Coronary artery bypass grafting Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Specializes in coronary surgery with expertise in aortic and heart valve procedures at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published research on extracorporeal perfusion patterns
• Experienced in venous surgery techniques

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. Moni Shuvi specializes in valvular heart disease and interventional cardiology at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Expert in mitral valve procedures and coronary angiography
• Skilled in PCI for myocardial infarction cases
• Focuses on complex coronary interventions

Advanced training in heart valve correction in Austria, Belgium, and Lithuania – Dr. Lipey-Diamant specializes in complex cardiac procedures at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Completed clinical training at Marie Lannelongue Medical Center in Paris
• Former head of the aortic surgery unit at Sheba Medical Center
• Residency in cardiothoracic surgery under Professor Bernardo Widne
• Specializes in bypass surgery and congenital heart defect correction

Head of Cardiosurgery Department at Rambam Medical Center – a leading expert in coronary artery bypass grafting.

• Specialized in complex cardiac surgeries
• Leads a dedicated team for heart procedures
• Ensures high-quality surgical outcomes

Professor Ehrlich leads the aneurysm program at Vienna General Hospital, with over 100 publications in aneurysm surgery.

• Specialized in cardiac surgery since 2005
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Stanford University and Mount Sinai Hospital
• Fluent in English and Polish for international patients
• Recipient of multiple international awards for aortic surgery research

Professor M.D. Cenap Zeybek is a highly respected Pediatric Cardiologist with extensive experience in coronary artery bypass grafting.

• Performed numerous complex cardiac surgeries including coronary artery bypass grafting
• Specializes in Pediatric Cardiology with a focus on heart surgeries
• Professor of Pediatric Cardiology since 2017
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital

Professor Murat Ugurlucan brings over 19 years of cardiac surgery expertise, including training at King Faisal Heart Institute.

• Specialized in coronary artery bypass grafting since 2007
• Worked at prestigious institutions like Istanbul University and Medipol University
• Recognized with awards for cardiovascular research
• Current faculty member at Biruni University Hospital

Prof Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, leading multiple cardiac surgery departments in Italy. He authored over 90 publications and co-founded the Mitral Academy for excellence in mitral surgery.

• National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery for GVM Care & Research
• Expert in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research since 2011
• Member of AATS and ISMICS
• Authored 6 books on cardiac surgery

Specialized in cardiovascular surgery for over 17 years, Dr. Hokenek performs coronary artery bypass grafting with precision at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Istanbul University's Faculty of Medicine
• Worked at major hospitals including Acıbadem and Medical Park
• Expertise in both routine and complex cases
• Member of the cardiovascular surgery community in Turkey

Performed coronary bypass surgeries with MIECC – a minimally invasive heart-lung bypass technique that reduces complications. Works at German Medical Institute in Cyprus.

• 20 years in cardiac surgery with focus on myocardial revascularization
• Trained in Italy and the UK, including at St. George's University Hospital
• Leader in COMICs trial comparing mini-bypass with conventional techniques
• Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with extensive experience in coronary artery bypass grafting at Ospedale San Carlo di Nancy.

• Over 29 years of experience in cardiac surgery
• Vice President of GVM Care & Research since 2011
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery
• Director of Cardiac Surgery at Santa Maria Hospital since 2016

15,000+ heart surgeries performed – Professor Menicanti is a globally recognized cardiac surgeon at San Donato Hospital.

• Author of the surgical reconstruction technique for the left ventricle
• Published over 160 highly cited scientific papers
• Specialized in cardiac surgery with additional training in urology and pediatric surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious medical associations

performing complex heart surgeries – Dr. Chishti specializes in coronary artery bypass grafting and heart transplants at Artemis Hospitals.

• Awarded for contributions to heart failure and organ transplant
• Expert in Total Arterial Re-vascularisation and complex re-operative cases
• Published research on CABG outcomes in patients with poor LV function
• MCh from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute – premier cardiac surgery institution
• Member of Rajasthan Medical Council