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Dr. Tsafrakidis specializes in andrology and urethral reconstruction, bringing advanced techniques to German Oncology Centre in Cyprus.

• Fellow of the European Board of Urology with extensive training in reconstructive surgery
• Leads research in prostate biopsies and urethral reconstruction techniques
• Honorary Senior Lecturer at St Andrews University
• Member of the European Union Expert Panel for Medical Devices

Trained in Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery at Tokyo University Hospital – Dr. Ozel specializes in minimally invasive techniques for complex abdominal conditions.

• 31 years of experience of experience in general surgery with a focus on laparoscopic and robotic procedures
• Certified in surgical endoscopy with advanced ERCP skills
• Academic faculty member at Doğuş University, training future surgeons
• Works at Estexper Clinic, providing patient-centered surgical care

Dr. Filip holds triple 'Surgeon of Excellence' accreditations in metabolic, minimally invasive, and breast surgery – a rare distinction at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic techniques for oncology, bariatrics, and hernia repair
• PhD with academic roles at top Romanian medical universities
• Active member of 7+ European surgical societies including ESSO and EUSOMA
• SRC-accredited for both diagnostic endoscopy and advanced laparoscopy

Dr. Osman Civil specializes in gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with memberships in key Turkish surgical societies.

• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Experienced in minimally invasive techniques for hernia and hemorrhoid treatments
• Active participant in national surgical congresses

Dr. Alon Friedlander, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and a spine and scoliosis specialist for adults and children. He is the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. He is also an Associate Professor of Orthopedics at Tel Aviv University. He is listed by Forbes among Israel’s Top Doctors.

He treats complex spine disorders with minimally invasive and open surgery. His procedures include anterior and posterior fixation. His focus areas are scoliosis and other deformities, tumors, stenosis and instability, and disc herniation. Education: MD, Tel Aviv University; residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships: Institut Mutualiste Montsouris and University Hospitals of Strasbourg (France); Queen Mary Hospital and the Duchess of Kent Children’s Hospital (Hong Kong).

Advisory roles: IDF referral physician. Consultant to soccer teams. Specialist for the Spartak Basketball Club (knee injuries).

Prof. Dr. Alper Agca has performed 15,000+ eye surgeries, specializing in advanced refractive techniques like ReLEx SMILE and multifocal lens implants.

• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for vision correction
• Award-winning research at ESCRS Congress in 2014
• Board Member of Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Trained at Marmara University and Beyoglu Eye Hospital

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Kang specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, with extensive experience in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures.

• Over 27 years of experience of experience in obstetrics and gynecology
• Expert in single-port access laparoscopic surgery
• Published multiple research papers on gynecologic oncology
• Adjunct Professor at Samsung Medical Center
• Recipient of Outstanding Thesis Award from Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Prof. Thomas W Kraus has performed 3,000+ complex gastrointestinal surgeries and specializes in the Whipple procedure. He leads the pancreatic surgery center at Nordwest Clinic.

• of experience in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery
• Founder of the German Society 'Art of Surgery'
• Expert in minimally invasive techniques and intraoperative visualization
• Trained at top cancer centers worldwide including Johns Hopkins
• Recipient of multiple international awards for surgical excellence

Dr. Yoon Shik Kang, M.D., Ph.D., is President and Founder of Gibbeum Hospital, Korea’s only surgical‑specialty general hospital. Dr. Kang is a pioneer in hernia and colorectal surgery. He has over 30 years of experience and has performed more than 40,000 operations, including over 20,000 mesh‑free hernia repairs. He was ranked the No. 1 proctology specialist by Dong‑A Ilbo. He received the 2016 Hanmi True Medical Award.

Dr. Kang developed the Kang Repair, a mesh‑free hernia surgery. It avoids synthetic mesh and foreign‑body risks. Reported recurrence is under 0.2%, and chronic pain is under 0.5%. The procedure uses local anesthesia and a small incision. Recovery is fast, and early travel is possible. It is often safer for older adults and patients with other conditions. Dr. Kang earned his bachelor’s, master’s, and Ph.D. in Medicine from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He was a colorectal research fellow at St. Mark’s (1993–1994). He has been an invited speaker at the Japanese Society of Coloproctology and a presenter at the 100th ASCRS. Patients have come from more than 56 countries.

Dr. Barak Rosenzweig, MD, directs the Urological Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center. He is a uro-oncologic surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience. He treats complex urologic cancers with advanced robotic and minimally invasive methods. He is listed among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes.

Expertise includes tumors of the prostate, kidney, bladder, testis, and upper urinary tract. He performs robotic radical prostatectomy, kidney-sparing partial nephrectomy, and advanced laparoscopy. Diagnostics include MRI-guided fusion biopsy and imaging-based personalized planning.

He completed a Urological Oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He is a Senior Physician in the Department of Urology and a Clinical Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University. He is a graduate of the Sheba Talpiot program. He is an active researcher with over 200 publications in urologic oncology.

Specializes in metabolic and obesity surgery with 17 years of experience of experience, including a fellowship at the University of Washington.

• Expert in minimally invasive techniques like ileal interposition and transit bipartition
• Board-certified in general surgery with advanced laparoscopic training
• Member of IFSO – a leading global obesity surgery society
• Works at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital's dedicated metabolic surgery unit

Specializing in hair transplantation with over 33 years of experience of experience, Dr. Ali Karahan is known for achieving natural and successful results.

• Managed hair transplant clinics at prestigious hospitals like Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa
• Participated in numerous national and international conferences
• Provides services in his own clinic since 2019
• Recognized as a leading figure in hair transplantation in Turkey

1,100+ procedures performed – Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in minimally invasive hemorrhoid and anal fissure treatments at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Trained in general surgery at Marmara University
• Expert in laser and Longo hemorrhoid surgery
• Published articles in international medical journals
• Participated in numerous surgical congresses

Dr. Kowalski has over 26 years of experience of expertise in bariatric and oncological surgery, with multiple awards for laparoscopic techniques.

• Recipient of Best Bariatric Surgery Award from Covidien and Johnson & Johnson
• Specializes in weight loss surgery and complex abdominal procedures
• Member of the Metabolic and Bariatric Section of the Society of Polish Surgeons
• Trained at the Medical University of Silesia

Prof. Dr. Gursel Saka specializes in spine, trauma, and arthroplasty surgeries – a finalist in Tubitak XI. Technology Awards.

• Expertise in Orthopedics and Traumatology with a focus on complex cases
• Specializes in Pelvis-Acetabulum Surgery for advanced trauma care
• Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs numerous successful operations in his field