Chest X-Ray Doctors in test — Page 2

Dr. Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic background from Akdeniz University. He chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions using stem cell therapies.
• Expert in bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Piyaphon On-phoon specializes in preventive medicine at Panacee Hospital Rama 2. He focuses on early detection during chest X-ray evaluations to help avoid chronic disease.

• Expert in preventive medicine for chronic conditions like hypertension and diabetes
• Specializes in regenerative medicine to support long-term lung and heart health
• Focuses on identifying early signs of atherosclerosis and vascular issues
• Trained in chelation therapy and innovative immune treatments
• Uses diagnostic imaging to monitor anti-aging and systemic wellness

Dr. Laohapornsvan is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital. A chest X-ray is often the first step in his preoperative orthopedic assessments.

• Holds a clinical fellowship in spine surgery from Ramathibodi Hospital
• Certified in minimally invasive spine techniques by Aesculap and Nuvasive
• Trained in endoscopic spine surgery at Harrison Spinartus Hospital in South Korea
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Earned a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Nottingham

Dr. Eyup Bakmaz is an orthopedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, and joint reconstruction. Dr. Bakmaz previously served as the Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats bone and joint conditions using both traditional and endoscopic methods.

• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair.
• Treats complex fractures, meniscus tears, and osteoarthritis.
• Specializes in total joint replacements including hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Suebuang Phupichphong is an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Phupichphong has subspecialty training in sports medicine.

Education and training: M.D., Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services. Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital.

Dr. Ma Bin, MD, PhD, is a Chief Physician and master's supervisor in Spinal Surgery at a tertiary hospital. He has more than 20 years of experience. His work focuses on degenerative spine disease and minimally invasive surgery. He is skilled in PELD, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, and tubular retractor-assisted decompression and fusion.

He serves on the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Committee of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. He is also a standing committee member of the Spine Minimally Invasive Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. He is a frequent keynote speaker at national conferences. He has led or joined several provincial and ministerial projects. He has published more than 20 papers in core domestic and SCI-indexed journals. His findings are widely cited, and some have been adopted into clinical guidelines.

Dr. Shen Yuqin, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chief Physician at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. Dr. Shen directs the Rehabilitation Medicine Center and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. A doctoral supervisor and National Advanced Worker, Dr. Shen is a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure.

Dr. Shen was the first in China to implement cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)-guided rehabilitation for heart failure. Dr. Shen also introduced the use of the anaerobic threshold to prescribe exercise intensity. The team created a nationwide hospital–community–home closed-loop model. In 2020, they opened Shanghai’s only inpatient cardiac rehabilitation ward in a tertiary hospital.

Dr. Shen is the principal investigator of two NSFC General Projects. Honors include the CRMA Science and Technology Award, First Prize (2019), and the Shanghai Rehabilitation Medicine Science and Technology Progress Awards, First Prize (2018, 2024). Dr. Shen has published over 50 papers as first or corresponding author. Dr. Shen served as chief editor of one monograph and associate editor of two. The portfolio includes 22 patents (15 authorized, including three invention patents) and five software copyrights. Nine technology transfers have been completed.

Dr. Shen is a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FAACVPR) and a CDQI certified expert. Dr. Shen serves as an associate editor and editorial board member. Dr. Shen led the drafting of eight consensuses, guidelines, and standards, and organized 20 national courses. The center has served more than 10,000 patients. The care model has been extended across Shanghai and introduced in Yunnan.

Dr. Vitoon Jularattanaporn is a specialist in cardiology and regenerative medicine at Panacee Hospital Rama 2. He integrates heart care with anti-aging therapies to treat chronic conditions. Dr. Jularattanaporn completed his cardiology fellowship at the prestigious Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
• Treats patients at an ISO-certified integrative medical center in Bangkok.
• Provides specialized care for cardiovascular health and cellular degeneration.
• Is a full-time staff member at the Mae Fah Luang University medical school.

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD, is Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor in Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He focuses on joint surgery and sports medicine. He performs shoulder and knee arthroscopy and total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first to use stem-cell therapy for osteoarticular bone-defect disease. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region.

