Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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. 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.

The doctor is a highly experienced pulmonary specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades. After completing medical education at Marmara University, the doctor underwent specialized training in chest diseases at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital.

Throughout a long tenure at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, the doctor served in various capacities, including as a Chief Assistant. The doctor achieved the rank of Associate Professor in 2017 and currently holds the title of Professor at the Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor contributes to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine.

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. Pradeep Nair is a cardiothoracic surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital in Al Ain. He specializes in complex heart procedures like the Bentall technique and redo CABG. Dr. Nair completed training at AIIMS New Delhi and Waikato Hospital in New Zealand. He treats adult conditions including atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart valve issues.

• Performs heart port surgery and double valve replacements.
• Treats adults with ventricular septal defects (VSD) and atherosclerosis.
• Served as a Resident Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Nawaloka Hospital.
• Works within the Aster DM Healthcare network, which manages 20 million annual visits.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Villagrá is a premier cardiovascular surgeon who directs the Children's Cardiac Surgery Service. His pediatric check-ups focus on evaluating complex heart conditions in newborns and children.

• Authored over 100 articles on pediatric heart care in international medical journals
• Trained in congenital heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital
• Earned a doctoral thesis with the Outstanding Cum Laude distinction
• Member of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
• Serves on the editorial board for the Spanish Journal of Cardiology

Dr. Serena Piacentini holds a PhD in endocrinology from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. She leads pediatric check-ups at Mater Olbia Hospital.

• Specializes in thyroid diagnostics for autoimmune conditions and goiter
• Monitors growth and metabolic health to detect early childhood hormonal imbalances
• Treats dyslipidemia — manages unhealthy levels of blood fats in young patients
• Researches treatments for metabolic bone diseases to improve childhood bone health
• Expert in treating adrenal and parathyroid gland disorders in children