Atherosclerosis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Specialises in carotid artery surgery to clear blockages and prevent strokes
• Performs minimally invasive bypass surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• Provides non-surgical treatments for arterial aneurysms in the legs using endovascular techniques
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Awarded Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly credentialed cardiologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the United States.

• Specialises in precise heart imaging to detect arterial plaque and narrowing early
• Former Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Expert in non-invasive diagnostics for assessing cardiovascular health and blood flow

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a prominent cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a specific focus on restoring blood flow through narrowed arteries.

• Specialises in managing chronic total occlusions – clearing long-term, completely blocked heart arteries without open surgery
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu – one of Turkey's premier heart research hospitals
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club – an elite group focused on complex arterial clearing
• Board-certified cardiologist with the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Experienced in treating kinking and narrowing of vessels using minimally invasive techniques

Professor Oguzhan Yucel leads the cardiac team at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on clearing blocked arteries and managing complex heart conditions.

• Specialises in coronary angiography to find and diagnose arterial blockages
• Performs coronary interventions – minimally invasive procedures to open narrowed heart vessels
• Manages high cholesterol (hyperlipidemia) to prevent plaque build-up in arteries
• Treats hypertension and rhythm disorders to reduce long-term cardiac strain
• Provides comprehensive care for patients recovering from heart attacks

Professor Aras lead the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital, one of the region's most active cardiac centres. He specialises in restoring blood flow to arteries blocked by plaque buildup.

• Performed thousands of cardiac procedures at Turkey Higher Specialisation Hospital
• Published over 100 international research papers on heart health
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology
• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear arterial blockages without open surgery
• Former Professor at Karabük University training the next generation of heart specialists

Dr Humayun Kakar is an expert in cardiovascular health who holds a prestigious qualification in managing complex heart conditions from the University of Zurich.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to clear blocked arteries without major open surgery
• Member of the American College of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Dokuz Eylul University specialising in non-surgical heart repairs
• Fellow of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI)
• Focuses on restoring blood flow to prevent heart attacks and stroke

Dr Mustafa Dogdus is a specialist cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on the interventional management of arterial and structural heart conditions.

• Performs percutaneous coronary intervention to clear blocked arteries without open surgery
• Specialises in treating peripheral artery disease to improve blood flow to the limbs
• Registered member of the European Society of Cardiology
• Serves on the Interventional and Peripheral Vascular Diseases Working Group
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology cardiac imaging and arrhythmia groups

Professor Ertugrul Ercan brings international expertise to atherosclerosis care, having completed a cardiology fellowship in Melbourne and training at the Cleveland Clinic.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and stem cell therapy for vascular health
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• Expertise in the link between inflammation and blood coagulation in artery disease
• Member of the Turkish Hypertension and Atherosclerosis Association
• Former Head of Cardiology and Medical Director at Medical Point Hospital

Dr Wissarut Sakulpaptong is a decorated cardiology specialist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, where he previously served as Chief Cardiology Fellow.

• Specialises in echocardiography using 3D imaging and strain analysis to detect heart arterial blockages
• Developed clinical pathways for managing NSTEMI heart attacks and improving referral accuracy
• Recipient of the Outstanding Medical Graduate Award from the prestigious Prince Mahidol Foundation
• Uses stress echocardiography to assess blood flow and heart function without invasive surgery
• Award-winning expert recognised by the Heart Association of Thailand for his work in cardiac imaging

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Professor Byung-Hee Oh, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed training in Internal Medicine and Cardiology at Seoul National University Hospital. His clinical focus includes heart failure, coronary artery disease, hypertension, atrial fibrillation, and preventive cardiology.

He served as Professor of Cardiology at Seoul National University. He also served as Director of a cardiovascular center and Head of the Division of Cardiology. He was President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and led national heart failure and hypertension groups. He has authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications. He has given invited lectures at major international cardiology conferences and received national honors.

Dr. Min-Jeong Kim, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She focuses on interventional cardiology, heart failure, hypertension, and preventive cardiology.

She earned her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed advanced training in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at a major medical center in Korea.

Her expertise includes coronary artery disease, chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, and hypertension. She performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary intervention. She is skilled in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular evaluation.

She provides evidence-based care with careful risk assessment and personalized treatment. She works with multidisciplinary cardiac teams to improve prevention and long-term outcomes.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.