Pulmonology Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Prof. Toker leads the Thoracic Surgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital and specializes in robotic lung cancer surgery.

• Former President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Expert in tracheal surgery for tumors and stenosis
• Recipient of multiple awards from European and Turkish thoracic societies
• Director of the Tracheal Surgery Program at West Virginia University

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher leads the Cardiology Clinic at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, specializing in advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and treatments.

• Performs 3,000–4,000 diagnostic and therapeutic procedures annually
• Expert in catheter-based treatments including TAVR and mitral valve procedures
• Offers comprehensive non-invasive diagnostics like 3D/4D echocardiography
• Specializes in managing high-risk conditions like chronic coronary occlusions

Dr. Tozkoparan trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center in interventional pulmonology – a rare subspecialty for complex respiratory cases.

• 36 years of experience of pulmonology experience
• Published research on pulmonary tuberculosis in Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine
• Former professor at GATA Department of Pulmonology
• Worked at leading institutions including GATA Çamlıca Pulmonology Hospital

Professor Liang Xiaoxiao is the Department Director and Chief Physician in Neurorehabilitation. She holds a master’s degree in neurology. She is skilled in neuromodulation for disorders of consciousness, cognition, and movement. Her focus includes cases from cerebrovascular disease, Parkinson’s disease, and related conditions. She also performs ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injections for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, limb spasticity, sialorrhea, and neuralgia.

Accreditations and roles: Member of the Neurorehabilitation, Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation, and Craniocerebral Trauma Rehabilitation Committees of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Standing Member of the Cognitive Disorder Rehabilitation Committee of the Fujian Association of Rehabilitation Medicine. Vice Chair of the Dementia and Cognitive Disorder Committee of the Xiamen Preventive Medicine Association. Vice President of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Standing Member of the Neuromodulation Committee of the Xiamen Medical Doctor Association. Recipient of the Most Beautiful Physician of Xiamen City (2024).

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Sunarida Munketwit is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist at Sampran Hospital in Nakhon Pathom. She has been in this role since 2025.

Her credentials include a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2023–2024). She completed an internal medicine residency there (2018–2020). She worked as a general medicine physician at Sampran Hospital (2021–2022). Earlier, she was an internist at Sampran Hospital (2016–2017) and Nakornpathom Hospital (2015–2016). She holds a master’s in pulmonary medicine from Chulalongkorn University (2024) and an MD from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2014).

Over 15 years of experience of thoracic surgery experience – Dr. Eser specializes in complex respiratory conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Board-certified in thoracic surgery with specialized training from Akdeniz University Hospital
• Focuses on surgical and non-surgical treatments for asthma and severe pneumonia
• Former thoracic surgeon at Harran University School of Medicine Hospital
• Member of Turkey's thoracic surgery community

Dr. Zhang Jin Nong is a national expert in infectious diseases at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He serves as Director of Respiratory and Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Zhang received the Hubei Provincial Advanced Individual award for his pandemic control efforts. He treats complex cases of lung cancer, pneumonia, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

• Specializes in fiberoptic bronchoscopy and both invasive and non-invasive ventilation.
• Treats sleep-disordered breathing and performs detailed pulmonary function testing.
• Serves as Deputy Director of the Infectious Diseases Group for the Chinese Medical Doctor Association.
• Holds a leadership role in the Sleep Medicine Branch of the Chinese Stroke Association.

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive experience from Rajavithi Hospital, specializing in pulmonary and cardiac conditions.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, one of Thailand's top institutions
• 18 years of experience in internal medicine and cardiology
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital, using robotic and VATS techniques for faster recovery.

• Performs robotic thoracic surgery with da Vinci Xi system
• Expert in uniportal VATS – single small incision for complex procedures
• Specializes in Nuss procedure for pectus excavatum cases
• Board-certified with 11 years of experience of thoracic surgery experience
• Employs techniques that often avoid postoperative pleural drainage

Dr. Lee Nagwon is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Pulmonology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

He earned an MD and an MS in Medicine from Yonsei University. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and a pulmonology fellowship at Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. He has served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. He has also served as 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 and The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He authored “The Effects of Bronchoscope Diameter on the Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy of Pulmonary Nodules.”

Dr. Hwang Dongin is a pulmonologist in pulmonary and critical care. He specializes in pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

At Daelim Saint Mary's Hospital, he serves as Chief/Senior Chief of Pulmonology and as a Designated Attending Physician. He is also Director of Medical Training and the Medical Cooperation Center, and serves as CMO. He is a Clinical Professor at the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital. He is an affiliated physician with Samsung, Asan, Severance, and Chung-Ang University Hospitals. He serves on the KMA Advisory Committee. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He is a full member of KASLC and KAAACI. He is an appointed Special Manuscript Reviewer for the Korean Society of Cardiology. He is a member of the Asthma and COPD research groups.

Dr. Kasama Wiroskoolchai is a wellness specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. Dr. Wiroskoolchai focuses on combining conventional and precision medicine to treat chronic conditions. The doctor manages non-communicable diseases like type 1 and type 2 diabetes. This approach aims to improve quality of life and longevity through restorative care.

• Specializes in pharmacopuncture and rehabilitation after stroke or traumatic brain injury.
• Treats autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis and autoimmune hepatitis.
• Works at a facility accredited by the GHA and AACI for international patient safety.
• Uses regenerative techniques to help tissue repair and prevent disease complications.