IV Conference of the Kazakhstan Society of Specialists in Pediatric Heart Diseases with international participation.
The conference will take place on October 30–31, 2026, in Taraz.
Conference theme: "Pediatric Heart Diseases: Unity of Science and Practice"
The purpose of the conference is the exchange of modern knowledge and practical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of newborns and children with cardiovascular diseases, as well as the discussion of prospects for the development of pediatric cardiology, cardiac surgery, and interventional technologies.
Exchange knowledge and experience in the field of pediatric heart care, and discuss the prospects for the development of pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery.
Join the conference and share modern knowledge and practical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric cardiovascular diseases.
Scientific and practical themes of the conference:
  1. Organization of specialized and high-tech medical care for children;
  2. Early diagnosis of congenital heart defects;
  3. Multidisciplinary approach to treatment;
  4. Neonatal hemodynamics and intensive care;
  5. Pediatric cardiac critical care and anesthesiology;
  6. Modern methods of pediatric cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology;
  7. X-ray endovascular technologies;
  8. Pediatric arrhythmology;
  9. Interdisciplinary issues of pediatrics and neonatology in collaboration with pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery.
The forum will feature scientific sessions, lectures, practical events, and master classes with the participation of leading international specialists.
Pediatric cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, interventional cardiologists, anesthesiologists and intensivists, neonatologists, pediatricians, functional and radiation diagnostics specialists, as well as representatives of scientific and educational organizations, are invited to participate.
An exhibition of modern pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, medical devices, and digital technologies will also be organized as part of the conference.
We invite heads of medical organizations to facilitate the participation of interested specialists and support the professional exchange of experience.
We look forward to welcoming you to Taraz at the "TARAZ PEDIATRIC HEART FORUM".
Speakers and Presenters
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  • Shiraslan Bakhshaliyev

    Pediatric and congenital surgeon
    Op. Dr Liv Bonadea Hospital/ Yeni klinika Azerbaijan, Baku
  • Prof. Dr. Mustafa Kemal Avşar
    Academic Title: Professor, MD
    Position: Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon / Cardiovascular Surgeon
    Medicana International Istanbul Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
  • Dr. Vitali Pak
    Chief of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Unit Ospedale del Cuore, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Massa,Italy.
  • Dr. Elisa Barberi
    Responsable of pediatric cardiac surgery anesthesia and intensive care unit Ospedale del Cuore, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Massa,Italy.
  • Dr. Eliana Franchi
    Pediatric cardiologist Ospedale del Cuore, Fondazione Toscana Gabriele Monasterio, Massa,Italy.
  • Igor E. Konstantinov, M.D., Ph.D.
    Pediatric Cardiovascular Surgeon Transplant Surgeon
    Mayo Clinic Children's Mayo Clinic Transplant Center
    Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, USA
  • Gorbunov Dmitry Valerievich
    Head of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Department, Cardiac Surgeon, "University Medical Center" Corporate Fund, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Linnik Yuri Ivanovich
    Head of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Department, Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Pediatric Surgery, Minsk, Republic of Belarus
  • Nazarova Viktoria Yuryevna
    Pediatric Intensivist Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Pediatric Surgery, Minsk, Republic of Belarus
  • Avramenko Anton Alekseevich
    Head of the Department of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Cardiorheumatology, Samara Regional Clinical Cardiology Dispensary named after V.P. Polyakov; Candidate of Medical Sciences; Associate Professor, Department of Surgery (with a course in Cardiovascular Surgery), Institute of Postgraduate Education, Samara State Medical University (Ministry of Health of Russia)
  • Ivanova-Razumova Tatyana Vladimirovna
    Candidate of Medical Sciences, Medical Director of the Pediatric Clinical Academic Department, "University Medical Center" Corporate Fund, Astana.
  • Sarsenbaeva Gulzhan Iskanderovna
    D.M.N., cardiac surgeon, JSC Medical Center Mediterra (Institute of Surgery), Almaty, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Uzm.Dr.İbrahim Özgür Önsel
    Anesthesiology and Reanimation MEDICANA INTERNATIONAL BEYLİKDÜZÜ
  • Marasulov Shukhrat Iskandirovich
    Candidate of Medical Sciences, cardiac surgeon of the highest qualification category, Chief Researcher at the Department of the Heart Institute, JSC National Research Medical Center, Astana, Kazakhstan.
  • Baygalkanova Almira Iagalievna
    Head of the Pediatric Cardiology Department, Pediatric Cardiologist, "University Medical Center" Corporate Fund, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Otarbaev Erik Berikovich
    Head of the Interventional Cardiology Department, Interventional Cardiologist, "University Medical Center" Corporate Fund, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Bespayeva Gulzhan Kemelbekovna
    Gulzhan Kemelbekovna Bespayeva – Head of the Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimatology, and Intensive Care, Corporate Fund "University Medical Center," Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan.

  • Nurkeev Bakhytzhan Abidullaevich
    Candidate of Medical Sciences, cardiac surgeon, Head of the Pediatric Department, Senior Resident, JSC "National Research Medical Center," Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan.
  • Aigerim Zhanatkyzy
    Pediatric Cardiologist, "University Medical Center" Corporate Fund, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Dosmagambetov Anuar Sagidullaevich
    Head of the Department of Cardiac Surgery and Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Surgeon, Aktobe, Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Amirov Rafik Bayramovich
    Interventional cardiac surgeon, Head of the Department of Vascular Surgery (X-ray surgery, interventional cardiology) at the Regional Children's Hospital (Shymkent, Republic of Kazakhstan)
  • Yudakova Elena Yurievna
    Anesthesiologist-Intensivist, Department of Anesthesiology, Reanimation, and Intensive Care, "University Medical Center" Corporate Fund, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan
Conference program
October 30, 2026
Scientific sessions, lectures, practical activities, and workshops featuring leading international specialists.
October 31, 2026
Continuation of scientific sessions, lectures, practical activities, and masterclasses featuring leading international experts.
October 30–31, 2026
A detailed schedule will be available later.
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TARAZ PEDIATRIC HEART FORUM: Exchange of knowledge and experience.

We extend our gratitude to the organizations for their support in hosting the conference and for their active contribution to the advancement of pediatric cardiology. Our partners: The "Kazakhstan Society of Pediatric Cardiology Specialists" (Republican Public Association), The "Heart Center Foundation" (Public Foundation), The "University Medical Center" (Corporate Foundation), and the "Scientific and Clinical Center for Cardiac Surgery and Transplantology" LLP invite you to participate in the 4th Conference of the Kazakhstan Society of Pediatric Cardiology Specialists—the "TARAZ PEDIATRIC HEART FORUM"—featuring international participation.
IV Conference of the Kazakhstan Society of Pediatric Cardiac Specialists with International Participation
Exchange of knowledge and experience in the treatment of pediatric heart conditions; discussion of prospects for the development of pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery.