Pulmonary hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and a leading expert in managing high blood pressure in the lungs.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Performs balloon and stent interventions to open blocked or narrowed pulmonary arteries
• Uses cardiac MRI and CT angiography for highly accurate assessments of heart and lung blood flow
• Member of the International School of Medicine faculty at Istanbul Medipol University

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries at major training hospitals.

• Specialises in carotid artery surgery to improve blood flow and manage vascular pressure
• Performs minimally invasive bypass surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Recognised as Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Trained in advanced vascular techniques across the UK, Germany, and Italy

Professor Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi is a pioneer of Thai cardiac care who founded the country’s very first specialised heart centre at Bangkok Hospital.

• Specialises in non-invasive treatments to manage heart pressure and improve circulation
• Trained in advanced cardiology at Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg
• Expert in echocardiography for precisely monitoring pulmonary artery pressure levels
• Served as a senior cardiologist at the top-tier Bumrungrad International Hospital
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation and holistic programmes to improve daily stamina

Dr Ozkan Bekler is a highly skilled cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in complex heart interventions and structural repairs.

• Performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions including bifurcation stenting and main coronary procedures
• Expert in structural heart procedures like mitral balloon valvuloplasty to improve blood flow
• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations plus specialising in ICD and CRT device placements
• Uses intravascular coronary imaging for high-precision diagnosis and treatment planning

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem Hospital who focuses on managing complex blood pressure issues within the lungs.

• Held a senior academic role as Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Hospital, a major centre for cardiovascular research
• Specialises in interventional cardiology to improve heart and lung blood flow
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology specialising in vascular health

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in managing complex heart and lung circulation issues in children.

• Performs atrial septal defect surgery to fix holes in the heart and lower lung blood pressure
• Uses stent placement to keep arteries open and improve oxygen flow
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Former Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa specialising in paediatric cardiac care
• Published extensive research on childhood cardiovascular outcomes and surgical interventions

Professor Yilmaz Yozgat is a senior specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol University Hospital, focusing on heart and lung pressure issues in children.

• Specialises in managing pulmonary hypertension within the paediatric population
• Held senior positions at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Former specialist at Merzifon Aviation Medicine Centre
• Published academic research on paediatric heart health and disease management

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey’s first mechanical circulatory support programmes for patients with severe heart and lung complications.

• Specialises in heart failure surgery and implanting mechanical circulatory support systems
• Expert in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and total artificial heart surgery
• Fellowship trained in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive stenting via smaller incisions
• Member of international professional societies for artificial organ systems and cardiovascular surgery

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications. He leads the cardiology department at Medicana Sivas Hospital.

• Specialises in managing heart failure and rhythm disorders
• Expert in treating heart valve disease which often triggers lung-related blood pressure issues
• Published research in both national and international medical journals
• Trained at Cukurova University School of Medicine and Cumhuriyet University
• Regular guest speaker at international scientific meetings and continuing education forums

Professor Engin Bozkurt is the founding Head of Cardiology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University – one of Turkey's major medical training programmes.

• Specialises in managing pulmonary hypertension cases within a high-volume cardiology department
• Established the cardiology department at Rize University School of Medicine
• Practises at Medicana International Ankara Hospital, a centre for complex cardiac care
• Trains the next generation of cardiologists in modern diagnostic protocols