Echocardiography Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Jieun Ban is a pediatric cardiologist at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She specializes in pediatric arrhythmias and congenital heart disease. Dr. Ban performs catheter-based electrophysiologic treatments for children and adolescents. She works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility that serves over 402,000 patients annually.

• Expertise in treating atrial septal defects (ASD) and ventricular septal defects (VSD).
• Performs cryoablation to treat heart rhythm disorders in infants and children.
• Skilled in advanced echocardiographic assessment and pediatric cardiac syncope evaluation.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric surgeons and intensive care specialists.

Dr. Jeong Yoon Kim is the Head of Pediatrics at Bucheon Sejong Hospital. She treats congenital heart defects, Kawasaki disease, and pediatric arrhythmias. Dr. Kim trained at Severance Hospital, a top-tier medical center in Korea. She provides care at both Bucheon and Incheon Sejong Hospitals.

• Expertise in echocardiography for infants, children, and adolescents.
• Treats structural heart issues like atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Collaborates with surgical teams for pre- and post-procedural heart care.
• Practices at KOIHA-accredited Sejong Hospital, which sees 400,000+ annual patients.

Dr. Sungho Kim is a pediatric cardiologist at Sejong Hospital in Incheon. He has performed more than 1,200 pediatric and congenital cardiac interventions. Dr. Kim specializes in treating heart defects without open-heart surgery. He uses catheter-based methods for ASD, VSD, and tetralogy of Fallot.

• Earned MD, MS, and PhD degrees from Hanyang University.
• Treats complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults.
• Performed over 1,200 minimally invasive cardiac procedures.
• Works at Sejong Hospital, a KOIHA-accredited facility in South Korea.

Dr. Wissarut Sakulpaptong is a board-certified cardiologist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. He specializes in advanced echocardiography, including strain analysis and 3D studies. Dr. Sakulpaptong won a national echocardiography prize from the Heart Association of Thailand. He treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease.

• Specializes in transesophageal, stress, and congenital heart disease imaging.
• Served as Chief Fellow and Chief Resident at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
• Developed clinical care pathways for NSTEMI and a home-visit warfarin program.
• Contributed to Thailand’s national clinical practice guidelines for migraine management.

Professor Kim Ki-bong specializes in CABG, valve surgery, atrial fibrillation, and heart transplantation. He is Director of the Cardiac Surgery and Cardiovascular Centers at Myongji Hospital. He pioneered advanced coronary bypass in Korea. He has extensive OPCAB experience and works on the TECAB team using the da Vinci Xi.

In 2025, his team performed Korea’s first totally endoscopic CABG without cardiopulmonary bypass. In August 2026, they achieved the nation’s first multivessel TECAB.

He is former Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He is also former Chief of the same department at Seoul National University Hospital. He serves on the Editorial Board of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of AATS, STS, and EACTS. He is a past President of the Korean Societies of Coronary Artery Surgery, Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias, and Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. His research includes 130+ international and 140+ Korean papers. He has given 80+ international and 80+ Korean lectures. He earned his MD, Master’s, and PhD at Seoul National University.

Dr. Kochamarj Boonyarattaphun is a cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in transradial coronary angioplasty and coronary catheterization. He uses intravascular optical coherence tomography (OCT) to assess coronary lesions. This imaging technology allows for precise evaluation within the blood vessels.

• Completed a Fellowship in Cardiology at Khon Kaen University.
• Treats coronary artery disease using balloon angioplasty and stenting.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including echocardiography and coronary angiography.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a facility accredited by the Global Healthcare Accreditation Program.

Dr. Cihan Altin is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed interventional cardiology training at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Altin treats heart failure, valve diseases, and coronary artery occlusion. He specializes in minimally invasive structural heart interventions. Dr. Altin works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Performs TAVI, Mitraclip, and Triclip procedures for heart valve repair.
• Expert in pacemaker applications and renal denervation for resistant hypertension.
• Treats complex conditions including aortic aneurysms and heart holes.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgery. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a specialized robotic surgery center.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Published research on biventricular assist device modifications and intimal hyperplasia.
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery.

The doctor is a highly trained cardiologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. The doctor's professional focus includes the treatment of hypertension, cardiovascular occlusion, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in addressing high cholesterol and managing congenital heart disease.

The doctor completed medical training at Azerbaijan Medical University and subsequently underwent specialized cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, spanning from 2017 to 2023. Through this rigorous academic and clinical background, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse cardiac health needs.

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.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a primary clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including the treatment of cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks. Expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well as the treatment of heart valve diseases and various rhythm disorders or arrhythmias.

In addition to clinical management, the doctor is highly skilled in interventional cardiology, specifically performing coronary procedures and diagnostic angiography to address complex vascular issues.

The doctor is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric trauma surgery. With extensive expertise in orthopedics, the doctor focuses on arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, and ankle, as well as complex joint replacement surgeries including knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses.

In addition to joint reconstruction, the doctor provides specialized care in deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery. The practice also encompasses sports surgery, addressing athletic injuries to restore function and mobility for patients of all ages.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.