Dr. Karine Vardan Sargsyan – HD, PhD, MD, Honorable cardiologist of Armenia (highest healthcare award, according to the Decree of the President of Armenia, December 11, 2014), Head of Cardiological service of the Department of Cardiac Surgery at Astghik Medical Center.
Dr. Karine Sargsyan is one the leading Cardiologists of Armenia with global recognition (participated in various global seminars and conferences, rewarded certificates and diplomas). Dr. Sargsyan is specialising in non Invasive cardiac diagnostics.
Dr. Karine Sargsyan graduated from the Yerevan State Medical University of Armenia in 1978. Later her post graduated education includes: Yerevan First Aid Clinical Hospital, Cardiology Fellowship, Armenia 1978-1979; Central Scientific Surgery Centre, Yerevan BranchDepartment of Cardiac Surgery Cardiology Fellowship, 1983-1985; Central Scientific Surgery Centre, Department of Cardiac Surgery – Specialising in Ishemic Diseases, Postgraduate Student, Moscow, 1985-1988; Central Scientific Surgery Centre, PhD in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Dissertation Title “The Treatment of Patients with Unstable Angina at the Cardio Surgery Department”, Moscow 1988; Dedinies Cardiovascular Clinic, Cardiologist, Belgrade, Yugoslavia,1988-1989.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1974-1983 Cardiologist in ICU at the 3rd Clinical Hospital, Yerevan, Armenia
1989-1993Cardiologist in the Cardiac Surgery Department of Mikayelyan’s Scientific Surgery Centre, Yerevan, Armenia
1993-2016 Nork Marash Medical Centre, Yerevan, Armenia
2016- presentAstghik Medical Centre, Yerevan, Armenia
Head of Adult Cardiology at Cardiac Surgery Department. Responsible for the management of the whole department. Leading specialist in treatments and diagnostics of patients
Supervisor of the fellowship program
Member of the management board
WORK EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
1997-2007 Medical Representative of Bristol-Myers –Squibb in Armenia
2004 -present Founder and Owner of Cardiology Diagnostic Centre, Yerevan, Armenia
INTERNATIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Principle Medical Investigator at the European Cardiovascular trials
In conjunction with European Cardiac Centres conducted a research and clinical trials. The trials were to improve the treatments and diagnostics in both Coronary Revascularization and Adult Congenital Heart
The findings were presented at yearly European Cardiac Congresses. Was awarded a diploma for the provided input
PUBLICATIONS
55 publications were made in Armenian, Russian, US, European and other foreign magazines.
Several theses presented at different conferences of cardiovascular surgery and cardiology in Russia, Estonia, Canada, India, Dallas (USA) and Munich
ACHIEVEMENTS/HONOURS
Awarded Honorary Doctor of the Republic of Armenia for the exceptional services provided in the field of healthcare. Award presented by the President of the Republic of Armenia
Awarded several charters by the City Hall, The Ministry of Defense. Recognition for the high quality of services provided to the country.
The leading specialist to consult various Embassy’s in the Republic of Armenia (Germany, France, Egypt and others)
Provided the highest degree honour of the Church of Armenia – Grigor the Illuminator’s Medal for charitable work
LANGUAGES
Armenian (native), English (fluent), Russian (fluent)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Armenian Cardiology Association-member
Moscow Cardiology Association-member
European Society of Cardiology- member
Dr. Mher Susani Hovsepi is the Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery of Astghik Medical Center.
Main types of surgeries carried out by Dr. Mher Susani Hovsepi and his team are:
· Cardiac and thoracic surgeries in children and adults,
· coronary surgery by artificial blood circulation or without it,
· prosthesis of heart valves and plastics,
· congenital heart defects (in newborns and children),
· aortic and peripheral arterial surgery.
Dr. Lilit Albert Voskanyan - ophthalmologist, MD, PhD, Head of Glaucoma Department in Ophthalmological Center after S.V. Malayan; Assistant Professor.
