Arrhythmia Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She serves on the American Heart Association’s Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This is a rare leadership role for a Korean cardiologist. Dr. Kim specializes in heart failure, transplant management, and mechanical circulatory support. She holds an MD and PhD from Seoul National University.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and genetic heart disease.
• Expert in ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO support.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which treats 400,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Surunchupakorn holds a subspecialty diploma in interventional cardiology. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and heart failure.

• Specializes in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent strokes.
• Performs heart cryoablation to treat chronic arrhythmias.
• Manages hypertension and pulmonary vascular disorders.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited center for international patient care.

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Dr Mutlu Cicek is a senior cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals specialising in the management of complex rhythm disorders and heart valve diseases.

• Expert in treating arrhythmias and heart failure within a major cardiovascular centre
• Manages hypertension and hyperlipidemia to reduce stroke and heart attack risks
• Focuses on peripheral vascular diseases involving leg and cervical blood vessels
• Utilises non-invasive protocols for stable coronary artery disease management

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in complex rhythm disorders and interventional heart care.

• Performs coronary angiography to visualise and treat heart rhythm issues
• Specialises in managing hypertension to reduce arrhythmia-related complications
• Treats heart valve diseases that often trigger irregular heartbeats
• Manages high cholesterol as part of a total cardiovascular health plan
• Expert in interventional procedures to restore normal heart rhythms

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the management of complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive interventions to treat cardiovascular issues
• Manages hypertension and hyperlipidemia to reduce stroke and heart attack risks
• Focuses on interventional cardiology for both routine and complex cardiac cases
• Treats heart valve diseases and structural cardiac conditions alongside arrhythmias

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on diagnosing and managing complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Treats cardiovascular occlusion using techniques to clear blocked or narrowed heart arteries
• Manages heart failure cases with tailored medication and lifestyle protocols
• Expertise in congenital heart disease – treating heart structural issues present from birth
• Specialises in hypertension and high cholesterol management to reduce long-term cardiac risk

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and leads complex rhythm disorder cases at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease management
• Uses Holter monitoring and TEE echocardiography for precise arrhythmia diagnosis
• Expert in managing heart failure alongside complex rhythm disorders
• Faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of cardiologists
• Fellow of major international cardiology societies specialising in cardiac interventions