Stem Cells Doctors Abroad — Page 14

Dr. Necdet Demir is an orthopedic surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology department at the university. Dr. Demir earned first prize for his research on shoulder MRI at a national congress. He treats complex bone injuries, scoliosis, and degenerative joint diseases.

• Specializes in knee and hip replacement using the MAKOplasty robotic system.
• Performs arthroscopic surgery for the knee, shoulder, and ankle joints.
• Provides stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee conditions.
• Expert in limb prosthetics and surgical treatment for valgus deformities.

Dr. Melih Ucer is a neurosurgeon and associate professor at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He served as a visiting scholar at the University of Wisconsin Clinic of Neurosurgery. Dr. Ucer specializes in complex brain and spine surgeries. He treats conditions like spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and cerebral aneurysms.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
• Performs Gamma Knife radiosurgery and stereotaxic procedures for brain conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Society and EUROSPINE.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Abdullah Ozkardes is a neurologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and multiple sclerosis. Dr. Ozkardes provides stem cell therapy and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He previously served as Chief Physician at Kutahya Air Hospital.

• Specializes in neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and muscular dystrophy.
• Performs rehabilitation using robotic exoskeleton and anti-gravity treadmill systems.
• Provides diagnostics including video-EEG monitoring and brainstem evoked response audiometry.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the DGCA Health Board.

Dr. Jiwoo Kim is a board-certified specialist at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Kim holds a Master of Medical Science from Gachon University. This expertise supports a range of aesthetic and regenerative skin treatments. Dr. Kim specializes in non-surgical anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.

• Published research in Biochemical Pharmacology on oxidative stress and cell protection.
• Treats dermatological conditions including psoriasis, dermatitis, and alopecia.
• Performs stem cell therapies for anti-aging and hair restoration.
• Practices at BIOFACE Clinic, a KOIHA-accredited center in Seoul.

Dr. Kim Han Kook is a medical doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. He works as an Outpatient Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Soonchunhyang University. He is active in both teaching and clinical practice.

Dr. Kim is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Oriental Plastic Surgery Society, and the Korean Academy of Skull and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has also worked at One & One Plastic Surgery. His experience shows his strong commitment to the field.

Dr. Sagar Vyas is a hair transplant surgeon at Vplant Speciality Clinics in Mumbai. He holds a Fellowship in Clinical Cosmetology and Hair Transplant Surgery. Dr. Vyas specializes in both FUE and Modified Hair Implantation for natural results. He treats alopecia and performs moustache transplantations beside scalp restoration.

• Certified Hair Transplant Surgeon focused on aesthetic medicine.
• Performs ARTAS robotic hair transplants and stem cell therapy.
• Provides PRP therapy and hair mesotherapy for hair loss.
• Practices at Vplant, which is accredited by the ISHRS.

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

The doctor graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2001. Following this, they completed specialization training at Bakırköy Mental and Neurological Disorders Training and Research Hospital, becoming a specialist in 2010. The doctor has extensive experience in psychiatry, currently practicing at Private EMSEY Hospital since 2012. Their career includes service at Edremit State Hospital and military service at GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital. The doctor began their medical career as a general practitioner at Necip Health Center.

Dr. Mariya Gazda is a nutrition and rejuvenation specialist at the Institute of Cell Therapy. She focuses on preventing premature aging and treating metabolic disorders. Dr. Gazda completed international training at Stanford University and the University of Copenhagen. Since 2011, she has treated patients using regenerative medicine techniques.

• Specializes in stem cell rejuvenation and anti-aging therapy.
• Treats metabolic syndrome, obesity, and diabetes.
• Completed studies at the National Medical University named after A. A. Bogomolets.
• Works at the first government-certified stem cell facility in Ukraine.

Dr. Andrey Kharkov is a plastic surgeon who has performed 14,000+ operations. He leads both the Ukrainian Academy of Plastic Surgery and the Perfecto Room clinic. Dr. Kharkov graduated with honors from the A.A. Bohomolets National Medical University. He completed additional clinical training in the USA, the UK, and Sweden.

• Member of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
• Specializes in rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, and stem cell rejuvenation.
• Affiliated with the Rhinoplasty Society of Europe.
• Treats international patients at his private facility in Kyiv.

Dr. Domenico Riitano, specialist in plastic, reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, graduated in Medicine and Surgery in 1989 and specialized in Orthopedics and Traumatology in 1994 at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. In 2007 he completed his training with a further specialization in reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery at the University of Messina.

He perfected his technique in Brazil at various specialized hospitals and clinics, including the Fluminense Clinic of Plastic Surgery “Niteroi” in Rio De Janeiro.