Best Ultrasound of carotid arteries doctors: TOP 71 doctors

The doctor serves as the Chief Physician of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Plastic Surgery Departments at Solingen Clinic in Germany. Specializing in the sparing treatment of tumors in the head, neck, and upper airways, the doctor employs advanced techniques such as endoscopic operations through the nose and robotic interventions with incisions as small as 1 cm.

With over 11 years of surgical experience, the doctor is also an accomplished academic, contributing to 78 scientific publications. The doctor completed medical studies in the USA and Germany, and has held significant roles in various German medical institutions.

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

DR. Arzu Musaeva

Education: Azerbaijan Medical University.

Specialization: therapist

Working hours and days: weekdays 10:00-15:00.

Training and membership:

16.02-31.03.2000 thematic development of the cycle “Current issues of infectious diseases”.

02.01-15.02.2001 thematic cycle “Clinical pharmacotherapy of internal diseases”.

improvement.

01-30.12.2005 thematic improvement in the course “Chronic renal failure”.

22.11-27.12.2005 "Applied Homotoxicology" (56 hours) prof. Safihan Gasanov.

26-30.01.2006 "Applied Homotoxicology" (36 hours) Dr. Klaus Kuestermann (Baden-Baden,

Germany).

12-24.11.2006 "Applied Homotoxicology" (48 hours) Doctor of Technical Sciences Elena Nekrasova

23-28.04.2007 "Homeoisopathy" Dr. Burkhard Flechsig.

28.05-02.06.2007 "Sanum Therapy" Dr. Anita Krake (Germany).

13.12. 2008. “Microbiological Therapy” Doctor of Medical Sciences Michael Schreiber (Germany).

14-18.03.2008 "Module B" Dr. Marion Krasnitzer-Geyer, Dr. med. Siddhartha Popat (Baden-

Baden, Germany).

20-22.06.2008. "Acupuncture and Homeosiniatry" Dr. med. Siddhartha Popat (Baden-Baden,

Germany).

27-29.11.2009. "Introduction to Homeosiniatry" Dr. med. Joachim Bandlow.

02/16/2010. "Homotoxicology" Dr. Alta Smith.

05-09.11.2010. Course "Applied Homotoxicology" (36 hours). Dr. med. Burkhard Flechsig, Dr. med.

Joachim Bandlow.

21-22. 01.2011. "Introduction to Isopathy and Sanum Therapy". Med. Thomas Rau.

04.04.2011. "Microbiological Therapy" Dr. Kerstin Rasch, Dr. Volker Rusch.

10.20.2013. "Traditional medicine with biological medicine in diseases of the endocrinological and lymphatic systems"

"Sharing Methods" by Dr. Jurgen Frost.

07.04-02.05.2014 "Azerbaijan State Medical Institute named after A.Aliyev"

refresher course.

11/12/2014. "Inflammation: A New Concept" by Dr. Alta Smith.

10-11.04.2015. "Diabetes, Stress and Associated Diseases" Dr. med. Siddhartha Popat

(Baden-Baden, Germany).

12-16.05.2015. "Neurology, autoimmune diseases" Dr. of Medical Sciences Thomas Rau (Switzerland).

05/28/2015. "Basics of acid-base balance" "Hormones and health" Dr. med. Burkhard

Flechsig (Germany).

10.21.2015. "Fundamentals of Oncology" by Dr. Gerhard Reiss (Germany).

12/21/2015. "Mesotherapy" Dr. Alta Smith (Germany).

01-03.04.2016. Dr. "Allergy, Inflammation, Stress". Bert Hannosset (Germany).

05/28-29/2016 “Aesthetic Medicine” Dr. Tatiana Rivkina (Italy).

06/13-14/2016 “Fibromyalgia, Gout, Psoriasis” Dr. med. Gerhard Reis (Germany).

04-08.10.2016. "Mucosa Syndrome" Dr. Arturo Obirne (Colombia).

21.10. 2016. "Microbiological Therapy" by Dr. Uwe Peters (Germany).

31.10-01.11.2016. "Thyroid depletion syndrome" Dr. Gerhard Reiss (Germany).

