Dilated cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Coronary, Angiography and Intervention

Dr Mutlu Cicek is a heart failure specialist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex cardiac muscle disorders and rhythm management.

• Specialises in managing heart failure and dilated heart muscle conditions
• Treats cardiac arrhythmias to stabilise irregular heartbeats
• Manages hypertension and high cholesterol to reduce further heart strain
• Expertise in heart valve diseases often linked to cardiomyopathy
• Focuses on non-surgical therapies to improve heart function

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

Dr. Batur Gonenc Kanar is a cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He has performed over 1,000 electrophysiology and interventional procedures. He serves as Turkey’s representative at the European Heart Rhythm Association. Dr. Kanar completed specialized training at the Paris Institute of Cardiology. He also trained at Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital in London.

• Specializes in 3D-mapping-guided ablation for atrial fibrillation and catheter ablation.
• Expert in pacemaker implantation, ICD, and cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT).
• Performs coronary angiography and stent applications for artery disease.
• Treats complex heart rhythm disorders, hypertension, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Professor Enis Oguz specialises in cardiac resynchronisation therapy (CRT) at Liv Hospital Ulus – a procedure that uses a specialised pacemaker to help the heart pump more efficiently.

• Trained at the University of Leipzig Heart Centre, one of Germany's leading cardiac hubs
• Performs catheter ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders associated with cardiomyopathy
• Expert in coronary artery interventions including angiography and stent procedures
• Active member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published over 30 research papers and four book chapters on cardiovascular care

Professor Gokhan Ertas is a highly credentialed cardiologist at Liv Hospital Ulus who treats complex heart muscle disorders. He held a research fellowship at the Thorax Center in Rotterdam, one of Europe's most prestigious cardiac institutions.

• Specialises in managing dilated cardiomyopathy and heart failure through evidence-based protocols
• Performs 3D echocardiography to accurately assess heart chamber size and function
• Expert in right heart catheterisation to monitor pressure and blood flow in cardiac patients
• Uses advanced transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) for detailed imaging of heart structures

Professor Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi founded Thailand's first specialised heart centre and pioneered non-invasive treatments for patients with complex heart muscle conditions.

• Specialises in non-invasive management and cardiac revitalisation programmes
• Trained in advanced cardiology at Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg
• Former Senior Cardiologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Bangkok Hospital
• Focuses on preventive cardiology to improve heart function without surgery
• Utilises cardiac rehabilitation to support long-term heart muscle recovery

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.

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic with high-level expertise in managing complex heart muscle conditions in children.

• Specialises in pacemaker installation to help regulate heart rhythms in paediatric patients
• Performs heart valve replacement and plastic surgery for cardiac valves using precise techniques
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University – two of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Completed an intensive five-year paediatric cardiology fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital

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 Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in heart failure surgery and leads the Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) systems for heart failure
• Completed international fellowships in advanced cardiac surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Performs coronary bypass and hybrid cardiovascular procedures to improve heart function
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems
• Expert in mechanical circulatory support to help the heart pump blood

Associate Professor Alp Burak Catakoglu is a heart intervention specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who trained at St Georges Hospital in London.

• Performs percutaneous mitral valve repair using Mitra-Clip – a needle-based procedure to fix leaky heart valves without open surgery
• Expert in TAVI – replaces narrowed heart valves using a small tube inserted through the leg for faster recovery
• Qualified in using intra-coronary imaging like OCT to see inside heart vessels with extreme detail
• Highly skilled in closing atrial septal defects – sealing holes in the heart without large incisions

Dr Akin Torun is a dedicated cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with a deep focus on preventive medicine and cardiac rehabilitation.

• Specialises in cardiovascular disease management and sports cardiology
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation to improve heart muscle function and recovery
• Manages complex hypertension and cholesterol disorders affecting heart health
• Experienced at Sultan Abdulhamid Khan Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in athletic performance heart evaluations and healthy living strategies