Pulmonary hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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

• Specialises in non-invasive treatments to manage heart pressure and improve circulation
• Trained in advanced cardiology at Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg
• Expert in echocardiography for precisely monitoring pulmonary artery pressure levels
• Served as a senior cardiologist at the top-tier Bumrungrad International Hospital
• Focuses on cardiac rehabilitation and holistic programmes to improve daily stamina

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a leading cardiovascular surgeon who has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries at major training hospitals.

• Specialises in carotid artery surgery to improve blood flow and manage vascular pressure
• Performs minimally invasive bypass surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Recognised as Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association
• Trained in advanced vascular techniques across the UK, Germany, and Italy

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a senior paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic who specialises in managing complex heart and lung circulation issues in children.

• Performs atrial septal defect surgery to fix holes in the heart and lower lung blood pressure
• Uses stent placement to keep arteries open and improve oxygen flow
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of the region's most prestigious medical faculties
• Former Professor at Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa specialising in paediatric cardiac care
• Published extensive research on childhood cardiovascular outcomes and surgical interventions

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem Hospital who focuses on managing complex blood pressure issues within the lungs.

• Held a senior academic role as Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Trained at Istanbul Bagcilar Hospital, a major centre for cardiovascular research
• Specialises in interventional cardiology to improve heart and lung blood flow
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology specialising in vascular health

Dr Ozkan Bekler is a highly skilled cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital, specialising in complex heart interventions and structural repairs.

• Performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions including bifurcation stenting and main coronary procedures
• Expert in structural heart procedures like mitral balloon valvuloplasty to improve blood flow
• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations plus specialising in ICD and CRT device placements
• Uses intravascular coronary imaging for high-precision diagnosis and treatment planning

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan is the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and a leading expert in managing high blood pressure in the lungs.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital
• Performs balloon and stent interventions to open blocked or narrowed pulmonary arteries
• Uses cardiac MRI and CT angiography for highly accurate assessments of heart and lung blood flow
• Member of the International School of Medicine faculty at Istanbul Medipol University

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Özkan is a cardiologist at Koru Ankara Hospital. His main areas are coronary artery and heart valve diseases, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia.

He graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine in 1974. He completed specialization in occupational diseases in 1982 and in cardiology in 1991. He became an associate professor in 1993 and a professor in 2007.

He served at GATA, Izmir Air Hospital, Kütahya Air Hospital, and the NATO Hospital in Belgium. He has published many national and international articles. He has treated many patients.

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey’s first mechanical circulatory support programmes for patients with severe heart and lung complications.

• Specialises in heart failure surgery and implanting mechanical circulatory support systems
• Expert in hybrid cardiovascular procedures and total artificial heart surgery
• Fellowship trained in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the United States
• Performs aortic repairs using EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive stenting via smaller incisions
• Member of international professional societies for artificial organ systems and cardiovascular surgery

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.

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.

The doctor is a distinguished cardiology specialist with extensive clinical experience, having earned a medical degree from Hacettepe University in 2004 and completed cardiology specialization at Gazi University in 2010. Achieving the rank of Professor in 2024, the doctor has served at several prominent institutions, including Ankara Turkey Higher Specialized Hospital and Ankara Bilkent City Hospital.

The doctor specializes in preventive cardiology, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, and heart failure, with significant expertise in interventional procedures such as coronary angiography, stent and balloon treatments, and complex coronary interventions. The doctor is also skilled in cardio-oncology, rhythm disorders, and advanced imaging techniques like TEE.

Associate Professor Cuneyt Kocas is an expert in interventional cardiology based at Biruni University Hospital. He specialises in using minimally invasive catheter-based techniques to manage complex heart and lung circulation issues.

• Trained at the Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute – a premier Turkish medical centre
• Specialises in percutaneous intervention – uses small punctures instead of open surgery for heart repairs
• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
• Member of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Expert in angiography – uses imaging to guide precise treatment of narrowed vessels