Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 14

Dr Akin Torun is a cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who specialises in the intersection of heart health and athletic performance.

• Focuses on sports cardiology and evaluating heart function for athletes
• Manages heart rhythm issues like atrial fibrillation and sports-related arrhythmia
• Provides cardiac rehabilitation and preventive medicine for active individuals
• Treats leg vascular diseases and pulmonary hypertension
• Trained at Kocaeli University and the prestigious GATA training hospital

Dr Alp Burak Catakoglu is an interventional cardiology expert at Liv Hospital Ulus. He specialises in complex heart procedures that replace traditional open surgery.

• Performs TAVI – replaces narrowed heart valves using a catheter through the leg for faster recovery
• Specialises in Mitra-Clip for percutaneous mitral valve repair without opening the chest
• Uses renal denervation – a specialized heat-based treatment for resistant high blood pressure
• Trained in coronary physiology in France and completed internal medicine rotation at St Georges Hospital in London

Professor Dural is a highly credentialed surgeon at Liv Hospital Ulus with fellowships from the Cleveland Clinic and Karolinska University Hospital.

• Specialises in adrenal gland treatments which are critical for managing secondary hypertension
• Performs robotic and laparoscopic procedures for faster recovery and less pain
• Fellowship trained at Ottawa University in translational medicine and apoptosis research
• Holds leadership as Secretary General of the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Member of the American College of Surgeons and Clinical Robotic Surgery Association

Dr Osman Karli is a specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with a background in paediatric medicine from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.

• Focuses on paediatric health monitoring for patients from birth to 18 years
• Provides expert guidance on newborn care and childhood diseases
• Specialises in preventive medicine and nutrition for infants and children
• Presented research on myoclonic epilepsy in patients with Type 1 diabetes
• Led a specialised thesis on the evaluation of acute pancreatitis in children

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed more than 10,000 heart valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders, and chronic heart failure management
• Performs carotid angioplasty and stenting to open narrowed neck arteries and prevent strokes
• Uses radiofrequency ablation to treat heart rhythm issues without invasive surgery
• Frequent guest speaker at international cardiology conferences and scientific meetings
• Trained at Çukurova and Cumhuriyet Universities, two of Turkey's leading medical institutions

Dr Utku Zor is a Harvard-trained imaging specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He uses precision diagnostic tools to manage complex heart conditions and prevent cardiac disease.

• Trained in echocardiography at Harvard Medical School
• Expert in Cardiac MRI and CT angiography for detailed heart visualisations
• Focused on managing advanced heart failure and chronic hypertension
• Specialises in stress echocardiography to assess heart function under pressure
• Holds a Level I Cardiac MRI certification

Professor Kocaman has performed over 1,100 successful treatments as a leading interventional cardiologist and heart rhythm specialist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Expert in cardiac electrophysiology (EPS) and ablation therapy for heart rhythm disorders
• Specialises in pacemaker implantation and ongoing clinical follow-up
• Performs complex arterial procedures including carotid angioplasty and stenting
• Consultant for medical engineering holding patents in cardiovascular technology
• Member of prestigious national and international scientific cardiology societies

Dr Sharad Tandon is a cardiologist at Fortis Gurgaon focusing on heart rhythm disorders. He provides expert care at one of India's leading cardiac centres.

• Specialises in managing complex arrhythmias or irregular heartbeats
• Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat heart rhythm problems without major surgery
• Uses the latest clinical cardiology protocols for patient diagnosis
• Focuses on mapping and treating electrical issues within the heart

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.