Page 4 - Best surgeons: TOP 621 doctors

Dr. Pong Kittisak Vichachai (License No. 15389) is the Hospital Director at Lelux Hospital. He is a board-certified plastic surgeon with 36 years of surgical experience. He holds board certifications in General Surgery and in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Education: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (1989). Specialization in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2001).

Key practice areas: breast augmentation; rhinoplasty; facial rejuvenation (facelift, chin augmentation); abdominoplasty; hip augmentation; forehead augmentation.

Over 15,000 oncological and reconstructive surgeries performed – Dr. Cerra leads a pioneering team in breast and head-neck reconstruction at LaCLINIQUE of Switzerland.

• Specializes in microsurgical flap techniques for complex reconstructions
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Institute in Houston
• Pioneer in stem cell applications for tissue regeneration
• Former head of breast surgery at Italy's National Cancer Institute

3,500+ robotic surgeries performed – Dr. Tvaruzek leads the Center of Robotic Surgery at St. Zdislava Hospital.

• Certified expert by Intuitive Surgical for Da Vinci robots
• Specializes in prostatectomy with erectile function preservation
• Performs transoral, thyroid, and bariatric surgeries with robotic precision
• Member of Association of Aesthetic Medicine and Bariatric Surgery

Prof. Dr. Kandemir has advanced periodontal and implantology treatments with over two decades of academic leadership at Ege University.

• Former head of Periodontology at Ege University
• Specializes in periodontal disease and dental implants
• Published 14 research papers in clinical sciences
• Supervised numerous doctoral theses in dentistry
• Presented at international dental conferences

20,000+ eye surgeries performed – Dr. Talu is a leading ophthalmologist with decades of experience at Dunyagoz Eye Hospital.

• Specializes in cataract and refractive surgery
• Published 50+ scientific papers in ophthalmology
• Member of ASCRS and Turkish Society of Ophthalmology
• Trained at prestigious institutions including Istanbul University and Nice St. Antiapolis University Hospital

Dr. Eduardo Fernandez is one of only 50 certified stem cell specialists in Mexico, recognized for his expertise in regenerative medicine.

• Certified by the Mexican College of Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
• Awaiting international certification from the ISSCR – a prestigious global society
• Pursuing membership in ISEV for exosome research
• Specializes in cutting-edge stem cell therapies

Dr. Soykan Barlas specializes in advanced laparoscopic and kidney transplant surgeries, with over 24 years of experience of experience in the field.

• Completed advanced laparoscopic training in Scotland
• Published 20+ articles on general surgery and kidney transplants
• Associate Professor in General Surgery since 2020
• Works at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital

Dr. Adriana Nowak graduated from the First Faculty of Medicine at the Medical University of Warsaw. She completed specialist training in general surgery at the Department of General, Vascular and Oncological Surgery at Międzyleski Specialist Hospital. She continues to practice there.

She performs general and aesthetic surgical procedures. She also treats chronic wounds with negative pressure therapy. She regularly attends training courses, workshops and scientific congresses. She is a member of the Polish Wound Management Association. She has authored and co-authored articles in medical journals.

Dr. Mario Bertoli heads the Orthopedics Department at St. Zdislava Hospital, specializing in joint arthroscopic surgeries of all complexities.

• 20 years of experience of experience in orthopedic surgery
• Expert in hip and shoulder replacement procedures
• Performs surgeries using advanced arthroscopic techniques
• One of the top orthopedic surgeons in the Czech Republic

Dr. Seung‑Hyung Noh is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He has extensive experience in revision surgery for major aesthetic procedures. He is known for managing complex revision cases that call for sound judgment and precise technique.

He earned his medical degree from Hanyang University College of Medicine. He completed training in plastic and reconstructive surgery at Hanyang University Hospital. He also completed a clinical training program at Columbia University in New York.

His approach puts safety, balance, and natural results first. He avoids overtreatment and uses the least necessary intervention. He is a full member of major Korean plastic surgery societies, including KSPRS.

Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz specializes in advanced surgical techniques at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on hernia repair and bariatric surgery.

• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures
• Published multiple research papers on hernia repair techniques
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association
• Over 12 years of experience of experience in general surgery

3,500+ successful bariatric procedures – Dr. Prieto Aldape specializes in transformative weight loss and metabolic surgery at his Guadalajara center.

• Board-certified in both General and Bariatric Surgery
• Chief of Bariatric Surgery Unit at Civil Hospital of Guadalajara
• President of the College of General Surgeons of Jalisco
• Focuses on multidisciplinary care and enhanced recovery protocols
• Published researcher with eight peer-reviewed studies on obesity treatment

Trained at Northwestern University's Transplantation Center – one of the world's leading programs in liver surgery.

• 34 years of experience of experience in general and hepatobiliary surgery
• Fellowship-trained in transplantation techniques
• Member of Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Holds associate professor positions at major Turkish medical schools
• Specializes in complex liver and colorectal procedures

Dr. Ki Yeol Yang, MD, PhD, is the Founder and Representative Director of Trinity Women’s Clinic. She is a menopause specialist and a pioneer in uterus-preserving, minimally invasive gynecology. She is a Korean board-certified OB/GYN and a certified menopause specialist (Korean Menopause Society). Her practice, informed by tens of thousands of clinical cases, provides individualized HRT and precision care.

She is experienced in HIFU and RFA for fibroids and adenomyosis, laser vaginal rejuvenation, and functional pelvic floor reconstruction. She is a Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Medical Centre. She serves as Director of Academic Affairs for the Korean Medical Practitioners’ Association and as Business Director for the Korean Therapeutic Ultrasound Medical Association. She is also the author of a menopause patient guide.

Dr. Thanaphat Pomyukon is a general surgeon (ศัลยแพทย์ทั่วไป). Thai medical license no. ว.50550. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University. He also holds the Thai Board Diploma in General Surgery from Roi Et Hospital, Ministry of Public Health.

His clinical focus includes hernias and hemorrhoids. He also treats breast lumps and gallstones. He manages digestive system diseases. He performs gastrointestinal endoscopy, including gastroscopy and colonoscopy.

Languages: Thai (primary) and English (professional clinical level).

Prof. Dr. Alper Agca has performed 15,000+ eye surgeries, specializing in advanced refractive techniques like ReLEx SMILE and multifocal lens implants.

• Expert in minimally invasive procedures for vision correction
• Award-winning research at ESCRS Congress in 2014
• Board Member of Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
• Trained at Marmara University and Beyoglu Eye Hospital

Founder of Trinity Women’s Clinic. Recognized as a Master Surgeon in minimally invasive gynecology and female aesthetic surgery. Pioneers uterus‑preserving, scar‑less care using RFA, HIFU, and ovarian sclerotherapy.

Professor of Non‑surgical Female Plastic Surgery at IFAAS. Leads international RFA Master Classes in Taiwan and Mongolia. Director of General Affairs at the Korean Society of HIFU. Holds director roles with KMPA, KCOG, and the Korean Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound.

MD/PhD, Korea University. Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at Korea University Medical Center. HIFU training at Fudan University. Preceptorship at Uppsala University. Former Medical Affairs executive at MSD, Takeda, and Novo Nordisk. Key Doctor and consultant to Bayer, Novo Nordisk, PharmaResearch, and RF Medical. Member of AACR and IGCS. Medical advisor on Channel A and TV Chosun.

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

Dr. Yildirim is an Associate Professor at Atlas University Hospital, specializing in breast cancer surgery with a focus on innovative techniques.

• Over 29 years of experience of experience in general surgery, with a strong emphasis on breast cancer procedures
• Published multiple research articles on breast cancer treatment and neoadjuvant therapy outcomes
• Certified in advanced breast cancer surgery techniques, including free flap reconstruction
• Member of international breast surgery congresses, staying updated on the latest advancements