Best Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting Doctors Abroad for Australian Patients

Dr. Sarunyoo Suttipongkeat is trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology. He completed a Clinical Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology (2015–2016) and a Cardiology Fellowship (2013–2015) at the Division of Cardiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.

He completed his Internal Medicine residency (2010–2013) and internship (2009–2010) at Buddhachinnaraj Phitsanulok Hospital. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (Second Class Honor) from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University (2002–2009). He studied at Triam Udom Suksa (1998–2002).

Dr. Ibrahim Halil Tanboga is an interventional cardiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve diseases and congenital structural heart conditions. Dr. Tanboga conducted specialized heart valve research at St. Thomas Hospital in London. He holds a PhD in Biostatistics.

• Performs TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty for heart valve treatment.
• Treats coronary artery disease using IVUS, FFR, and OCT diagnostic techniques.
• Expert in arrhythmia management including electrophysiological studies and ablation.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Mustafa Saglam is the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is a cardiologist and vascular surgeon specializing in aortic aneurysm repair and heart valve procedures. Dr. Saglam trained at Marmara University and Kosuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Performs endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Treats coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and hypertension.
• Proficient in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation.
• Conducts diagnostic imaging including stress tests and ambulatory cardiac monitoring.

Dr Nermina Alagic is a highly qualified cardiologist at Anadolu Medical Center with advanced training from the Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney.

• Completed a specialised cardiology and interventional observership at the University of Sydney
• Research fellow at Harvard Medical School and the University of Alabama at Birmingham
• Expert in 3D echocardiography for detailed assessment of arterial blockages and ulcers
• Full member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Professor Hakan Ucar is a board-certified cardiologist whose expertise has been recognised with the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate.

• Specialised in cardiology at Bursa Uludag University's Faculty of Medicine
• Awarded the Certificate of Proficiency in Turkish Cardiology
• Member of the Council of the European Society of Cardiology
• Published research contributor to international heart and vascular medical forums
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Sahin Kaplan is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious posting at Royal Brompton Hospital, Imperial College London. Dr. Kaplan focuses on complex heart conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia. He holds certifications from the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs angioplasty, stenting, and radiofrequency ablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Treats hypertension and atherosclerosis using minimally invasive techniques.
• Contributed to over 35 publications in international medical journals.
• Is a member of the European Society of Invasive Cardiology.

Dr. Fatih Mehmet Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment. Dr. Ucar completed residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He also underwent electrophysiology training at Lübeck Hospital in Germany.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Arrhythmia Association.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and complex carotid stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital.

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a senior cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals specialising in complex interventional procedures to restore blood flow.

• Focuses on coronary and carotid interventions to manage cardiovascular blockages
• Manages high-risk cases involving hypertension and hyperlipidaemia
• Expertise in treating diverse rhythm disorders and heart valve diseases
• Works within a high-volume interventional unit performing daily angiography

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on treating cardiovascular occlusion and complex heart conditions.

• Completed specialist training in cardiology at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing cardiovascular occlusion and heart failure
• Treats heart rhythm disorders and hypertension using modern evidence-based protocols
• Manages congenital heart disease cases within a high-volume clinical environment