Best Coronary artery disease Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Professor Ali Fedakar is a heavyweight in cardiac care, having performed 4,000 open-heart surgeries during his tenure at the specialist Koşuyolu Heart Hospital.

• Specialises in beating-heart bypass surgery – allows for coronary repair without stopping the heart
• Uses minimally invasive heart surgery – smaller incisions leading to less pain and faster healing
• Expert in redo valve surgery – manages complex cases for patients needing second or third operations
• Served on a heart transplant team, performing primary transplant surgery and donor organ recovery
• Former head of cardiac units at multiple state hospitals – helped establish national surgical divisions

Dr. Piyaphon On-phoon is a wellness specialist at Panacee Hospital Rama 2 in Bangkok. He specializes in anti-aging, regenerative medicine, and chronic disease prevention. Dr. On-phoon treats conditions like hypertension and erectile dysfunction using integrative therapies. He works at an ISO 9001:2015 certified center known for cell rejuvenation.

• Provides chelation therapy and high-dose vitamin nutrition infusions for detoxification.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including Thermage, HIFU, and Botox injections.
• Offers hormone replacement therapy and immune system support.
• Treats noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes and atherosclerosis.

Dr. Sarunyoo Suttipongkeat is trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology. He completed a Clinical Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (2015–2016) and a Cardiology Fellowship (2013–2015) at the Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

He completed his Internal Medicine residency (2010–2013) and internship (2009–2010) at Buddhachinnaraj Phitsanulok Hospital. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (Second Class Honor) from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2009). He studied at Triam Udom Suksa (1998–2002).

Dr. Cemsit Karakurt is the Head of Child Health at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He resides on the board of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology. Dr. Karakurt treats children with complex heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in managing arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs coronary angiography for pediatric patients.
• Treats dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation.
• Holds a board membership in the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and a leading expert in interventional treatments for blocked arteries.

• Specialises in balloon and stent interventions to restore blood flow without open surgery
• Expert in CT angiography and cardiac MRI for precise diagnosis of artery blockages
• Manages complex structural heart disease and adult congenital conditions at Medipol Health Group
• Faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of cardiologists
• Fellowship trained at the prestigious Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology

Professor Ibrahim Halil Tanboga has performed over 1,100 cardiac treatments and leads the cardiology team at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specialises in precise coronary artery diagnosis using IVUS and OCT – internal imaging that helps place stents more accurately
• Completed a fellowship at St Thomas Hospital in London focusing on complex valve and heart disease
• Expert in minimally invasive balloon and stent procedures to restore blood flow without major surgery
• Holds a PhD in Biostatistics, ensuring all patient care is grounded in high-level clinical data
• Active member of the European Society of Cardiology

Dr Remziye Dogan is a cardiology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental, focusing on precise diagnostic pathways and interventional treatments for heart conditions.

• Specialises in coronary angiography to visualise blockages in the heart arteries
• Uses balloon angioplasty and stent placement to restore blood flow without open surgery
• Performs transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for high-resolution imaging of heart structures
• Manages complex cases involving heart failure and heart valve diseases
• Expert in arrhythmia diagnosis using holter monitoring to track heart rhythms over time

Dr Mehmet Saygi has performed over 2,500 coronary angiographies, making him a high-volume specialist in diagnosing heart artery blockages.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology using stents and balloons to clear restricted blood flow
• Completed intensive training at the prestigious Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Centre
• Performs transesophageal echocardiography for detailed internal imaging of heart structures
• Manages complex cases of heart failure and valve disease at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Professor Gokhan Ertas is a leading interventional cardiologist at Memorial Sisli Hospital who specialises in restoring blood flow to the heart. He holds a prestigious professorship and has completed specialist research at the renowned Thorax Centre in the Netherlands.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat blocked or narrowed heart arteries
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Published 50+ international scientific articles on cardiac care and treatments
• Expert in stem cell and cellular therapies for heart tissue repair

Professor Mustafa Saglam leads the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental following his specialist training at the prestigious Kosuyolu Heart Research Hospital.

• Specialises in stress imaging to detect and monitor coronary artery disease effectively
• Expert in balloon valvuloplasty to repair heart valves without open surgery
• Provides ambulatory cardiac monitoring for accurate heart rhythm tracking over time
• Performs endovascular repairs – a minimally invasive way to treat aortic issues
• Specialised in temporary pacemaker implantation for urgent heart rhythm management

Dr. Nermina Alagic is an attending cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in cardiac imaging at this Johns Hopkins Medicine affiliate. Dr. Alagic has extensive training in 2D and 3D transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography. She completed clinical research at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Echo Lab.

• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed an interventional cardiology observership at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.
• Published research in the Journal of Biomedical Optics and PNAS.
• Silver member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.