Basic check-up Doctors in test — Page 7

Dr. Wissarut Sakulpaptong is a board-certified cardiologist at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. He specializes in advanced echocardiography, including strain analysis and 3D studies. Dr. Sakulpaptong won a national echocardiography prize from the Heart Association of Thailand. He treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and coronary artery disease.

• Specializes in transesophageal, stress, and congenital heart disease imaging.
• Served as Chief Fellow and Chief Resident at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.
• Developed clinical care pathways for NSTEMI and a home-visit warfarin program.
• Contributed to Thailand’s national clinical practice guidelines for migraine management.

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul is a geriatrician and lifestyle medicine specialist in Bangkok. She authored Thailand’s first case report on abacavir hypersensitivity. Dr. Thititagul serves as a lecturer at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She creates specialized treatment plans for aging adults at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Center.

• Certified by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
• WHO–SEARO Master Trainer for the Integrated Care of Older People.
• Expert in stroke rehabilitation, dementia care, and chronic pain management.
• Treats patients at PYONG Rehabilitation, a specialized neurorehabilitation facility.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Professor Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. His expertise ensures that basic check-ups involve a deep understanding of heart and vascular health.

• Holds the title of Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery since 2012
• Trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, a world-leading medical center
• Active member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery
• Published over 20 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals
• Expert in minimally invasive heart techniques, including robotic mitral valve repair

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Surunchupakorn holds a subspecialty diploma in interventional cardiology. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and heart failure.

• Specializes in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent strokes.
• Performs heart cryoablation to treat chronic arrhythmias.
• Manages hypertension and pulmonary vascular disorders.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited center for international patient care.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

Dr. Qin Jie is a licensed internal medicine physician. She has practiced since 2016. She has broad experience in community and general hospitals. She now works at Panacee Hospital (since June 2026). Her focus includes internal medicine diagnosis, sub-health assessment, and comprehensive health management.

She worked at Changli Great Wall Hospital (Oct 2016–Sep 2020). She then served at Anaya Community Hospital (Sep 2020–Nov 2024). She worked at Panacee Hospital (Dec 2024–Nov 2025 and Jun 2026–present). She also served at Weiyuan Hospital (Nov 2025–Jun 2026).

Dr. Du Jiaxuan is an attending physician in Internal Medicine. She has strong training and many years of frontline clinical work. She has built a structured clinical reasoning approach for internal medicine conditions.

She combines current diagnostic standards with holistic health management. Her focus is common chronic diseases and early intervention for sub-health. She provides personalized, gentle, and systematic care through careful, patient-centered communication.

Dr. Jang Hyun Kyung is a board-certified urologist. She completed her residency and clinical fellowship at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She later served as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at Korea University Ansan Hospital and at International St. Mary’s Hospital.

Her clinical interests include BPH, urolithiasis, urinary incontinence and voiding dysfunction, and urinary tract infections. She also focuses on male urology, pediatric urology, and urologic ultrasound.

Professional memberships: Full member of the Korean Urological Association, the Korean Continence Society, the Korean Society of Pediatric Urology, the Korean Association of Urogenital Tract Infection and Inflammation, and the Korean Society of Urological Ultrasound. Current affiliation: Urologist, Gibbeum Hospital.

Dr. Ahn Taehun is a cardiologist (MD, PhD) and Director of a Cardiovascular Center. He specializes in coronary artery disease, including angina and myocardial infarction. He also treats hypertension, heart valve disease, heart failure, and hyperlipidemia. His expertise includes interventional cardiology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular imaging. He also manages atherosclerosis, arterial occlusive disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis.

He has held several leadership roles. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Korean Society of Interventional Cardiology (KSIC) and President of the Korean Society of Cardiology (KSC). He was Finance Director of the KSC. He led the Korean Vascular Intervention Society (KVIS) and the Korean Cardiovascular Complications Committee (KCCC) as President. He also chaired the Organizing Committee for ENCORE SEOUL (Endovascular & Coronary Revascularization).

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist serving as the Head of the Urology Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja since 2017. With a medical degree and specialization from Johannes Gutenberg University in Germany, the doctor has extensive clinical experience dating back to 2007. The doctor's expertise encompasses oncological urology, prostate diseases, and complex urinary tract conditions.

A key focus of the doctor's practice is robotic urological surgery, specifically utilizing the Da Vinci surgical system for prostate cancer procedures. The doctor has contributed to academic literature, including chapters in Differentialdiagnose Urologie, and maintains a strong focus on providing high-quality care for both local and international patients.

The doctor is a specialist in Endocrinology and Nutrition, currently serving as the Head of the Endocrinology and Nutrition Department at Hospital Quirónsalud Torrevieja. With a medical degree from the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela and specialized training completed at Hospital Universitario Lucus Augusti-Lugo, the doctor possesses extensive expertise in managing diabetes mellitus, obesity, thyroid disorders, and complex metabolic conditions.

Focusing on comprehensive cardiometabolic risk management, the doctor emphasizes long-term health through personalized nutrition planning and patient education. The doctor is recognized for providing expert endocrine care within a multidisciplinary hospital environment, specifically catering to patients requiring advanced treatment for hormonal imbalances and metabolic syndrome.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr. Lee Hae Yeon is a board-certified specialist in anesthesiology and pain medicine at Lienjang Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic. She provides tailored anesthesia and perioperative care to ensure patient safety.

She graduated from Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. She completed her residency at Severance Hospital and later served in its Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. She has extensive experience in surgical anesthesia and pain management.

Dr. Lee is an active member of several professional societies. These include the Korean Society of Anesthesiologists, the Korean Pain Society, and the Korean Society of Regional Anesthesia.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Prof. Gil Raviv is a specialist in andrology and reconstructive urology at Sheba Medical Center. Forbes named him among the Best Doctors in Israel. He is the director of the Andrology Unit. Dr. Raviv focuses on male infertility, sexual health, and urethral reconstruction. He works at Sheba, a Top 10 world-ranked hospital.

• Performs specialized sperm retrieval techniques including micro-TESE, TESA, and MESA.
• Treats complex conditions like erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and azoospermia.
• Uses microsurgical methods and robotic systems for prostate and urological procedures.
• Provides stem cell therapy and shockwave treatment for sexual dysfunction.

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.