CT (computer tomography) Doctors in test — Page 17

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. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Dr. Oh Dongju, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist. He specializes in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina, myocardial infarction, valvular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. His work also covers atherosclerosis and arterial occlusive disease. He is skilled in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.

He completed a cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He also served as a Clinical Instructor at the Cornell University Weill Department of Medicine. He has held many leadership roles. He served as President, KSIC; Director of Publications, General Affairs, and Public Relations, KSC; Chairman, KACG; Board Member, Asan Heart Foundation; Vice President, KHA; Chairman, Division of Cardiology, KAIM; Vice President, NAMOK/KAMS; Governor, ACC Korea Chapter; and Member, the National Bioethics Committee.

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).

Dr. Michał Przybył is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He studied at the Medical University of Łódź and Clark University.

He focuses on minimally invasive joint surgery. He has many years of experience in hip arthroscopy for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and labral tears. He also performs total hip and knee replacement and complex ligament reconstruction (ACL, PCL, ATFL).

In-office ultrasound (USG) allows immediate diagnosis and guides treatment. He treats osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia, spine and shoulder conditions, strains, and bunion (hallux) problems. He sees patients in Łódź.

Dr. Marek Aleksander Synder is a specialist in Orthopedics and Musculoskeletal Traumatology. He focuses on restoring mobility through non-surgical care and minimally invasive or arthroscopic surgery. He earned his PhD in 2020 for research on Perthes disease.

He is part of the medical team at the Central Teaching Hospital (CKD) in Łódź. He performs surgeries at Księży Młyn Medical Center, Salve Hospital, and the Hospital in Brzeziny.

Clinical scope includes shoulder, hip, knee, pelvic, and groin pain. He treats osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. He treats fractures, spinal injuries, and general trauma, as well as overuse conditions such as tennis elbow, heel spurs, and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Dr. Stanislaw Klosinski is a specialist in orthopedics and musculoskeletal traumatology. He graduated from the Poznan University of Medical Sciences in 2013. He earned a PhD in medical sciences in 2021. He completed his residency at the Medical University of Łódź. He is a staff surgeon and lecturer at the Central Teaching Hospital (CSK CKD). He performs advanced procedures.

He treats adults and children. He offers both non-surgical care and modern surgical methods. He provides bilingual consultations. His clinical focus includes foot and ankle deformities; knee and hip osteoarthritis; meniscus and ligament injuries; hand and arm overuse syndromes; trauma and fractures; and pediatric hip dysplasia.

Dr. Hodaya Cohen is a specialist at Hadassah Medical Center. She uses CT imaging to help manage complex cases in women's health.

• Board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology
• Expert in identifying conditions affecting the female reproductive system
• Practices at a premier medical institution in Israel
• Focuses on accurate diagnosis for effective treatment planning

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

Professor Yoram Kluger is a leading specialist in oncological surgery at Rambam Medical Center. He uses CT scans to plan complex cancer operations.

• Specializes in surgical oncology at a major Israeli medical facility
• Holds the title of Professor of Surgery
• Focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of tumors

Dr. Jacob Cohen is a gynecologist who uses CT (computer tomography) for surgical planning at Assuta Medical Center.

• Specializes in endoscopic operations – performing surgeries through tiny incisions rather than large openings
• Leads laparoscopic procedures – uses camera-guided tools for minimally invasive internal imaging and treatment
• Practices at Assuta Medical Center – Israel's largest private healthcare facility and diagnostic hub

El Dr. Luis Carlos Reyna, DDS, es dentista y especialista en cirugía oral y maxilofacial. Egresó de la Universidad Autónoma de Mexicali. Cuenta con la especialidad en Cirugía Maxilofacial por la UNAM.

Su práctica incluye cirugía oral, extracción de muelas del juicio, cirugía maxilofacial por trauma e implantes dentales quirúrgicos. También realiza osteotomías, rejuvenecimiento facial, corrección de deformidades maxilares, tratamiento de fracturas faciales y biopsias de tejido oral.

Domina el diagnóstico quirúrgico y el uso de tecnología 3D y escáneres. Maneja anestesia local y general. Su enfoque es la precisión, la seguridad del paciente y resultados funcionales y estéticos.

Dr. Karen Drumea is a radiotherapy and oncology specialist at Rambam Medical Center. She uses imaging like CT scans to plan precise cancer treatments.

• Specializes in oncology and radiotherapy at a major Israeli medical facility
• Integrates imaging results into personal cancer care plans
• Focuses on technical accuracy for radiation targeting and tumor monitoring

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. de Lacy Fortuny leads the European surgical community as President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists.

• Uses CT (computer tomography) for precise planning of gastrointestinal and oncological surgeries
• Pioneered the TaTME technique for high-precision rectal cancer removal
• Performs over 1,000 minimally invasive procedures annually at Hospital Quiron Barcelona
• Holds a Hirsch index of 45 reflecting significant impact on medical research
• Develops robotic and laparoscopic methods for faster patient recovery times

Prof. Beni Boursi leads gastrointestinal cancer research at Sheba Medical Center. He uses CT scans to develop predictive models for early cancer detection.

• Trained in medical oncology at MD Anderson and the Mayo Clinic
• Completed a fellowship in gastrointestinal oncology at the University of Pennsylvania
• Published research in the journal Science on cancer development and treatment
• Founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group to improve cancer therapy
• Develops models for early diagnosis of pancreatic and colorectal cancers

Professor Erdem specializes in complex spinal disorders at Central Hospital. His orthopedic evaluations include CT scans to assess spinal deformities and bone fractures.

• Treats thousands of patients with scoliosis and other spinal conditions
• Recognized as Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Provides advanced orthopedics at Istanbul Science University–affiliated hospitals
• Expert in spinal stenosis and spinal infections
• Trains future spine surgeons in deformity correction techniques

Professor Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He uses advanced cardiac imaging to guide complex heart and vascular interventions.

• Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery with extensive academic leadership at Düzce and Mersin Universities
• Specializes in endovascular surgical interventions including EVAR and TEVAR for aortic repairs
• Trained in pediatric cardiovascular surgery at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery and the International Association of Vascular Surgery
• Published numerous peer-reviewed articles on minimally invasive cardiac surgery and vascular diagnostics