Arrhythmia Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Kadriye Kilickesmez is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Liv Hospital Ulus who completed her training at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London.

• Specialises in LAA closure – a procedure to prevent blood clots for patients with irregular heart rhythms
• Performs septal ablation – uses alcohol to treat thickening of the heart muscle walls
• Expert in complex coronary interventions and transcatheter valve implantations
• Founding Chief at two major university teaching hospitals in Istanbul
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Associate Professor Batur Gonenc Kanar is a leading heart rhythm specialist who serves as the Turkey Representative for the European Rhythm Disorders Association.

• Performed 1,100 successful treatments for complex cardiac conditions
• Specialises in 3D mapping for atrial fibrillation ablation to target irregular heartbeats
• Completed international fellowships at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital in London
• Expert in cardiac resynchronisation therapy and pacemaker implantation
• Trained in cardiac electrophysiology at the Paris Institute of Cardiology

Professor Enis Oguz is a specialist cardiologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with advanced training from the Heart Centre at the University of Leipzig in Germany.

• Performs catheter ablation to neutralise heart tissue causing irregular rhythms
• Uses cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) to treat heart failure with specialised pacemakers
• Expert in atrial fibrillation ablation to restore normal heart patterns
• Implants various pacemakers and cardiac devices for long-term rhythm management
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Gokhan Ertas is a highly credentialed cardiologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with specialist research experience from the Thorax Center at ErasmusMC in the Netherlands.

• Treats complex rhythm disorders including tachycardia and Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
• Performs cardioversion – a procedure that uses electricity to reset the heart to a normal rhythm
• Specialises in cardiac catheterisation and temporary pacemaker placement using minimally invasive techniques
• Expert in rhythm Holter monitoring for 24 to 48-hour continuous heart tracking

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in managing heart rhythm disorders in children.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation – uses heat energy to neutralise tiny areas of heart tissue causing irregular heartbeats
• Expertise in pacemaker installation – fits devices to keep a child's heart beating at a healthy, steady rate
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Holds the highest academic rank of Professor in Paediatric Cardiology

Professor Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi founded Thailand's first specialised heart centre and has spent four decades managing complex cardiac conditions at the nation's most prestigious hospitals.

• Specialises in non-invasive cardiology and preventative care for heart rhythm management
• Completed senior cardiology fellowships at Kyoto University in Japan and the University of Hamburg
• Former senior consultant at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Bangkok Hospital
• Focuses on holistic cardiac rehabilitation and revitalisation programmes to improve long-term heart health
• Certified by the Thai Board of Cardiology and Internal Medicine

Professor Mehmet Marasli is a dedicated cardiology specialist at Avicenna International Hospital who focuses on heart rhythm management. He leads the cardiology department with a focus on diagnosing and treating various forms of arrhythmia.

• Completed specialist cardiology training at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine
• Managed cardiac cases across both regional and international hospital settings
• Focuses on non-invasive diagnostic techniques to identify specific heart rhythm issues
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Yazicioglu is a leading cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in interventional cardiac care and pacemaker technology for heart rhythm management.

• Specialises in pacemaker and CRT implantation to regulate heart rhythm and improve cardiac synchronisation
• Performs LAA closure – a procedure to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation without using long-term blood thinners
• Expert in renal denervation, a minimally invasive technique to treat resistant high blood pressure
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Akin Torun brings high-level expertise from Sultan Abdulhamid Khan Training and Research Hospital to his cardiology practice at Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in managing cardiovascular diseases and complex hypertension cases
• Focuses on preventive medicine to reduce long-term cardiac risks
• Evaluates athletic performance and heart health for competitive sports
• Completed specialist cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a high-tech multidisciplinary medical centre

Professor Catakoglu is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on restoring heart health through minimally invasive procedures that avoid traditional open-heart surgery.

• Performs left atrial appendage closure to reduce stroke risks in arrhythmia patients
• Trained at St George's Hospital in London – a major UK teaching centre
• Specialises in Mitra-Clip repair for leaky heart valves via small punctures
• Uses intra-coronary imaging like OCT for precise physiological heart examinations
• Expert in TAVI procedures for non-surgical heart valve replacement

Associate Professor Meki Bilici is a specialist in paediatric cardiology at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, focusing on heart rhythm disorders and congenital conditions in children.

• Specialises in radiofrequency ablation to treat fast or irregular heartbeats in infants and children
• Expert in interventional cardiology, using minimally invasive angiography to repair heart defects without open surgery
• Manages complex cases of atrioventricular block and supraventricular tachycardia in paediatric patients
• Member of the Turkish Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in cardiac surgery and leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Treats arrhythmia through hybrid cardiovascular procedures and complex cardiac reoperations
• Specialises in aortic repair using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive stent-grafting for heart vessels
• Pioneered mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes in Turkey
• Completed specialist fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States
• Directs the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre – a leading facility for severe heart failure