Dr. Voskanyan started her medical practice in 1990, as ophthalmologist at Ophthalmological Center after S. V. Malayan. Since 2001 she is the head of Glaucoma Department in the same Center.
As Chief of Glaucoma Surgery at the Malayan Ophthalmological Center in Yerevan, Dr. Voskanyan sees more than 50 patients a day. In her role as a surgeon, she performs about 15-17 surgeries a week.
As Chief of Glaucoma Surgery, one of Dr. Voskanyan’s most important responsibilities is teaching, supervising about 10 doctors in her clinic and holding lectures for over 100 medical students per year.
Dr. Voskanyan attended the Yerevan State University Medical Facility, 1972-1978, receiving her Diploma of Doctoring with Honors. She did her three-year surgical residency, 1988-1991, receiving a Certificate of Ophthalmologist, with Honors, from the Ordinatura Eye Diseases & Microsurgery Center in Yerevan. Seven years of training followed, from 1991 to 1998, in the Glaucoma Department at the Republican Eye Hospital (now the Malayan Ophthalmological Center.)
In 1999, Dr. Voskyanyan was selected as an AECP-AAMOS Scholar and did a one-year Research Fellowship in the Medical and Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma at the University of California, Irvine, with Dr. Richard Hill, the director.
Dr. Lilit Voskanyan is author of more than 38 scientific articles. In 2013 - coauthor of textbook "Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment", RF. In 2014 - coauthor of textbook "New in Glaucoma Surgery", USA.
Dr. Lilit Voskanyan is member of American Association of Refractive and Cataract surgeons.
Dental clinic ALFASTOM was created in 2002. The main purpose of its creation was intention of organization of multidisciplinary dental service, considering contemporary trends.
The clinic is equipped with advanced technology and equipment, although we’re proponents of concept, that efficient treatment – it is the achievement of competent specialist and not used technique.
Doctors actively participate in various international advanced qualification courses and trainings, so that today there are a number of exclusive methods of diagnosis and treatment in the arsenal of clinic, including methods based on our own developments.
Neuromuscular dentistry
Neuromuscular dentistry is a dental treatment philosophy intended to correct a “malalignment”of the jaw at the temporomandibular joint and produce a balanced bite. The neuromuscular dentist uses several computerized instruments to measure your jaw movements and jaw muscle activity to determine the extent of your problem and to establish a “physiologic rest position” for the jaw. Here are some of the measurement techniques and procedures used:
· Sonography – measures vibrations from the joint when you open and close your mouth to identify joint derangements.
· Electromyography (EMG) – involves placing surface electrodes over the jaw muscles that pick up electrical impulses and send them to the recording instrument. It is used to measure the activity in the muscles during various movements.
· Jaw Tracking (Electrognathograph, Kinesiography) – analyzes mandibular movements three dimensionally. A headset is placed on the patient and a magnet is attached to the lower front teeth. Recording of the lower jaw movement is then made.
· TENS – ultra-low frequency electrical stimulation of the muscles to relieve muscle spasms and pain and help establish a “physiologic” jaw position.
The evolution and improvement of instrumentation for the neuromuscular dentist has continued through a succession of models. Today’s J5 Myomonitor TENS Unit and K7 Evaluation System incorporate the very latest in technology, providing dentists with more information than ever to aid in their diagnosis and treatment of occlusal irregularities.
Implantology, DDS-Pro
Why take days to produce a dental drill guide when it could take just hours. DDS-Pro is a powerful new software solution that digitises the traditionally labour-intensive task of crafting a surgical guide. High-quality templates can be produced in a fraction of the time, and for a vastly lower cost.
DDS-Pro software is dedicated to support diagnostic of dental implantation procedure and stomatognathic surgery is intended for professional use.
Dental drill guides improve implant surgery accuracy and speed, and they reduce the risk of patient discomfort. They help dentists with less implant experience to achieve better results with more confidence, and patients are assured of the best in dental care.