10-11.11.2017. "Microbiological therapy – the basis of regulation" Dr. Uwe Peters (Germany).

12.2017. "Neurotherapy and Homotoxicology" Dr. med. Siddhartha Popat (Baden-Baden,

Germany).

2017. "Metabolic Syndrome" Dr. med. Annette Jaensch.

2017. "Healthy Aging, Proven Remedies in Integrative Medicine", Dr. Ralf Ottmaier

(Switzerland).

14-20.05.2018. "From segment to barrier, nutrition and inflammation, vitamin C and diabetes", doctor.

honey. Arturo Obirne (Colombia).

15-17.11.2018 "Elimination Therapy Methods, Success in Old Age" Dr. Marion Krasnitzer-Geyer

(Baden-Baden, Germany).

04.2018. "Bioregulatory treatment of chronic infections" Dr.rer.nat. Petra Grüning.

21-23.09.2018. "Possibilities of treating degenerative diseases using systemic bioregulatory medicine"

Doctor med. Siddhartha Popat (Baden-Baden, Germany).

01/25/2019. "Basics of mistletoe therapy with Helixor and its application in practice" Doctor of Medical Sciences Christfried

Preussler (Germany).

05/11/2019 “Mesotherapy” Dr. Nicoletta Frasca

05/14/2019. "Sanum Therapy for Liver Diseases" by Dr. Dieter Sonntag

06.04.2019. "Isn't fatigue the call of the liver?" Dr. Petra Grüning.

14-19.10.2019. "Bioregulatory treatment of dermatological diseases". med. Arturo Obirne

(Colombia).

Based on the results of successful treatment of trophic ulcers of various origins with biological preparations

Received the Hans-Heinrich Reckeweg Prize for clinical cases.

Examinations and treatment performed:

• Bioregulatory therapy of all therapeutic diseases.

• Atherosclerosis, stenosis, occlusion of peripheral arteries.

• Varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, lymphostasis of peripheral veins.

• Peripheral nerve neuropathy.

• Diabetic paw, osteoarthropathy, osteomyelitis.

• Detoxification and bioregulation of blood glucose at the cellular level. Diabetes mellitus

treatment and prevention of delayed complications in the lower extremities.

• Gangrenous pyoderma.

• Treatment of trophic ulcers.

Education and Specialisation 

1987-1993 Undergraduate Education: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

1993-1997 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Specialization

2001-2005 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Sub-branch Specialization Education

Professional Memberships (if any)

Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Member of 

Antalya Medical Chamber

ACADEMIC DUTIES

PROFESSOR. INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/MEDICAL FACULTY) 2015

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORİNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/ DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL 

MEDICINE/ DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2010

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY /FACULTY OF 

MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF CHILD 

HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2005-2010

ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

Faculty Board Membership İnönü University Faculty of Medicine

Head of the Department: Inönü University Faculty of Medicine. Department of Child Health 

and Diseases 

Board Membership: Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

Areas of Expertise

• Interventional Cardiology & Structural Heart Disease
• Valve Disorders (Mitral, Aortic)
• Aneurysms, Arterial Blockages
• Heart Failure & Rhythm Disorders
• Echocardiography (TTE/TEE), Holter Monitoring
• Advanced Diagnostics (CT Angio, Cardiac MRI)
• Adult Congenital Heart Disease
• Balloon & Stent Interventions
• Non-surgical Valve Repairs (e.g., MitraClip, TriClip)

Education & Professional Experience

• 1997 – Graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Medicine (M.D.)
• 1998–2004 – Completed Cardiology Specialty Training at Istanbul University, Institute of Cardiology
• 2007 – Cardiologist, Kastamonu Şerife Bacı Women’s and Children’s Hospital
• 2007–2024 – Cardiologist, Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital
• 2008–2010 – Cardiologist, Private İlke Bağcılar Medical Center
• 2010–2011 – Cardiologist, Private Avrupa Şafak Hospital
• 2011 – Cardiologist, Haseki Training and Research Hospital
• 2017–2019 – Cardiologist, Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital
• 2024–Present – Cardiologist at Medipol Health Group

