Page 12 - Best surgeons: TOP 639 doctors

Dr. Boaz Liberman, MD, is an orthopedic oncologist and sarcoma surgeon for adults and children. He directs the Orthopedic Oncology Unit and serves as Vice Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. His focus is limb-sparing cancer surgery with functional reconstruction. He performs complex joint reconstruction, revision arthroplasty, MRgFUS, and reconstruction after bone metastases.

Education and training: MD, Tel Aviv University. Orthopedic surgery residency, Sheba Medical Center. Fellowships in Adult Reconstruction at Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, and in Orthopedic Oncology at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. He is board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Orthopedic Oncology Surgery. He is a Clinical Instructor at Tel Aviv University. Memberships include the Israel Medical Association, Israel Orthopedic Association, AATB, and EATB. He also serves on national advisory committees. His research covers bone and soft tissue sarcomas, serum markers, imaging-guided therapies, MRI arthrography, and the biomechanics of bone treated with MRgFUS.

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. Alon Pikarsky specializes in colorectal surgery with over 39 years of experience 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. Wei Wei, MD, is the Director of the Department of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery.

He specializes in ultra‑minimally invasive surgery. His procedures include single‑port laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones and polyps, minimally invasive treatment of liver cancer, and laparoscopic hepatectomy for benign liver tumors. He also performs conversion therapy for advanced liver cancer. He treats hepatolithiasis, biliary tract tumors, pancreatic cancer, and splenic tumors.

Professional memberships include the Metastasis Group of the Colorectal Cancer Committee, Fujian Anti‑Cancer Association. He also belongs to the Trauma Branch, Fujian Association of Integrative Medicine, and the Surgery Branch, Xiamen Medical Association.

Dr. Catalin Trifan specializes in advanced heart surgery, performing complex procedures like coronary artery bypass grafting and valve repair with precision.

• 11 years of experience 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

Over 5,000 surgeries performed – Dr. Mena specializes in complex trauma, joint replacements, and pioneering stem cell therapies.

• Board-certified in Orthopedics and Traumatology with 33 years of experience of experience
• Medical Director at VITALYS Bioregenerative Medicine Research Center
• Speaker for ISO on PRP and growth factors
• Trained at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana

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. Ehsan Sotoudeh, MD, is a general surgeon, laparoscopic specialist, and aesthetic specialist. He has over 24 years of clinical experience with a focus on precision care and strong patient outcomes.

He is licensed in regenerative medicine, including stem cell therapy and exosome-based treatments. All services follow a regulated, physician-led model.

His care uses evidence-based protocols, advanced diagnostics, and individualized plans. He combines surgical, regenerative, and aesthetic methods to deliver safe, measurable results.

Dr. César Canales has led General and Digestive Surgery and the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional (Madrid) since 2015. He is a General and Digestive Surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in laparoscopic and Da Vinci robotic surgery for complex abdominal, oncologic, and abdominal wall cases.

He holds a PhD (cum laude, UAM) and an MD (with honors, UCM). He completed his specialist training at Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. He is also certified by the Military Medical Corps. He has authored over 70 publications and 12 book chapters, including the Manual of Surgery (McGraw-Hill). He has served as faculty in more than 16 courses. Awards include Forbes Top 100 Doctors (2024), Top 5 General and Digestive Surgeons in Spain (2021–2024), La Razón Doctor of the Year (2024), and El Confidencial Best Doctors in Spain (2025).

Dr. Ahmet Tevfik Albayrak is a dedicated urologist specializing in sexual health, recognized by the European Society for Sexual Medicine (ESSM).

• Expert in diagnosing and treating various urological conditions with precision
• Stays updated with the latest advancements in sexual medicine
• Compassionate approach to patient care ensuring personalized treatment
• Affiliated with Andro Expertise Men's Health and Aesthetics

Professor Rangger is a top specialist in complex musculoskeletal surgeries and trains doctors globally. He performs highly complex procedures others often avoid.

• Specializes in joint replacement and arthroscopic surgery
• Forensic expert in medical malpractice cases
• Treats severe injuries, including for high-profile international patients
• Educated at the University of Innsbruck and University of San Diego
• Performed life-saving surgeries on extreme trauma cases

Dr. Stefanie Veit specializes in minimally invasive thoracic surgeries at Nordwest Clinic, with 26 years of experience of expertise in thymic tumor resection and hyperhidrosis treatment.

• Trained at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles
• Expert in stent placement and thoracic metastasis surgery
• Member of the German Society for Thoracic Surgery

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.

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

Prof. Selin Kapan combines 31 years of experience 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

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

• Over 26 years of experience 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

Professor Kyzas leads in Head and Neck Surgery, pioneering 3D PSP reconstructive techniques with the highest success rates in the UK.

• Specializes in microvascular free tissue transfer for complex reconstructions
• Principal Investigator for international trials on laser resection in cancer
• Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Recipient of the Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award

Prof. Cengiz Koksal specializes in cardiovascular surgery with over 34 years of experience at top Turkish hospitals, currently at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Led the Cardiovascular Surgery Department at Bezmialem Vakif University
• Expert in establishing and running cardiovascular surgery clinics
• Awarded Associate Professor title in Cardiovascular Surgery
• Extensive experience in both public and university hospital settings