He has led 7 grants, including one NSFC General Project. He has published over 20 SCI papers. Some sources report over 30 SCI papers among more than 40 articles, with 8 in Q1 journals, a cumulative impact factor over 100, and a maximum impact factor of 12.153. He has served as a guest editor for multiple journals. He co-authored one monograph.

Credentials and awards: He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong. He was a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley. He received the Shanghai “Super Postdoctoral” award. He is a researcher with the Key Lab of Spine & Spinal Cord Injury (MOE). His honors include the Heilongjiang Medical & Health New Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Harbin Medical & Health New Technology Application Award (First Prize).

Dr. Aysegul Acar is a chest diseases specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. She focuses on complex respiratory conditions, including lung cancer and occupational lung diseases. Dr. Acar performs bronchoscopy and manages intensive care for pulmonary patients. She works at a clinic that treats 280,000 patients every year.

• Treats chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma, and pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Expertise in managing sleep disorders and pneumonia.
• Clinical experience in treating post-Covid-19 respiratory complications.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Selman Dogan treats complex bone conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Chest X-Ray imaging supports his surgical planning for thoracic and spinal corrections.

• Specializes in chest wall deformities including pectus excavatum or sunken chest syndrome
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expertise in spinal surgeries such as kyphoplasty to treat vertebral fractures
• Performs corrective surgery for scoliosis and spina bifida in pediatric patients
• Member of the orthopedic team at a JCI-accredited medical center

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He performs diagnostic imaging including chest X-rays at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in interventional radiology – uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures
• Trained in diagnostic radiology and teleradiology for precise remote image analysis
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and International Society of Radiology
• Presented research at 13 national and international medical congresses

Dr. Gursel Saka is a highly decorated surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in treating pectus excavatum, a condition often monitored using chest X-ray imaging.

• Finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards for medical innovation
• Expert in treating funnel chest deformity and complex rib cage issues
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs high-precision orthopedic procedures using MAKOplasty robotic technology
• Specializes in reconstructive surgery for complex pelvic and spine injuries

Professor Mehmet Aydogan leads the Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital. Chest X-ray imaging here supports his expertise in complex skeletal and thoracic diagnostics.

• Completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California
• Member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Published 50 scientific articles focusing on spine and orthopedic disorders
• Expertise in surgical spine care from the Euro Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and the European Spine Society

Dr. Tayfun Caliskan leads advanced chest diagnostics at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed elite pulmonology training at the University of Chicago Medicine.

• Specializes in lung cancer staging and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Co-authored multiple international textbooks on chest imaging and bronchoscopy procedures
• Member of the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
• Board member for the Turkish Respiratory Research Association pulmonary group
• Expert in treating respiratory failure and complex post-COVID lung involvement

Dr. Oktay Karadeniz is a radiology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. This center works in affiliation with the world-renowned Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Completed specialty training in radiodiagnostics at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on cardiovascular and oncologic imaging for precise Chest X-Ray results
• Member of the American College of Radiology
• Holds membership in the European Society of Radiology
• Member of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine

Dr. Canoglu is a radiation oncology specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He brings high-level expertise to chest X-ray reviews within cancer care protocols.

• Trained at Kocaeli University in radiation oncology – a field relying on precise imaging
• Expert in MR Linac and CyberKnife technology for targeted cancer treatment
• Worked at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey is largest medical centers
• Focuses on Varian TrueBeam and Trilogy systems for accurate diagnostic integration

Dr. Azmi Hamzaoglu is an orthopedic spine surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He established the Istanbul Scoliosis and Spine Center. This was Turkey's first facility dedicated to spine surgery. Dr. Hamzaoglu has performed thousands of complex procedures. He treats conditions like scoliosis, herniated discs, and spinal tumors.

• Founded the first specialized spine surgery center in Turkey.
• Introduced novel surgical techniques for scoliosis and kyphoplasty.
• Held clinical leadership roles at the Minnesota Spine Center in the US.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited hospital with Turkey’s first EOS imaging device.