Periodontology
Periodontology is the study of the specialised system of hard and soft tissues that supports your teeth and maintains their position in the jaw.
In many ways, the mouth can be seen as a mirror of the general condition of your body. In particular, our periodontal status can often tell us more than simply what is happening locally in our gums. Although periodontitis is always triggered by plaque accumulation on the teeth, diseases affecting the rest of the body, known as systemic diseases, can weaken the supporting structures of the teeth.
Periodontitis is often known as 'Gum Disease' and is a very common condition in which the gums and deeper periodontal structures become inflamed. This inflammation of the gums, which usually takes the form of redness, swelling and a tendency to bleed during tooth brushing, is the body’s response to certain bacteria that have been allowed to accumulate on the teeth.
Dolphin Imaging in Orthodontics
The Treatment Simulation software module allows to plan, diagnose, and present cases from the lateral view. Multidisciplinary VTO Wizards include step-by-step interactive programs for quick and easy analyses and treatment planning. It’s the perfect tool for interdisciplinary clinicians to visualize outcome and work in concert. Dolphin Treatment Simulation can be used for both orthodontic and surgery cases.
Ceph Tracing allows you to analyze cephalometric radiographs and create progress superimpositions quickly and accurately. Utilized by thousands of private practices throughout the world and most orthodontic and oral surgery training programs in North America, Dolphin Ceph Tracing dramatically reduces the tedious and time-consuming task of cephalometric tracing.
Technology
Technological advances have allowed state of the art dentistry to become more efficient, less cumbersome, more affordable and safer for our patients. Alfastom Dental Clinic uses the latest technologies to help build personal treatment plans for all our patients. Some of these include
Digital X-Rays: Owandy dental imaging systems&software. The clinic uses the most current system of digital x-rays available on the market. This system is designed and made in France and allows our patients to have their dental x-rays taken and viewed in seconds. The dosage of x-rays is considerably lower than traditional x-ray systems so our patients can rest assured that they are not only receiving the best in imaging, but also in the safest form possible. Being digital the radio-graphs are easily transferred to specialists for further treatment via e-mail.
Sterilization
The clinic follows international best practice procedures in sterilization of our instruments in order to ensure the complete safety of patients. Through the use of German engineered and manufactured autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, market leading instrument soaks and disinfectants, and a systematic method of logging sterilization cycles, ALFASTOM is able to provide patients the utmost peace of mind in the sterility of the instruments used.
Intraoral Camera
This is tiny camera that gives our Dentists a virtual tour of the inside of your mouth. It is used to help diagnose and document different conditions inside the mouth. The intra-oral camera gives you a live view of your teeth enabling you to see what the dentist is looking at. Existing problems can be visually presented to you allowing more patient involvement and the benefits or improved aesthtics afterwards can be readily viewed.
Rotary Endodontics and Apex Locator
The latest root canal treatment equipment is utilised incorporating a dental motor and nickel titanium rotary files (K3 and Protaper systems) allowing for improved efficiency and success of what is a very intricate procedure. An apex locator is a piece of equipment that allows the most accurate tooth measurements to be recorded, better than any other conventional method. Using the latest technology with the appropriate time and skill ALFASTOM will give your tooth the best chance of surviving for many years to come.
Air-Flow
Air-Flow system is ideal for hygienists. By using a jet formed of a mixture of air, powder and water, the Air-Flow removes dental plaque, soft deposits and surface stains from pits, grooves, interproximal spaces and smooth surfaces of the teeth without harming tooth enamel. The Air-Flow can be used in the Orthodontics dental by cleaning brackets and band.
Teeth whitening, also known as Dental bleaching, is a common procedure in general dentistry but most especially in the field of cosmetic dentistry. As dental care professionals, we’ve searched for the best tooth whitening technique, one that gives great results and doesn’t harm your teeth. In Beyond Tooth Whitening, we’ve found that.
Articulator
Diagnostics by means of articulator is used in the process of initial examination of a patient and at the treatment stages (during orthodontic care, prosthesis, restorations).
