Arrhythmia Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

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 Ozkan Bekler is a heart rhythm specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep expertise in internal medicine and cardiology.

• Specialises in managing complex heart rhythm disorders and cardiac care
• Served as academic staff at Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Gazi University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical institutions
• Published researcher in the field of cardiovascular department studies

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

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in academic medicine.

• Specialises in managing complex heart rhythm disorders and electrophysiology
• Previously served as Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital in advanced cardiology
• Authored research on cardiac health published in international medical journals

Dr. Tatiana Zhelninova-Bosch is a cardiologist and regenerative medicine specialist at The Demarest Clinic in Phuket. She is a recognized leader in stem cell therapy and clinical trial management. Dr. Zhelninova-Bosch previously served as the Chief Physician and Medical Director of Hadassah Medical Moscow. She treats complex conditions like atherosclerosis, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Uses donor and autologous stem cells for heart disease and anti-aging.
• Winner of a Certificate of Honor from the Russian Ministry of Health.
• Former General Manager of Hadassah University Hospital Health Plus in the Middle East.
• Works at Thailand’s first clinic sanctioned for allogeneic stem cell therapy.

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

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.