Best Exercise Test Doctors Abroad

Dr. Kyung Hee Kim is the Head of Cardiology at Sejong Hospital. She specializes in cardiac exercise tests to evaluate complex heart failure and heart valve diseases.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Earned Master's and Doctoral degrees from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Director of the Heart Transplantation Center for patients with critical heart conditions
• Member of the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
• Develops national clinical practice guidelines for treating heart failure and pulmonary hypertension

Dr. Min-Jeong Kim earned her doctorate from Seoul National University. She provides specialized exercise test evaluations at Incheon Sejong Hospital.

• Expert in interventional cardiology and preventive heart care
• Performs coronary angiography to check for blocked heart arteries
• Uses diagnostic echocardiography to visualize heart structure and function
• Focuses on precise risk stratification for cardiovascular disease
• Member of multidisciplinary cardiac care teams at Sejong Hospital

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Surunchupakorn holds a subspecialty diploma in interventional cardiology. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and heart failure.

• Specializes in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent strokes.
• Performs heart cryoablation to treat chronic arrhythmias.
• Manages hypertension and pulmonary vascular disorders.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited center for international patient care.

Professor Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. His expertise ensures professional oversight for patients requiring an exercise test to check heart health.

• Holds the prestigious title of Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London – a world-renowned medical center
• Active member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published over 20 peer-reviewed articles in international medical journals
• Specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and vascular interventions

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.

OA Dr. Markus Müller is a specialist in internal medicine and angiology. He practices at JUVENIS Medical Center in Vienna. He is also a senior physician at the Clinical Department of Angiology, Medical University of Vienna. He holds a formal specialisation in vascular ultrasound (2025). Languages: German, English, French.

MD, Medical University of Vienna, 2015. Specialist training 2015–2022 with rotations in nephrology, oncology, and emergency medicine. Senior physician since 2022. Chef de Clinique in 2024 at CHUV Lausanne (Département coeur‑vaisseaux). Joined JUVENIS in 2026.

Focus: individual cardiovascular risk assessment and personalised risk‑factor management; peripheral arterial occlusive disease; health management. Vascular ultrasound provides radiation‑free, same‑day assessment of carotid, leg, and abdominal arteries. This guides precise treatment plans.

The doctor is a highly trained cardiologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. The doctor's professional focus includes the treatment of hypertension, cardiovascular occlusion, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in addressing high cholesterol and managing congenital heart disease.

The doctor completed medical training at Azerbaijan Medical University and subsequently underwent specialized cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, spanning from 2017 to 2023. Through this rigorous academic and clinical background, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse cardiac health needs.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and myocardial infarction. Expertise extends to the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.

Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and peripheral vascular conditions, specifically addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases.

The doctor is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric trauma surgery. With extensive expertise in orthopedics, the doctor focuses on arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, and ankle, as well as complex joint replacement surgeries including knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses.

In addition to joint reconstruction, the doctor provides specialized care in deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery. The practice also encompasses sports surgery, addressing athletic injuries to restore function and mobility for patients of all ages.

Dr. Francisco Javier Sainz Hernandez is an internist and intensive care specialist at YeahSmile in Cancun. He holds board certification from the Mexican Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sainz Hernandez currently serves as the General Director of Hospital Medica Cancun. He manages complex chronic diseases and provides preoperative medical risk assessments.

• Acts as the Medical Deputy Director at Hope4Cancer Cancun.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Coordinates critical care and individualized treatment plans in intensive care units.
• Holds a diploma in Hospital Administration and Health Services.

Prof. Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz, MD, PhD, is a physician with many years of experience in the care of people with severe obesity, including bariatric patients. She provides care at every stage of treatment. This includes diagnosis, surgical qualification, postoperative care, and long-term support.

She is a recognized expert in obesity treatment. She trains physicians through training sessions and workshops on current methods. She often speaks at conferences of the Polish Cardiac Society and the Polish Society of Hypertension. She also takes part in meetings for people with obesity. Her work helps improve standards of bariatric care in Poland.

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.

Ap. Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Patricia P. Wadowski, PhD, is a specialist in internal medicine and angiology at JUVENIS Medical Center in Vienna. She is a senior physician at the Clinical Department of Angiology. She is also an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna. She consults in German, English, and Polish.

Key milestones include the MD‑PhD Excellence Programme (2013) and specialist training with rotations in angiology, cardiology/intensive care, nephrology, and oncology (2016–2019). She earned her PhD in 2021 and her habilitation (venia docendi) in internal medicine in 2022. She became a senior physician in 2022 and an Associate Professor in 2023. Since 2024, she has been deputy organisational director of the postgraduate course in Health Care Management. She is a guest lecturer at Jagiellonian University. She joined JUVENIS in 2025.

Her clinical focus includes personalised cardiovascular risk management, peripheral arterial occlusive disease, and arterial hypertension.

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating structural heart disease and complex valve disorders. Dr. Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He is also a member of the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs non-surgical valve repairs including MitraClip and TriClip procedures.
• Treats arterial blockages and aneurysms using balloon and stent interventions.
• Former president of the Turkic World Cardiology Association.
• Faculty member at the Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine.

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. 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.

Dr. Sinem Iliaz is a pulmonologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a member of the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Iliaz treats lung cancer, interstitial lung disease, and sleep apnea. She won third prize in the ERS Respiratory Championship as part of the Turkey team.

• Earned multiple research awards from the Turkish Thoracic Society.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary embolism and COPD.
• Performs lung cancer surgery and pneumonectomy procedures.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited medical facility.

Dr. Fernando Villagrá has authored over 100 articles and leads the Children's Cardiac Surgery Service. He treats complex pediatric heart conditions at Montepríncipe University Hospital.

• Specializes in exercise test evaluation for children with congenital heart defects
• Completed cardiac residency training at the prestigious Mayo Clinic
• Director of congenital heart disease units since 1982
• Performed specialized heart training at the Cleveland Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital
• Member of the International Society for Heart Transplantation