Dilated cardiomyopathy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Bekler is a heart failure specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with deep academic roots in internal medicine and cardiology.

• Trained at Gazi University and Mustafa Kemal University in specialist cardiology
• Served as academic staff at Mustafa Kemal University Faculty of Medicine
• Focuses on pharmacological and interventional management for heart muscle conditions
• Former specialist at Hatay Training and Research Hospital managing complex cardiac cases

Professor Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi founded Thailand's first specialised heart centre and pioneered non-invasive treatments for patients with complex heart muscle conditions.

• Specialises in non-invasive management and cardiac revitalisation programmes
• Trained in advanced cardiology at Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg
• Former Senior Cardiologist at Bumrungrad International Hospital and Bangkok Hospital
• Focuses on preventive cardiology to improve heart function without surgery
• Utilises cardiac rehabilitation to support long-term heart muscle recovery

Professor Cengiz Koksal is the only surgeon in Turkey authorised to perform and teach off-pump mitral valve repair – a vital procedure for managing heart failure complications.

• Performed 2,000+ open-heart and vascular surgeries at leading cardiovascular centres
• Specialises in beating-heart surgery which avoids the use of heart-lung machines
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bezmialem Vakif University Faculty of Medicine
• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association from 2016 to 2018

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and specialises in managing complex structural heart disease at Medipol Health Group.

• Focuses on heart failure and rhythm disorders associated with cardiomyopathy
• Uses advanced cardiac MRI and CT angiography for precise heart muscle mapping
• Expert in interventional cardiology – performs non-surgical repairs for damaged heart valves
• Faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University training the next generation of cardiologists
• Member of international cardiology societies providing access to global treatment protocols

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic with high-level expertise in managing complex heart muscle conditions in children.

• Specialises in pacemaker installation to help regulate heart rhythms in paediatric patients
• Performs heart valve replacement and plastic surgery for cardiac valves using precise techniques
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul University – two of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Completed an intensive five-year paediatric cardiology fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital

Dr. Tatiana Zhelninova-Bosch is a cardiologist and regenerative medicine specialist at The Demarest Clinic in Phuket. She is a recognized leader in stem cell therapy and clinical trial management. Dr. Zhelninova-Bosch previously served as the Chief Physician and Medical Director of Hadassah Medical Moscow. She treats complex conditions like atherosclerosis, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Uses donor and autologous stem cells for heart disease and anti-aging.
• Winner of a Certificate of Honor from the Russian Ministry of Health.
• Former General Manager of Hadassah University Hospital Health Plus in the Middle East.
• Works at Thailand’s first clinic sanctioned for allogeneic stem cell therapy.

Professor Dursun Aras is a leading cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital who specialise in complex heart failure and rhythm management.

• Performed extensive clinical work at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to improve heart muscle function and blood flow
• Former senior academic at the University of Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine
• Specialises in managing patient recovery at one of Turkey's top-tier university hospitals
• Expertise includes heart muscle disorders and advanced cardiac imaging for accurate diagnosis

Professor Deniz Suha Kucukaksu is a pioneer in heart failure surgery and leads the Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

• Specialises in Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) systems for heart failure
• Completed international fellowships in advanced cardiac surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Performs coronary bypass and hybrid cardiovascular procedures to improve heart function
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems
• Expert in mechanical circulatory support to help the heart pump blood

Professor Kocas is a leading interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital with over a decade of specialist experience at the prestigious Istanbul University Cardiology Institute.

• Specialises in managing dilated cardiomyopathy through advanced cardiac imaging and interventional therapies
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology, focusing on heart failure and structural heart disease
• Expert in percutaneous interventions, providing minimally invasive options for patients with weakened heart muscles
• Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, ensuring high standards in cardiac procedures

Professor Engin Bozkurt is the founding Head of Cardiology at Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University – one of Turkey's major medical training institutions.

• Specialises in managing complex heart muscle conditions and chronic heart failure
• Led the cardiology department at the Ankara Atatürk Education and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to improve heart function without open surgery
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (FESC)
• Expert in diagnostic imaging to assess structural damage in heart chambers