Pulmonary hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Gokhan Bektasoglu is a cardiologist trained at the Faculties of Medicine of Hacettepe University and Cumhuriyet University. He has worked at Medicine Hospital (2014). He also served at Private European Dawn Hospital, Atrium Cardiology Center (2012–2014); Izmir Karşıyaka State Hospital (2011–2012); Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital (2011); and Uzunköprü State Hospital (2009–2011).

His clinical focus includes coronary and peripheral angiography with balloon and stent procedures. He performs carotid stenting, EVAR, and TEVAR. He is experienced in echocardiography and TEE. He manages device therapy (pacemaker, ICD, CRT) and arrhythmias. He treats heart failure. He performs ASD and VSD closure. He also offers valve therapies, including TAVI, mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and MitraClip. He has published in the American Journal of Cardiology, American Journal of Emergency Medicine, Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis, European Journal of Echocardiography, Bratislava Medical Journal, and International Journal of Angiology. He has presented at international cardiology meetings.

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 Humayun Kakar is a cardiology specialist who recently completed prestigious training in managing complex heart conditions at the University of Zurich in Switzerland.

• Specialises in managing high blood pressure in the lungs and heart failure cases
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
• Holds professional membership with the American College of Cardiology
• Fellow of the Heart Failure Association, focusing on improved patient outcomes
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University, a major Turkish medical research institution

Dr Mustafa Dogdus is a specialist cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on the complex relationship between structural heart defects and high lung blood pressure.

• Specialises in ASD and VSD closure – uses non-surgical techniques to repair heart holes that cause pulmonary hypertension
• Expert in Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT-D) to improve heart rhythm and efficiency
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Cardiovascular Academy Association
• Focuses on peripheral vascular interventions to manage circulatory issues throughout the body

Professor Ertugrul Ercan is a certified Hypertension Specialist and Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology who completed part of his residency in Melbourne.

• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic's cardiology department in the United States
• Recognised as a specialist by the European Society of Cardiology
• Member of the Turkish Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Association
• Expert in interventional cardiology and valvular heart disease management
• Former Medical Director and Dean at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr Sakulpaptong is an award-winning cardiology specialist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, where he serves as a leading staff member and clinical educator.

• Specialises in transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography to monitor heart pressure and valve function
• Uses 3D echocardiography and strain analysis for detailed imaging of heart muscle performance
• Recognised with the second prize at the Heart Association of Thailand Echocardiography competition
• Former Chief Cardiology Fellow with a Master of Science in Medicine

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. Kyung Hee Kim is the Director of the Heart Transplantation Center at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She serves on the American Heart Association’s Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee. This is a rare leadership role for a Korean cardiologist. Dr. Kim specializes in heart failure, transplant management, and mechanical circulatory support. She holds an MD and PhD from Seoul National University.

• Completed a research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and genetic heart disease.
• Expert in ventricular assist devices (VAD) and ECMO support.
• Works at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which treats 400,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Surunchupakorn holds a subspecialty diploma in interventional cardiology. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and heart failure.

• Specializes in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent strokes.
• Performs heart cryoablation to treat chronic arrhythmias.
• Manages hypertension and pulmonary vascular disorders.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited center for international patient care.

Dr Oguzhan Yucel serves as a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex vascular and heart pressure management.

• Specialises in treating high blood pressure and hypertension-related cardiovascular issues
• Expert in coronary angiography to assess blood flow through the heart and lungs
• Manages heart valve diseases that can lead to increased lung pressure
• Treats rhythm disorders and high cholesterol to improve overall heart health