Arrhythmia Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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

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.

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

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 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 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

Dr Charoenpanichkit is a dedicated cardiologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital – a facility known for managing complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in cardiology with a focus on heart rhythm management
• Practises at a major international heart centre in Bangkok
• Part of a multidisciplinary team treating diverse arrhythmia cases

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

Professor Yunus Keser Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon who integrates traditional surgical expertise with diverse complementary therapies to manage heart rhythm issues.

• Holds over 20 scientific course certificates specifically in cardiovascular surgery
• Published 100 plus research papers in national and international medical journals
• Combines surgery with acupuncture and neural therapy for holistic heart care
• Specialises in integrative medicine to support patient recovery after cardiac procedures
• Recognised as a Doctor Lecturer Member for his academic contributions to surgery