Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting Doctors Abroad — Page 2

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.

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 Byung Hee Oh is a former President of the Korean Society of Cardiology and a leading authority on complex coronary artery disease.

• Served as Director of the Cardiovascular Centre at Seoul National University Hospital
• Specialises in managing coronary artery disease and chronic heart failure cases
• Authored hundreds of peer-reviewed publications on preventive cardiology and hypertension
• Completed advanced fellowship training at Korea's most prestigious tertiary medical centre
• Former Head of the Division of Cardiology at major university hospitals

Dr. Oh Dongju, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist. He specializes in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina, myocardial infarction, valvular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. His work also covers atherosclerosis and arterial occlusive disease. He is skilled in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.

He completed a cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He also served as a Clinical Instructor at the Cornell University Weill Department of Medicine. He has held many leadership roles. He served as President, KSIC; Director of Publications, General Affairs, and Public Relations, KSC; Chairman, KACG; Board Member, Asan Heart Foundation; Vice President, KHA; Chairman, Division of Cardiology, KAIM; Vice President, NAMOK/KAMS; Governor, ACC Korea Chapter; and Member, the National Bioethics Committee.

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.

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 is a specialist cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals focusing on interventional treatments for cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks.

• Specialises in coronary angiography and minimally invasive arterial interventions
• Manages complex cases of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia linked to arterial disease
• Expertise includes treating various rhythm disorders and structural heart valve diseases
• Focuses on restoring blood flow through advanced stenting and angioplasty techniques

Professor Min Jeong Kim trained at Seoul National University, South Korea's top-ranked medical school, where she earned both her medical degree and PhD.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and percutaneous coronary interventions
• Focuses on precise risk stratification for complex arterial conditions
• Expert in managing chronic heart failure and preventative cardiology
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to improve long-term patient outcomes
• Member of the cardiovascular care team at Sejong Hospital

Professor Kyung Hee Kim serves as the Head of Cardiology and Director of the Heart Transplantation Centre at Incheon Sejong Hospital. She holds both a Master's and PhD from Seoul National University College of Medicine.

• Completed a prestigious international research fellowship at the Mayo Clinic
• Appointed to the American Heart Association's Clinical Cardiology Membership Committee
• Specialises in managing complex cardiomyopathies and pulmonary hypertension
• Directs multidisciplinary teams for high-risk heart failure and cardiac diagnostics
• Contributes to national clinical practice guidelines for heart failure management

Professor Oguzhan Yucel is a specialist cardiologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on interventional procedures for cardiovascular occlusion.

• Performs coronary angiography and interventional stenting to clear blocked arteries
• Manages complex cases of heart valve disease and rhythm disorders
• Specialises in treating high-risk patients with hypertension and hyperlipidaemia
• Expertise includes acute care for heart attack and coronary artery disease
• Academic leader who has reached the rank of Professor in cardiology

Dr Ravan Israfilov is a specialised cardiologist at Buyuk Anadolu Hospitals focusing on interventional treatments for cardiovascular occlusion and heart rhythm disorders.

• Completed cardiology specialist training at the Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing heart failure and congenital heart disease
• Specialises in treating hypertension and high cholesterol to prevent arterial blockages
• Focuses on interventional techniques for cardiovascular occlusion at a JCI-accredited hospital

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 Ozkan Bekler is a heart health specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital with a background in teaching academic cardiology. He focuses on restoring blood flow through precise interventional techniques.

• Completed specialist cardiology training at Mustafa Kemal University
• Former academic staff member teaching the next generation of cardiologists
• Specialises in internal medicine and complex cardiac interventions
• Expert in minimally invasive methods to open blocked arteries
• Practices at a major Turkish facility known for high-tech cardiac care