Coronary angiography Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Oh Dongju, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist. He specializes in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina, myocardial infarction, valvular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. His work also covers atherosclerosis and arterial occlusive disease. He is skilled in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.

He completed a cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He also served as a Clinical Instructor at the Cornell University Weill Department of Medicine. He has held many leadership roles. He served as President, KSIC; Director of Publications, General Affairs, and Public Relations, KSC; Chairman, KACG; Board Member, Asan Heart Foundation; Vice President, KHA; Chairman, Division of Cardiology, KAIM; Vice President, NAMOK/KAMS; Governor, ACC Korea Chapter; and Member, the National Bioethics Committee.

Dr. Kochamarj Boonyarattaphun is a cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in transradial coronary angioplasty and coronary catheterization. He uses intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess coronary lesions. This imaging technology allows for precise evaluation within the blood vessels.

• Completed a Fellowship in Cardiology at Khon Kaen University.
• Treats coronary artery disease using balloon angioplasty and stenting.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including echocardiography and coronary angiography.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a facility accredited by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program.

Dr. Min Jeong Kim is an interventional cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in coronary angiography for diagnosing heart artery blockages.

• Earned a doctorate from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Performs percutaneous interventions to open narrowed heart arteries
• Specializes in precise risk stratification for heart failure and hypertension
• Uses echocardiography heart ultrasound alongside angiography for comprehensive evaluations
• Trained at some of Korea's premier medical institutions in cardiology

Professor Byung-Hee Oh is the former President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. He leads advanced cardiovascular care and coronary angiography at Incheon Sejong Hospital.

• Trained at Seoul National University Hospital – one of Korea's most prestigious medical centers
• Former Director of the Cardiovascular Center at a major university hospital
• Published hundreds of research papers on heart failure and coronary artery disease
• Invited speaker at major global cardiology conferences for his clinical expertise
• Expert in managing complex heart conditions including post-heart attack complications

Dr. Wissarut Sakulpaptong is a board-certified cardiologist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. He specializes in advanced echocardiography, including strain analysis and 3D studies. Dr. Sakulpaptong won a national echocardiography prize from the Heart Association of Thailand. He treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease.

• Specializes in transesophageal, stress, and congenital heart disease imaging.
• Served as Chief Fellow and Chief Resident at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
• Developed clinical care pathways for NSTEMI and a home-visit warfarin program.
• Contributed to Thailand’s national clinical practice guidelines for migraine management.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in advanced heart failure and evaluating patients for heart transplantation.

• Received Master's and Doctoral degrees from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Completed a research fellowship at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic
• Director of the Heart Transplantation Center for complex cardiac care
• Appointed to the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
• Develops clinical practice guidelines for pulmonary hypertension and heart failure

Dr. Walter Klepetko is a thoracic surgeon at Vienna General Hospital. He heads the Division of Thoracic Surgery at MedUni Vienna. He established one of the largest lung transplant programs in the world. Dr. Klepetko specializes in lung cancer, pulmonary hypertension, and tracheal surgery.

• Performs over 100 lung transplant procedures annually.
• Former president of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Served as the European representative for the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.
• Winner of the City of Vienna Prize for Medical Sciences.

Professor Lang pioneered vascular dilation methods in Austria and holds the highest academic honor in the country. She leads complex coronary angiography and vascular interventions at Vienna General Hospital.

• Specializes in coronary artery disease and pulmonary hypertension treatment
• Performs coronary angiography in a fully equipped catheter laboratory
• Assesses vascular resistance and compliance using advanced software
• Senior Physician at Vienna General Hospital and university professor
• Published research on atherosclerosis and acute myocardial infarction

Professor Marek Ehrlich leads the aneurysm program at Vienna General Hospital. He uses coronary angiography to create precise 3D treatment plans for heart surgery.

• Trained at Stanford and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York
• Published over 100 scientific articles on cardiovascular surgery
• Specializes in treating complex aortic diseases and heart valve disorders
• Awarded for research on brain protection during heart operations
• Chaired the World Congress of Cardiovascular Surgery in Kyoto

Dr. Aleksandr Lipey-Diamant serves as the Head of the Aortic Surgery Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He performs coronary angiography to evaluate patients before complex heart and vessel procedures.

• Trained at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris – a specialist center for arterial vessel replacement
• Oversees heart valve corrections and coronary artery bypass grafting to restore proper blood flow
• Completed advanced heart valve training in Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania to master modern cardiac techniques
• Provides surgical expertise for conditions like aortic aneurysms and congenital heart defects

Professor Gunther Laufer is the Head of Cardiac Surgery at Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in advanced heart procedures and complex vessel imaging.

• Directs the cardiac surgery department at one of Europe's largest university hospitals
• Expert in coronary angiography for assessing heart artery health and blockages
• Focuses on surgical heart treatments and high-precision diagnostic evaluations
• Leads a specialized medical team at the prestigious AKH Vienna hospital

Dr. Murat Ugurlucan is a professor and cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and surgery for congenital heart defects in children. Dr. Ugurlucan completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany. He also trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia.

• Winner of the national vascular surgery oral presentation award.
• Performs open heart surgery, coronary bypass, and carotid endarterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi is a pioneering cardiologist at Longa Heart Health Medical Center. He founded Thailand’s first specialized heart center at Bangkok Hospital in 1988. He specializes in non-invasive heart disease treatments and regenerative stem cell therapies. Dr. Ratanapunt has successfully cared for over 5,000 patients throughout his career.

• Trained in cardiology at Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg.
• Introduced non-invasive cardiac rehabilitation and holistic revitalization to Thailand.
• Treats complex conditions like heart failure and coronary artery disease.
• Expert in stem cell therapy for heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Dr. Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. Dr. Bekler focuses on bifurcation stenting and chronic total occlusions using intravascular imaging. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations alongside ICD and CRT therapy.
• Performs structural procedures including TAVI, ASD closure, and mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
• Treats peripheral artery diseases using balloon and stent techniques.
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation and 3D mapping for heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Asim Enhos is a cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart disease, cholesterol management, and complex aortic conditions. Dr. Enhos previously served as an Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for advanced interventional radiology.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expertise includes carotid angioplasty, stenting, and aneurysm coiling.
• Treats coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, and mitral stenosis.
• Provides specialized care for pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy.