Atrial fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ertugrul Ercan brings international expertise to Atrial fibrillation care, having trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and completed professional work in Melbourne.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology to manage heart rhythm disorders
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, meeting the highest international standard for heart care
• Awarded the European Cardiologist Diploma, recognising his advanced diagnostic and treatment skills
• Former Head of Cardiology and Hospital Chief Physician at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

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

• Performs coronary angiography to assess heart blood flow and rhythm stability
• Treats complex arrhythmias, including irregular heartbeats and atrial fibrillation
• Manages hypertension and hyperlipidemia to reduce stroke risk in rhythm patients
• Focuses on interventional cardiology for structural and valve-related heart issues

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a heart rhythm specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on managing complex cardiovascular conditions.

• Treats heart rhythm disorders including atrial fibrillation and heart failure
• Completed cardiology specialisation at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise in managing cardiovascular occlusion and congenital heart disease
• Focuses on non-invasive diagnosis and long-term heart health management

Mutlu Cicek is a specialist cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the management of complex rhythm disorders and heart valve diseases.

• Treats various types of arrhythmias, focusing on restoring stable heart rates
• Manages hypertension and hyperlipidemia to reduce stroke risks related to fibrillation
• Expertise includes diagnosing cardiovascular occlusions that often trigger heart rhythm issues
• Treats heart failure cases associated with chronic atrial fibrillation
• Coordinates cardiac care at one of Turkey's established private hospital groups

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

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to restore normal heart rhythms
• Expertise includes coronary angiography for detailed imaging of heart vessels
• Manages co-existing conditions such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia
• Treats heart valve diseases that often complicate rhythm management

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in academic medicine. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and heart rhythm management
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on catheter-based treatments for complex cardiac conditions
• Contributes to medical education as a former university faculty member
• Experienced in treating AF in leading Turkish state and private hospitals

Professor Ozkan Bekler is a specialist cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital who specialises in managing heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation.

• Performed clinical research into heart health at Mustafa Kemal University
• Served as a specialist doctor at Hatay Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in internal medicine and cardiovascular health
• Former academic staff member training new cardiologists in heart rhythm management

Professor Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi is a pioneer of Thai cardiology who founded the country’s first specialised heart centre at Bangkok Hospital.

• Specialises in non-invasive cardiology and preventive care to manage heart rhythm disorders
• Trained at Kyoto University in Japan and the University of Hamburg in Germany
• Served as a senior cardiologist at the prestigious Bumrungrad International Hospital
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation and holistic programmes for long-term heart health
• Fellow of the Thai Board of Cardiology and the Thai Board of Internal Medicine

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology, leading the field in managing complex heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Uses advanced diagnostics including cardiac MRI and CT angiography for precise heart mapping
• Expert in managing rhythm disorders alongside heart failure and valve conditions
• Performs minimally invasive balloon and stent interventions to restore blood flow without open surgery
• Faculty member at the International School of Medicine at Istanbul Medipol University

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a heart surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac care.

• Treats heart rhythm issues using minimally invasive mitral valve repair and off-pump surgery
• The only physician in Turkey authorised to teach and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
• Recognised as Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University hospital
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association