Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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

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 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. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.

Dr. Jieun Ban is a pediatric cardiologist at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in pediatric arrhythmias and congenital heart disease. Dr. Ban performs catheter-based electrophysiologic treatments for children and adolescents. She works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility that serves over 402,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in treating atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD).
• Performs cryoablation to treat heart rhythm disorders in infants and children.
• Skilled in advanced echocardiographic assessment and pediatric cardiac syncope evaluation.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric surgeons and intensive care specialists.

Dr. Jeong Yoon Kim is the Head of Pediatrics at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She treats congenital heart defects, Kawasaki disease, and pediatric arrhythmias. Dr. Kim trained at Severance Hospital, a top-tier medical center in Korea. She provides care at both Bucheon and Incheon Sejong Hospitals.

• Expertise in echocardiography for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Treats structural heart issues like atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Collaborates with surgical teams for pre- and post-procedural heart care.
• Practices at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which sees 400,000+ annual patients.

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

• Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
• Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
• Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.