Surgery Doctors in test — Page 12

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Dr. Wei Wei directs the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in ultra-minimally invasive surgery for liver and pancreatic conditions. Dr. Wei performs single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones and polyps. He also provides conversion therapy for advanced liver cancer cases.

• Specializes in laparoscopic hepatectomy for benign liver tumors.
• Treats complex conditions including hepatolithiasis and biliary tract tumors.
• Member of the Colorectal Cancer Committee Metastasis Group under the Fujian Anti-Cancer Association.
• Serves in the Surgery Branch of the Xiamen Medical Association.

Dr. Michal Barwijuk is a plastic gynecologist at Elite Clinic in Warsaw. He has trained over 500 specialists in plastic and aesthetic gynecology. He completed his training at the Institute of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Gynecology in Florida. Dr. Barwijuk performs laser vaginal rejuvenation and whitening procedures.

• Co-author of two primary textbooks on plastic gynecology and minimally invasive surgery.
• Founder of the Barwijuk Clinics Clinical Research Center for gynecological technology.
• Previously served at the Department of Oncological Gynecology for nearly a decade.
• Graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw.

Dr. Kannakrit Sumthong is a consultant vascular surgeon at MALI Hospital, Bangkok. He has 23 years of experience (Medical License No. 29234). He works in the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Vascular Surgery Clinic. He speaks Thai and English.

He is board certified in General Surgery (2009) and Vascular Surgery (2016). He earned his M.D. in 2003 from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine. He completed advanced vascular training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, a major tertiary referral center in Thailand.

His expertise includes vascular, general, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. He performs endovascular and hybrid procedures for peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, varicose veins, diabetic foot and limb salvage, and hemodialysis access. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Catalin Trifan specializes in advanced heart surgery, performing complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair with precision.

• 11 years of experience of clinical experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac techniques for faster recovery
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions in Romania
• Committed to patient safety and postoperative care

Dr. Alon Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery with over 39 years of experience of experience at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery since 1998
• Director of Surgical Residency Program since 2000 – trains future specialists
• Senior Lecturer at Hebrew University since 2005
• Member of multiple professional surgical associations

Dr. Shreder specializes in robotic spine surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, performing complex spinal reconstructions with precision.

• Over 26 years of experience of experience in spinal deformities and tumors
• Trained in pediatric vertebrology and orthopedic traumatology
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists
• Associate professor teaching at University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill

Trained at Italy's Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori – Dr. Karaca specializes in complex liver and pancreatic surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 20 years of experience in general surgery with focus on liver and pancreatic diseases
• Expertise in liver resections and bile duct reconstructions
• Associate Professor contributing to medical education in Turkey
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society

Prof. Selin Kapan combines 31 years of experience of surgical expertise with a robust academic background, including over 50 published research papers.

• Specialized in advanced hernia repair and minimally invasive techniques
• Active member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Former educational supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Hospital
• Performs complex liver and spleen surgeries with published outcomes

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery with training from Istanbul University's top medical faculties.

• Over 16 years of experience of surgical experience, focusing on minimally invasive techniques
• Completed specialized training in laparoscopic bariatric, oncological, and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex laparoscopic procedures with a focus on faster patient recovery
• Board-certified and experienced in both general and specialized laparoscopic surgeries