Hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr Ravan Israfilov leads the cardiology department at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, where he focuses on managing complex blood pressure cases.

• Treats hypertension alongside cardiovascular occlusion – the blockage of blood vessels that can lead to heart attacks
• Diagnoses and manages heart failure to help patients regain stamina and improve daily quality of life
• Corrects heart rhythm disorders using targeted medical protocols to prevent further cardiovascular complications
• Provides combined therapy for high cholesterol to reduce long-term stroke risks

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Dr Topaloglu is a cardiology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on managing hypertension and high cholesterol through interventional techniques.

• Treats hypertension alongside complex heart rhythm disorders and chronic heart failure
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Expertise in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for blocked arteries
• Specialises in cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator (ICD) implantation
• Board-certified cardiologist through Mustafa Kemal University residency training

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a senior cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with high-level training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing complex blood pressure cases and interventional cardiology
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club for treating fully blocked arteries
• Recognised by the Turkish Cardiology Association for clinical excellence
• Expertise in cardiac imaging to assess heart health in hypertensive patients

Professor Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on the complex management of high blood pressure and associated heart conditions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology – uses minimally invasive techniques to treat heart and vascular issues
• Expertise in hyperlipidaemia – manages high cholesterol levels to reduce cardiovascular risk
• Treats heart failure and coronary artery disease linked to chronic high blood pressure
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

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. Min Jeong Kim is an interventional cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned both her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She specializes in heart failure, hypertension, and coronary artery disease treatment. Dr. Kim works at a KOIHA-accredited hospital that treats over 402,000 patients every year.

• Performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions.
• Expert in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Trained in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at major Korean medical centers.
• Treats complex conditions including arrhythmias and atherosclerosis.

Dr. Byung Hee Oh is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He previously served as President of the Korean Society of Cardiology. Dr. Oh specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias. He held leadership roles at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Oh has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He treats patients at Sejong Hospital, which sees over 400,000 annual visits.

• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at Seoul National University.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and carotid stenting.
• Received national honors for medical excellence and leadership.
• Focuses on preventive cardiology and hypertension management.

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Dr Wissarut Sakulpaptong is an award-winning cardiologist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, specialising in detailed heart imaging to manage complex cardiovascular health.

• Awarded by the Heart Association of Thailand for expertise in echocardiography
• Uses 3D echocardiography and strain analysis to monitor heart function
• Served as Chief Fellow and Chief Resident at Thailand's leading medical university
• Developed specialised care pathways for heart patients in regional clinical settings