Coronary Artery Disease Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey's mechanical circulatory support programmes for patients with severe heart failure.

• Performs off-pump coronary bypass surgery – operates on a beating heart to reduce risks and recovery time
• Specialises in aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive stent-grafts for diseased blood vessels
• Uses hybrid cardiovascular procedures combining surgery and imaging for more accurate outcomes
• Completed advanced fellowships in heart failure surgery in Germany, France, and the United States

Professor Charoenpanichkit is a senior cardiologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital, one of Southeast Asia's most respected medical hubs.

• Specialises in managing coronary artery disease through non-surgical and interventional methods
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited facility known for meeting strict international safety standards
• Focuses on diagnosing complex heart conditions using precise cardiac imaging and testing
• Helps patients manage long-term heart health through personalised medication and lifestyle programmes

Dr Amar Prabhudesai is a specialist cardiologist at Manipal Hospitals, focusing on clinical management of heart conditions.

• Specialises in managing coronary artery disease through diagnostic and therapeutic protocols
• Practises at Manipal Hospitals – a leading JCI-accredited healthcare provider
• Part of a multidisciplinary team treating complex cardiovascular cases

Professor Engin Bozkurt is a leading cardiologist who founded and headed the cardiology departments at two major Turkish medical universities.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat blocked arteries without invasive open-heart surgery
• Former head of cardiology at Ankara Ataturk Education and Research Hospital
• Founded the cardiology programme at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University School of Medicine
• Professor of Medicine at Medicana International Ankara Hospital specialising in complex cardiac care

Professor Manoon Somranthin is a cardiothoracic surgeon at Bangkok Hospital Pattaya who completed a cardiovascular research fellowship at Stanford University.

• Performs coronary artery stenting and angioplasty to restore blood flow to the heart
• Specialises in cardiovascular imaging including heart MRI and intravascular ultrasound
• Uses vascular screening to detect blood flow issues before they become critical
• Expert in managing cases involving heart failure and cardiac rhythm issues
• Trained at Mahidol University and Stanford School of Medicine

Experience

Senior Medical Director
American Clinic, Demarest · Full-time
May 2024 – Present · 8 mos
Thailand

CEO
Imperium Bio@Capital
Aug 2021 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Dubai, UAE

• Management
• Client Acquisition

General Director
R&D Company “Innovation Endovascular Technologies,” Skolkovo
2020 – Present · 5 yrs

• Healthcare Policy
• Project Implementation

General Manager
IMA Haddassah University Hospital Health Plus, Middle East
Dec 2020 – Oct 2021 · 11 mos

• Management
• Strategic Thinking

Chief Physician and Medical Director
Hadassah Medical Moscow, Skolkovo
Aug 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Moscow, Russia

Professor Emrah Ozdemir has handled thousands of interventional cardiology cases at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a major Turkish reference centre for heart health.

• Specialises in radial angiography, performing heart imaging through the arm for improved patient comfort
• Manages challenging coronary procedures to restore blood flow in complex blockages
• Performs peripheral interventions to treat narrowed arteries outside the heart
• Former Faculty Member at Yeni Yuzyil University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Yunus Keser Yilmaz combines cardiovascular surgery with integrative medicine to support patients through coronary artery disease recovery. He focuses on blending heart surgery with specialised therapies to improve overall health outcomes.

• Published over 100 scientific articles on cardiovascular surgical techniques
• Holds 20 specific certifications in cardiovascular surgery methods
• Integrates ozone therapy and phytotherapy into post-operative heart care
• Former lecturer training the next generation of cardiovascular specialists
• Uses neural therapy to manage pain and recovery after surgery

Dr Akin Torun is a specialty cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul who focuses on vascular health and preventive medicine for coronary artery disease.

• Manages complex cardiovascular diseases and leg vascular conditions using non-surgical interventions
• Subspecialises in cardiac rehabilitation to help patients recover after heart events
• Directs athletic performance evaluation and sports cardiology for active individuals
• Treats fundamental heart risk factors including hypertension and cholesterol disorders
• Completed intensive cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine

Professor Catakoglu leads the cardiology unit at Liv Hospital Ulus, specialising in restoring blood flow to the heart through complex stent procedures.

• Performs CTO interventions to open coronary arteries that have been completely blocked for long periods
• Uses TAVI to replace heart valves through a small catheter without needing open-heart surgery
• Expert in FFR and OCT imaging to view vessel walls and measure pressure accurately
• Trained at St George's Hospital in London and specialised in heart physiology in France
• Certified in bioabsorbable scaffolds – stents that dissolve after the artery has healed