Rheumatology Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Clinical researcher specializing in regenerative medicine for autoimmune diseases like lupus – Ernesto Romero has developed protocols using mesenchymal stem cells.

• Founder of Bioplenum S.A de C.V biotechnological institute
• Master's Degree in Regenerative Medicine from Universidad Catolica de Murcia
• Collaborated on clinical protocols in Lyon with Dr. Lourdes Sagnard
• General Director for Immunotherapy for México A.C. foundation

Prof. Heering leads the Clinic Nephrology at Academic Hospital Solingen, specializing in rheumatology and nephrology with a focus on systemic vasculitis and bone metabolism diseases.

• Winner of the Focus magazine ranking for excellence
• Board member of the German Society of Intensive Care Medicine
• Over 39 years as head of Nephrology and General Medicine Clinic
• Author of multiple scientific papers in nephrology
• Consultant for the International Society of Nephrology in Africa

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).

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. Karahan specializes in autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, with advanced training in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expertise in Familial Mediterranean Fever and Behcet’s Disease
• Performs ultrasound-guided injections for precise joint treatment
• Member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association
• Over 19 years of experience in rheumatology

Dr. Nivit Karla brings extensive training in internal medicine and cardiology to rheumatology care at PrimeCare Bkk.

• Trained at Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University
• Specialized in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Fluent in English and Thai for clear patient communication

Dr. Baki Ozdemir is a rheumatology and physical medicine specialist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He serves on the Scientific Committee of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat (TRASD). Dr. Ozdemir trained at the prestigious Gülhane Military Medical Academy and Gazi University Hospital.

• Specializes in both rheumatology and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
• Published research on clinical outcomes for rheumatic disease patients during the pandemic.
• Treats patients at a university hospital with ISO certification and government health authorization.
• Member of the Turkish Society for Rheumatology Research and Combat.

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.

Professor Metin Ozgen specializes in rheumatology with a focus on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Over 26 years of experience in rheumatology
• Trained in diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasonography
• Expert in infusion therapies for autoimmune diseases
• Member of the Turkish Rheumatology Association

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.

Dr. Pnina Langevich leads the National Center for Rheumatology at Sheba Medical Center. She is a former Vice President of the World Association of Rheumatologists. Forbes Israel has repeatedly named her among the country’s top doctors. Dr. Langevich treats severe cases of lupus, scleroderma, and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Served for 12 years as Vice President of the World Association of Rheumatologists.
• Functions as the Editor–in–Chief of the international medical journal Lupus.
• Specializes in managing treatment–resistant autoimmune and joint diseases.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Dr. Andres Martinez is a physician. He specializes in Internal Medicine (UBA, 2020; MEN validation, 2023) and in Rheumatology (UBA/SAR, 2023; MEN validation, 2024). He earned his MD from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in 2009.

He is a Rheumatology specialist at BIOMAB, Bogotá (Nov 2024–present). He previously worked at SIES Salud, Cúcuta (Dec 2023–Mar 2025) and Centros Médicos Sanitas, Villavicencio (Apr–Jul 2025). He completed Rheumatology training at Hospital Bernardino Rivadavia (2020–2023). He finished an Internal Medicine residency at Sanatorio Franchin (2016–2020).

His background includes emergency and primary care roles across Colombia (2010–2015). He also served as a sub-investigator in a dengue vaccine study (2013).

Dr. Emiroglu brings over 29 years of surgical expertise to Memorial Bodrum Hospital, with specialized training in endocrine and breast surgery.

• Member of multiple prestigious surgical associations including the Turkish Society of Surgery
• Trained in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid procedures
• Participated in advanced surgical courses in Germany
• Works at JCI-accredited Memorial Bodrum Hospital

Wang He Tian combines traditional Chinese medicine with rheumatology care at Yanda International Hospital, offering a unique approach to chronic inflammatory and degenerative diseases.

• Head of the Department of Traditional Chinese Medicine with extensive leadership roles
• Specializes in treating chronic inflammatory and degenerative processes
• Author of over 10 clinical books on traditional Chinese medicine
• Winner of the Beijing Science and Technology Commission Award

Dr. Toro specializes in advanced pain management for rheumatology patients, combining anesthesiology with targeted pain relief techniques at Stem Cells Colombia.

• Specialist in Pain and Palliative Care with over 12 years of experience
• Expert in ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided interventions for chronic pain
• Published research on innovative pain management techniques like PENG blocks
• Member of ASRA with presentations at international pain conferences