Hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a leading cardiologist who refined his expertise in cardiac imaging at the prestigious Mayo Clinic in the United States.

• Specialises in echocardiography to identify structural heart issues causing high blood pressure
• Held a senior Associate Professorship at Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Practises at Medical Park Antalya, one of Turkey's largest multi-specialty hospital complexes
• Conducted clinical research at Istanbul University's renowned Department of Cardiology

Professor Ugur Taskin is a specialist in interventional cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital, focusing on the complex management of high blood pressure and associated heart conditions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology – uses minimally invasive techniques to treat heart and vascular issues
• Expertise in hyperlipidaemia – manages high cholesterol levels to reduce cardiovascular risk
• Treats heart failure and coronary artery disease linked to chronic high blood pressure
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a senior cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with high-level training from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in managing complex blood pressure cases and interventional cardiology
• Former Chief Assistant at Kartal Kosuyolu Training and Research Hospital
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club for treating fully blocked arteries
• Recognised by the Turkish Cardiology Association for clinical excellence
• Expertise in cardiac imaging to assess heart health in hypertensive patients

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr Topaloglu is a cardiology specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital who focuses on managing hypertension and high cholesterol through interventional techniques.

• Treats hypertension alongside complex heart rhythm disorders and chronic heart failure
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Expertise in balloon angioplasty and stent implantation for blocked arteries
• Specialises in cardiac pacemaker and defibrillator (ICD) implantation
• Board-certified cardiologist through Mustafa Kemal University residency training

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Dr Humayun Kakar holds a specialist qualification in cardiology from Dokuz Eylül University and recently completed postgraduate training at the University of Zurich.

• Treats hypertension-related heart issues and complex cardiac failure cases
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and American College of Cardiology
• Specialises in managing blood pressure to prevent long-term heart damage
• Registered with the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
• Practises at Medical Point International Hospital in Izmir

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Surunchupakorn holds a subspecialty diploma in interventional cardiology. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and heart failure.

• Specializes in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent strokes.
• Performs heart cryoablation to treat chronic arrhythmias.
• Manages hypertension and pulmonary vascular disorders.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited center for international patient care.

Dr. Ahn Taehun is a cardiologist (MD, PhD) and Director of a Cardiovascular Center. He specializes in coronary artery disease, including angina and myocardial infarction. He also treats hypertension, heart valve disease, heart failure, and hyperlipidemia. His expertise includes interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular imaging. He also manages atherosclerosis, arterial occlusive disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis.

He has held several leadership roles. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC) and President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC). He was Finance Director of the KSC. He led the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS) and the Korean Cardiovascular Complications Committee (KCCC) as President. He also chaired the Organizing Committee for ENCORE SEOUL (Endovascular & Coronary Revascularization).

Dr. Min Jeong Kim is an interventional cardiologist at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She earned both her MD and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine. She specializes in heart failure, hypertension, and coronary artery disease treatment. Dr. Kim works at a KOIHA-accredited hospital that treats over 402,000 patients every year.

• Performs coronary angiography and percutaneous coronary interventions.
• Expert in diagnostic echocardiography and comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Trained in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease at major Korean medical centers.
• Treats complex conditions including arrhythmias and atherosclerosis.