Best Heart Сheck Up Doctors Abroad

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

Dr. Francisco Javier Alzueta Rodriguez is a cardiologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He specializes in cardiac arrhythmia, pacemaker implantation, and catheter ablation. Dr. Alzueta Rodriguez has written over 100 scientific publications and 23 books. He also serves as a Senior Lecturer at Malaga University. He previously coordinated the implantable defibrillator team for the Spanish Cardiology Society.

• Performs complex procedures including cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping.
• Treats conditions such as atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and hypertension.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Cardiology and the European Heart Rhythm Association.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Dr. Gokhan Bektasoglu is a cardiologist trained at the Faculties of Medicine of Hacettepe University and Cumhuriyet University. He has worked at Medicine Hospital (2014). He also served at Private European Dawn Hospital, Atrium Cardiology Center (2012–2014); Izmir Karşıyaka State Hospital (2011–2012); Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2011); and Uzunköprü State Hospital (2009–2011).

His clinical focus includes coronary and peripheral angiography with balloon and stent procedures. He performs carotid stenting, EVAR, and TEVAR. He is experienced in echocardiography and TEE. He manages device therapy (pacemaker, ICD, CRT) and arrhythmias. He treats heart failure. He performs ASD and VSD closure. He also offers valve therapies, including TAVI, mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and MitraClip. He has published in the American Journal of Cardiology, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, European Journal of Echocardiography, Bratislava Medical Journal, and International Journal of Angiology. He has presented at international cardiology meetings.

Dr. Caner Topaloglu is an interventional cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for coronary and carotid arteries. Dr. Topaloglu is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He treats heart attacks, heart failure, and complex rhythm disorders.

• Performs permanent cardiac pacemaker implantation including CPM, ICD, and CRT devices.
• Treats coronary artery disease, hypertension, and heart valve disorders.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility holding ISO and TEMOS international safety standards.

Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

• Completed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and UCSF in the USA.
• Treats rare newborn conditions requiring complex cardiac reconstruction.
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic results.
• Senior Lecturer and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on cardiac surgery.

Dr. Xu Juntang, MD, is a Postdoctoral Fellow, Chief Physician, and Master’s Supervisor. He is the Director of Cardiovascular Medicine at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. His work focuses on preventing and treating cardiovascular and thrombotic diseases, including coronary artery disease, hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, and emergencies. He is skilled in cardiovascular biomarker testing.

He provides standardized care for thromboembolism related to valvular heart disease and non‑valvular atrial fibrillation, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, and obstetric thrombophilia. He also conducts clinical and laboratory assessments of thrombosis and coagulation disorders. He is the Vice Chairman of the Laboratory and Clinical Branch of the Chinese Society of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesiology.

Dr. Ahn Taehun is a cardiologist (MD, PhD) and Director of a Cardiovascular Center. He specializes in coronary artery disease, including angina and myocardial infarction. He also treats hypertension, heart valve disease, heart failure, and hyperlipidemia. His expertise includes interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular imaging. He also manages atherosclerosis, arterial occlusive disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis.

He has held several leadership roles. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC) and President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC). He was Finance Director of the KSC. He led the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS) and the Korean Cardiovascular Complications Committee (KCCC) as President. He also chaired the Organizing Committee for ENCORE SEOUL (Endovascular & Coronary Revascularization).

Dr. Armin Sause is the Chief Physician of Cardiology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He specializing in cardiac rhythmology and complex electrophysiology. Dr. Sause holds European certifications in electrophysiology. He uses 3D mapping and modern technologies for heart rhythm treatment. His team follows evidence-based protocols at this leading German heart center.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Treats atrial fibrillation, chronic heart failure, and post-infarction rhythm issues.
• Expert in pacemaker and ICD implantation and interventional cardiology diagnostics.
• Leads a department certified for rhythm treatment at a major research hospital.

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. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

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.

Professor Gunther Laufer is the Head of the Cardiac Surgery Department at Vienna General Hospital. He leads the surgical team at one of the largest medical centers in Europe.

• Oversees cardiac care within the Vienna General Hospital network
• Specializes in complex heart procedures and surgical diagnostics
• Coordinates multispecialty teams for detailed heart check up evaluations
• Provides expert clinical leadership at a major university teaching hospital

a.o. Univ. Prof. Dr. med. Christoph Kopp is a specialist in internal medicine. He also holds specialist qualifications in cardiology and angiology. He practices at JUVENIS Medical Center in Vienna. He is a senior physician at the Medical University of Vienna.

He earned his doctorate in human medicine from the University of Vienna in 1992. He was a research fellow at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess from 1993 to 1996. He completed specialist training in internal medicine from 1997 to 2004. He received his venia docendi and became an Associate University Professor in 2004. He completed specialist training in angiology from 2004 to 2007. He completed specialist training in cardiology from 2007 to 2010. He earned a Professional MBA in Health Care Management in 2014.

He has been a member of the vascular intervention team since 2001. He joined the cardiology intervention team in 2007. He has served as a senior physician since 2007. He has more than two decades of interventional experience in complex heart and vascular disease. His clinical focus includes personalized cardiovascular medicine, coronary and peripheral angiography and intervention, vein treatment, and health management.

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.

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.

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. Kyung Hee Kim is the Head of Cardiology at Sejong Hospital. She specializes in heart check-ups for complex conditions like heart failure and genetic disorders.

• Director of the Heart Transplantation Center – leads specialized surgical and diagnostic teams
• Earned Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic – a global leader in cardiology
• Appointed to the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
• Expert in mechanical support like VAD and ECMO for high-risk cardiac monitoring

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.

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.