Atherosclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and a leading specialist in clearing arterial blockages at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat atherosclerosis using balloons and stents
• Uses CT Angiography and Cardiac MRI for precise arterial imaging without surgery
• Expert in managing adult congenital heart disease and complex cardiac rhythm disorders
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine
• Highly skilled in structural heart disease including non-surgical heart valve repairs

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in carotid artery surgery to clear blockages and prevent strokes
• Performs minimally invasive bypass surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Provides non-surgical treatments for arterial aneurysms in the legs using endovascular techniques
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Awarded Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist at Na-Eun Hospital in Incheon. He is a prominent figure in South Korean cardiology. Dr. Oh specializes in coronary artery disease and heart failure. He has published over 380 medical works. His research includes 242 SCI-indexed international papers. Dr. Oh is an emeritus professor at Korea University.

• Served as President of the Korean Chapter of the American College of Cardiology.
• Former Chairman of the Korean Society of Cardiology.
• Trained as a fellow at Emory University and Cornell University in the US.
• Directs the Cardiovascular Research Institute at Korea University.

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in complex vessel care.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to restore blood flow in blocked arteries
• Former Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University – a major medical training hub
• Board-certified specialist trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to clear plaque and place stents

Dr Ozkan Bekler is a cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who focuses on internal medicine and heart health.

• Specialised in cardiology at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a Research Assistant in the Department of Cardiology
• Worked as a specialist doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Held an academic position at Mustafa Kemal University teaching next-gen cardiologists
• Expertise covers routine and complex heart screenings for arterial health

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic with a distinguished academic career in cardiovascular interventions.

• Performs carotid angioplasty and stenting to clear blocked arteries and restore blood flow
• Expert in transluminal arterial angioplasty (PTA) to widen narrowed vessels using balloon catheters
• Specialises in covered stent placement for complex arterial repairs and aortic aneurysm management
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University – two of Turkey's premier medical institutions

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

• Specialises in atherosclerotic coronary artery disease and complex peripheral vascular interventions
• Performs coronary stent placement and balloon angioplasty to restore blood flow
• Expert in 3D echocardiography and CT coronary angiography for precise arterial imaging
• Uses wrist angiography for diagnostic procedures, providing a more comfortable patient experience
• Holds the title of Cardiology Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Catakoglu is a specialist in interventional cardiology and leads complex vessel restoration at Liv Hospital Ulus. He completed his internal medicine rotation at St Georges Hospital within the University of London system.

• Treats chronic complete occlusions – opening long-term blocked arteries without major surgery
• Uses optical coherence tomography (OCT) for high-resolution imaging inside the heart vessels
• Expert in carotid and peripheral angiography to identify and clear narrowed arteries
• Certified in bioabsorbable vascular scaffolds – stents that dissolve after strengthening the artery

Akin Torun is a cardiology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a focus on preventive medicine and managing chronic vascular conditions.

• Treats leg vascular diseases to improve circulation and prevent complications
• Specialises in managing cholesterol disorders through targeted clinical protocols
• Expertise in hypertension management to reduce long-term cardiovascular risks
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation to help patients recover after heart events
• Trained at Kocaeli University – a leading Turkish centre for medical research

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Baskent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey’s mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes.

• Performs coronary bypass surgery including off-pump techniques to maintain blood flow without a heart-lung machine
• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive catheter-based repairs for aortic disease
• Trained in heart failure surgery and LVAD systems during international fellowships in the US and Europe
• Handles complex reoperations and hybrid cardiovascular procedures for high-risk patients

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 Kocaman is a highly qualified cardiologist at Private Koru Ankara Hospital who specialises in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.

• Performs interventional cardiology procedures to clear blocked arteries and restore healthy blood flow
• Holds a Professor title at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – a ranking reserved for senior clinical leaders
• Expert in cardiac electrophysiological studies (EPS) to treat heart rhythm disturbances
• Provides medical engineering consultancy for patents and specialist medical equipment development
• Published extensive research on cardiovascular health with high international citation rates

Professor Emrah Ozdemir is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Biruni University Hospital, having performed thousands of successful procedures for blocked arteries.

• Specialises in radial angiography – access through the wrist rather than the groin for faster recovery
• Expert in treating peripheral atherosclerosis and challenging coronary blockages
• Trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, Turkey's primary reference centre for heart care
• Faculty member at Biruni University Medical School, teaching the next generation of cardiologists
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Okay Abaci is an interventional cardiology specialist at Biruni University Hospital who completed elite training in peripheral arterial disease interventions in Italy.

• Specialises in leg angiography to identify and clear blocked arteries in the limbs
• Performs heart angiography to assess blood flow and detect narrowing in cardiac vessels
• Holds membership in the European Association for Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Published over 100 research papers on cardiovascular treatments and patient outcomes