Pulmonary Hypertension Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Yilmaz Yozgat is a senior specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol University Hospital, focusing on heart and lung pressure issues in children.

• Specialises in managing pulmonary hypertension within the paediatric population
• Held senior positions at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the prestigious Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Former specialist at Merzifon Aviation Medicine Centre
• Published academic research on paediatric heart health and disease management

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Coronary, Angiography and Intervention

Professor Omer Alyan is a senior cardiologist at Medipol Bahcelievler University Hospital who specialises in managing complex blood pressure issues within the heart and lungs.

• Previously served as Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital
• Held a senior academic role at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
• Trained at the Turkey High Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to improve blood flow and heart function

Professor Aras lead the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital, bringing senior clinical leadership to the management of complex heart and lung circulation issues.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology to treat high blood pressure in the lung arteries
• Former Head of Cardiology at Turkey's Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in managing right-sided heart strain and pulmonary vascular resistance
• Uses cardiac catheterisation – a thin tube to measure lung artery pressure precisely
• Trained at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, one of the region's top medical schools

Medical Interests and Activities 

Cardiac Rhythm Disorders 

Pacemaker Implantations 

Electrophsiology and Catheter Ablation 

Atrial Fibrilation Atration 

Resynchronisation Therapy (Pacemaker) for Heart Failure 

Coronary Artery Interventional Therapies (Angiography, Balon – Stent Procedures)

Education and Experience 

Department of Cardiology, Liv Hospital, Ulus 

Department of Cardiology, Anadolu Health Center 

Department of Electrophysiology, University of Leipzig – Heart Center, Germany • Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Surgery Center 

Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul University Memberships • Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiology

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiology 

Researches and Publications 

International: 16 

National: 20

Book Chapters: 4

AREAS OF INTEREST 

Radial Angiography

Complex coronary interventions 

Intracoronary examinations (FFR, IVUS, OCT) 

Calcific lesion treatments (Rotablator, shockwave balloon ) 

Chronic total occlusion attempts 

Transcatheter Aortic valve implantations (TAVI) 

Aortic interventions 

Mitral valve attempts 

Peripheral arterial interventions 

ASD/PFO/VSD closure 

LAA closure 

Paravalvuler closure 

Carotid arterial interventions 

Septal ablation 

Pulmonary embolism interventions

Education 

Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Royal Brompton Hospital (London) 

Experience 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Turkish Kidney Foundation Service Hospital 

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 

Royal Brompton Hospital

University of Health Sciences Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Hospital (founding chief)

University of Health Sciences Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu city hospital (founding chief) 

LIV Hospital Ulus

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Cardiology 

European Society of Cardiolog

Dr. Batur Gonenc Kanar is a leading cardiologist with training from top European centers. He studied at the Paris Institute of Cardiology, Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier in France, and Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital in the UK. He specializes in advanced electrophysiology. His expertise includes 3D-mapping-guided ablation for atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD, and CRT therapy.

Dr. Kanar currently practices at Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul. He brings international experience to Turkey and has performed over 1,000 electrophysiology and interventional procedures. He represents Türkiye at the European Heart Rhythm Association. He is also an active member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Kanar ensures his patients have access to the latest advances in cardiac care.

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

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 Gokhan Ertas is a senior cardiology specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus with dedicated research experience from the prestigious Erasmus MC Thoraxcenter in the Netherlands.

• Performs right heart catheterisation to accurately measure blood pressure in the heart and lungs
• Specialises in managing complex pulmonary hypertension cases and related heart failure
• Uses 3D echocardiography to provide detailed images of heart structure and function
• Expert in percutaneous valve interventions including TAVI and MitraClip for heart valve repair

Professor Alp Burak Catakoglu is an interventional cardiology specialist who trained at St George's Hospital in London and leads complex cardiac care at Liv Hospital.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology including structural heart repairs
• Uses coronary physiological exams like FFR to assess blood flow pressure
• Performs catheter-based valve repairs using minimally invasive techniques
• Experienced in renal denervation to manage resistant high blood pressure
• Former cardiology professor at Istanbul Bilim University