Cardiology Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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 Ravan Israfilov is a board-certified cardiology specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on treating complex vascular blockages and heart rhythm issues.

• Specialises in cardiovascular occlusion using minimally invasive stenting and carotid angioplasty
• Expert in treating arrhythmia and heart rhythm disorders at a leading Turkish centre
• Manages heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and congenital heart conditions in adults
• Offers radiofrequency ablation to treat vein conditions without open surgery

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Mehmet Cakici is a cardiovascular surgeon at Lokman Hekim Akay Hospital in Ankara. He has authored over 30 international articles in prestigious journals like J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. His practice covers coronary artery disease, heart failure, and congenital heart defects. Dr. Cakici contributes to national clinical guidelines for heart valve disease treatment.

• Specializes in ECMO and mechanical circulatory support for heart failure.
• Authored chapters for the Atlas of Cardiac Surgery Operations.
• Performs minimally invasive cardiac surgery and aortic aneurysm repairs.
• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a specialist in complex coronary interventions at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He is a member of the exclusive Chronic Total Occlusion Club, dedicated to treating the most difficult artery blockages.

• Performed thousands of interventions as Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Hospital
• Specialises in radiofrequency ablation for treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation
• Expert in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent stroke by clearing neck arteries
• Trained at the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine at Istanbul University

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist in cardiology interventions at PrimeCare Bkk, with intensive training from Rajavithi Hospital. He focuses on restoring heart and vascular health through minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders without open surgery
• Specialises in angioplasty and stenting to clear blocked arteries and improve blood flow
• Holds a degree from Siriraj Medical School – one of Thailands most prestigious medical institutions
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear and comfortable patient communication

Associate Professor Hakan Ucar is a European Board-certified cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital who specialises in minimally invasive heart valve interventions.

• Performs TAVI and Mitraclip procedures to repair valves without open-heart surgery
• Expert in complex coronary interventions for patients with blocked or narrowed arteries
• Specialises in electrophysiological studies and ablation to treat heart rhythm disorders
• Former Head of Cardiology and Associate Professor at Biruni University

Dr Caner Topaloglu is a specialist in invasive cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on high-precision arterial repairs and heart rhythm management.

• Performs balloon angioplasty and stent implantation to open narrowed coronary and carotid arteries
• Implements permanent cardiac pacemakers including ICD and CRT devices for rhythm control
• Manages heart failure, acute heart attacks, and complex heart valve diseases
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Erdal Aslim is an award-winning cardiovascular and vascular surgeon in Istanbul. He performs endovascular and open surgeries for heart and blood vessel disorders. Dr. Aslim has completed training in Austria and Turkey. He holds the Gore-Tex Young Researcher Award for his work in vascular surgery. You can find him at Central Hospital and his private clinic.

• Treats aortic aneurysms, carotid stenosis, and peripheral arterial disease.
• Winner of the Best Scientific Presentation Award for cardiology updates.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation for arrhythmias.
• Works at a facility equipped with the da Vinci robotic surgical system.

Professor Ali Oto is based at Memorial Ankara Hospital and has worked at leading European medical centres including the Karolinska Institute in Sweden.

• Trained in ear, nose, and throat diseases at Ankara Numune Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise in middle ear surgery to treat hearing issues and infections
• Specialises in thyroidectomy for thyroid disorders and salivary gland conditions
• Focuses on larynx and voice diseases and swallowing disorders
• Researches inner ear physiology through international collaborations in Holland and Sweden

Dr Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on catheter-based heart treatments.

• Specialises in interventional techniques for pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease
• Manages complex cases of heart failure and valvular heart conditions
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's top medical schools
• Member of the Turkish Cardiology Association and the Izmir Medical Chamber

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. Kochamarj Boonyarattaphun is a cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in transradial coronary angioplasty and coronary catheterization. He uses intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess coronary lesions. This imaging technology allows for precise evaluation within the blood vessels.

• Completed a Fellowship in Cardiology at Khon Kaen University.
• Treats coronary artery disease using balloon angioplasty and stenting.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including echocardiography and coronary angiography.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a facility accredited by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program.