114 Best Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Doctors Abroad

Professor Yilmaz has performed over 1,100 paediatric cardiac procedures and currently leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Specialises in minimally invasive cardiac surgery using small incisions for faster recovery in children
• Fellowship-trained in advanced cardiac techniques at OLV Aalst Hospital in Belgium
• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
• Published over 50 research papers, including seven world-first reports in medical literature
• Completed a specialist registrar programme at Royal South Hants Hospital in the UK

Dr Fatih Akova is a specialist paediatric surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals with over two decades of experience treating children's surgical conditions.

• Focuses on congenital anomalies and complex paediatric urology cases
• Treats inguinal hernias and undescended testicles in infants and children
• Corrects hypospadias – a birth defect where the urine opening is misplaced
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Published research on neonatal surgical complications in the Hellenic Journal of Surgery

Associate Professor Ozlem Koroglu is a specialist physiatrist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She served as a guest instructor for the ISPRM World Congress ultrasound course.

• Treats spasticity in the hand using botulinum toxin injections
• Uses musculoskeletal ultrasound to guide treatments for precise accuracy
• Focuses on non-surgical rehabilitation and restorative musculoskeletal care
• Member of the Spinal Cord Diseases Association
• Instructs other clinicians in ultrasound and injection techniques

Navamin 9 Hospital provides paediatric care within a JCI-accredited facility in Bangkok. The hospital integrates cardiology and internal medicine to manage young patients with heart conditions.

• Holds dual accreditation from JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation for clinical safety
• Features a dedicated Mother and Child care department
• Equipped with a 24-hour emergency and trauma centre for urgent cardiac needs
• Supported by a team of 100 doctors across specialised departments

Dr Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist at PrimeCare Bkk who specialised in cardiac valve procedures and coronary angiography at Rajavithi Hospital.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University – one of Thailand's premier medical institutions
• Completed a dedicated fellowship in interventional cardiology for non-surgical heart repairs
• Performs coronary angiography to check for blockages using minimally invasive techniques
• Fluent in English to ensure clear communication throughout the treatment process

Professor Emiroglu is a senior specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with extensive training from the Europe Senology Academia in Germany.

• Specialises in oncoplastic surgery for breast diseases
• Highly skilled in endocrine and colorectal surgical procedures
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and Endocrine Surgery Association
• Completed specialised training in thyroid health and proctologic diseases
• Fellow of the Izmir Breast Diseases Association

Dr Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital who integrates precision medicine with cardiology and immunology to manage chronic conditions.

• Focuses on precision medicine to tailor treatments for long-term health and tissue repair
• Manages paediatric conditions including cerebral palsy and traumatic brain injury rehabilitation
• Uses regenerative medicine techniques to help speed up healing time and reduce hospital stays
• Practices at a facility equipped with intensive care units and dedicated operating rooms

Professor Hwan Song Uk leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Myongji Hospital and serves as Director for the Korean Scientific Society for Pediatric Surgery.

• Specialises in congenital heart surgery for conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and septal defects
• Uses the Da Vinci Xi system for robot-assisted surgery, enabling smaller incisions and faster healing
• Expert in ECMO support for critical cardiothoracic care and complex transplant procedures
• Trained at Seoul National University, South Korea's premier medical institution

Professor Sungho Kim pioneered catheter-based heart treatments in Korea, completing more than 1,200 successful cardiac interventions for children and adults.

• Specialises in minimally invasive repairs for ASD and VSD using thin tubes to avoid open-heart surgery
• Manages complex cases including tetralogy of Fallot and congenital heart abnormalities
• Provides long-term follow-up care for patients transitioning from childhood into adulthood
• Holds a PhD from Hanyang University and trains the next generation of cardiologists

Dr Jieun Ban specialises in non-surgical interventions for congenital heart defects and rhythm disorders at Sejong Hospital – a KOIHA-accredited cardiac centre.

• Performs cryoablation to treat irregular heartbeats using extreme cold instead of open surgery
• Expert in catheter-based repairs for atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD)
• Uses specialised paediatric echocardiography for detailed heart assessments in infants and adolescents
• Collaborates with cardiac surgeons to provide peri-procedural and long-term follow-up care

Professor Jeong Yoon Kim heads the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Sejong Hospital. She specializes in managing congenital heart defects in infants and adolescents.

• Trained at Severance Hospital – one of South Korea's top-tier tertiary medical centres
• Expert in echocardiography – uses sound waves to create live heart images for accurate diagnosis
• Manages septal defect repairs (ASD and VSD) and specialized valvuloplasty procedures
• Coordinates multidisciplinary care with pediatric cardiac surgeons and interventional cardiologists
• Focuses on long-term follow-up care to ensure ongoing medical safety for young patients