Atrial Fibrillation 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.

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a senior cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a clinical background in irregular heart rhythm management.

• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital
• Specialises in chronic total occlusion – opening completely blocked arteries without surgery
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Expertise in interventional cardiology and structural heart conditions

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

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly skilled cardiologist who refined his expertise at the prestigious Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the USA.

• Specialises in echocardiography to accurately map heart rhythm irregularities
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contribution to cardiac research
• Completed specialist cardiology training at the world-renowned Istanbul University
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya, a leading Turkish JCI-accredited hospital
• Focuses on precise diagnostic imaging for better atrial fibrillation outcomes

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a heart surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures, specializing in minimally invasive cardiac care.

• Treats heart rhythm issues using minimally invasive mitral valve repair and off-pump surgery
• The only physician in Turkey authorised to teach and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
• Recognised as Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University hospital
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association

Associate Professor Mustafa Dogdus is a specialist cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on restoring normal heart rhythms through minimally invasive interventions.

• Performs EPS ablation, a keyhole procedure that neutralises heart tissue causing irregular electrical signals
• Specialises in managing complex arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and tachycardia
• Uses cardiac pacing technologies like ICD and CRT-D to stabilise heart function
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology
• Trained at Ege University, one of Turkey's leading medical faculties

Dr Oguzhan Yucel is a specialist in rhythm disorders at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on the management of complex heart conditions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to restore normal heart rhythms
• Expertise includes coronary angiography for detailed imaging of heart vessels
• Manages co-existing conditions such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia
• Treats heart valve diseases that often complicate rhythm management

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.

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 Ertugrul Ercan brings international expertise to Atrial fibrillation care, having trained at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic and completed professional work in Melbourne.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology to manage heart rhythm disorders
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology, meeting the highest international standard for heart care
• Awarded the European Cardiologist Diploma, recognising his advanced diagnostic and treatment skills
• Former Head of Cardiology and Hospital Chief Physician at Canakkale Onsekiz Mart University

Dr Humayun Kakar is an expert in managing complex heart rhythm disorders and heart failure at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He brings international training from the University of Zurich to his cardiology practice.

• Trained at the University of Zurich in managing advanced heart failure cases
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the American College of Cardiology
• Specialises in percutaneous cardiovascular interventions using minimally invasive techniques
• Active member of the Heart Failure Association (HFA)
• Practises at Medicalpoint International, a major centre for heart rhythm management

Professor Cihan Altin is an expert in managing complex rhythm disorders and leads interventional cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Trained at the Cleveland Clinic in the USA – ranked among the world's best for heart care
• Specialises in cryotherapy, a cooling technique used to treat irregular heartbeats by blocking faulty electrical signals
• Performs pacemaker applications to regulate heart rhythm when medication alone is not enough
• Elected member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Expert in managing cardio-oncology cases, involving heart rhythm issues during cancer treatment

Dr. Kyung-Hee Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Heart Transplantation Center and Head of Cardiology at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned her MD, MS, and PhD at Seoul National University College of Medicine. She completed international fellowships, including research at the Mayo Clinic.

Her expertise includes advanced heart failure, transplant evaluation and management, mechanical circulatory support (VAD, ECMO), pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiomyopathies, and genetic, valvular, and adult congenital heart disease.

She leads multidisciplinary cardiac care. She develops clinical protocols and education programs and contributes to research and guideline development in pulmonary hypertension and heart failure. She serves on the AHA Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee.

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.