Transluminal Arterial Angioplasty (PTA) and Stenting Doctors Abroad — Page 4

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 Cuneyt Kocas is a leading interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital with specialist expertise in complex vascular interventions. He maintains high-level credentials through his work at the Istanbul University Cardiology Institute.

• Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
• Specialises in percutaneous interventions for blocked or narrowed arteries
• Member of the European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• Professor at Biruni University – a major private research hospital in Istanbul
• Board-certified cardiologist with academic leadership in cardiovascular medicine

Dr Emrah Ozdemir has handled thousands of interventional cardiology cases at the Biruni University Hospital – a leading medical faculty in Istanbul.

• Specialises in radial angiography performed through the arm for patient comfort
• Manages challenging coronary and peripheral arterial procedures and stenting
• Completed residency at Florence Nightingale Hospital – a recognised reference centre for cardiology
• Serves as a Faculty Member at Biruni University training future specialists
• Active member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology

Dr. Hasan Turhan is an interventional cardiologist at Estophia Hospital in Istanbul. He treats heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and pulmonary hypertension. He uses catheter-based procedures to restore blood flow and heart rhythm.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation for atrial fibrillation and rhythm disorders.
• Treats atherosclerosis using angioplasty and stent placement.
• Manages vascular conditions through carotid and intracranial stenting.
• Works at Estophia Hospital, a facility with nearly 300 patient beds.

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.