Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 13

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. 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. Kannakrit Sumthong is a consultant vascular surgeon at MALI Hospital, Bangkok. He has 23 years of experience (Medical License No. 29234). He works in the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Vascular Surgery Clinic. He speaks Thai and English.

He is board certified in General Surgery (2009) and Vascular Surgery (2016). He earned his M.D. in 2003 from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine. He completed advanced vascular training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, a major tertiary referral center in Thailand.

His expertise includes vascular, general, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. He performs endovascular and hybrid procedures for peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, varicose veins, diabetic foot and limb salvage, and hemodialysis access. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Dr. Aleksandra Starosciak graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She has been a specialist in general surgery since 2009. She is training in surgical oncology. Since 2010, she has worked in the Department of Oncological Surgery at the Holy Family Hospital in Warsaw. She is a member of the Polish Society of Surgical Oncology. She attends scientific and training conferences in general surgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and breast ultrasound.

She performs breast surgery, including tumor removal, reconstruction, and mastectomy. She also performs soft‑tissue and minor procedures, such as removal of skin lesions and nodules. She performs endocrine surgery for malignant and benign thyroid lesions.

She diagnoses breast diseases. She performs ultrasound‑guided vacuum‑assisted (mammotome) breast biopsies. She also performs core needle and fine‑needle aspiration biopsies. She carries out thyroid biopsies and videodermoscopy of skin lesions.

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.

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.

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. 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.

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. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

• Completed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and UCSF in the USA.
• Treats rare newborn conditions requiring complex cardiac reconstruction.
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic results.
• Senior Lecturer and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on cardiac surgery.

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.

Dr. Muzaffer Al specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgery with training from Istanbul University's top medical faculties.

• Over 16 years of surgical experience, focusing on minimally invasive techniques
• Completed specialized training in laparoscopic bariatric, oncological, and antireflux surgery
• Performs complex laparoscopic procedures with a focus on faster patient recovery
• Board-certified and experienced in both general and specialized laparoscopic surgeries

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.

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh specializes in minimally invasive surgeries and obesity procedures, with over of experience.

• Board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training
• Member of the American College of Surgeons
• Author of 40+ medical publications
• Faculty member at Bahçeşehir University
• Performs surgeries at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital

Dr. Shreder specializes in robotic spine surgery at Hadassah Medical Center, performing complex spinal reconstructions with precision.

• Over 26 years of experience in spinal deformities and tumors
• Trained in pediatric vertebrology and orthopedic traumatology
• Member of the Association of Orthopedists and Congress of Vertebrologists
• Associate professor teaching at University of Jerusalem and Cornell Weill

Dr. Alon Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery with over 39 years of experience at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Board-certified in General Surgery since 1998
• Director of Surgical Residency Program since 2000 – trains future specialists
• Senior Lecturer at Hebrew University since 2005
• Member of multiple professional surgical associations