Education and Specialisation
1987-1993 Undergraduate Education: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
1993-1997 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Specialization
2001-2005 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Sub-branch Specialization Education
Professional Memberships (if any)
Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Member of
Antalya Medical Chamber
ACADEMIC DUTIES
PROFESSOR. INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/MEDICAL FACULTY) 2015
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORİNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/ DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL
MEDICINE/ DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2010
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY /FACULTY OF
MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2005-2010
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Faculty Board Membership İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
Head of the Department: Inönü University Faculty of Medicine. Department of Child Health
and Diseases
Board Membership: Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Read moreEducation and Specialisation
1987-1993 Undergraduate Education: Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
1993-1997 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Specialization
2001-2005 Child Health and Diseases. Dr. Sami Ulus Child Health and Diseases Education and Research Hospital Sub-branch Specialization Education
Professional Memberships (if any)
Member of Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Member of
Antalya Medical Chamber
ACADEMIC DUTIES
PROFESSOR. INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/MEDICAL FACULTY) 2015
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORİNÖNÜ UNIVERSITY/ DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL
MEDICINE/ DEPARTMENT OF CHILD HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2010
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR INÖNÜ UNIVERSITY /FACULTY OF
MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF INTERNAL MEDICINE/DEPARTMENT OF CHILD
HEALTH AND DISEASES) 2005-2010
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
Faculty Board Membership İnönü University Faculty of Medicine
Head of the Department: Inönü University Faculty of Medicine. Department of Child Health
and Diseases
Board Membership: Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
Senior Medical Director
American Clinic, Demarest · Full-time
May 2024 – Present · 8 mos
Thailand
CEO
Imperium Bio@Capital
Aug 2021 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Dubai, UAE
General Director
R&D Company “Innovation Endovascular Technologies,” Skolkovo
2020 – Present · 5 yrs
General Manager
IMA Haddassah University Hospital Health Plus, Middle East
Dec 2020 – Oct 2021 · 11 mos
Chief Physician and Medical Director
Hadassah Medical Moscow, Skolkovo
Aug 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Moscow, Russia
Senior Medical Director
American Clinic, Demarest · Full-time
May 2024 – Present · 8 mos
Thailand
CEO
Imperium Bio@Capital
Aug 2021 – Present · 3 yrs 5 mos
Dubai, UAE
General Director
R&D Company “Innovation Endovascular Technologies,” Skolkovo
2020 – Present · 5 yrs
General Manager
IMA Haddassah University Hospital Health Plus, Middle East
Dec 2020 – Oct 2021 · 11 mos
Chief Physician and Medical Director
Hadassah Medical Moscow, Skolkovo
Aug 2019 – Aug 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo
Moscow, Russia
Education and Expertise
BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
diseases
Heart failure
Valve Diseases
Heart Holes
Cardiovascular Occlusion
Aortic Vein Aneurysm
Cardio Oncology
Resistant Hypertension
Rhythm Disorders
Treatment Methods
Pacemaker Applications
Mitraclip
triclip
TAVI Application
Closing Heart Holes
Balloon Stent
Stent Application to Aortic Aneurysms
Heart checks for oncology patients
In Resistant Hypertension patients
Ablation application Renal Denervation
Cryotherapy Application
Experience
2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
2010 – Cleveland Clinic Interventional Cardiology Training
Professional Memberships
Turkish Society of Cardiology
Turkish Medical Association
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)
Read moreEducation and Expertise
BAŞKENT UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
diseases
Heart failure
Valve Diseases
Heart Holes
Cardiovascular Occlusion
Aortic Vein Aneurysm
Cardio Oncology
Resistant Hypertension
Rhythm Disorders
Treatment Methods
Pacemaker Applications
Mitraclip
triclip
TAVI Application
Closing Heart Holes
Balloon Stent
Stent Application to Aortic Aneurysms
Heart checks for oncology patients
In Resistant Hypertension patients
Ablation application Renal Denervation
Cryotherapy Application
Experience
2005 – 2010 Başkent University Faculty of Medicine – Specialization
2010 – Cleveland Clinic Interventional Cardiology Training
Professional Memberships
Turkish Society of Cardiology
Turkish Medical Association
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EAVI)
Medical Education
School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University
Medical Residency
Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University
Areas of Interest
Invasive Cardiology.
Balloon Angioplasty & Stent Implantation for Coronary Arteries & Carotid Artery & Peripheral Arteries.
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation (CPM, ICD, CRT).
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) & Heart Failure & Heart Valve Diseases & Heart Rhythm Disorders (Cardiac Arrhythmias).
Hypertension (HT) & Hyperlipidemia (HLD)
Membership
Turkish Medical Association (TTB).
