Best Surgery Doctors Abroad

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. Wan‑Sung Kim, MD, PhD, is Director of the Thyroid Center and an Associate Professor of Surgery at Myongji Hospital, an educational partner of Hanyang University. He is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He treats cancer and benign disease and focuses on minimally invasive thyroid and adrenal surgery.

Expertise: endoscopic and robotic thyroidectomy (transoral, axillary-areolar), thyroid radiofrequency ablation, ethanol ablation for thyroid lesions, and endoscopic or robotic adrenal tumor surgery.

He previously served as Head of Surgery at Myongji Hospital and Chuncheon Gangnam Hospital. He completed his residency and a breast and thyroid fellowship at Myongji. He holds an MD and MS from Catholic Kwandong University and a PhD from Kangwon National University. He is a member of the Korean Association of Thyroid and Endocrine Surgeons, the Korean Breast Cancer Society, the Korean Surgical Society, and the Korean Surgical Ultrasound Society.

Dr. Pelin Basim brings 26 years of surgical experience across multiple hospitals, including Taksim Training and Research Hospital.

• Specializes in general surgical procedures
• Gained trauma experience at Selimpaşa Emergency Hospital
• Worked at Basaksehir State Hospital for 26 years
• Provides patient-centered surgical care at Medipol Mega University Hospital

Dr. Hyuk‑Jai Shin, MD, PhD, is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at Myongji Hospital in South Korea. He is also Director of the Breast Center and Vice President for Medical Affairs. His work focuses on breast cancer, benign breast disease, robotic and endoscopic breast surgery, and systemic therapy. He chairs the Korean Breast Cancer Society group for robotic and endoscopic minimally invasive surgery. He is a full member of ASCO.

He earned his MD and PhD from Dankook University. He completed a breast fellowship and served as a principal proteomics researcher at Seoul National University Hospital. He received endoscopic training at Kameda Hospital in Japan. He was an exchange professor at the University of Melbourne and a visiting surgeon at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He previously led the Breast & Thyroid Center and the Precision Medicine Center at Myongji Hospital. His publications include first‑author chapters in Translational Research in Breast Cancer (Chapter 30, pp. 567–590, Springer) and the Textbook of Surgical Ultrasound (Chapter 3‑3, VABB). He also co‑authored a nationwide VABB survey (Anticancer Research, 2012; 32(12):5459–64).

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

Specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgery using robotic and VATS techniques – known for faster recovery with small incisions at Ponderas Academic Hospital.

• Expert in robotic thoracic surgery with da Vinci Xi system
• Performs complex pulmonary and mediastinal resections
• Skilled in uniportal VATS for reduced scarring
• Offers sternochondroplasty including Nuss procedure

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. 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.

Ronnarith Singhpru, M.D., is a urologist. He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Urological Surgery from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

He is a naval medical officer in the Royal Thai Navy. His rank is Group Captain (Captain). At Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital, Naval Medical Department, he serves as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the Urology Division. He also provides specialized consultations as a part-time visiting physician at MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital.

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. 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. 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

Prof. Selin Kapan combines 31 years of surgical expertise with a robust academic background, including over 50 published research papers.

• Specialized in advanced hernia repair and minimally invasive techniques
• Active member of Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Former educational supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Hospital
• Performs complex liver and spleen surgeries with published outcomes

Atip Kongklam, M.D. (License No. 55924), is an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

His advanced training includes visiting fellowships at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital in Japan and Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar. He also completed the ASEAN Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Instructional Course in Singapore and the LARS Cadaver Lab and Advanced Workshop.

Accreditations include the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, the IOC Drug in Sport Certificate, the FIMS Team Physician Development Course, and the AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course.

Clinical expertise includes arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He also treats upper extremity and peri-knee injuries, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic conditions.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Atilla Çelik is a general surgeon with over 35 years of experience. He focuses on surgical oncology, advanced laparoscopy, and oncoplastic breast surgery.

MD, Istanbul University (1988). General surgery residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital. Gastric Cancer Surgery fellowship at the National Cancer Center, Tokyo (2005). Associate Professor since 2011. Former Clinical Training Officer at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.

Clinical scope: oncoplastic breast surgery; immediate prepectoral reconstruction; sentinel node biopsy; laparoscopic gastric and colorectal cancer resections; advanced hernia repair; bariatric and metabolic surgery.

Awards: Karl Storz EAES Best Oral Presentation (2008, Stockholm). Certifications: Turkish Surgical Board Certification and Recertification (2003, 2018). Memberships: IGCA; Turkish Surgical Society; Surgical Oncology Association; ELCD; Istanbul Breast Society; Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association. He is a translator and co-editor of gastric cancer textbooks.

Professor Kim Hyun-hoe is a urologic cancer surgeon. He specializes in prostate and kidney cancer and robotic surgery. He directs Myongji Hospital’s Robotic Surgery Center and the Prostate & Kidney Cancer Center. He performed Korea’s first single-incision laparoscopy. At SNUH, he led more than 2,300 da Vinci cases over five years. He now uses the da Vinci Xi system.

He holds an MD, MS, and PhD from Seoul National University. He is a former director of SNUH Robotic Surgery and the Urology/Prostate Cancer Center. He is a past president of the Korean Society of Endourology and Robotics. He is a council member of the Korean Urological Association. His awards include the WCE Best Laparoscopy/Robotic Paper and the KUA Best Paper. He has also received several national academic honors. He contributes to next‑generation da Vinci research with Seoul National University and Intuitive Surgical. This was the first such collaboration in Asia.