Atelocardia Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital who previously conducted cardiac surgery research at the University of Rostock in Germany.

• Specialises in managing complex heart conditions including congenital cardiac defects
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Awarded for research into cardiovascular tissue regeneration and stem cell levels
• Holds a Professorship in medicine, the highest academic rank in Turkey
• Trained in English at Marmara University, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey's mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes.

• Specialises in pediatric and adult cardiac surgery for complex congenital heart defects
• Expert in mechanical circulatory support including LVAD systems to support heart function
• Performs coronary bypass and valve replacements using off-pump and hybrid procedures
• Completed international fellowships in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Leads research and implementation of total artificial heart surgery across Europe

Professor Didem Melis Oztas is an award-winning cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's premier academic medical institutions.

• Received national recognition for research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
• Trained at Istanbul University – the country's most established medical faculty
• Specialises in vascular and endovascular surgery for complex heart conditions
• Member of the Turkish National Society of Vascular Surgery

Professor Krishna Subramony Iyer is a pioneer in paediatric cardiac surgery who trained at Melbourne's Royal Children's Hospital – Australia's premier facility for complex heart defects.

• Performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart conditions in babies and adults
• Completed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch procedure in India
• Specialises in neonatal cardiac surgery and one-stage corrections for complex defects
• Former Additional Professor at AIIMS – India's top-ranked medical research university
• Executive Director of Paediatric Congenital Heart Surgery at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute

Dr. Sandeep Attawar is a cardiothoracic surgeon who has performed 10,000+ heart surgeries. He serves as the Director of the Lung Transplant Program at Gleneagles Global Health City. Dr. Attawar specializes in complex heart and lung transplants for both adults and children. He maintains an 85–90% success rate for thoracic organ transplant procedures.

• Member of the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation.
• Expertise includes mechanical circulatory support and pediatric cardiac surgery.
• Holds membership in the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• Works at a clinic recognized among the World's Best Smart Hospitals by Newsweek.

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 Akdeniz is a senior specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a leading academic medical centre.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital – a premier centre for heart care
• Specialises in managing congenital heart defects in infants and children
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to repair heart issues without open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery