Atrial Fibrillation Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a respected Pediatric Cardiologist known for his skill in advanced heart procedures. He became an Associate Professor in 2011. In 2017, he was promoted to Professor. This shows his expertise and leadership in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Zeybek has performed many complex surgeries, such as heart valve replacements, open heart operations, and interventional procedures. His work has helped improve outcomes for children with heart conditions.

He has published many scientific articles and given several presentations. This shows his dedication to improving pediatric heart care. Dr. Zeybek’s qualifications and academic success make him a leading expert in his field.

Professor Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi is a pioneer of Thai cardiology who founded the country’s first specialised heart centre at Bangkok Hospital.

• Specialises in non-invasive cardiology and preventive care to manage heart rhythm disorders
• Trained at Kyoto University in Japan and the University of Hamburg in Germany
• Served as a senior cardiologist at the prestigious Bumrungrad International Hospital
• Expert in cardiac rehabilitation and holistic programmes for long-term heart health
• Fellow of the Thai Board of Cardiology and the Thai Board of Internal Medicine

Professor Mehmet Marasli is a dedicated cardiology specialist at Avicenna International Hospital who focuses on restoring healthy heart rhythms.

• Specialises in managing atrial fibrillation through both medical and invasive cardiology techniques
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's oldest and most prestigious medical schools
• Completed his cardiology residency at the Cumhuriyet University Cardiology Department
• Provides comprehensive care for rhythm disorders to prevent complications like stroke or heart failure

Professor Küçükaksu is a pioneer in mechanical circulatory support who leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in hybrid cardiovascular procedures for complex structural heart issues
• Performs valve replacements and aortic repairs using minimally invasive techniques
• Completed international fellowships in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems
• Expert in reoperations for patients requiring secondary cardiac interventions

Experience

Senior Medical Director
American Clinic, Demarest · Full-time
May 2024 – Present · 8 mos
Thailand

CEO
Imperium Bio@Capital
Aug 2021 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Dubai, UAE

• Management
• Client Acquisition

General Director
R&D Company “Innovation Endovascular Technologies,” Skolkovo
2020 – Present · 5 yrs

• Healthcare Policy
• Project Implementation

General Manager
IMA Haddassah University Hospital Health Plus, Middle East
Dec 2020 – Oct 2021 · 11 mos

• Management
• Strategic Thinking

Chief Physician and Medical Director
Hadassah Medical Moscow, Skolkovo
Aug 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Moscow, Russia

Professor Catakoglu is a leading interventional cardiologist at Liv Hospital Ulus with training from the University of London. He specialises in complex heart procedures to manage stroke risks associated with atrial fibrillation.

• Performs left atrial appendage closure to prevent blood clots without long-term blood thinners
• Expert in percutaneous mitral valve repair using Mitra-Clip to fix leaky valves without open surgery
• Former Associate Professor at Istanbul Bilim University – a top-tier medical training institution
• Certified in Switzerland for TAVI – a key procedure for cardiac valve replacement

Associate Professor Akin Torun focuses on sports cardiology and cardiac rehabilitation at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He manages complex heart rhythm issues for active patients looking to maintain peak performance.

• Specialises in sports cardiology – helps athletes manage heart conditions while continuing their training Safely
• Expertise in cardiovascular disease prevention – focuses on healthy living to reduce long-term heart risks
• Trained at Kocaeli University – one of Turkey's established medical teaching institutions
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Hasan Yucel has performed over 10,000 valve replacement surgeries with minimal complications. He leads the cardiology team at Medicana Sivas Hospital, focusing on complex rhythm disorders.

• Specialises in managing atrial fibrillation and other heart rhythm irregularities
• Published extensive research on cardiac outcomes in national and international journals
• Presents frequently as a guest speaker at major scientific heart meetings
• Experienced in treating heart failure and valve disease alongside rhythm issues
• Trained at Cumhuriyet University School of Medicine in Istanbul

Professor Mehmet Vefik Yazicioglu is a leading cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul, specialising in complex heart rhythm and vascular interventions.

• Performs Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) closure – a procedure to prevent blood clots and stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation
• Specialises in pacemaker and CRT implantation to effectively manage heart rhythm disorders
• Researches atrial electromechanical delay to better understand and treat heart inconsistencies
• Published extensive clinical studies on the recovery of heart function following percutaneous defect closures
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology