Coronary angiography Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Yavuz Besogul is a cardiovascular surgeon at Neolife Medical Center. He received his MD from Erciyes University in 1989. He pursued an academic career in cardiovascular surgery at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He served as Professor from 2008 to 2012. His clinical posts include Eskisehir Osmangazi University (1992–2012) and Kiziltoprak Florence Nightingale Hospital (2012–2014). He worked at Medicana Camlica as Coordinator of Cardiovascular Surgery and as a member of the Ethics Committee (2014–2016). He later served at Medical Park–Istinye University (2017–2023) and Biruni University Hospital (2024–2026).

His clinical focus includes minimally invasive cardiac surgery and axillary valve surgery. He performs valve repair and replacement and coronary bypass, including minimally invasive methods. He treats peripheral vascular, carotid, and venous disease. He offers varicose vein care with sclerotherapy, foam therapy, and endovenous ablation, as well as capillary laser. He also performs sympathectomy and provides diabetic limb care. He manages Buerger’s disease and Raynaud’s.

He is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, the National Vascular Surgery Society, and the Phlebology Society. He serves as a referee for the International Journal of Interventional Cardiology. He is on the advisory boards of Türkiye Klinikleri and the Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences.

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

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

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. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

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 Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He brings elite academic and clinical expertise to every coronary angiography and heart procedure.

• Holds the title of Professor – the highest academic rank in Turkish medical education
• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and advanced endovascular interventions
• Completed international training at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London
• Published numerous peer-reviewed articles on advanced bypass techniques and arterial revascularization
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2000

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.

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. 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

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

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. 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.

Dr. Cihan Altin is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed interventional cardiology training at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Altin treats heart failure, valve diseases, and coronary artery occlusion. He specializes in minimally invasive structural heart interventions. Dr. Altin works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Performs TAVI, Mitraclip, and Triclip procedures for heart valve repair.
• Expert in pacemaker applications and renal denervation for resistant hypertension.
• Treats complex conditions including aortic aneurysms and heart holes.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgery. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a specialized robotic surgery center.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Published research on biventricular assist device modifications and intimal hyperplasia.
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery.

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