Best Surgery Doctors Abroad

Prof. Jack Baniel specializes in nerve-sparing cancer surgeries and robotic prostatectomies, with over 100 published scientific articles in uro-oncology.

• Chief of Urology at Rabin Medical Center
• Founder of oncourological Department at Beilinson Hospital
• Board member of international uro-oncology research organizations
• Member of European and American urology associations

Specializes in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery for shoulders and knees at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital.

• Board-certified in orthopedic surgery with over 19 years of experience
• Trained in sports medicine at Thammasat University's Faculty of Medicine
• Performs minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures for joint issues
• Educated at Prince of Songkhla University and Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

Recognized as one of Turkey's 'Top 10 Plastic Surgeons' by Harper's Bazaar and Elle – Dr. Karacaoglan brings over 33 years of expertise to Medipol Mega University Hospital.

• Specializes in natural-looking results for reconstructive procedures and complex cases
• Fellowship-trained at leading US and Turkish institutions including the Breast Surgery Center in Portland
• Performed over 1,100 plastic surgery procedures
• Member of multiple prestigious societies including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Choi Sang Rok — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Profile: Dr. Yosapon Pongthong, M.D.

Specialty: Surgery

Medical License No.: 22220

Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Effective Date: September 1, 2026

Hospital: PMG and Mali Hospital

Medical Education: Graduated with a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand.

Current Practice: Operates as a surgeon 

Work Experience - Current Position: Medical Director and General Surgeon, Thailand. Key Responsibilities: Leading clinical operations and overall healthcare personnel management; performing general surgical procedures, consulting on and evaluating complex surgeries; overseeing patient care quality assurance, pre-operative preparation, and post-operative follow-up. Key Responsibilities: Providing specialized surgical treatments and interventions to outpatients; diagnosing abdominal and soft tissue conditions requiring emergency or planned surgery; collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

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. Nivit Karla specializes in cardiology interventions with extensive training at Rajavithi Hospital.

• Trained in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital
• Graduated from Siriraj Medical School, Mahidol University
• Fluent in English and Thai

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.

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.

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. Siripong Lakkhanawong is a specialist in plastic and general surgery at Somchai Clinic in Bangkok. He has treated over 25 years of medical cases with a focus on surgical safety. He performs a wide range of aesthetic procedures, including facial rejuvenation and body contouring. Dr. Lakkhanawong also holds expertise in family medicine to support overall patient health.

• Specializes in rhinoplasty, deep plane facelifts, and breast augmentation surgeries.
• Performs complex body contouring like tummy tucks and 360 liposuction.
• Treats various surgical conditions, including hernias and salivary gland tumors.
• Works at Somchai Clinic, which serves 10,000 patients annually in Thailand.

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

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.

Recognized as a Surgeon of Excellence in Breast Treatment by the Surgical Review Corporation, Dr. Filip specializes in breast cancer surgery and reconstructive procedures.

• Board-certified general surgeon with a focus on oncologic care
• Offers minimally invasive and personalized treatment plans
• Performs a wide range of breast surgeries, including tumor excision and reconstructive procedures
• Dedicated to compassionate, multidisciplinary cancer care

Op. Dr. Gökhan Güzel is an Orthopedics and Traumatology Specialist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He has more than 10 years of clinical and academic experience. His practice includes robotic knee and hip replacement, revision joint replacement, sports medicine, complex trauma surgery, shoulder arthroscopy, ACL and meniscus repairs, stem cell treatments, and pediatric orthopedics.

He earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine in 2015. He completed specialist training in orthopedics and traumatology at Haseki Training and Research Hospital. He has taught sports surgery and sports medicine at Aksaray University Faculty of Medicine. His research focuses on new surgical technologies, deep learning in orthopedic surgery, and complex fracture care.

Professional memberships: TOTBİD and TUSYAD.

Dr. Mateusz Sala — specialist in general surgery (diploma 2024). He completed specialist training at MBNP Hospital in Wołomin and at Bielański Hospital. He gained experience in general surgery and coloproctology. He now practices at Bielański Hospital.

Focus: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, and proctology. Procedures: hernia repair; hemorrhoid surgery and non-surgical therapy; treatment of anal fissures, perianal fistulas, and thrombosis; pilonidal cyst surgery; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; removal of anal and rectal polyps, skin lesions, and nodules; minor procedures.

Memberships: Colorectal Surgery Section and Hernia Section of the Polish Association of Surgeons. Examinations: anoscopy and rectoscopy.