Best Surgery Doctors Abroad

Dr. Yodsaphon Bhongtongg is a general surgeon at PMG Hospital. Dr. Bhongtongg provides comprehensive surgical care with a patient-centered focus. Services include preoperative evaluation and postoperative management.

Education and accreditations: MD, Chulalongkorn University. Diploma, Thai Board of Surgery.

Specializing in minimally invasive pediatric surgery, Dr. Dobritoiu ensures rapid recovery with less trauma for young patients.

• Expert in thoracoscopic and laparoscopic techniques
• Extensive experience treating congenital malformations
• Author of multiple scientific papers on pediatric surgery
• Active member of professional medical societies

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

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

Trained at Italy's Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori – Dr. Karaca specializes in complex liver and pancreatic surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 20 years in general surgery with focus on liver and pancreatic diseases
• Expertise in liver resections and bile duct reconstructions
• Associate Professor contributing to medical education in Turkey
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society

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.

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

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

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. Kandogan is a prolific researcher with articles published in 28 international refereed journals and presentations at 17 international scientific meetings.

• Extensive experience in academic and clinical settings
• Published in 55 national refereed journals
• Presented at 56 national scientific meetings
• Member of 32 domestic and 6 international panels

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. 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. Caterina Lania is a leading urologist at San Raffaele Hospital, specializing in male and female urogenital pathologies with 150+ published scientific articles.

• Specialized in Andrology, General Surgery, and Urology
• Performs all types of diagnostic procedures for infertility, impotence, and bladder tumors
• Experienced in treating congenital and acquired pathologies of the male genital organs
• Conducts research on the pathophysiology of the genitourinary system

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.