Turkish Society of Cardiology (TKD).
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
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Medical Education
School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University
Medical Residency
Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University
Areas of Interest
Invasive Cardiology.
Balloon Angioplasty & Stent Implantation for Coronary Arteries & Carotid Artery & Peripheral Arteries.
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation (CPM, ICD, CRT).
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) & Heart Failure & Heart Valve Diseases & Heart Rhythm Disorders (Cardiac Arrhythmias).
Hypertension (HT) & Hyperlipidemia (HLD)
Membership
Turkish Medical Association (TTB).
Turkish Society of Cardiology (TKD).
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
The prof. Giuseppe Speziale holds the positions of the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery of GVM Care & Research, the Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Anthea Hospital and Città di Lecce Hospital, and Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Santa Maria Hospital. He works at the Cardiological Clinical Institute (ICC) and San Carlo di Nancy Hospital in Rome. Since 2011 he has also held the position of Vice President of GVM Care & Research. In 2012 he occupied the charge of President of Confindustria Puglia, Health Section, and since 2018 he is Vice President of Aiop Puglia (Italian association of private hospitals). The prof. Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of valve diseases, expert in minimally invasive repair of the mitral valve, in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization, in thoracic aortic surgery. He is Co - Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy, an independent association born from the passion for mitral surgery and the desire to pursue and share excellence in restorative surgery, with particular attention to minimally invasive techniques and the evaluation of potential therapeutic treatments deriving from the use of new technologies. Until 2016 he was elected Director of the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery. He is part of the following associations: AATS (American Association for Thoracic Surgery), Italian Society of Cardiology Accredited Hospital, SICOA (active member), ISMICS (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery). Since 2004 he has held the position of Scientific Director of the Italian Cardiopathic Association onlus.
In the field of scientific research, he focuses on new approaches, applicable in the field of minimally invasive and non-invasive mitral, aortic, cardiac arrhythmias and tricuspid surgery. He was the coordinator and researcher of the various projects of the National Research Council on Myocardial Infarction, on the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, on new technologies for carrying out coronary, cardiopulmonary and normothermic bypass. He was an adjunct professor at the Sapienza University of Rome where he held the Chair of Cardiology II, and at the University of Ferrara, where he teaches Cardiac Surgery. He has presented numerous scientific papers at national and international congresses of cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Bibliography: He is co-author of 6 books known nationally and internationally. The most recent one is Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases, publisher Springer International Publishing, 2018.
He is Reviewer and author of over 90 publications of multiple journals, such as Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal on Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery etc.
Awards: “Top Doctors Awards”, 2021
Read moreThe prof. Giuseppe Speziale holds the positions of the National Coordinator of Cardiac Surgery of GVM Care & Research, the Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Anthea Hospital and Città di Lecce Hospital, and Director of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of the Santa Maria Hospital. He works at the Cardiological Clinical Institute (ICC) and San Carlo di Nancy Hospital in Rome. Since 2011 he has also held the position of Vice President of GVM Care & Research. In 2012 he occupied the charge of President of Confindustria Puglia, Health Section, and since 2018 he is Vice President of Aiop Puglia (Italian association of private hospitals). The prof. Speziale is a cardiac surgeon specializing in the minimally invasive surgical treatment of valve diseases, expert in minimally invasive repair of the mitral valve, in On and Off Pump myocardial revascularization, in thoracic aortic surgery. He is Co - Founder and President of the Scientific Committee of Mitral Academy, an independent association born from the passion for mitral surgery and the desire to pursue and share excellence in restorative surgery, with particular attention to minimally invasive techniques and the evaluation of potential therapeutic treatments deriving from the use of new technologies. Until 2016 he was elected Director of the Italian Society of Cardiac Surgery. He is part of the following associations: AATS (American Association for Thoracic Surgery), Italian Society of Cardiology Accredited Hospital, SICOA (active member), ISMICS (International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery). Since 2004 he has held the position of Scientific Director of the Italian Cardiopathic Association onlus.
In the field of scientific research, he focuses on new approaches, applicable in the field of minimally invasive and non-invasive mitral, aortic, cardiac arrhythmias and tricuspid surgery. He was the coordinator and researcher of the various projects of the National Research Council on Myocardial Infarction, on the treatment of pulmonary hypertension, on new technologies for carrying out coronary, cardiopulmonary and normothermic bypass. He was an adjunct professor at the Sapienza University of Rome where he held the Chair of Cardiology II, and at the University of Ferrara, where he teaches Cardiac Surgery. He has presented numerous scientific papers at national and international congresses of cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Bibliography: He is co-author of 6 books known nationally and internationally. The most recent one is Advances in Treatments for Aortic Valve and Root Diseases, publisher Springer International Publishing, 2018.
