Dilated cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

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 Cengiz Koksal is the only surgeon in Turkey authorised to perform and teach off-pump mitral valve repair – a vital procedure for managing heart failure complications.

• Performed 2,000+ open-heart and vascular surgeries at leading cardiovascular centres
• Specialises in beating-heart surgery which avoids the use of heart-lung machines
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association from 2016 to 2018

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and specialises in managing complex structural heart disease at Medipol Health Group.

• Focuses on heart failure and rhythm disorders associated with cardiomyopathy
• Uses advanced cardiac MRI and CT angiography for precise heart muscle mapping
• Expert in interventional cardiology – performs non-surgical repairs for damaged heart valves
• Faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of cardiologists
• Member of international cardiology societies providing access to global treatment protocols

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

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

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.