Current Academic Roles

• Faculty Member, School of Medicine – Istanbul Medipol University
• Faculty Member, International School of Medicine – Istanbul Medipol University

Affiliations & Honors

• Vice President, Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Member of national and international cardiology societies

The doctor graduated from Istanbul University's Çapa School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency in Radiodiagnostics and Interventional Radiology at Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine in 2002. Specializing in Diagnostic Radiology and Teleradiology, as well as Interventional Radiology, the doctor has participated in 12 local and one international congress, contributing numerous oral and written presentations. The doctor has held positions at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Merzifon Air Hospital, Istanbul Emar Center, and Haseki Training and Research Hospital.

Assoc. Prof. Elif Evrim EKIN completed her education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine between and obtained the title of Medical Doctor. In 2003 she received her Radiology specialization from Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital, and also spent a year at the Ege University Department of Radiology. After obtaining her Radiology specialization, she worked at Bozüyük State Hospital and Private Eskişehir Sakarya Hospital from 2003 to 2014. Since 2014 she has worked at Istanbul Taksim Gaziosmanpaşa Training and Research Hospital for 10 years, where she obtained the title of Associate Professor in 2019, serving as the Education Coordinator and Administrative Responsible in the Radiology Education Clinic. She has published research articles in international SCI and SCI-E journals and has numerous national and international oral presentations and journal peer reviews. In 2020, she successfully completed the ‘Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice’ training. Her special interests are musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging.

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul, a Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. She graduated from Istanbul University–Cerrahpaşa. She completed her cardiology residency at Istanbul Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital (2014–2018). She focuses on cardiac imaging. She has expertise in 2D/3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography (TTE/TEE). She advanced this training through research at the UAB Echo Lab (2015) and hands-on 2D/3D TEE work in the TEE Lab (2018–2019).

Her research covers photomedicine and cardiology. Her papers appear in Journal of Biomedical Optics, PNAS, Photochemistry and Photobiology, Echocardiography, Minerva Cardioangiologica, and Archives of Medical Science (2013–2020). She completed a clinical and interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney (2019). She also worked at the Harvard Medical School Wellman Center for Photomedicine (2012–2013). She is a full member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology, and an EACVI silver member. Award: ASP Fredrick Urbach Memorial Student Travel Award (2013).

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

Dr. Viola Fox is the Chief Physician at the Clinic for Haematology, Oncology, and Palliative Medicine at BKZ Solingen. This clinic is a certified interdisciplinary cancer center. Dr. Fox is a leading expert in drug therapy for tumor diseases in Germany and Europe. She has more than 15 years of experience in this field.

She is a member of the German Society of Oncology and Haemato-oncology (GDHO), the German Association of Physicians, and the American Association for Cancer Research. Dr. Fox is also active in molecular biology research. Her work supports progress in cancer treatment and molecular diagnostics.

Her main areas of expertise are chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation therapy. Dr. Fox is known for her innovative methods and strong commitment to patient care. Her efforts have led to high recovery rates and recognition from her peers.

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher is an interventional cardiologist and heart failure specialist at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen. He is known for performing advanced procedures such as coronary angiography, radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping, carotid angioplasty, and stenting.

Dr. Becher’s clinic carries out about 3,000 to 4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures each year. These include complex coronary interventions, catheter-based valve replacements, and structural heart procedures. He is experienced in using advanced imaging techniques like IVUS and OCT for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Dr. Becher is dedicated to providing thorough and compassionate care. He uses modern therapies for both acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, focusing on patient safety and positive outcomes.

Dr. Yigit Changa is an Associate Professor of Cardiology. He received advanced training at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He became a cardiology specialist in 2016 and completed his residency in 2010. Dr. Changa is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.

He has worked at leading hospitals, including Ataşehir and Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospitals. Dr. Changa speaks English fluently. He has a solid academic and clinical background in cardiology.

Dr. Cenk İndelen is a cardiovascular surgery specialist. He has practiced since 2002. He has worked at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital since 2025. He completed his residency in thoracic, cardiovascular, and vascular surgery at Kocaeli University (1996–2002). He became an associate professor in 2023.

