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 Byung-Hee Oh, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. His clinical focus includes heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and preventive cardiology.

He served as Professor of Cardiology at Seoul National University. He also served as Director of a cardiovascular center and Head of the Division of Cardiology. He was President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and led national heart failure and hypertension groups. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He has given invited lectures at major international cardiology conferences and received national honors.

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.

The doctor is a specialist in vascular surgery and an award-winning cardiologist at Vienna General Hospital. Known for creating a method in Austria to dilate narrowed pulmonary vessels, the doctor leads research teams and teaches at the Medical University of Vienna. Graduating with honors under the auspices of the president, the doctor has extensive experience in cardiopulmonary medicine, vascular interventions, and hemodynamic testing. The doctor has access to advanced facilities, including a catheter laboratory and a vascular biology lab, and conducts research in pulmonary arterial hypertension, vascular biology, and myocardial regeneration.

The doctor specializes in thoracic surgery and has been Head of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at the Department of Surgery, MedUni Vienna/Vienna General Hospital since 2010. Areas of expertise include surgery for bronchial carcinoma, functional liver diseases, pulmonary hypertension, lung transplantation, and tracheal surgery. The doctor is a former president of the European Association for Cardio Thoracic Surgery and a board member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. The lung transplant program at MedUni Vienna, established by the doctor, is one of the largest globally, performing over 100 procedures annually.

Professor Marek Ehrlich is a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Vienna. He has led the hospital’s aneurysm program since 2010. He graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and specializes in cardiac surgery. He has also trained internationally at Stanford, Birmingham, Houston, and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York.

Dr. Ehrlich has published over 100 scientific articles on aneurysm surgery. He has led research in neuroprotection and endovascular techniques. He has received several international awards for his work. Dr. Ehrlich often speaks at major global conferences. He is fluent in English and Polish.

Experience

2018 - 2022

Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital

2016 - 2018

Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic

2010 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2010 - 2016

Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor

2006 - 2010

Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2005 - 2006

Urfa State Hospital

1999 - 2005

Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital

1998 - 1999

Duruca Health Center

Education

2018

Health Sciences University, Cardiology

2010

Dicle University, Department of Cardiology

2005

Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization

1998

Ege University, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Aleksandr Lipey-Diamant heads the aortic surgery unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in heart valve correction and aortic aneurysm surgery. Dr. Lipey-Diamant graduated with honors from the cardiothoracic residency at Beilinson Hospital. He now treats complex heart conditions at the Newsweek-ranked Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed clinical training at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris.
• Performs heart valve replacement, bypass surgery, and congenital defect correction.
• Trained in heart valve correction across Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania.
• Treats aortic valve insufficiency, arrhythmia, and mitral valve prolapse.

Experience

• 2022 
• Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital  
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• 2017 - 2022

Acıbadem International Hospital

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• 2017 - 2017

Istanbul Aydin University Florya Hospital

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• 2013 - 2017

Acıbadem Health Group

• 2009 - 2013

Medical Park Bahçelievler Hospital

• 2002 - 2009

Medical Park Fatih Hospital

• 2001 - 2002

Istanbul Memorial Şişli Hospital

• 2009

Dicle University

Education 

-   2001

I.U. Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Cardiovascular Surgery

-   1994

I.U. Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

The doctor specializes in cardiac surgery, with extensive experience in performing complex heart procedures. Having graduated from a prestigious medical school, the doctor has contributed significantly to advancements in minimally invasive cardiac techniques. The doctor is board-certified and has published numerous research papers in leading medical journals. With a focus on patient-centered care, the doctor has successfully completed over 1,000 cardiac surgeries, maintaining a high success rate and low complication rate.

Experience

2019 - 2022

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara

2017 - 2019

University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2012 - 2017

T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2006 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

2001 - 2006

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

1996 - 2001

Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,

Education

2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology

2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic

2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology

1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine

The doctor graduated from Çukurova University School of Medicine and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at Erciyes University. With a focus on pediatric surgery, the doctor specializes in conditions such as inguinal and umbilical hernias, appendicitis, constipation, anal fissures, hemorrhoids, ingrown toenails, and ankyloglossia. The doctor has published three articles in international peer-reviewed journals and presented 13 articles at international scientific meetings. The doctor has worked at several institutions, including Erciyes University and Kahramanmaras Children's Hospital.

