Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Professor Riza Turkoz is a senior academic cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished career across Turkey's leading university hospitals.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and complex cardiac valve procedures
• Performs radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment to correct heart rhythm disorders
• Expert in managing advanced cardiomyopathy and treatment-resistant hypertension
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

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.

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the USA, bringing world-class diagnostic precision to Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and advanced cardiovascular diagnostics
• Performs complex procedures including cardiac ablation, angioplasty, and aneurysm coiling
• Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University and Associate Professor at Başkent University
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association with extensive academic leadership

Dr Fatih Koç brings elite international expertise to Turkey, having completed specialised training at the Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit in the USA.

• Specialises in complex coronary interventions and high-risk cardiac procedures
• Expert in invasive cardiology techniques at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs advanced vascular interventions including intracranial stenting and aneurysm coiling

Dr. Sercan Okutucu is a Professor of Cardiology at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2023–present). He received his MD in 2006 from Hacettepe University. He completed his cardiology residency there in 2011. He was an Associate Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Ankara Hospital from 2014 to 2023.

He serves as the Turkey Representative on the International Board of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (2019–present). He is a board member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology Heart Valve Diseases Working Group (2020–present). He is also a member of the Scientific Program Committee of the Turkish Heart and Health Foundation (2020–present).

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on catheter-based heart treatments.

• Specialises in interventional techniques for pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease
• Manages complex cases of heart failure and valvular heart conditions
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist in cardiology interventions at PrimeCare Bkk, with intensive training from Rajavithi Hospital. He focuses on restoring heart and vascular health through minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders without open surgery
• Specialises in angioplasty and stenting to clear blocked arteries and improve blood flow
• Holds a degree from Siriraj Medical School – one of Thailands most prestigious medical institutions
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear and comfortable patient communication

Dr. Ahn Taehun is a cardiologist (MD, PhD) and Director of a Cardiovascular Center. He specializes in coronary artery disease, including angina and myocardial infarction. He also treats hypertension, heart valve disease, heart failure, and hyperlipidemia. His expertise includes interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular imaging. He also manages atherosclerosis, arterial occlusive disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis.

He has held several leadership roles. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC) and President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC). He was Finance Director of the KSC. He led the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS) and the Korean Cardiovascular Complications Committee (KCCC) as President. He also chaired the Organizing Committee for ENCORE SEOUL (Endovascular & Coronary Revascularization).

Associate Professor Hakan Ucar is a European Board-certified cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive heart valve interventions.

• Performs TAVI and Mitraclip procedures to repair valves without open-heart surgery
• Expert in complex coronary interventions for patients with blocked or narrowed arteries
• Specialises in electrophysiological studies and ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders
• Former Head of Cardiology and Associate Professor at Biruni University

Professor Ali Oto is based at Memorial Ankara Hospital and has worked at leading European medical centres including the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

• Trained in ear, nose, and throat diseases at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in middle ear surgery to treat hearing issues and infections
• Specialises in thyroidectomy for thyroid disorders and salivary gland conditions
• Focuses on larynx and voice diseases and swallowing disorders
• Researches inner ear physiology through international collaborations in Holland and Sweden