Covered Stent Placement Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly academic cardiologist who completed a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic Echocardiography Lab in the United States.

• Specialised at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical faculties
• Achieved the rank of Associate Professor at Başkent University Faculty of Medicine
• Served as a senior cardiologist at Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine
• Brings deep expertise in cardiovascular imaging and interventional cardiology to Medical Park Antalya

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.

Associate Professor Muslum Sahin is a specialist cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik with a distinguished background in interventional cardiology and training from Istanbul University.

• Served as Chief Assistant at Kartal Koşuyolu Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating chronic total occlusions using minimally invasive methods
• Member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club – an elite group for complex blockages
• Active member of the Turkish Cardiology Association
• Focuses on restoring blood flow through narrowed or blocked arteries

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Professor Byung-Hee Oh is the former President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and a leading authority on complex coronary artery disease. He practices at Sejong Hospital, Korea's top-ranked heart centre for clinical outcomes.

• Trained at Seoul National University Hospital – one of the most prestigious tertiary medical centres in Asia
• Specialises in managing complex heart failure and advanced coronary artery disease
• Served as Professor of Cardiology and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Seoul National University
• Authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications on cardiovascular interventions and prevention
• Recognised with multiple national honours for medical excellence and leadership

Professor Kyung Hee Kim leads the Heart Transplantation Centre at Incheon Sejong Hospital and holds a prestigious appointment on the American Heart Association Clinical Cardiology Committee.

• Specialises in managing complex cardiomyopathies and adult congenital heart disease
• Completed advanced research fellowships at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Directs multidisciplinary teams for high-risk cases involving mechanical circulatory support
• Serves as Head of Cardiology with both Master and Doctoral degrees from Seoul National University
• Expert in pulmonary hypertension and high-risk valvular heart disease management

Dr Min Jeong Kim is a leading interventional cardiologist who holds both a medical degree and a doctorate from the prestigious Seoul National University College of Medicine.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and percutaneous coronary interventions at Sejong Hospital
• Focuses on precision risk stratification to improve long-term outcomes for heart disease patients
• Part of a multidisciplinary cardiac team integrating specialist imaging and interventional services
• Highly skilled in performing coronary angiography and complex cardiovascular evaluations
• Expertise in managing chronic heart failure and advanced hypertension cases

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.

Professor Oguzhan Yucel serves as a leading cardiology specialist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex coronary interventions and artery disease.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive heart interventions
• Treats high-risk patients with hypertension and hyperlipidemia complications
• Focuses on managing cardiovascular occlusion and heart valve diseases
• Expert in treating rhythm disorders and restoring normal heart function
• Senior academic background as a Professor of Cardiology

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and myocardial infarction. Expertise extends to the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.

Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and peripheral vascular conditions, specifically addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases.

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior interventional cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on complex coronary interventions and valve disease.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive vessel repair
• Manages high-risk cases involving cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks
• Expertise includes treating rhythm disorders and valvular heart conditions
• Focuses on interventional cardiology for patients with chronic hypertension

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialised cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with clinical focus on cardiovascular occlusion and complex heart disease.

• Specialises in managing cardiovascular occlusion and congenital heart conditions
• Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of heart failure and rhythm disorders
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine in cardiology
• Expertise includes managing hypertension and high cholesterol related to heart health
• Experienced in treating internal heart blockages with advanced medical protocols

Professor Ertugrul Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and specialises in complex structural heart interventions.

• Performs advanced balloon and stent procedures for aneurysms and arterial blockages
• Expert in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease treatments
• Faculty member at Istanbul Medipol University's International School of Medicine
• Specialises in adult congenital heart disease and non-surgical valve repairs
• Expert in diagnostic imaging including CT Angio and Cardiac MRI

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.