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Dr. Francisco Javier Sainz Hernandez is an internist and intensive care specialist at YeahSmile in Cancun. He holds board certification from the Mexican Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sainz Hernandez currently serves as the General Director of Hospital Medica Cancun. He manages complex chronic diseases and provides preoperative medical risk assessments.

• Acts as the Medical Deputy Director at Hope4Cancer Cancun.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Coordinates critical care and individualized treatment plans in intensive care units.
• Holds a diploma in Hospital Administration and Health Services.

Dr. Said Barakat leads the Clinical Area and Supplementary Tests Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a recognized authority on cardiology in Andalusia. Dr. Barakat was appointed by the Saudi Arabian Embassy as health lead for their diplomatic corps. He manages complex heart conditions including arrhythmia, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.

• Authored medical books on electrocardiography, urgent care, and infectious endocarditis.
• Published over 80 scientific papers for international medical conferences.
• Performs cardiac catheterization, stent implants, and valve repairs.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Prof. Murat Sünbül is a Professor of Cardiology at İstinye University, Topkapı Liv Hospital (2025–present). He earned his M.D. from Istanbul University in 2005 and completed a cardiology residency at Marmara University in 2010. From 2011 to 2025, he served at Marmara University as a Cardiology Specialist, and then as Assistant, Associate, and Professor.

Expertise includes complex coronary interventions and coronary imaging (FFR, OCT, IVUS). He performs peripheral, carotid, and renal artery interventions and denervation. He treats structural and valve disease (ASD/PFO closure, TAVI). He provides device therapy (LBB pacing, ICD, CRT). He uses advanced imaging (TEE, 3D echo, speckle tracking) and performs right heart catheterization. He also manages heart failure, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and pulmonary hypertension.

He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in national and international journals. His work has appeared in Herz, The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon, Cardiology Journal, and Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift.

Il medico è un cardiologo interventista specializzato in malattie delle valvole cardiache presso il Centro Medico Hadassah. Il focus clinico include competenze in procedure della valvola mitrale, intervento coronarico percutaneo (PCI), gestione dell'infarto miocardico e coronarografia. Il medico è riconosciuto per le sue abilità avanzate nel trattare condizioni cardiache complesse, in particolare quelle che coinvolgono le valvole cardiache e le arterie coronarie.<\/p>

Il medico è specializzato in chirurgia cardiaca, con una vasta esperienza nell'esecuzione di procedure cardiache complesse. Dopo essersi laureato in una prestigiosa scuola di medicina, il medico ha contribuito in modo significativo ai progressi nelle tecniche cardiache minimamente invasive. Il medico è certificato e ha pubblicato numerosi articoli di ricerca su riviste mediche di primo piano. Con un focus sulla cura centrata sul paziente, il medico ha completato con successo oltre 1.000 interventi di chirurgia cardiaca, mantenendo un alto tasso di successo e un basso tasso di complicazioni.<\/p>

Dr. David (Dudi) Mishali, MD, is Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He treats infants and children with congenital heart defects. His work includes rare, high-risk anomalies and complex newborn reconstructions.

He trained internationally. He completed his residency at Rabin Medical Center and clinical fellowships in cardiac surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and in congenital pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at UCSF. He is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery. He developed and implemented minimally invasive methods that reduce surgical trauma and improve cosmetic results.

He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University’s Sackler Faculty of Medicine. He has written many peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, including on point-of-care testing in children during cardiopulmonary bypass and on accessory mitral valve tissue. He holds a leadership role at a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

Professor İlhan Mavioğlu is a cardiovascular surgeon and leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. His focus areas include total arterial revascularization. He performs minimally invasive off-pump anaortic CABG (MACAB) and MIDCAB. He also performs awake carotid surgery. He manages peripheral vascular and endovascular procedures, including chimney TEVAR, EVAR, BEVAR, FEVAR, PEVAR, and CERAB, and handles related complications.

Education and accreditation: MD, Hacettepe University (1990). Cardiovascular surgery specialization, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital (1996). Associate Professor, Mersin University (2003). Professor, Düzce University (2012). Certificates include endovascular training (2011) and Robotic Mitral Valve Repair (2014).

Publications include J Clin Med (2023), Innovations (2023), J Card Surg (2022), and Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann (2019). He also authored a 12-year infrarenal AAA mortality report (1999). He has been a member of national and European cardiovascular and vascular societies since 1992.

Dr. Oh Dong Joo is a cardiologist. He specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, heart failure, hypertension, and atrial fibrillation.

MD and PhD, Korea University. Professor of Cardiology, Korea University. Cardiology Fellow, Emory University. Clinical Instructor, Cornell University.

Leadership: Chairman, Korean Society of Cardiology. President, Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology. President, Korean Chapter of the ACC. Director, Cardiovascular Research Institute, Korea University.

Publications: 386 total. 242 SCI-indexed international papers.

Dr. Gokhan Ertas is a Professor of Cardiology. He has broad experience in ischemic heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, and heart failure. He specializes in advanced interventional cardiology procedures, including coronary angiography, stent placement, and percutaneous valve interventions such as TAVI and MitraClip. Dr. Ertas is skilled in both diagnostic and therapeutic techniques. These include 3D echocardiography, CT coronary angiography, and various cardiac catheterization methods.

Dr. Ertas earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his cardiology residency at Kocaeli University. In 2020, he became a Professor of Cardiology. He has worked as a Cardiology Specialist and Chief Assistant in top hospitals in Turkey. Dr. Ertas also completed a research fellowship at the Thorax Center, ErasmusMC in the Netherlands.

