Heart Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Erdogan trained at the world-leading Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab, specialiseing in high-precision cardiac diagnostics and valve assessments.

• Brings elite expertise in interventional cardiology and structural heart repairs from top-tier centres in Turkey and the USA
• Specialises in valvular heart disease, including complex mitral and aortic valve cases
• Performs advanced cardiac ablation and electrophysiology to treat heart rhythm disorders
• Practises at the JCI-accredited Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex

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.

Dr Caner Topaloglu is a specialist in invasive cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on restoring heart function without open surgery.

• Performs balloon angioplasty and stent implantation to clear blocked coronary and carotid arteries
• Expert in heart valve diseases and managing complex cardiac rhythm disorders
• Fits permanent cardiac pacemakers including ICD and CRT devices for heart failure
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Associate Professor Koray Aykut is a cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who excels in laser-aided and closed surgery for aortic diseases.

• Performs closed aortic surgery – a minimally invasive approach that avoids large incisions for a faster recovery
• Specialises in adult heart surgery including valve replacement and coronary bypass procedures
• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
• Published 18 research articles on cardiac outcomes and surgical techniques
• Expertise includes surgical correction of congenital heart diseases in adults

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 a key specialist at PrimeCare Bkk, focusing on interventional cardiology and heart valve repairs. He underwent rigorous training at Rajavithi Hospital and Siriraj Medical School – one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in radiofrequency ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders
• Performs vascular interventions including endovenous radiofrequency (EVRF) for vein issues
• Expert in plastic surgery for cardiac valves to restore heart function
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear, easy patient communication

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.

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.

Professor Albayrak is a cardiovascular specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with published research on protecting the brain during heart surgery.

• Performs complex aortic and heart valve procedures, including TAVI and stent grafting
• Specialises in coronary artery bypass grafting and venous surgery
• Research focus on extracorporeal perfusion – techniques to improve patient safety during bypass
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery and National Society for Vascular Surgery

Professor Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital with significant experience in complex surgical interventions and endocrine care.

• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Completed specialised training with the Europe Senology Academia in Germany
• Member of the Turkish Society of Surgery and the Endocrine Surgery Association
• Holds qualifications in oncoplastic breast surgery and proctologic diseases