Exercise test Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Yildiray Bekar is a thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the surgical treatment of lung cancer and emphysema. Dr. Bekar uses both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He focuses on complex diseases of the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

• Performs specialized surgeries for bronchiectasis and hydatid cysts.
• Treats excessive armpit sweating through surgical hyperhidrosis management.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited university hospital facility.

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. 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.

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.

Professor Irene Marthe Lang is a leading cardiologist at the Medical University of Vienna. She pioneered advanced methods for treating narrowed lung vessels in Austria.

• Expert in hemodynamic testing – measures how blood flows through the heart and lungs
• Performs exercises tests to assess cardiopulmonary health and vascular resistance
• Graduated 'sub auspiciis praesidentis' – Austria's highest academic honor for perfect grades
• Leads research in atherosclerosis and heart attacks at Vienna General Hospital
• Recipient of the honorary order for services to the Republic of Austria

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. 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. 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. 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. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

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. Yusuf Tavil is a cardiologist at Medistate Hospital Istanbul. He treats heart conditions such as coronary artery disease and pulmonary hypertension. Dr. Tavil performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, dilated cardiomyopathy treatment, and atherosclerosis management.

• Performs carotid, intracranial, and transluminal arterial angioplasty and stenting.
• Uses radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias.
• Works at Medistate Hospital, which holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.
• Treats patients at a facility that manages 200,000 cases annually.

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.

Dr. Naveed Ahmed is a fellowship-trained cardiologist from the University of Toronto. He specializes in interventional cardiology and emergency cardiac procedures at Aster Hospital.

• Performs coronary angiography to check for heart blockages during an exercise test
• Completed a two-year fellowship at St. Michael's Hospital in Canada
• Former Assistant Professor at the Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences
• Fellow of Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Interventions
• Member of the Cardiology Society of India