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Dr. Keerapat Bhiromekraibhak, also known as Dr. Kee, is a top plastic surgeon in Thailand specializing in facial rejuvenation, body contouring, and advanced liposuction techniques. With international training and fellowships in plastic surgery, hand surgery, and burn reconstruction at Saint Dominic Hospital and the University of Tennessee at Memphis, he has extensive experience in face and neck lifts, forehead surgery, fat transfer, rhinoplasty, and breast augmentation. As a plastic surgery instructor at Srinakharinwirot University, he is dedicated to innovation, patient safety, and surgical excellence.

Dr. Namik Ozkan is an experienced General Surgery Specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. He has served as Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University and Aksaray University. He was also the founding dean at Aksaray University.

Dr. Ozkan has over twenty years of clinical and teaching experience in hospitals and universities across Turkey. He completed his medical degree and specialization at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. His leadership and faculty roles show his strong commitment to medical education and general surgery.

Education

1998 – Beykent University Hospital

2004 – Beykent University Hospital, General Surgery

Medical Interests:

Obesity Surgery

Laparoscopic Surgeries (Minimally Invasive)

Bariatric Surgery:

Gastric Sleeve Surgery

Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

Gastric Balloon

Gastric Botox

Other Surgeries and Treatments:

Cancer Surgery

Gallbladder Surgeries

Pilonidal Sinus Treatment

Hemorrhoid and Anal Fissure Surgery

Reflux Surgery

Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Interventions

Oncological Surgery

Dr. Thamonwan Trongpanyachot (Dr. Bee) is a physician at Plenary Wellness in Phuket. She specializes in aesthetic, anti-aging, and regenerative medicine. Dr. Bee earned her Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland.

She is skilled in advanced aesthetic treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers, Sculptra, and biostimulator injectables. Her approach focuses on achieving natural and lasting results. In regenerative medicine, Dr. Bee provides PRP hair therapy, PRP hair mesotherapy, and stem cell therapy for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation.

Dr. Bee works with Prince of Songkla University (Phuket Campus) to support research and innovation in wellness care. She speaks Thai, English, and Chinese.

Dr. Mustafa Emiroglu is a general surgery specialist at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has significant experience from his work at Sağlık Bilimleri University Tepecik SUAM (2016–2023) and Kırşehir Hospital (1997–1999).

He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialization at Tepecik Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Emiroglu is a member of the Turkish Society of Surgery, the Endocrine Surgery Association, and the Colorectal Surgery Association.

He has attended advanced courses, including the Europe Senology Academia. He has also received training in proctologic, hemorrhoidal, and oncoplastic breast surgery, as well as thyroid diseases.

Dr. Murat Erol is a general dentist with over 20 years of clinical experience. He graduated from Ege University Faculty of Dentistry in 2002. He provides care in English.

He offers preventive care and restorative treatments, including aesthetic fillings, crowns, and bridges. He also performs root canal therapy. His aesthetic services include whitening, composite bonding, and smile design. He provides fixed and removable prosthetics. His plans focus on oral function and natural aesthetics. Each treatment is tailored to the patient.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Ömer Bilgehan Poyrazoğlu is a general and bariatric surgeon with over 20 years of clinical and academic experience. He graduated from Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his general surgery specialization at the same institution.

His practice focuses on bariatric and metabolic surgery. He also performs advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary surgery, and endoscopy. He received advanced training in obesity and robotic surgery in France, Ankara, and Istanbul. He has performed many procedures for local and international patients.

Dr. Poyrazoğlu is a member of the Turkish Surgical Society, Turkish Liver Transplant Association, Turkish Medical Association, and IFSO. He has published in international peer‑reviewed journals and presented at leading surgical meetings. He provides safe, modern, evidence‑based care.

Dr. Tamer Abdelbaki, MD, MS, MRCS, PhD, is a globally recognised Consultant in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and a Professor of Surgery at Alexandria University. He invented the Bikini Sleeve technique. This high-precision gastric sleeve approach leaves minimal visible scarring. He has treated thousands of international patients seeking safe, effective, and aesthetically superior weight-loss surgery in Egypt.

Accreditations: Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (UK). ECFMG certified (USA). Training: Fellowships at Case Western Reserve University and the University of Pittsburgh (USA). Professional affiliation: Member of IFSO.

