Stem Cells Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Specializations

Pediatric Rehabilitation of Children with Special Needs

Newborn Monitoring

Newborn and Childhood Vaccinations

Child Follow-up Monitoring and Development

Growth and Development Retardation

Childhood Diseases

Specializations

Inguinal (Gubic) Area Diseases (Hernia, Hydrocele, Undescended Testis)

Laparoscopic Undescended Testis Investigation

Laparoscopic Surgery in Children (Cholecystectomy, Appendectomy, Ovarian Pathologies)

Gastrointestinal System Surgery in Children

Newborn Surgery

Thoracic Surgery in Children-VATS

Childhood Tumors

Thyroid Surgery in Children

Trauma in Children

Dr. Farshad Zadeh is the Medical Director at EDEN AESTHETICS in Dubai. He is a certified member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. Dr. Zadeh specializes in nonsurgical rejuvenation using laser therapy and injectables. He earned his medical degree from Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

• Holds expert certification in laser therapy from the NCLC USA.
• Treats patients with exosome therapy, PRP, and stem cell rejuvenation.
• Performs nonsurgical facelift methods, jaw contouring, and Morpheus8 tightening.
• Practices at a clinic serving over 12,000 patients every year.

Dr. Mehmet Soyarslan is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic knee surgery and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Soyarslan is a member of the Robotic Knee Surgery Association. He also serves the Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association.

• Performs MAKOplasty total hip replacement and arthroscopic meniscectomy.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic conditions, including developmental hip dysplasia and scoliosis.
• Presented shoulder arthroscopy research at SICOT and SECEC–ESSE international congresses.
• Completed specialized cadaver training in advanced knee and ankle surgical techniques.

Dr. Gerald Raphael Tur is an osteopath and regenerative medicine specialist at Vega Clinic in Bangkok. He serves as the official Phuket representative for the Osteopathy Chronic Pain Clinics of Canada. Dr. Tur is certified by the Union of Thai Traditional Medicine Society. He also holds acupuncture certification from the Chinese Republic.

• Uses Gonstead Chiropractic techniques and knee-chest table procedures.
• Treats neurological and orthopedic conditions with umbilical cord stem cell therapy.
• Member of the Swiss Medical Register and the International Osteopathic Association.
• Certified in Chinese pharmacology, nutrition, and psychiatric protocols.

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

Dr. Ozan Beytemur is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a pioneer in bone healing research. Dr. Beytemur holds the TOTBİD-TOTEK Board Certification. He serves as a Professor at Health Sciences University.

• Specialize in bone tumors, pediatric trauma, and complex fracture management.
• Served as Chief Physician at Istanbul Bağcılar Health Practice and Research Center.
• Published over 400 research articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedic Association's Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors Division.

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

The doctor is a highly accomplished neurologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of complex neurological disorders. Specializing in neurodegenerative diseases, the doctor has contributed significantly to research in this field, publishing over 50 peer-reviewed articles. The doctor holds board certifications in neurology and has been recognized for excellence in clinical practice and academic contributions. With a career spanning over two decades, the doctor has led numerous clinical trials and served as a consultant for leading medical institutions.

Dra. Luisa Mejia is a physician specializing in family and community medicine, emergency care, and functional medicine. She works with patients to improve their health and well-being.

Accreditations: General Medicine with an emphasis in Family and Community Medicine, Fundación Universitaria San Martín (Sabaneta), 2015. Diploma in Emergency Medicine (Surgical and Maternal-Child), FUCS, 2016. Specialist in Functional Medicine, FUCS, 2022. Specialist in Bioneuroemotion, 2023.

Dr. Hasan Kiziltoprak is an ophthalmologist at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in cataract surgery and corrective laser procedures. He performs corneal transplants using DALK and DMEK techniques. Dr. Kiziltoprak has published over 40 research articles in international refereed journals.

• Performs No-touch-LASIK and Smart Lens implantation to eliminate the need for glasses.
• Treats keratoconus using crosslinking and corneal ring implantation.
• Specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus surgery.
• Works at Atlas University Hospital, an AACI-accredited facility.

Dr. Dimitrios Karussis is a neurologist at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem. He specializes in neuroimmunology and bone marrow transplantation for neurological disorders. Dr. Karussis leads the multi-disciplinary Multiple Sclerosis Clinic and Center. He also directs the EAE Laboratory within the neurology department.

