Arrhythmia Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Wissarut Sakulpaptong is a cardiology specialist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, where he previously served as Chief Fellow after winning the Outstanding Medical Graduate Award.

• Specialises in echocardiography to identify structural heart issues that cause irregular heartbeat
• Uses 3D and transesophageal echocardiography for high-resolution visual mapping of heart valves
• Expert in managing patients on blood-thinning medication through his work with warfarin clinics
• Awards winner from the Heart Association of Thailand for his work in cardiac imaging
• Contributed to national clinical practice guidelines for complex medical management

Associate Professor Cihan Altin trained at the world-leading Cleveland Clinic in interventional cardiology and manages complex heart rhythm disorders at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Treats irregular heartbeats using cryotherapy – applies extreme cold to disable tissue causing rhythm issues
• Performs pacemaker applications for patients with slow or unstable heart rates
• Specialises in renal denervation for resistant hypertension to improve cardiovascular health
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging

Professor Sung-Ho Kim, MD, MS, PhD, is a pediatric cardiologist and congenital heart disease specialist with more than 40 years of experience. He trained at Hanyang University College of Medicine (MD) and Hanyang University Graduate School (MS, PhD). He helped advance catheter-based treatment of ASD, VSD, tetralogy of Fallot, and other defects. This work reduced the need for open-heart surgery. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions.

He has led academic and clinical programs. He contributes to research and training. He also participates in professional cardiology societies and presents at international conferences.

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive academic leadership in heart rhythm management.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and treating complex heart rhythm disorders
• Former Professor at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine – a key training ground for specialists
• Trained at Turkey High Specialisation Hospital – one of the nation's premier cardiac centres
• Supervised cardiac clinical operations as a department head at multiple private institutions
• Author of numerous research papers on cardiovascular health and clinical outcomes

Professor Dursun Aras is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with deep expertise in managing complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in cardiology at one of Turkey's leading university training hospitals
• Former lead specialist at Ankara City Hospital cardiology clinic
• Managed high-volume cases at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in diagnostic and interventional procedures for irregular heartbeats
• Academic leader training the next generation of cardiologists in rhythm management

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn, MD, is a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. He also trained in interventional cardiology.

Accreditations and training: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (2006). Diploma, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2012). Subspecialty in cardiology (2014). Subspecialty in interventional cardiology (2015).

Professor Yilmaz Yozgat is a leading specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. He focuses on heart rhythm issues in children.

• Specialises in managing complex heart conditions in infants and adolescents
• Trained at the Gülhane Military Medical Academy in paediatric cardiology
• Former staff member at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes aviation medicine related to heart health in younger patients
• Provides care for rhythm disruptions at a major university hospital research centre

Professor Byung-Hee Oh, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. His clinical focus includes heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and preventive cardiology.

He served as Professor of Cardiology at Seoul National University. He also served as Director of a cardiovascular center and Head of the Division of Cardiology. He was President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and led national heart failure and hypertension groups. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He has given invited lectures at major international cardiology conferences and received national honors.

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

Dr. Min-Jeong Kim, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She focuses on interventional cardiology, heart failure, hypertension, and preventive cardiology.

She earned her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed advanced training in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at a major medical center in Korea.

Her expertise includes coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. She performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. She is skilled in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation.

She provides evidence-based care with careful risk assessment and personalized treatment. She works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams to improve prevention and long-term outcomes.

Professor Ertugrul Ercan is a highly qualified cardiologist who gained valuable professional experience in Melbourne and at the world-leading Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology to treat heart rhythm disturbances
• Holds the prestigious European Cardiologist Diploma, recognising his expertise across Europe
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• Expert in managing complex hypertension and atherosclerosis alongside cardiac arrhythmias
• Former Dean and Head of Cardiology at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University