Dr. Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is an expert plastic surgeon and consultant at the Center for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in plastic surgery. His core expertise is cosmetic surgery.

He earned degrees in general surgery and plastic surgery from Vajira Hospital and Ramathibodi Hospital. He also completed advanced plastic surgery training in the United States at UTHSC, PACES Plastic Surgery, and UMC.

He is a medical professor at Srinakharinwirot University and the Panyananda Bhikkhu Medical Center, Irrigation Department. He is a member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Pimchaya Panichkul is a licensed physician since 2002. Her training includes dermatology, surgery, anti-aging medicine, and facial plastic procedures.

Credentials: Doctor of Medicine (Rangsit University). Diploma in Dermatology and Surgery (USA). Certificate in Anti-aging Medicine. Certificate in Facial Plastic Surgery (Korea). Professional membership: Panasia Cosmetic.

Dr. Manuel Rodrigo Prieto Aldape is a bariatric and metabolic surgeon in Guadalajara, Mexico. He has over 21 years of practice and has performed more than 3,500 procedures. He is board-certified in general surgery and bariatric surgery by the Mexican Board of General Surgery and CMCOEM. He holds a master’s in medical sciences. He completed his general surgery training at the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara. He later served as Chief of the Bariatric Surgery Unit at the same hospital.

He has taught dozens of residents and speaks at national and international congresses. His leadership roles include President of the College of General Surgeons of Jalisco. He is the Scientific Section Coordinator for Bariatric Surgery at the Mexican Association of General Surgery. He is also Head of the Education Committee of the Mexican College of Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery (2023–2025). His research includes 8 peer-reviewed papers and 2 book chapters on obesity, hernia repair, and metabolic outcomes.

Dr. İkram Esen is a plastic surgeon with more than nine years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, and microsurgery. He graduated from the Çukurova University Faculty of Medicine. He began his plastic surgery career at Dicle University. He has since practiced at Göztepe Hospital and Natural Clinic.

He has performed thousands of procedures. His main areas include facial aesthetics, breast surgery, body contouring, post-bariatric surgery, genital aesthetics, hair transplantation, and non-surgical aesthetic treatments.

Prof. Selin Kapan has been a Professor of General Surgery since 2017. She is currently with Istanbul Aydın University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery (2022–present). She previously worked at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital as a Specialist and Associate Professor. She also served as Educational and Administrative Supervisor at Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital. In addition, she was Medical Coordinator and General Surgeon at Istanbul Surgery Hospital.

She has authored or co-authored more than 50 peer-reviewed papers. Her research covers hernia repair, perianal fistula, pilonidal disease, hepatic hydatid disease, laparoscopic surgery, and gastrointestinal surgery. Her work has been published in journals such as Digestive Surgery, Hernia, Techniques in Coloproctology, and the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. She is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association, the National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association, the Hernia Society, the Turkish HPB Surgery Association, the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association, and the Gastroesophageal Reflux Association.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saydam Mehmet is a general surgeon at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital (2025–present). His work covers oncologic, endocrine, and metabolic surgery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, including hernia repair and anti-reflux procedures. He also treats morbid obesity and type 2 diabetes. Sleeve gastrectomy is among his key procedures.

Education: He graduated from the Gülhane Military Medical Academy, Faculty of Medicine (1995–2001). He completed his general surgery residency there (2004–2009). He was a research fellow at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Ryder Trauma Center (2015–2016).

Experience: He worked as a general surgery specialist at GATA Haydarpaşa, Girne Military, and Mevki Military. He later served as Associate Professor of General Surgery at Dışkapı, Sancaktepe, and Medical Park Gebze. Earlier, he practiced as a general practitioner in military medical services.

Dr. João Lima Gabriel is a Family Medicine physician with over 15 years of experience in public and private care. Since 2019, he has been Medical Director at Corporación Dermoestética. He leads clinical teams and oversees weight loss programs, aesthetic medicine, dermatologic care, and facial and body treatments.

He has practiced at Hospital da Luz, CUF, and USF Oriente. He has also mentored National Health System trainees as a clinical tutor. He completed specialization in aesthetic medicine at the University of Córdoba. He is multilingual.

Clinical focus: obesity management, hyperhidrosis, facial rejuvenation, injectables, laser therapies, chemical peels, IPL, mesotherapy, and hair restoration. He provides care with a holistic, individualized approach and clear communication.