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. 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. Karin Kulwacharamongkon is an aesthetic and anti-aging physician at Harmony Life Center in Bangkok. She specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation with over six years of practice. Dr. Kulwacharamongkon is certified in Preventive Medicine by the Preventive Medicine Association of Thailand. She creates personalized wellness plans using EECP, micronutrient therapy, and lifestyle medicine.

• Highly skilled in Botox, fillers, laser treatments, and thread lifting.
• Expertise in integrative health, IV nutrition, and chelation therapy.
• Completed advanced filler technique training at Allergan Medical Institute.
• Served as a medical instructor at Ubon Ratchathani University.

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. 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. 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. 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

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. 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. 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. Yilmaz Yozgat is a pediatric cardiologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating children with complex heart conditions and vascular diseases. Dr. Yozgat trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy. He manages cases of hypertension, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy in young patients.

• Expertise includes pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease in children.
• Performs diagnostic heart check-ups, exercise tests, and carotid artery ultrasounds.
• Former faculty member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine.
• Works at a center with 21 intensive care units dedicated to newborns.