Surgery Doctors in test — Page 4

Dr. Onur Kesler specializes in laparoscopic surgery and has trained under Prof. Dr. Halil Coskun, a pioneer in obesity surgery.

• Graduated from Istanbul University as a general surgery specialist
• Established the Endoscopy Unit at Kahramanmaras Yenisehir State Hospital
• Developed a new modified obesity surgery technique called 'Combined Surgery'
• Works at Private Optimed Hospital

Dr. Lopez focuses on creating a supportive and caring dental experience, helping patients feel comfortable and in control of their oral health.

• Specializes in managing dental anxiety and stress-free visits
• Works with a dedicated team to ensure patient comfort
• Helps patients improve their oral health routines

Dr. Nekay specializes in hepatobiliary and trauma surgery with extensive training at Istanbul University.

• Board-certified in general surgery with over 18 years of experience of experience
• Member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Trained in trauma and emergency surgeries
• Worked in diverse hospital settings across Turkey

Dr. Shamsiya specializes in laparoscopic and bariatric surgery, with extensive experience treating hernias, gallstone disease, and acute abdominal conditions.

• Performs all types of hernia repairs with minimally invasive techniques
• Skilled in bariatric surgery and metabolic dysfunction treatment
• Expert in treating colorectal conditions including hemorrhoids and fissures
• Specializes in oncological surgeries of the abdominal cavity
• Treats vascular conditions like varicose veins

Performed 2,500+ spinal surgeries since 2008 – Dr. Bassani pioneered 'non-fusion' techniques like total disc replacement at IRCCS Galeazzi in Milan.

• Director of II Spine Unit at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute
• Specializes in minimally invasive and anterior approach spinal procedures
• Awarded 1st Prize at 13th International ARGOS Symposium
• Professor at University of Turin's Neurosurgical School
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society & Eurospine

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Aleksandra Starosciak graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She has been a specialist in general surgery since 2009. She is training in surgical oncology. Since 2010, she has worked in the Department of Oncological Surgery at the Holy Family Hospital in Warsaw. She is a member of the Polish Society of Surgical Oncology. She attends scientific and training conferences in general surgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and breast ultrasound.

She performs breast surgery, including tumor removal, reconstruction, and mastectomy. She also performs soft‑tissue and minor procedures, such as removal of skin lesions and nodules. She performs endocrine surgery for malignant and benign thyroid lesions.

She diagnoses breast diseases. She performs ultrasound‑guided vacuum‑assisted (mammotome) breast biopsies. She also performs core needle and fine‑needle aspiration biopsies. She carries out thyroid biopsies and videodermoscopy of skin lesions.

Dr. Mateusz Sala — specialist in general surgery (diploma 2024). He completed specialist training at MBNP Hospital in Wołomin and at Bielański Hospital. He gained experience in general surgery and coloproctology. He now practices at Bielański Hospital.

Focus: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, and proctology. Procedures: hernia repair; hemorrhoid surgery and non-surgical therapy; treatment of anal fissures, perianal fistulas, and thrombosis; pilonidal cyst surgery; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; removal of anal and rectal polyps, skin lesions, and nodules; minor procedures.

Memberships: Colorectal Surgery Section and Hernia Section of the Polish Association of Surgeons. Examinations: anoscopy and rectoscopy.