His focus is patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization. He has published on transfusion cost-effectiveness and PBM implementation (Cardiovasc J Afr, 2023). He has also reported on the economics of aortic valve replacement (Heart Surg Forum, 2023) and techniques in coronary, mitral, and aortic surgery. His work also appears in JAMA (2023), Crit Care Med (2025), and Transfusion (2025).

Accreditations and memberships: Orsi da Vinci robotic console training (Belgium, 2014). Koç University Animal Use Certificate (2017). Society for the Advancement of Patient Blood Management course (2020). Publons Peer Reviewer course (2020). Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery, ISMICS, the ERAS Society, the Blood Transfusion Society, the Society for the Advancement of PBM, and ASCVTS.

Under his leadership, the hospital is actively expanding its services, including paediatric cardiology and intensive care, and is planning to establish an interdisciplinary center for parents and children on the basis of the Department of Paediatrics.

Dr. Propson's many years of experience have established him as a leading expert in neonatology and paediatric cardiology in Germany and Europe. His dedication and commitment to the highest level of care for young patients is reflected in his work. Dr. Propson's research and scientific publications demonstrate his in-depth knowledge and commitment to development in paediatrics.

For many years Dr. Propson worked as a leading physician in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Leverkusen Clinic in Leverkusen, Germany, where he was also responsible for managing the paediatric intensive care unit. In addition to his primary work, Dr. Propson devotes a great deal of time to continuing education to ensure that his patients receive the most up-to-date treatments in his department.

His unique professional qualities and qualifications set him apart from other physicians. Dr. Propson's patients can rest assured that they are in good hands at the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

Membership in societies:

German Association of Physicians

Expert of scientific journals

Specialisations:

Emergency medicine

Intensive care

Paediatric cardiology

Neonatology

Work Experience:

2006: Graduation from the Faculty of Medicine

2006 - 2011: Specialization as a specialist in paediatrics and adolescent medicine.

2011 - 2023: Lead physician in the Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at the Leverkusen Clinic.

2023: Chief physician in the Department of Paediatrics at the Academic Hospital Solingen.

Professional Summary:

Experienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.

Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.

Education:

2022                      : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University

2015                      : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital

1997-2002:           Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995                : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)

1982-1989           : TarsusAmerican College

Specializations:

Varicose Veins

Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms

Heart Aneurysms

TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:

Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department

Dr. Christoph W. Kopp is an Austrian cardiologist and angiologist with over 20 years of experience in interventional medicine. He has performed vascular interventions since 2001 and interventional cardiology since 2007. He has worked at Wiener Privatklinik since 2004, where he diagnoses and treats cardiovascular diseases.

He combines clinical work with research. He has contributed to international studies and publications and has introduced modern catheter‑based techniques. His expertise includes cardiology, angiology, and preventive medicine.

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol - Chief of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine and Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital

Dr. Victor Alexander Krol is a highly qualified specialist, heading the departments of gastroenterology and internal medicine. With many years of experience and deep knowledge in his field, Dr. Krol has established himself as an outstanding expert, providing patients with comprehensive treatment and an individual approach. He actively uses the latest methods of diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, metabolism, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

Dr. Krol is also the director of the certified Obesity Treatment Center at Martinus Hospital, which provides surgical and endoscopic treatments for obesity. The center uses advanced technology to diagnose and treat obesity (adiposis), including methods such as bariatric surgery, endoscopic weight loss, and specialized programs for patients with different stages of obesity. The center is certified to high standards and has excellent results in the treatment of this serious disease.

The Gastroenterology Department, headed by Dr. Krol, diagnoses and treats diseases of the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. The doctors of the department use a wide range of methods, including endoscopic procedures, ultrasound, and other modern diagnostic technologies.

The Department of Internal Medicine covers a wide range of diseases, including cardiology, diabetology, infectology, and therapy of respiratory and renal diseases. Dr. Krol and his team provide a comprehensive approach to treatment using the most advanced methods of medicine.

Thanks to his high professionalism and humane approach to each patient, Dr. Krol deservedly enjoys the respect of colleagues and patients.