Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors Abroad — Page 6

35 years of experience specializing in gynecology and obstetrics, with a strong focus on assisted reproductive therapy at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified with extensive training in reproductive medicine
• Specializes in IVF and fertility treatments
• Member of leading reproductive health associations including ASRM and ESHR
• Former chief assistant at Zeynep Kamil Women and Child Diseases Training Hospital

Prof. Dr. Vakkas Korkmaz is a professor of obstetrics and gynecology. Professor, Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital (2025–present). Professor, Ankara Etlik City Hospital (2024–2025). Associate Professor, Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım Women’s Health Training and Research Hospital (2020–2022). Specialist, University of Health Sciences (2014–2019). Education: MD, Akdeniz University (2002–2009). Medical specialty (2009–2014) and subspecialty (2016–2019), University of Health Sciences.

Research mentorship: Five completed theses (2016–2024) on endometrial cancer, cervical elastography, leiomyoma–fQRS, and iodine deficiency–postmenopausal osteoporosis. Memberships: European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (2017). Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society (2020). Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015–2017). Awards: Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (2015). Perinatal Medicine Foundation (2015).

Dr. Sitanan Panunumpa is a reproductive medicine specialist and the medical director of Siam Fertility at Kaset-Nawamin.

Credentials: M.D. (Khon Kaen University). Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Khon Kaen Hospital). Board-certified in Reproductive Medicine (Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital). Master’s in Biotechnology of Human Assisted Reproduction and Embryology (IVI-University of Valencia, ADEIT). Member of ASRM, ESHRE, and ASPIRE.

Clinical activity: Performs over 300 IVF/ICSI-ET/FET cycles per year. Performs over 200 gynecologic laparoscopic surgeries per year. Experience includes Siam Fertility at Kaset-Nawamin (2022-2026), Siam Fertility at Phayathai (2021-2022), Synphat-Seriruk (2019-2022), and OB-GYN at Sikarin Hospital (2013-2017).

Dr. Lan Kerdpol is an Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) specialist with 29 years of clinical experience. Dr. Kerdpol practices at Navamin9 Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Languages: English and Thai.

Education: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University.

Accreditation: Diploma of the Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Thai Medical Council.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Özlem Köroğlu is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Memorial Ankara Hospital (2024–present). She previously served as a faculty member at Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital (2016–2024). She was Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital (2011–2015). She earned her MD in 2003 from the GATA Faculty of Medicine. She completed her PM&R residency in 2011.

Her credentials include Ministry of Health–approved certified prolotherapy training. She has taught Prolotherapy and PRP (2022) and Knee Prolotherapy and Campinject (2019). She also taught GETAT and Dextrose Prolotherapy (2018) and ISPRM Ultrasound (2009). She has additional training in musculoskeletal ultrasound, neural therapy, lumbar injections and manipulation, and botulinum toxin treatment for the spastic hand. She attended the Euro‑Mediterranean PRM School in Italy (2010). She is a member of the Turkish Society of PM&R, the Turkish Society for Research and Fight Against Rheumatism, the Association of PM&R Specialists of Türkiye, the Spinal Cord Diseases Association, and the Ankara Medical Chamber.

Prof. Mesut Polat, MD. Obstetrics and Gynecology; Gynecologic Oncology. Expertise: gynecologic oncology; advanced and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery; high‑risk obstetrics; placenta accreta spectrum; medical and surgical management of postpartum hemorrhage.

Professor at Medipol Acıbadem District Hospital (2019–2025). Former obstetrics and gynecology specialist at Istanbul Medeniyet University Göztepe and Zeynep Kamil Hospitals. Administrative lead at Zeynep Kamil (2015–2016). Teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students. Co‑supervised theses in 2016. Member of the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Author of 19 international peer‑reviewed papers indexed in SCI, SCI‑Expanded, and SSCI. Topics include cesarean myomectomy, frozen section in endometrial cancer, urinary outcomes after hysterectomy, placenta percreta, and tamoxifen‑related uterine sarcoma. Presented at international congresses in 2016 and national congresses in 2015–2016. Awards include Certificates of Appreciation from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Health (2015, 2016).

Dr. Mihail Banacu is a Consultant Obstetrician-Gynecologist at Ponderas Academic Hospital. He diagnoses and treats gynecological conditions and provides comprehensive pregnancy care. He practices in a modern setting that prioritizes quality and patient safety.

He has a special interest in complex gynecological disease, especially endometriosis. He works with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized treatment plans. His practice reflects professionalism, attention to detail, and empathetic, patient-focused care.

