Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Ibrahim Cansaran is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He ranked second nationally in the 2017 Turkish pediatric cardiology board exam. Dr. Cansaran has authored over 150 scientific papers with 1,200 citations. He specializes in interventional angiography procedures for children.

• Performed over 250 pediatric interventional missions across Kosovo, Libya, and Kenya.
• Former Vice Chair of the Interventional Cardiology Working Group.
• Served as the Director of Pediatric Cardiology Angiography at Çam & Sakura Hospital.
• Completed specialty training at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Fuwai Heart Center.

Professor Baltali focuses on the psychological side of heart health, helping patients manage the mental impact of chronic conditions like hypertension.

• Specialises in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and family therapy
• Completed psychiatry training at Gazi University Faculty of Medicine
• Published research in local and international medical journals
• Uses cognitive psychotherapy to help patients cope with chronic illness

Professor Abaci is an interventional cardiology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on managing complex cardiovascular conditions including heart failure and vascular diseases.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology – uses minimally invasive catheter-based techniques to treat heart conditions
• Expert in treating peripheral artery and leg vascular diseases to improve circulation
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Researched ways to prevent kidney injury during angiography – making heart scans safer for high-risk patients

Professor Kocas specialises in interventional cardiology at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, focusing on complex procedures for completely occluded heart vessels.

• Expert in Chronic Total Occlusion – a technique to clear long-term, fully blocked arteries
• Performs TAVI – a minimally invasive valve replacement that avoids open-heart surgery
• Manages heart valve diseases, hypertension, and heart failure
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology – a premier Turkish medical centre
• Published research on kidney health following acute coronary syndrome

Professor Gercekoglu is the Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He has led several major heart surgery departments across Istanbul as a Medical Director.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for heart and blood vessel conditions
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital
• Expertise in managing surgical departments at Camlica German Hospital
• Focuses on clinical leadership and high-standard patient care protocols

Professor Dagdeviren serves as the Head of Cardiology at Bahçeşehir University. He leads the department at the JCI-accredited Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul.

• Specialises in internal medicine and cardiovascular health
• Former Head of Cardiology at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as Chief Resident at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital
• Trained at some of Turkey's most prestigious cardiac research hospitals

Dr. Kannakrit Sumthong is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon (Medical License No. 29234). He is board-certified in General Surgery (2009) and Vascular Surgery (2016). He earned his M.D. in 2003 from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine. He completed advanced vascular training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, a leading tertiary referral center in Thailand. He practices in the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Vascular Surgery Clinic. Languages: Thai, English.

His expertise includes vascular, general, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. His interests include endovascular and hybrid procedures, peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, varicose veins, diabetic foot and limb salvage, and hemodialysis vascular access. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Associate Professor Yunus Nazli is a cardiovascular specialist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He focuses on heart valve repairs and aortic interventions.

• Performs coronary bypass surgery using both on-pump and off-pump methods
• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR – treating aortic aneurysms via the groin for faster healing
• Manages carotid and peripheral artery surgeries for improved limb circulation
• Treats varicose veins using laser therapy and sclerotherapy injections
• Creates arteriovenous fistulas to support patients requiring hemodialysis

Dr. Veysel Ozan is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital (2026–present). He earned his MD from the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine (2005–2011). He completed his cardiology residency at Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital (2012–2016). He worked as a specialist cardiologist at Hakkari State Hospital (2016–2017) and at Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (2017–2020). He later served as a faculty member at Dışkapı (2020–2022) and at Etlik City Hospital (2022–2026).

Accreditations and awards: Turkish Society of Cardiology Proficiency Certificate (2019). TSC Most Successful Young Cardiologist of the Year, 2019–2020 term (awarded 2020). First Prize for Best Oral Presentation at the 31st National Congress of Applied Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Mehmet Cakici is a cardiovascular surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He has authored over 30 international articles in prestigious journals like J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. His practice covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, and congenital heart defects. Dr. Cakici contributes to national clinical guidelines for heart valve disease treatment.

• Specializes in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support for heart failure.
• Authored chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations.
• Performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic aneurysm repairs.
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.