Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr Sarunyoo Suttipongkeat is an award-winning interventional cardiologist at Intrarat Hospital who earned the Best Case Presented Award at the 12th Asian Interventional Cardiovascular Therapeutics congress.

• Specialises in complex percutaneous coronary intervention to open blocked heart arteries without major surgery
• Uses intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) to provide detailed internal imaging of cardiac vessels
• Expert in rotablator techniques, using a tiny rotating blade to clear hardened calcium build-up in arteries
• Completed advanced interventional training at Tokai University Hospital in Japan

Professor Oguz Yilmaz is a senior cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specialises in TAVI procedures – a minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for valve replacement.

• Performs heart valve repairs and aortic aneurysm treatments
• Uses radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping for accurate arrhythmia management
• Expert in complex coronary bypass surgery and vascular interventions like stenting
• Holds a Professorship at Istanbul Arel University and trained at leading heart units

Dr Fatih Koç brings elite international expertise to Turkey, having completed specialised training at the Cleveland Clinic's Invasive Cardiology Unit in the USA.

• Specialises in complex coronary interventions and high-risk cardiac procedures
• Expert in invasive cardiology techniques at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex
• Former faculty member at Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine
• Performs advanced vascular interventions including intracranial stenting and aneurysm coiling

Professor Ucar has performed over 1,100 successful heart and vascular treatments at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He is internationally recognised for his expertise in pacemaker installation to manage heart rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in stenting and angioplasty to clear blocked arteries without major surgery
• Uses radiofrequency ablation to treat vein conditions using heat-based technology
• Holds a Board Certificate and serves on the council of the European Society of Cardiology
• Recognised for success in pulmonary hypertension and cardiac valve procedures

Professor Özdemir specialises in vascular-related cardiology and manages hypertension and artery diseases at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Treats ischemic heart disease – addresses reduced blood flow and oxygen to the heart
• Manages peripheral artery disease – clears blockages in vessels outside the heart and brain
• Specialises in hyperlipidemia – treats high cholesterol to prevent future heart attacks
• Published researcher in drug-related blood disorders at Anatolian Journal of Cardiology
• Trained at Istanbul Bilim University – a specialised health sciences institution

Associate Professor Yigit Changa is a cardiology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital focused on complex arrhythmias and rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment to correct irregular heartbeats without major surgery
• Trained at Siyami Ersek Hospital – one of Turkey's leading cardiovascular research and training centres
• Manages complex cases of pulmonary hypertension and dilated cardiomyopathy
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association

Dr. Cenk Indelen is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in patient blood management and cardiothoracic optimization for heart surgery. He holds an associate professorship and is certified in robotic console surgery from Belgium.

• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like aortic valve insufficiency and coronary artery disease.
• Performs robotic surgery, bypass grafting, and TAVI heart valve replacement.
• Published over 25 studies in journals like JAMA and Cardiovascular Journal of Africa.

Professor Riza Turkoz is a senior academic cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya with a distinguished career across Turkey's leading university hospitals.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and complex cardiac valve procedures
• Performs radiofrequency ablation – a heat-based treatment to correct heart rhythm disorders
• Expert in managing advanced cardiomyopathy and treatment-resistant hypertension
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association

Associate Professor Dogan Erdogan completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the USA, bringing world-class diagnostic precision to Medical Park Antalya.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and advanced cardiovascular diagnostics
• Performs complex procedures including cardiac ablation, angioplasty, and aneurysm coiling
• Former faculty member at Süleyman Demirel University and Associate Professor at Başkent University
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association with extensive academic leadership

Professor Abaci is an interventional cardiology specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on managing complex cardiovascular conditions including heart failure and vascular diseases.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology – uses minimally invasive catheter-based techniques to treat heart conditions
• Expert in treating peripheral artery and leg vascular diseases to improve circulation
• Trained at Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology – a leading Turkish medical institution
• Researched ways to prevent kidney injury during angiography – making heart scans safer for high-risk patients

Professor Gercekoglu is the Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist at Memorial Atasehir Hospital. He has led several major heart surgery departments across Istanbul as a Medical Director.

• Specialises in surgical treatments for heart and blood vessel conditions
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Medical Park Goztepe Hospital
• Expertise in managing surgical departments at Camlica German Hospital
• Focuses on clinical leadership and high-standard patient care protocols

Dr. Ibrahim Cansaran is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He ranked second nationally in the 2017 Turkish pediatric cardiology board exam. Dr. Cansaran has authored over 150 scientific papers with 1,200 citations. He specializes in interventional angiography procedures for children.

• Performed over 250 pediatric interventional missions across Kosovo, Libya, and Kenya.
• Former Vice Chair of the Interventional Cardiology Working Group.
• Served as the Director of Pediatric Cardiology Angiography at Çam & Sakura Hospital.
• Completed specialty training at Arkansas Children’s Hospital and Fuwai Heart Center.