Best Surgery Doctors Abroad

Over 55,000 surgical cases performed in 26 years – Dr. Akcay specializes in ophthalmology at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital Istanbul Altunizade.

• Published 201 scientific articles on ophthalmology
• Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
• Trained at Uludag University and Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery

Dr. Michal Barwijuk is a plastic gynecologist at Elite Clinic in Warsaw. He has trained over 500 specialists in plastic and aesthetic gynecology. He completed his training at the Institute of Aesthetic and Reconstructive Gynecology in Florida. Dr. Barwijuk performs laser vaginal rejuvenation and whitening procedures.

• Co-author of two primary textbooks on plastic gynecology and minimally invasive surgery.
• Founder of the Barwijuk Clinics Clinical Research Center for gynecological technology.
• Previously served at the Department of Oncological Gynecology for nearly a decade.
• Graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw.

Specializes in minimally invasive cardiovascular procedures at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen, handling 3,000+ interventions annually.

• Expert in catheter-based treatments like TAVR and PCI
• Uses advanced imaging with IVUS and OCT for precision
• Leads a 24/7 emergency catheter service for heart attacks
• Collaborates with university hospitals for complex valve cases

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. Chatchai Fonglertnukul, M.D., is a General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon (Medical License No. 43834). He is board-certified in General Surgery at Rajavithi Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery there.

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Expertise: general surgery, advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.

Specializes in thoracic surgical oncology with expertise in VATS and lung transplantation at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital Complex.

• Trained in thoracic surgery at University of Paris-Sud
• Member of The European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Published 13 international papers on thoracic surgery
• Performs complex procedures like tracheal surgery

Choi Sang Rok — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Prof. Dr. Kandemir has advanced periodontal and implantology treatments with over two decades of academic leadership at Ege University.

• Former head of Periodontology at Ege University
• Specializes in periodontal disease and dental implants
• Published 14 research papers in clinical sciences
• Supervised numerous doctoral theses in dentistry
• Presented at international dental conferences

Dr. Cesar Canales Bedoya ranks among the top 5 general and digestive surgeons in Spain. He leads the General and Digestive Surgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional. Dr. Canales specializes in laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery for complex abdominal and oncologic cases.

• Completed his PhD with cum laude honors at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
• Winner of multiple national awards, including Forbes Top 100 Doctors.
• Author of over 70 scientific publications and the widely used Manual of Surgery.
• Served as the Head of Surgery for the multinational division in Bagram, Afghanistan.

Dr. Catalin Trifan specializes in advanced heart surgery, performing complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair with precision.

• 11 years of clinical experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Expert in minimally invasive cardiac techniques for faster recovery
• Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions in Romania
• Committed to patient safety and postoperative care

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.

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 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. Chatchai Fonglertnukul is a board-certified general surgeon at the General Surgery Center. He earned his MD from Thammasat University. He holds a certificate in minimally invasive surgery from Rajavithi Hospital. He completed visiting fellowships in minimally invasive surgery at Kyushu University Hospital in Japan and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital in South Korea.

He taught Basic Laparoscopic Surgery for Residents at Rajavithi Hospital in 2021 and 2022. He served as faculty for the 17th Hands-on Cadaveric Surgery Workshop (LEST-CMIS) for residents in 2022. He participated in the 7th Bariatric Surgery on Tour (MNRH) and the Bariatric Surgery Workshop at Rayong Hospital. He also attended The Ultimate Laparoscopic Hernia Repair 2026 at Rajavithi Hospital.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr. Wei Wei directs the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery Department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in ultra-minimally invasive surgery for liver and pancreatic conditions. Dr. Wei performs single-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones and polyps. He also provides conversion therapy for advanced liver cancer cases.

• Specializes in laparoscopic hepatectomy for benign liver tumors.
• Treats complex conditions including hepatolithiasis and biliary tract tumors.
• Member of the Colorectal Cancer Committee Metastasis Group under the Fujian Anti-Cancer Association.
• Serves in the Surgery Branch of the Xiamen Medical Association.