12 Best Coronary Revascularization Doctors Abroad

Professor Öztekin Oto is a pioneer in cardiac surgery who led the European Society of Cardiovascular Surgery as President. He performs advanced revascularisation at his specialist heart clinic in Turkey.

• Specialises in minimally invasive coronary bypass and total arterial coronary bypass surgery
• Awarded Best Innovative Surgeon at the Euro-Asian Bridge Meeting for his surgical techniques
• Former House Surgeon at the Royal Infirmary Hospital in Edinburgh
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology
• Published over 100 papers and delivered 2,000 lectures on cardiovascular treatments

Associate Professor Cenk Indelen is a robotic surgery specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital with a major focus on patient blood management and cost-effective surgical outcomes.

• Trained in robotic console surgery at the Orsi da Vinci Training Centre in Belgium
• Member of the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
• Expert in blood conservation techniques to reduce transfusion needs during heart surgery
• Published research on bypass grafting patency and advanced artery graft preparation methods
• Member of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Sarunyoo Suttipongkeat is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree with Second Class Honors from Mahidol University. Dr. Suttipongkeat has performed over 37,900 procedures during his career. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and chronic heart failure.

• Performs coronary angiography and carotid angioplasty with stenting.
• Provides stem cell therapy for heart disease patients.
• Completed a clinical fellowship in interventional cardiology at Siriraj Hospital.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited facility for international patients.

Professor Emin Tireli has performed over 6,300 congenital cardiac surgeries. He serves as a Professor at the Istanbul School of Medicine and treats both routine and rare heart conditions.

• Performs coronary artery bypass grafting and transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)
• Specialises in neonatal cardiac surgery, including infants with extremely low birth weights
• Uses advanced hybrid methods combining traditional surgery with minimally invasive techniques
• Early adopter of the Nikaidoh procedure for complex heart defect reconstructions
• Published over 100 research articles on cardiovascular surgical strategies

Dr. Ugur Filizcan is a cardiovascular surgeon at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement, coronary bypass surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair. Dr. Filizcan treats complex conditions including aortic insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its specialised stroke and cardiac care units.

• Performs open heart surgery and coronary stenting.
• Expertise includes radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Installs heart pacemakers and performs coronary revascularization.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 10 surgical theaters and 63 intensive care beds.

Dr. Jeyul Yang, MD, is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Planning at Myongji Hospital, an educational partner of Hanyang University. His clinical focus includes brain tumors, pediatric neurosurgery (congenital malformations, tumors, disorders, and plagiocephaly), epilepsy surgery, cerebral hemorrhage, hydrocephalus, and neurosurgical trauma.

Credentials: MD, Dong-A University. Master’s in Medicine and completed doctoral coursework, Seoul National University. Training includes an internship and a fellowship at Seoul National University Hospital. He completed his residency at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital and a fellowship at the National Cancer Center.

Accreditations/Achievements: Member of KNS, KSNO, and ISPN. Korean Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery member and Director of Educational Support. Awards include the Woong-Hun Academic Award (2022), Ahae Outstanding Research Award (2019), and JSPN–KSPN Excellent Presentation Award (2018). Selected publications include caudal duplication syndrome (2021), secondary neurulation (JKNS 2021), occult tethered cord syndrome (2021), and disulfiram plus cisplatin in AT/RT (2020).

Professor Huseyin Gemalmaz serves as a dual-specialist surgeon at Emsey Hospital, providing expert care in both cardiothoracic and vascular surgery. He focuses on restoring blood flow to the heart through precise surgical intervention.

• Holds a professorship at Istanbul Science University – one of Turkey's leading medical institutions
• Dual-certified in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery for complex cardiovascular cases
• Treats patients at Emsey Hospital – a major JCI-accredited tertiary care centre
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Centre at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered total artificial heart surgery and mechanical circulatory support programmes in Turkey.

• Performs coronary bypass surgery using the off-pump technique for faster recovery
• Specialises in complex reoperations and hybrid cardiovascular procedures
• Expertise in heart failure surgery honed through fellowships in Germany and France
• Experienced in aortic repair including EVAR and TEVAR techniques
• Founding member of professional societies dedicated to artificial organ systems