training in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at a major medical center in Korea.

Her expertise includes coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. She performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. She is skilled in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation.

She provides evidence-based care with careful risk assessment and personalized treatment. She works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams to improve prevention and long-term outcomes.

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

Professor Sinan Altan Kocaman specializes in interventional cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital, with a focus on advanced arterial procedures.

• Cardiology specialist since 2008 with extensive interventional experience
• Associate Professor since 2014, Professor since 2023
• Published numerous high-citation scientific publications
• Member of national and international cardiology societies
• Expert in cardiac electrophysiology and pacemaker implantation

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings extensive expertise in vascular interventions from prestigious institutions across Europe and the Middle East.

• Specialized in cardiac and vascular surgery at Istanbul University
• Trained at King Faisal Heart Institute – a leading cardiac center
• Performs complex arterial procedures with stent placement
• Professor title reflects advanced academic achievements
• Published award-winning research on vascular treatments

Professor Cenap Zeybek specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with extensive experience in Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting at Uniqacare Clinic.

• Performed numerous PTA and stenting procedures
• Recognized specialist in Pediatric Cardiology
• Professor of Pediatric Cardiology since 2017
• Published multiple academic papers in the field

Dr. Krishna Iyer is a pioneer in pediatric cardiac surgery, having initiated North India's first dedicated pediatric cardiac care program.

• Over 10,000 surgeries performed on children and adults with congenital heart diseases
• Specializes in complex neonatal cardiac surgery and arterial switch procedures
• Trained under renowned pediatric surgeon Dr. R.B.B. Mee in Australia
• Pioneered the rapid two-stage arterial switch procedure in India

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Pradeep Nair brings 20+ years of cardiac surgery expertise to Aster Hospitals in Dubai, specializing in complex vascular procedures.

• Trained at prestigious institutions including AIIMS and Waikato Hospital
• Specializes in advanced techniques like Bentall Procedure and CABG
• Performs both primary interventions and complex redo surgeries
• Board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery with extensive international experience

Prof. Dr. Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• 35+ years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support programs in Turkey
• Specializes in complex procedures like EVAR/TEVAR and reoperations
• Trained internationally in Germany, France, and the US
• Founding member of professional societies for cardiovascular surgery

10,000+ valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications – Dr. Yucel brings extensive expertise to vascular interventions at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• 18+ years specializing in heart valve diseases and rhythm disorders
• Graduated from Çukurova University, post-graduated at Cumhuriyet University
• National and international publications on cardiovascular treatments
• Guest speaker at scientific meetings and CDE's

Prof. Bozkurt specializes in interventional cardiology with extensive experience in arterial procedures at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Over 28 years of cardiology practice
• Founding head of cardiology departments at two universities
• Professor of medicine with academic leadership roles
• Performs complex arterial interventions

Prof Giuseppe Speziale is a leading cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive techniques, with extensive experience in valve and aortic surgeries.

• Director of Cardiac Surgery at multiple prestigious hospitals including Anthea Hospital and Santa Maria Hospital
• Co-Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy
• Member of AATS and ISMICS, highlighting his international recognition
• Author of over 90 publications and co-author of 6 books on cardiac surgery
• Recipient of the 'Top Doctors Awards' in 2021

Dr. Kocas specializes in Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting, with extensive training at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute.

• Completed cardiology residency at a leading Turkish institution
• Member of European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• Affiliated with Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital

Fellowship-trained in Interventional Cardiology at St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto – Dr. Naveed Ahmed specializes in complex vascular interventions at Aster Hospital.

• Performs coronary and peripheral angioplasties with stenting
• Expert in structural heart interventions
• Member of Cardiology Society of India
• Assistant Professor experience at Sri Jayadeva Institute

Professor Okay Abaci specializes in cardiovascular and peripheral arterial interventions, with advanced training from Italy. He works at Biruni University Hospital.

• Over 12 years of experience in cardiology
• Completed Academia - peripheral arterial disease intervention training in Italy
• Member of European Association for Percutaneous Intervention
• Published more than 100 domestic and international papers

Specializes in interventional cardiology with thousands of cases, including radial angiography and challenging coronary procedures at Biruni University Hospital.

• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a reference center in cardiology
• Expert in radial (arm) angiography and peripheral procedures
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Serves as faculty member at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine