Stem Cells Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Ali Riza Cenk Celebi is an ophthalmologist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He completed a glaucoma fellowship at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Celebi authored over 50 international articles and 15 books. He ranked 11th out of all medical graduates in Turkey's specialty exam.

• Specializes in scarless endoscopic lacrimal surgery and limbal stem cell transplantation.
• Performs minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and seton implant procedures.
• Hold certifications from the International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) and FEBO.
• Manages myopia progression in children using specialized lenses.

Dr. Sedef Tavukcu Özkan is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at VM Medical Park Pendik. She focuses on combining anesthesia expertise with stem cell therapies. Dr. Özkan treats conditions like male infertility and erectile dysfunction using regenerative techniques. She balances her clinical practice with PhD research in health management at Istinye University.

• Performs mesenchymal stem cell therapy and treatments using the patient's own cells.
• Maintains active memberships in the Turkish Anesthesiology and Reanimation Association.
• Has served as a general intensive care responsible physician at major Turkish medical groups.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring 63 specialized intensive care beds.

Dr. Silvio Ascione is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery at LaCLINIQUE of Switzerland. He holds a Master’s degree in Oncoplastic Surgery and integrated treatments from the University of Genoa. Dr. Ascione specializes in facial and breast rejuvenation using regenerative medicine techniques. He treats patients at a clinic that collaborates with the Swiss Stem Cell Foundation.

• Member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS).
• Performs stem cell rejuvenation therapy and lipofilling for natural anti-aging results.
• Completed surgical internships at medical centers in Spain, France, and North America.
• Expertise includes complex breast reconstruction and secondary rhinoplasty procedures.

Dra. Luisa Mejia is a physician specializing in family and community medicine, emergency care, and functional medicine. She works with patients to improve their health and well-being.

Accreditations: General Medicine with an emphasis in Family and Community Medicine, Fundación Universitaria San Martín (Sabaneta), 2015. Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Surgical and Maternal-Child), FUCS, 2016. Specialist in Functional Medicine, FUCS, 2022. Specialist in Bioneuroemotion, 2023.

Professor Zheng Qiu Hong is Director of the Cell Therapy Research Center and a National Senior Expert in Biotherapy. He is a Professor and Master’s Supervisor at Fujian Medical University. He has more than 30 years of clinical experience in tumor molecular biology and biotherapy. From 2012 to 2013, he was a visiting scholar in stem cell research at the University of Connecticut School of Life Sciences. He previously held leadership roles at Fujian Cancer Hospital. These roles included Director of the Tumor Molecular Biology Laboratory and Director of the Surgical Oncology Research Laboratory. He also served as Deputy Director of the Fujian Key Laboratory of Tumor Biotherapy and Deputy Director of the Biotherapy and Immunotherapy Center.

Appointments include Standing Committee Member of the Biotherapy Committee of the Chinese Research Hospital Association. He is also a Committee Member of the Tumor Immunology and Biotherapy Committee of the Chinese Society for Immunology. In addition, he is Deputy Chair of the Academic Committee of the Xiamen Cell Therapy Research Center at the First Affiliated Hospital of Xiamen University.

Dr. Kiraphat Bhiromkraipakdi is a plastic surgeon at DGB Clinic in Bangkok. He specializes in facial rejuvenation, rhinoplasty, and body contouring. Dr. Bhiromkraipakdi completed fellowships in plastic and hand surgery at Saint Dominic Hospital and the University of Tennessee.

• Performs precise liposuction across the abdomen, waist, back, and hips.
• Specializes in complex facial surgery including forehead, neck, and brow lifts.
• Completed general surgery training at BMA Medical College and Vajira Hospital.
• Works at DGB Clinic, which is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand.

Dr. Mustafa Aydinol is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Estemarley in Istanbul. He specializing in rhinoplasty, breast surgery, and body contouring. Dr. Aydinol combines high surgical precision with artistic vision for balanced results. He holds a medical degree from Dicle University School of Medicine. His practice follows safety-first protocols for all reconstructive and aesthetic procedures.

• Expert in modern rhinoplasty techniques and facial rejuvenation.
• Performs a full range of breast surgeries and body contouring.
• Leads a multidisciplinary clinical team at Estemarley.
• Works at a clinic serving 3,000 international patients annually.

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. Halil Can is a Professor of Neurosurgery at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in endoscopic and microsurgical spine surgery for tumors and degenerative diseases. Dr. Can is an author of 21 international peer-reviewed publications. He performs complex procedures including endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery.

• Conducted Phase I safety trials for stem-cell treatments in spinal cord injuries.
• Reported on surgical outcomes for 81 posterior circulation aneurysm cases.
• Expert in advanced pain management like intradiscal ozone therapy and laser nucleoplasty.
• Performs functional neurosurgery including Parkinson's surgery and spinal cord stimulator implantation.

Dr. Pablo De La Cuadra is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Ruber Internacional in Madrid. He heads a specialized traumatology team and leads the sports injuries unit. Dr. De La Cuadra specializes in arthroscopic and reconstructive techniques for complex shoulder disorders. He holds a PhD in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

• Expert in treating rotator cuff injuries and chronic shoulder instability.
• Serves as Associate Professor of Health Sciences at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Performs ligament reconstructions and minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures.
• Works at Hospital Ruber Internacional, a JCI-accredited facility ranked among Spain's top hospitals.

Dr. Radu Ciuvica is an orthopedic surgeon at JCI-accredited Ponderas Academic Hospital. He holds a PhD in Medical Sciences focused on locomotor system disorders. Dr. Ciuvica specializes in both trauma recovery and chronic joint management. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat complex musculoskeletal injuries.

• Performs arthroscopic surgery for knee, shoulder, and ligament repairs.
• Expert in reconstructive surgery and total hip or knee replacements.
• Treats acute trauma, including fractures, sprains, and tendon ruptures.
• Provides PRP therapy and stem cell treatments for joint conditions.

Dr. Meryem Eken is a professor and head of the IVF Unit at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. She focuses on infertility, including natural-cycle IVF and intrauterine insemination. She is a winner of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics First Prize. Dr. Eken previously led the IVF Unit at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

• Authored over 30 peer-reviewed international articles on reproductive health.
• Performs minimally invasive myomectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis and recurrent pregnancy loss.
• Uses PRP therapy for ovarian and uterine rejuvenation.

Dr. Ehsan Sotoudeh is a general surgeon and laparoscopic specialist at EDEN AESTHETICS in Dubai. He holds a specific license for regenerative medicine, including stem cell and exosome therapies. Dr. Sotoudeh combines surgical techniques with aesthetic medicine to treat conditions like hernias and keloid scars.

• Performs stem cell rejuvenation and NAD+ therapies for anti-aging and vitality.
• Treats umbilical, inguinal, and incisional hernias using laparoscopic methods.
• Provides stem cell hair treatments and exosome-based regenerative protocols.
• Works at a clinic that serves over 12,000 patients annually in Dubai.

Dr. Merve Cemil graduated with honors from the Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. She specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Central Hospital in Istanbul. Dr. Cemil treats complex neurological and orthopedic conditions using ultrasound-guided injection techniques.

• Performs spinal, intramuscular, and perineural injections under ultrasound guidance.
• Treats stroke, cerebral palsy, and traumatic brain injury patients.
• Provides specialized care for lymphedema and temporomandibular joint disorders.
• Maintains expertise in manual therapy, PRP, prolotherapy, and ozone therapy.

Dr. Ayse Akkus is a dermatologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in skin treatments and medical aesthetics. Dr. Akkus is a member of the Turkish Dermatology Association. She has published research in international peer-reviewed journals on nail and skin conditions. Her work is featured in professional publications like Dermatologic Therapy.

• Performs chemical matricectomy, laser mole removal, and scar revision.
• Treats dermatological conditions using stem cell rejuvenation and phototherapy.
• Provides Botox injections, fillers, and mesotherapy for facial rejuvenation.
• Practices at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on early-stage gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Binicier completed international training at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex liver, pancreatic, and digestive system disorders using manual and robotic-assisted techniques.

• Performs therapeutic endoscopy including EMR, ESD, and ERCP.
• Provides minimally invasive obesity treatments like intragastric balloons.
• Expert in endoscopic ultrasound for precise digestive tract imaging.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed his subspecialty training at Ege University. Dr. Aslanov treats inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders, and digestive system cancers. He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

• Performs ERCP and endoscopic procedures to treat biliary tract diseases.
• Treats Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using stem cell therapy.
• Surgical expertise includes endoscopic polypectomy and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Bujar Rizvanolli is an ophthalmologist at the Italian Eye Hospital in Pristina. He specializes in touchless TransPRK and corneal cross-linking for keratoconus. He trained at the University Clinical Center of Sarajevo. Dr. Rizvanolli focuses on laser vision correction for patients with thin corneas. He works at the first clinic in Kosovo to offer TransPRK SmartSurface technology.

• Performs non-invasive surface ablation to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
• Treats progressive corneal diseases using laser-assisted cross-linking protocols.
• Expert in therapeutic laser procedures and keratoconus diagnosis.
• Educates the public on eye disease prevention through health campaigns.

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.