The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recognized
20 individuals from throughout the Asia-Pacific region who have earned the distinguished Fellow of the ACC (FACC) designation at the conclusion of the ACC Asia 2026 Together with KSC Spring Conference on April 17-18 in Gyeongju, South Korea.
“The FACC designation reflects a strong commitment to improving patient care,” said ACC President Roxana Mehran, MD, FACC. “As cardiovascular disease remains the world’s leading cause of death, we are proud to recognize these individuals for advancing the ACC’s mission and congratulate our newest FACCs on this achievement.”
Twenty individuals from eight countries were honored at the ceremony:
- Ade Meidian Ambari, PhD, MD, MBBS, FACC
- Haikal Balweel, MD, FACC
- Felix Chikita Fredy, MD, MB, FACC
- Agus Harsoyo, PhD, MD, MM, FACC
- Hendrianus Hendrianus, MD, FACC
- Bijay Narayan Jha, MD, MBBS, FACC
- Se Yong Jung, MD, PhD, FACC
- Chan Joon Kim, MD, PhD, FACC
- Won-Jang Kim, MD, PhD, MSc, FACC
- Wei Juan Lim, MD, FACC
- Jose Donato Acuna Magno, MD, BS, FACC
- Aditha Satria Maulana, MD, FACC
- Ahmad Bakhtiar Md Radzi, MBBS, CCK, FACC
- Mujeeb Ahamed Muhammed, MD, FACC
- Anand Balaram Patil, DR, FACC
- Pham Thuc Minh Thuy, MD, MMed, FACC
- XuCong Ruan, MD, FACC
- I Made Sakta Suryaguna, MD, CCK, FACC
- Daisuke Togashi, CCK, MBBS, FACC
- Phuc Nang Vu, MD, FACC
The ACC envisions a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize cardiovascular care and outcomes. With more than 60,000 members worldwide spanning the entire cardiovascular team, the ACC serves as the professional home for clinicians and researchers seeking the latest science, research and education.
ACC Convocation is a ceremony of celebration, tradition, transition and renewal held at the conclusion of the ACC Annual Scientific Session each year. Global collaboration is crucial to achieving the ACC’s mission to transform cardiovascular care and improve heart health for all. ACC Asia 2025 was the first time an ACC Convocation had taken place outside of the ACC’s Annual Scientific Session. ACC Asia 2026 continues this tradition, offering new Fellows an opportunity to celebrate this distinguished career milestone with their colleagues close to home.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC) is a global leader dedicated to transforming cardiovascular care and improving heart health for all. For more than 75 years, the ACC has empowered a community of over 60,000 cardiovascular professionals across more than 140 countries with cutting-edge education and advocacy, rigorous professional credentials, and trusted clinical guidance. From its world-class JACC Journals and NCDR registries to its Accreditation Services, global network of Chapters and Sections, and CardioSmart patient initiatives, the College is committed to creating a world where science, knowledge and innovation optimize patient care and outcomes. Learn more at
www.ACC.org or connect on social media at @ACCinTouch.
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