Articulator is a device reflecting the lower jaw movements.
Dr. Hrant Ter-Poghosyan - orthodontist, DDS, PhD, MD, Chief pediatric stomatologist of Armenia; Head of Department of the Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, and Head of University Dental Clinic No 2; Founder and Director of ALFA STOM Orthodontics; President of Association of Orthodontists of Armenia (AOA).
Dr. Hrant Ter-Poghosyan graduated from Yerevan State Medical University after M. Heratsi, faculty of Dentistry in 1993. In 1994-1997 passed clinical residency in department of Pediatric Dentistry, YSMU after M. Heratsi getting specialization in “Orthodontics”. Since 1999, has got a PhD and since 2009 – MD degree, leads a private clinical practice since 1997.
From 1998 to 2001 passed biennial postgraduate course (“Roth/Williams Postgraduate Course”).
Dr. Ter-Poghosyan is the president of Association of Orthodontists of Armenia, vice-president of Dental Education and Science Association, member of World Federation of Orthodontists (2001), European Society of Orthodontists (2005), Professional Society of Orthodontists of Russia (1999), Armenian Dental Association (1997), the Armenian Association of “sleep disorders” (2012), the ambassador of American Association of Orthodontists (2017).
Dr. Ter-Poghosyan is the organizer and lecturer in many local and international conferences and seminars in orthodontics and clinical gnathology.
At the present time Ter-Poghosyan Hrant Yu. – the head of Department of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, YSMU after M. Heratsi, has authored more than 70 scientific publications and articles, the author of 3 inventions and 4 rational proposals.
Area of scientific and practical interests: interdisciplinary approach; TMJ dysfunction; neuromuscular dentistry.
Dr. Hayk H. Saroyan, Founder and Head of SAR-O-YAN Dental Clinic
Dr. Aram Levon Chilingaryan, MD., Ph.D., cardiologist and scientist at the Research institute of cardiology named after Levon Hovhannisyan, teaching professor at the State Medical Institute after Mkhitar Heratsi, Chair of cardiology for post graduate studies, and member of special scientific board for cardiology.
Dr. Chilingaryan was born in 1967, in Yerevan. He graduated from the Yerevan State Medical Institute after Mkhitar Heratsi / Diploma with Honors. During the years of 1990 – 1992 he studied in the Institute of cardiology of the Ministry of Healthcare of Armenia.
Further related education / training:
The College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, New York
Education and Training Program “Risk stratification and management of patients with acute chest pain: the role of chest pain units”. European Heart House, Sophia Antipolis, France.
Dr. Paruyr Daduryan, dentist, teaching professor at Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, Director and Founder of DPH-dental clinic, President of SHINE Club NGO; Co-founder of Armenian Dentists’ Union.
Dr. Samvel Chubar Zaqaryan, MD., Ph.D., Head of Second surgical department of NAIRI Medical Center; associate professor at Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar Heratsi, the department of surgery / chair N1 of surgical diseases.
Dr. Samvel Ch. Zaqaryan graduated from the Yerevan State Medical University. Later he took part in several post graduate studies and training projects, such as: "Surgery of obesity", Moscow; "The use of endovideosurgical technologies during the treatment of hernias" Master Course, Kazan, etc..
Main subjects of Dr. Zaqaryan’s scientific and professional activities are Laporoscopic cholecystectomy of cardiovascular patients, and features of modern surgical techniques of treatment of abdominal wall hernias and esophageal orifice.
Dr. Arthur Kim Shukuryan, MD., Ph.D., Doctor of Science, Professor and Head of Chair at Yerevan State Medical University, Chief ENT specialist of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Republic of Armenia, Chief of ENT Department at EREBOUNI MEDICAL CENTER.
Dr. Gnel Georgie Ananyan, MD., Ph.D., Chief of ENT Department of Nairi Medical Center, Lecturer at Chair of Yerevan State Medical University.