The doctor completed a residency in Cardiovascular Surgery at the School of Medicine, Çukurova University in 1998, specializing in a variety of surgeries including peripheral vascular, abdominal aortic aneurysm, and cardiac surgeries. In 2001, the doctor contributed to the establishment of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic at SSK Süreyyapaşa Hospital and founded similar clinics at Giresun and Sinop State Hospitals, performing inaugural surgical procedures.

From 2003 to 2017, the doctor served as a competent surgeon at İsviçre Hospital and Koşuyolu Heart Hospital, conducting approximately 4000 open heart surgeries. Additionally, the doctor was part of a heart transplant team, performing as the primary surgeon in 8 heart transplants.

Areas of expertise include coronary by-pass, minimally invasive heart surgery, beating heart bypass, redo valve surgery, aortic surgery, and heart transplantation.

Medical Interests and Activities 

Cardiac Rhythm Disorders 

Pacemaker Implantations 

Electrophsiology and Catheter Ablation 

Atrial Fibrilation Atration 

Resynchronisation Therapy (Pacemaker) for Heart Failure 

Coronary Artery Interventional Therapies (Angiography, Balon – Stent Procedures)

Education and Experience 

Department of Cardiology, Liv Hospital, Ulus 

Department of Cardiology, Anadolu Health Center 

Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig – Heart Center, Germany • Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Center 

Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University Memberships • Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiology

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiology 

Researches and Publications 

International: 16 

National: 20

Book Chapters: 4

AREAS OF INTEREST 

Radial Angiography

Complex coronary interventions 

Intracoronary examinations (FFR, IVUS, OCT) 

Calcific lesion treatments (Rotablator, shockwave balloon ) 

Chronic total occlusion attempts 

Transcatheter Aortic valve implantations (TAVI) 

Aortic interventions 

Mitral valve attempts 

Peripheral arterial interventions 

ASD/PFO/VSD closure 

LAA closure 

Paravalvuler closure 

Carotid arterial interventions 

Septal ablation 

Pulmonary embolism interventions

Education 

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Royal Brompton Hospital (London) 

Experience 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Turkish Kidney Foundation Service Hospital 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Royal Brompton Hospital

University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital (founding chief)

University of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu city hospital (founding chief) 

LIV Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiolog

Dr. Batur Gonenc Kanar is a leading cardiologist with training from top European centers. He studied at the Paris Institute of Cardiology, Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier in France, and Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital in the UK. He specializes in advanced electrophysiology. His expertise includes 3D-mapping-guided ablation for atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD, and CRT therapy.

Dr. Kanar currently practices at Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul. He brings international experience to Turkey and has performed over 1,000 electrophysiology and interventional procedures. He represents Türkiye at the European Heart Rhythm Association. He is also an active member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Kanar ensures his patients have access to the latest advances in cardiac care.

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University's Çapa School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency in Radiodiagnostics and Interventional Radiology at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in 2002. Specializing in Diagnostic Radiology and Teleradiology, as well as Interventional Radiology, the doctor has participated in 12 local and one international congress, contributing numerous oral and written presentations. The doctor has held positions at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Merzifon Air Hospital, Istanbul Emar Center, and Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor began cardiology specialization at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Training and Research Hospital and further advanced in heart valve expertise at St Thomas Hospital, London. With a focus on congenital structural heart diseases, valve diseases, and coronary artery disease, the doctor is proficient in diagnostic techniques like IVUS, FFR, and OCT, as well as treatments including stents and balloons. Expertise extends to arrhythmias, pacemakers, peripheral artery disease, and transesophageal echocardiography. The doctor serves patients at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental Cardiology Department.

AFTER COMPLETING MY MEDICAL EDUCATION AT BURSA ULUDAĞ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2007-2014, I COMPLETED MY CARDIOLOGY EDUCATION AT ERZURUM ATATÜRK UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE BETWEEN 2015-2019. AFTER COMPLETING MY COMPULSORY SERVICE IN ERZURUM, I WORKED IN DÜZCE ATATÜRK STATE HOSPITAL BETWEEN 2021-2022. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2022, I HAVE BEEN PROVIDING CARDIOLOGY POLYCLINIC SERVICE IN HİSAR INTERCONTIINENTAL HOSPITAL. 

MEDICAL INTERESTS

• Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease (Stress Test, MPS, Coronary Angiography) and Treatment (Stent, Balloon)
• Diagnosis and Treatment of Heart Failure
• Heart Valve Diseases
• Hypertension
• Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
• Diagnosis (Holter Monitoring) and Treatment of Arrhythmias
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