He is Reviewer and author of over 90 publications of multiple journals, such as Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal of Geriatric Cardiology, Heart & Lung: The Journal of Cardiopulmonary and Acute Care, European Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery, The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Journal on Cardiac, Vascular and Thoracic Surgery etc.
Awards: “Top Doctors Awards”, 2021
Experience
2019 - 2022
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara
2017 - 2019
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2001 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
1996 - 2001
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
Education
2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic
2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology
1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
Read moreExperience
2019 - 2022
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara City Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara
2017 - 2019
University of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Turkey Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2012 - 2017
T.R. Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
2001 - 2006
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
1996 - 2001
Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic, Ankara,
Education
2017 Karabük University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2006 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Cardiology Clinic
2001 Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Cardiology
1996 Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine
Experience
2018 - 2022
Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
2016 - 2018
Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic
2010 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2010 - 2016
Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor
2006 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2005 - 2006
Urfa State Hospital
1999 - 2005
Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
1998 - 1999
Duruca Health Center
Education
2018
Health Sciences University, Cardiology
2010
Dicle University, Department of Cardiology
2005
Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization
1998
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine
Read moreExperience
2018 - 2022
Health Sciences University – Şişli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
2016 - 2018
Diyarbakır Memorial Dicle Hospital Cardiology Clinic
2010 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2010 - 2016
Private Veni Vidi Hospital, Cardiology Clinic Supervisor
2006 - 2010
Dicle University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
2005 - 2006
Urfa State Hospital
1999 - 2005
Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital
1998 - 1999
Duruca Health Center
Education
2018
Health Sciences University, Cardiology
2010
Dicle University, Department of Cardiology
2005
Cardiology Turkey High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Medical Specialization
1998
Ege University, Faculty of Medicine
Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Coronary, Angiography and Intervention
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Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Coronary, Angiography and Intervention
Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Heart failure
Leg Vascular Diseases
Cervical Vascular Diseases
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Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Heart failure
Leg Vascular Diseases
Cervical Vascular Diseases
Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Coronary, Angiography and Intervention
Read more
Specializations
Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)
Heart Valve Diseases
Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)
Coronary, Angiography and Intervention
Medical Interests
Interventional cardiology
Congenital heart diseases
Angiography
Fetal Echocardiography
Rheumatic heart
Echocardiography
Chest pain
Murmur
Holter Electrocardiography
Education
1998 Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
2003 Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Health and Diseases
2010 Ankara Fatih University Pediatric Cardiology
Experiences
2022- Liv Hospital Ulus
2019 - 2022: VM Medical Park Kocaeli Hospital
2012-2019: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
2010-2012: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
2007-2010: Ankara Fatih University Pediatric Cardiology Minor Specialty Training
2006-2007: Etimesgut Military Hospital, Ankara
2004-2006: Malatya State Hospital Pediatrics Specialty
2003-2004: Malatya Private Duygu Medical Center, Pediatrics Specialist
1999-2003: Pediatric Health and Diseases Assistantship
1998-1999: Silvan State Hospital Practitioner
Memberships
Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association
Association of Pediatricians Academ
Read moreMedical Interests
Interventional cardiology
Congenital heart diseases
Angiography
Fetal Echocardiography
Rheumatic heart
Echocardiography
Chest pain
Murmur
Holter Electrocardiography
Education
1998 Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
2003 Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Pediatric Health and Diseases
2010 Ankara Fatih University Pediatric Cardiology
Experiences
2022- Liv Hospital Ulus
2019 - 2022: VM Medical Park Kocaeli Hospital
2012-2019: Dicle University Faculty of Medicine
2010-2012: Mehmet Akif Ersoy Training and Research Hospital
2007-2010: Ankara Fatih University Pediatric Cardiology Minor Specialty Training
2006-2007: Etimesgut Military Hospital, Ankara
2004-2006: Malatya State Hospital Pediatrics Specialty
2003-2004: Malatya Private Duygu Medical Center, Pediatrics Specialist
1999-2003: Pediatric Health and Diseases Assistantship
1998-1999: Silvan State Hospital Practitioner
Memberships
Turkish Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Association
Association of Pediatricians Academ
Dr. Rafael Hirsh is a highly experienced cardiologist with over 30 years of experience in treating congenital heart defects. He specializes in complex operations and research into Eisenmenger syndrome, complex heart defects during pregnancy, and adult heart defects. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Cardiology and has authored many scientific articles and publications.
Read moreDr. Rafael Hirsh is a highly experienced cardiologist with over 30 years of experience in treating congenital heart defects. He specializes in complex operations and research into Eisenmenger syndrome, complex heart defects during pregnancy, and adult heart defects. He is a member of the Israeli Society of Cardiology and has authored many scientific articles and publications.