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

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

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

Professor Cengiz Koksal is a former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association and a leading specialist in arterial care.

• Performed over 2,000 vascular and open-heart surgeries with high success
• Specialises in non-surgical treatment of arterial aneurysms and neck artery surgery
• Authored the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook used in Turkey
• Won the Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship for advanced vascular training
• Named Physician of the Year at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards

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

• Specialises in complex interventional cardiology at Medical Park Antalya Hospital
• Holds the title of Professor, the highest academic rank in Turkish medicine
• Completed advanced specialist cardiovascular training at Istanbul University
• Former Associate Professor at Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Expert in diagnostic imaging including advanced echocardiography techniques

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist cardiologist at PrimeCare Bkk who focus on interventional procedures to restore blood flow in blocked arteries.

• Completed advanced fellowship training in Cardiology Intervention at Rajavithi Hospital.
• Deeply experienced in internal medicine and cardiovascular health from Siriraj Medical School.
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for arterial repair and stenting.
• Expertise includes managing complex cardiovascular cases with high precision.
• Provides consultations in clear English for international patients.

Associate Professor Serkan Burc Deser is a specialist cardiovascular surgeon who completed advanced endovascular fellowships in Austria, Italy, and Germany.

• Trained at the Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg focusing on endovascular and advanced vascular surgery techniques
• Specialises in complex aortic diseases using minimally invasive FEVAR, BEVAR, and TEVAR stenting methods
• Certified by the Turkish Cardiovascular Surgery Qualification Board for high-level surgical proficiency
• Held academic roles at Ondokuz Mayis University before joining the prestigious Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute

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.

Associate Professor Asim Enhos is a cardiology specialist at Medipol Acibadem Hospital who focuses on restoring blood flow through complex stenting procedures.

• Held the rank of Associate Professor at Bezm-i Alem Vakif University
• Completed specialist cardiology training at the Istanbul Bagcilar Training and Research Hospital
• Managed interventional cases at the Mehmet Akif Ersoy Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Centre
• Focuses on interventional cardiology including stenting and arterial angioplasty

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

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 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

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.

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 Aras is a senior cardiology specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital with extensive experience in high-volume training centres. He previously served at the Turkey Higher Specialisation Training and Research Hospital, a premier institution for complex cardiac care.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology and vascular procedures
• Former senior academic at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Published extensive research on clinical cardiology and patient outcomes
• Trained at Ankara University, one of the region's oldest medical schools
• Fellow of the Cardiology Clinic at Ankara City Hospital

Professor Omer Alyan serves as a senior specialist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital, bringing high-level academic expertise to complex vascular interventions.

• Specialises in interventional cardiology with a focus on arterial stenting and balloon angioplasty
• Completed medical training at Ege University – one of Turkey's oldest and most respected medical schools
• Held senior clinical supervisor roles across major private and state research hospitals
• Conducted specialist cardiology training at the high-volume Turkey High Specialisation Research Hospital