Best Doctors in the World

Dr. Luis Padilla is a physician who specializes in gynecologic oncology, general practice, and healthcare administration. He helped introduce the da Vinci Robotic Assisted Surgical System, which improved minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Padilla has worked as Associate Administrator for Health Workforce at HRSA. He also served as Director of the NHSC. In these roles, he influenced national health policy and workforce training. He has received the People’s Choice Award and the People Living Through Cancer Award for his commitment to patient care.

He served on the National Advisory Council of the NHSC from 2007 to 2010. He earned degrees from UC Irvine, Wake Forest, Brown, Northwestern, and the University of Minnesota.

Cardiac Surgeon

Dr. Batur Gonenc Kanar is a leading cardiologist with training from top European centers. He studied at the Paris Institute of Cardiology, Hôpital Privé Jacques Cartier in France, and Royal Brampton & Harefield Hospital in the UK. He specializes in advanced electrophysiology. His expertise includes 3D-mapping-guided ablation for atrial fibrillation, catheter ablation, pacemaker implantation, ICD, and CRT therapy.

Dr. Kanar currently practices at Liv Hospital Vadi Istanbul. He brings international experience to Turkey and has performed over 1,000 electrophysiology and interventional procedures. He represents Türkiye at the European Heart Rhythm Association. He is also an active member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Cardiology Association. Dr. Kanar ensures his patients have access to the latest advances in cardiac care.

Education and Expertise

• EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Diseases

• Lumbar and Cervical Disc Herniation Microsurgery
• Brain Tumors
• Hydrocephalus
• Pituitary Adenoma Surgery
• Spinal Cord and Spine Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Surgery
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Vascular Surgery

Experience

• 2000 – Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Brain and Nerve Surgery – Specialization

Professional Memberships

• Turkish Neurosurgery Association

Doctor Brenda Pastrana is a mexican surgical Oncologist. 

Medical background.

Centro Medico Nacional 20 de Noviembre Issste, Surgical Oncologist in 2020.

Title by Universidad Autónoma de México UNAM.

Surgical Residency Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. 2015.

Title by Universidad de Quintana Roo. 

Board Certified by Conacem from 2020 to 2025 number 2171 

Board Certified by Conacem from 2025 to 2030 number 2171

Member of SMEO. Sociedad Mexicana de Oncología. 

University teacher at Universidad Anahuac of Medicine since 2020.

Dr. Karla Sandoval is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. She specializes in rhinoplasty, BBL, blepharoplasty, and liposuction. She also has advanced skills in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery. Dr. Sandoval graduated from the University of Guadalajara. She completed her specialization at the Instituto de Cirugía Reconstructiva Dr. José Guerrerosantos.

Dr. Sandoval is known as one of Mexico’s top rhinoplasty and BBL surgeons. Her patients report high satisfaction rates. She works at Marroquín & Sandoval Plastic Surgery Clinic. Dr. Sandoval is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS) and the International Association of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Uwe Kehler is a German neurosurgeon specializing in vascular and spinal neurosurgery, with expertise in brain tumors, nerve dysfunctions, hydrocephalus, and trigeminal neuralgia. He holds a degree in general medicine from the University of Lübeck and is certified in neurosurgery and vascular neurosurgery. Dr. Kehler has performed over 2,000 neurological operations and 350 cerebral tumor operations with success rates up to 90%. He is a member of several professional organizations and has written over 85 research papers.

Dr. Ermal Dida is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon. He specializes in refractive vision correction and oculoplastic surgery. He is the founder and lead surgeon at Dida Roka Eye Clinic in Prishtina. Dr. Dida is known for his skill in laser vision correction and advanced eyelid procedures, such as entropion repair and ptosis correction.

He also works as an ophthalmic surgeon at the Italian Eye Hospital. There, he focuses on refractive and oculoplastic services. Dr. Dida’s expertise includes general ophthalmology and anterior segment care. He is dedicated to serving both local and regional patients. Dr. Dida speaks several languages, which helps him care for a wide range of patients.

Experience

2022 PRIVATE MEDIPOL BAHÇELİEVLER HOSPITAL

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic Education Officer

2021 - 2021 Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Hospital

2020 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2020 - 2021 Head of the Department of Medical Oncology, Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Assoc. Dr.  

2018 - 2021 Lecturer - Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine, Head of Medical Oncology Department  

2018 - 2021 Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital

2015 - 2018 University of Health Sciences, Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital, Medical Oncology Clinic, Sub-branch assistant

2012 - 2015 Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Training and Research Hospital, Internal Medicine specialist

2012 - 2015 Suleiman the Magnificent Training and Research Hospital,

2008 - 2012 Haseki Training and Research Hospital

2006 - 2008 Kızıltepe No. 3 Health Center General Practitioner.

Education

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2018

İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji, İstanbul Okmeydanı Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, Tıbbı Onkoloji

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları, İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2012

İstanbul Haseki Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi, İç Hastalıkları

2007

Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi, Uludağ Üniversitesi Tıip Fakültesi, Tıip Fakültesi

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Specializations

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Occlusion and Treatment

Heart Failure Diagnosis and Treatment

Heart Rhythm Disorders

High Cholesterol

Congenital Heart disease

Education

2009-2015 Azerbaijan Medical University Faculty of Medicine

2017 -2023 Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training

1995-2001 Konya Selçuk University Faculty of Medicine,

2002-2008 Ankara Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Chest Diseases Specialization Training,  

2008-2012 Chest Diseases Specialist at Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif İnan Training and Research Hospital  

Gebze Fatih State Hospital between 2012-2024

2024 Büyük Anadolu Hospital Chest Diseases Specialist

I have experience in COPD, Asthma, Allergic Diseases, Pneumonia, Lung Cancer, Occupational Lung Diseases, Covid-19 Related Diseases, Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Bronchoscopy, intensive care, and sleep disorders.

Dr. Gulcan Albayrak is a gynecology and women’s health specialist. She trained at Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara Zekai Tahir Burak Women’s Health Training and Research Hospital, and the Harris Birthright Fetal Medicine Research Center in London. She has worked at Medicine Hospital, Private İlke Hospital, Private GOP Hospital, Ankara Çankaya Özel Hasvak Hospital, and Erzincan State Hospital. She also served as a specialist at Medcare Hospital, Dubai.

Her advanced training includes hysteroscopy (Sunrise Hospital, Kerala) and colposcopy (Istanbul University–Çapa). She also trained in non-hormonal menopause care (Exeltis, Madrid), MonaLisa Touch CO2 vaginal laser, genital aesthetics (ICC), and vulvar filler/PRP. She holds a Ministry of Health–approved mesotherapy certificate. She is a member of TJOD, TSRM, the Turkish-German Gynecology Association, EJD, ITO, and ESAG. Publications include “Reproductive outcome of septate uterus after hysteroscopic metroplasty” (Archives of Gynecology & Obstetrics, Vol. 26B, Issue 4, Oct 2003, ZaS-ZSZI) and a cervical rhabdomyosarcoma case report (poster, Antalya Congress).

Dr. Auala Hubert is a board-certified medical oncologist and radiotherapist with 33 years of clinical experience. She works at Hadassah Medical Center and speaks both English and Hebrew. Dr. Hubert leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center. She is also a senior physician in the Oncology Department.

She earned her M.D. from Hadassah University Hospital. She holds board certifications in oncology and radiotherapy. Dr. Hubert has passed USMLE Parts I and II. She is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology, Israel Medical Society, and Israel Cancer Association. Dr. Hubert also serves on several medical and social service committees, where she helps advance cancer care.