Dr. Bandrina Kateryna Volodymyrivna is a cardiologist and specialist in functional diagnostics. She has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Bandrina works at Dobrobut Clinic. She focuses on emergency medicine, clinical cardiology, and advanced diagnostic methods such as Doppler ultrasound and echocardiography.

Dr. Bandrina holds the highest qualification category in cardiology. She has also completed specializations in functional diagnostics and internal medicine. Her experience includes work in ICU cardiology, vascular and cardiac ultrasound, and emergency care. She is skilled in 24-hour ECG and blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Bandrina has attended advanced courses at leading medical institutes.

Dr. Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi

Senior Cardiologist | Pioneer in Non-Invasive Heart Disease Treatment
Over 40 Years of Experience in Cardiology

Professional Summary

Dr. Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi is one of Thailand’s foremost cardiologists, renowned for his leadership in advancing non-invasive treatments for heart disease. With more than four decades of experience, Dr. Ratanapunt has served at two of Thailand’s leading hospitals — Bangkok Hospital and Bumrungrad International Hospital — where he has helped shape modern cardiac care in the region. His dedication to innovation, research, and patient-centered care has earned him national and international recognition.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Thailand 

Board Certifications:
Thai Board of Internal Medicine

Thai Board of Cardiology

Postgraduate Training & International Fellowships

Cardiology Fellowship – Kyoto University, Japan (1985)

Advanced Cardiology Training – University of Hamburg, Germany (1987)

Professional Experience

Founder and Senior Cardiologist – Bangkok Heart Center, Bangkok Hospital (Since 1988)

Senior Cardiologist – Bangkok Hospital (Over 35 Years)

Senior Cardiologist – Bumrungrad International Hospital 

Dr. Ratanapunt established Bangkok Hospital’s Heart Center, Thailand's first specialized heart center in 1988 and has contributed extensively to the expansion of both invasive and non-invasive cardiac services in Thailand.

Areas of Expertise

Non-Invasive Cardiology Treatments; including Stem Cell

Preventive Cardiology

Management of Coronary Artery Disease (Interventionist Cardiology)

Echocardiography and Stress Testing

Cardiac Rehabilitation and Holistic Revitalization Programs

Professional Achievements

Pioneer in introducing non-invasive heart disease treatments in Thailand

Founder of Bangkok Heart Center’s multidisciplinary cardiac programs

Languages

Thai (Native)

English (Fluent)

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Prof. Dr. Deniz Süha Küçükaksu is a cardiovascular surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. He leads the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Küçükaksu completed his medical and surgical training in Turkey. He also received advanced fellowships in Germany, France, and the United States. His focus has been on LVAD systems and heart failure surgery.

He introduced mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programs in Turkey. He has performed many types of surgeries, including coronary bypass (off-pump), valve replacements, aortic repair (EVAR/TEVAR), and reoperations. He has also established heart transplant centers at several institutions.

Dr. Küçükaksu has held senior academic and administrative roles. He has contributed to total artificial heart surgery and hybrid cardiovascular procedures. He has received national and international awards for his scientific and surgical work.

Dr. Tatiana Zhelninova-Bosch is a cardiologist and regenerative medicine specialist at The Demarest Clinic in Phuket. She is a recognized leader in stem cell therapy and clinical trial management. Dr. Zhelninova-Bosch previously served as the Chief Physician and Medical Director of Hadassah Medical Moscow. She treats complex conditions like atherosclerosis, heart failure, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Uses donor and autologous stem cells for heart disease and anti-aging.
• Winner of a Certificate of Honor from the Russian Ministry of Health.
• Former General Manager of Hadassah University Hospital Health Plus in the Middle East.
• Works at Thailand’s first clinic sanctioned for allogeneic stem cell therapy.

Il medico è un cardiologo esperto con oltre 18 anni nel campo, specializzato in malattie delle valvole cardiache, disturbi del colesterolo, trattamento dell'insufficienza cardiaca e disturbi del ritmo.<\/p>

Laureato presso la Scuola di Medicina dell'Università di Çukurova e ha completato la specializzazione presso la Scuola di Medicina dell'Università di Cumhuriyet a Istanbul. Il medico ha lavorato in istituzioni prestigiose, tra cui la Scuola di Medicina dell'Università di Cumhuriyet, l'Ospedale Sivas Numune, l'Ospedale Büyük Anadolu e l'Ospedale Medicana Sivas.<\/p>

Con numerose pubblicazioni nazionali e internazionali, il medico è un frequente relatore ospite in incontri scientifici e CDE, e ha eseguito con successo oltre 10.000 interventi di sostituzione valvolare con complicazioni minime.<\/p>

Il dottore è un chirurgo cardiaco altamente esperto con oltre 20 anni nel campo. Ha conseguito un MBBS dal Govt: Medical College Trivandrum, un MS dal Govt: Medical College Baroda, e un MCh in Chirurgia Cardiotoracica e Vascolare dal Govt: Medical College Trivandrum. Ha ricevuto una formazione speciale dall'AIIMS, Nuova Delhi, e dall'Ospedale Waikato, Nuova Zelanda.<\/p>

Il suo focus clinico include la Procedura di Bentall, CABG - Redo, Sostituzione della Valvola Cardiaca, Innesto di Bypass dell'Arteria Coronaria (CABG), Sostituzione della Doppia Valvola Cardiaca, Chirurgia del Porto Cardiaco e Chiusura/Riparazione del VSD per adulti.<\/p>

Ha servito come Chirurgo Cardiotoracico Consulente Residente presso l'Ospedale Nawaloka, Colombo, Sri Lanka, e attualmente pratica come Chirurgo CT Consulente presso l'Ospedale di Specialità NMC, Al Ain, UAE.<\/p>