Dr. Hyang-gi Park is an obstetrician-gynecologist focused on IVF and reproductive medicine. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Samsung Medical Center. She then served there as a Clinical Instructor in Reproductive Endocrinology. She previously led the Fertility Clinic at MizMedi Hospital Gangseo as Director. She also served as Medical Director at Dion Women’s Clinic (Infertility) and at the Fertility Center of Zion Women’s Hospital.

Accreditations: Full member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Korean Society for Reproductive Medicine, and the Korean Society for Assisted Reproduction. She is also a full member of the Korean Society for Reproductive Immunology, the Korean Society of Endometriosis, the Korean Society for Fertility Preservation, and the Korean Society of Hysteroscopy.

Dr. Na Young Bae specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries at Seoul Miz Hospital, including robotic and laparoscopic procedures.

• Trained at Korea University Medical Center – one of South Korea's top institutions
• Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy
• Expert in managing menstrual disorders and menopause-related conditions
• Assistant Clinical Professor at Korea University Guro Hospital

Specializes in gynecological oncology with advanced UK training – Dr. Tasci handles complex cases at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• 22 years of experience of focused experience in gynecology and obstetrics
• Fellowship-trained at Ankara Etlik Zübeyde Hanım – a top women's health hospital
• Clinical observer in leading UK cancer centers
• Member of multiple key professional associations

Prof. Eken leads the IVF Unit at Bahçeşehir University Medical Park Göztepe Hospital, with 18 years of experience in minimally invasive gynecological surgeries.

• Expert in fertility-preserving fibroid removal and ovarian cyst treatments
• Award-winning researcher with 30+ publications on gynecological health
• Specializes in PCOS, endometriosis, and high-risk pregnancies
• Head of IVF Unit at a leading university hospital

Professor and Chief Physician. Director of Gynecologic Oncology. PhD in Gynecologic Oncology from the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. MSc in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Nearly 30 years of clinical experience. Published in SCI and core journals. Co‑author of two gynecologic oncology monographs.

Specializes in standardized diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers. Provides surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion. Pioneer of single‑port laparoscopy at her hospital. Also performs multi‑port laparoscopy, open surgery, and hysteroscopic procedures for benign gynecologic disease.

Affiliations: Youth Director, Chinese Anti‑Cancer Association. Youth Member, Gynecologic Oncology Committee, Fujian Anti‑Cancer Association. Member, Peritoneal Tumor Committee, Fujian Anti‑Cancer Association. Youth Member, Obstetrics and Gynecology Committee, Fujian Medical Association.

900+ treatments for gynecologic conditions – Dr. Gokcu specializes in advanced endometriosis and complex ovarian cysts at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• 30 years of experience of experience in gynecologic oncology
• Expert in minimally invasive and robotic surgeries
• Performs cytoreductive surgery for complex oncology cases
• Specializes in hypothermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy
• Trained at Hacettepe University, Turkey's leading medical institution

Op. Dr. Kevser Arkan, MD, is a gynecologic oncology surgery subspecialist (OB/GYN) at OPTIMED Health Group in Çorlu and Çerkezköy. She has worked there since 2026. She provides care in English and Turkish.

Her clinical focus is the surgical management of ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. She performs complex pelvic procedures, including radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping, and tumor debulking. She offers minimally invasive surgery, including vNOTES (scarless/izsiz laparoskopi), laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysteroscopy. She also performs urogynecologic reconstruction, including sacrocolpopexy. She manages high‑risk obstetrics.

Credentials: MD, Gaziantep University (2016). OB/GYN residency, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2016–2021). Gynecologic Oncology Surgery fellowship, Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). Experience: Diyarbakır Maternity & Children’s Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Clinic (2022–2025). Adıyaman Kahta State Hospital (2021–2022). Giresun Alucra TSM (2016).

Academic work: In 2025, she published peer‑reviewed studies on sentinel node mapping in vNOTES endometrial cancer staging and on outcomes of vNOTES versus laparoscopy. She also reported on pelvic organ prolapse and sexual function, GTN folate regimens, and vNOTES‑assisted sacrocolpopexy. Her articles appeared in journals such as BMC Surgery, Scientific Reports, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Ginekologia Polska.

Prof. Roy Mashiach, MD, is the Director of Gynecology at Sheba Medical Center. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery with over 30 years of experience. He focuses on laparoscopic and hysteroscopic hysterectomy. He also performs myoma removal, treats endometriosis, and offers fertility‑preserving procedures.

Recognition and roles: Named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors. Recipient of the Daniel F. Kott Award (AAGL). Chairman of the Israeli Society of Gynecological Endoscopy. Director of the Gynecologic Simulation Unit (M.S.R.). Clinical Associate Professor at Tel Aviv University. Training: MD from Tel Aviv University. Specialization at Lis Maternity & Women’s Hospital. Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopy at Université d’Auvergne.