Heart сheck up Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Fernando Villagrá has authored over 100 articles and leads pediatric cardiac surgery at Hospital Universitario HM Montepríncipe. His heart check-up expertise focuses on identifying complex congenital issues in newborns and children.

• Directs the Children’s Cardiac Surgery Service at HM Montepríncipe
• Performed coronary angiography and angioplasty to evaluate and open heart arteries
• Trained in congenital heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic and Boston Children’s Hospital
• Member of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
• Serves on the editorial board of the Spanish Journal of Cardiology

Dr. Giuseppe Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive valve surgery at Ospedale Santa Maria. He is the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery for GVM Care & Research. Dr. Speziale earned the Top Doctors Award for his surgical expertise. He co-founded the Mitral Academy to improve restorative heart surgery techniques.

• Specializes in mitral valve repair and thoracic aortic surgery.
• Performs both on-pump and off-pump myocardial revascularization.
• Author of over 90 scientific publications in journals like the European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS).

Dr. Hasan Yucel has performed 10,000+ valve replacement surgeries. He provides specialized care and heart check ups at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation
• Uses angioplasty and stenting to open blocked arteries and restore blood flow
• Treats complex conditions including pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy
• Contributes research to international medical journals and speaks at scientific meetings
• Completed post-graduate cardiology specialization at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine

Dr. Guven Sadi Sunam is a thoracic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest diagnostics and complex thoracic conditions. Dr. Sunam completed his medical training and thoracic surgery residency at Selçuk University. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.

• Performs CT scans of the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
• Conducts tumor marker blood tests for cancer screening.
• Provides specialized care for complex chest and lung disorders.
• Uses advanced PET-CT technology for five-minute full-body scans.

Dr. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Dr. Faruk Hokenek is a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and coronary artery bypass grafting. Dr. Hokenek focuses on complex heart surgery for acquired valvular diseases and aortic aneurysms.

• Performs open heart surgery and interventricular septal defect repairs.
• Treats conditions including mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.
• Earned his cardiovascular surgery specialization from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Dursun Aras is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart rhythm disorders and complex vascular interventions. Dr. Aras practiced for years at the Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital. He treats conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Expert in carotid angioplasty, stenting, and intracranial arterial procedures.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.
• Specializes in 3D mapping techniques for precise cardiac ablation procedures.

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Pradeep Nair is a cardiothoracic surgeon trained at AIIMS New Delhi. He specializes in evaluating complex adult cardiac conditions during a heart check up.

• Performs the Bentall technique to replace the aortic valve and root
• Experienced in minimally invasive heart port surgery using small incisions
• Completed advanced cardiac surgical training at Waikato Hospital in New Zealand
• Expert in coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve replacement
• Member of the surgical team at NMC Specialty Hospital in the UAE

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Niko Mihic leads medical services for Real Madrid. He manages heart check-ups as Chief of the Executive Health Program at HM Sanchinarro.

• Directs the Personalized Early Prevention Unit to identify cardiac risks early
• Serves as the medical advisor for the European Space Agency
• National consulting physician for international airlines including Air France and KLM
• Medical instructor at St. Pablo CEU Medical School in Madrid
• Trained in family and emergency medicine at Laval University in Quebec

Dr. Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of procedures, focusing on radial angiography and complex coronary interventions. Dr. Ozdemir trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a recognized reference center for cardiology in Turkey. He treats conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and arrhythmia using non-surgical techniques.

• Expertise in transradial angiography, performing procedures through the patient's arm.
• Treats challenging coronary and peripheral vascular cases.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.

Dr. Ahmed Naveed is a specialist cardiologist at Aster Hospital Mankhool. He completed a fellowship in structural heart interventions at the University of Toronto.

• Performs coronary angiography to look for blockages during a heart check up
• Provides emergency and elective angioplasty to restore blood flow to the heart
• Specializes in structural heart interventions and pacemaker implantation for rhythm disorders
• Former assistant professor at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research
• Member of the Cardiology Society of India