• Holds board certifications in neurology in Israel, Greece, and the European Union.
• Sits on the European Steering Committee for Bone Marrow Transplantation in multiple sclerosis.
• Treats complex conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and multiple sclerosis.
• Practices at Newsweek-ranked Hadassah Medical Center, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

Dr. Pattara Wiriyabanditkul is a specialist in preventive and longevity medicine. He has worked in clinical practice since 2016. His public health training guides his care. He focuses on extending health span through data-guided wellness plans.

His practice focuses on regenerative medicine, hormone optimization, and men’s and women’s health. He also provides medical aesthetics and structured weight management. These services support metabolic health and visible results.

Key strengths include trilingual care (Thai, English, Chinese). He uses an inside-out, whole-person approach. Treatments are personalized and based on biomarkers.

Dr. Alireza Soltanzadeh is an anesthesiology and reanimation specialist at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed anesthesia and critical care procedures since 1998. He holds a specific fellowship in cardiac anesthesia from Istanbul’s Çapa Medical Faculty. Dr. Soltanzadeh also trained in pain management (algology) at the Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Center.

• Specializes in cardiac anesthesia, ozonotherapy, and chronic pain management.
• Served as Chief Physician at a state hospital for five years.
• Fluent in seven languages, including English, German, Arabic, and Farsi.
• Practices at Estexper Clinic, an ISO-certified and ISAPS-certified facility.

Prof. Dr. Şevki Erdem is an Orthopedics and Traumatology specialist with expertise in spine surgery, deformity correction, and complex spinal disorders. He earned his medical degree from Atatürk University in Erzurum. He completed specialty training in Orthopedics and Traumatology at Erciyes University. Over several decades in leading Turkish hospitals, he has treated thousands of patients with spinal conditions. He has also trained future spine surgeons. In 2013, the Turkish Ministry of Health named him Doctor of the Year.

He currently practices at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He provides advanced, patient-centered orthopedic care for scoliosis, kyphosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, fractures, tumors, infections, and spinal deformities. He also performs joint replacement.

Dr. Murat Sunbul is a Professor of Cardiology at Istinye University, Topkapi Liv Hospital. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers in respected international medical journals. Dr. Sunbul specializes in complex coronary interventions and advanced cardiac imaging. He is an expert in structural heart disease treatments like TAVI and PFO closure.

• Performs carotid, peripheral, and renal artery interventions.
• Expert in coronary imaging using FFR, OCT, and IVUS techniques.
• Provides device therapies including LBB pacing, ICD, and CRT implantation.
• Treats complex conditions like pulmonary hypertension and chronic heart failure.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Prof. Ben Boursi is a physician in the Gastrointestinal Cancer Department at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in internal medicine, medical oncology, and cancer epidemiology. He is board certified in internal medicine and medical oncology. He earned a B.Med.Sc (summa cum laude) and an MD (magna cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.

He completed clinical and research fellowships in GI oncology and cancer epidemiology at the University of Pennsylvania. He also completed electives at MD Anderson and Mayo Clinic. He founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group. His microbiome-oncology research has been published in leading journals, including Science, and highlighted by ASCO.

He developed predictive models for early diagnosis of colorectal and pancreatic cancers. These models are now in clinical evaluation. He holds an academic appointment at Tel Aviv University. He is also an Associate Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania.

Prof. Gil Raviv, MD, PhD, is Director of the Andrology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed among the Best Doctors in Israel by Forbes in 2024. He is a leading expert in male fertility, sexual medicine, and reconstructive urology.

His primary focus is male infertility and fertility preservation. He performs advanced semen analysis according to WHO standards. He carries out testicular sperm retrieval (TESE, TESA, MESA) and semen cryopreservation. He also provides comprehensive fertility diagnostics with histological analysis.

He is a Professor at Tel Aviv University. He trained in Siena, Rome, and Tel Aviv. He completed a fellowship in infertility and impotence at Erasme Hospital. He received advanced training in reconstructive urethral surgery in Ghent. He is a member of the European Association of Urology, the International Society for Sexual Medicine, and the Israeli Urological Association.