Dilated Cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in academic research and complex cardiac care.

• Held a long-standing professorship at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart conditions
• Formerly served at the specialized Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Centre
• Completed rigorous specialist training at the Istanbul Bagcilar Research Hospital

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a senior cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital who specialises in managing complex structural heart conditions.

• Performed over 3,000 coronary interventions including complex arterial blockages
• Expert in echocardiography – uses ultrasound to assess heart muscle damage and function
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and the Chronic Total Occlusion Club
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Kosuyolu, a leading Turkish cardiovascular research hub
• Specialises in managing heart failure through interventional and medical protocols

Professor Ugur Taskin leads the cardiology department at Medicalpoint International Hospital, specialising in interventional cardiology and heart failure management.

• Performs interventional cardiology procedures to restore heart function without open surgery
• Manages complex heart failure cases resulting from dilated cardiomyopathy
• Treats heart valve diseases and coronary artery issues using minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Professor Bekler is a heart failure specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep academic roots in internal medicine and cardiology.

• Trained at Gazi University and Mustafa Kemal University in specialist cardiology
• Served as academic staff at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on pharmacological and interventional management for heart muscle conditions
• Former specialist at Hatay Training and Research Hospital managing complex cardiac cases

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior interventional cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, specialising in catheter-based treatments for complex heart muscle and valve conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography and interventions to restore heart blood flow
• Manages heart valve disease and rhythm disorders (arrhythmias)
• Specialises in treating hypertension and high cholesterol to prevent heart failure
• Focuses on interventional techniques for cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks

Professor Cihan Altin trained in interventional cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic – the world's top-ranked hospital for specialized heart care.

• Specialises in managing complex heart failure and valve diseases
• Performs Mitraclip and Triclip – repairs leaking heart valves via a small catheter without open surgery
• Expert in TAVI – replaces narrowed heart valves using minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)

Dr Mustafa Dogdus is a specialist cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on structural heart conditions and complex rhythm management.

• Uses Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT-D) to improve heart pumping function and rhythm
• Specialises in managing heart failure and structural defects like holes in the heart
• Performs electrophysiology studies and ablation to treat dangerous irregular heartbeats
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Ertugrul Ercan is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology who completed training at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and observed practice in Melbourne.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and stem cell therapy for heart muscle repair
• Former Dean and Head of Cardiology at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University
• Holds a European Cardiologist Diploma and is a certified hypertension specialist
• Active member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions

Dr Wissarut Sakulpaptong is an award-winning cardiologist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, where he previously served as Chief Fellow.

• Specialises in strain analysis and 3D echocardiography for detailed heart function assessment
• Awarded second prize by the Heart Association of Thailand for excellence in echocardiography
• Manages complex cases including congenital heart disease and sepsis-induced myocardial dysfunction
• Expert in transesophageal echocardiography, providing clearer heart images than standard scans
• Member of the cardiology staff at Chulalongkorn University, training the next generation of specialists

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

Prof. Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist specialized in clinical cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging. He focuses on echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, and stress echocardiography. He also treats heart valve disease, hypertension, heart failure, and cardiomyopathies. He has held academic and clinical roles at leading centers in Turkey and the United States. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.

He has written more than 125 scientific papers and has over 1,400 citations. His clinical interests include heart tumors and cardiac care for cancer patients. He also works on cardiology in chronic kidney failure and dialysis. Other interests are heart disease in pregnancy, pericardial diseases, and heart valve infections.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Professor Omer Alyan serves as a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with a background in high-level cardiac research and clinical training.

• Specialised in cardiology at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Managed complex heart muscle disorders as a Cardiology Clinic Supervisor
• Published extensive research on cardiovascular health in peer-reviewed journals
• Held academic roles at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Dursun Aras is a leading cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialise in complex heart failure and rhythm management.

• Performed extensive clinical work at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to improve heart muscle function and blood flow
• Former senior academic at the University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in managing patient recovery at one of Turkey's top-tier university hospitals
• Expertise includes heart muscle disorders and advanced cardiac imaging for accurate diagnosis