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Natthaphon Chittasirinuvat

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Wansiri Hospital
  • Dr. Natthaphon Chittasirinuvat

     

    Education Background

    ㆍ2021

    - Fellowship in Dermatosurgery and Laser Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

    - American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M)

    ㆍ2019

    - Fellowship in General Dermatology and Mohs surgery Mount Sinai Hospital, Miami, USA

    - Fellowship in Advanced Cosmetic Dermatology Mount Sinai Hospital, Miami, USA

    - Master of Science in Dermatology

    Boston University, USA

    ㆍ2016

    - Doctor of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University

     

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$660 - $2,397
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$3,000 - $4,000
Facelift
$3,134 - $13,274
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Chanikarn Patcharapojanart

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 12 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Wansiri Hospital
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$660 - $2,397
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$3,000 - $4,000
Facelift
$3,134 - $13,274
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Dogukan Aktas Md

  • 5 Excellent 41 reviews
  • 20 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Operation Marmara (microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy)
$7,000 - $7,000
Liver transplant
$55,000 - $60,000
Discectomy
$3,000 - $3,500
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Cuneyt Kocas

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 13 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Fields of Study and Interests

    • Interventional Cardiology

    • Chronic Total Occlusion (Completely occluded heart vessel)

    • Complex coronary interventions

    • Heart Valve Diseases

    • TAVI

    • Hypertension

    • hyperlipidemia

    • Heart failure

    Education

    • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute/Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

    Istanbul /Turkey

    • Selcuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine/Medical Doctor Education 2005, Konya/Turkey

    Career

    • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service) 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

    • Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey

     

    Publications: Uzunhasan I, Yildiz A, Arslan S, Abaci O, Kocas C, Kocas BB, Cetinkal G, Dalgic Y,

    Karaca OS, Dogan SM. Contrast-Induced Acute Kidney Injury Is Associated With Long-Term

    Adverse Events in Patients With Acute Coronary syndrome. angiology 2017

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Ozlem Ercelep

  • 4.5 Good 51 reviews
  • 21 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Memorial Ataşehir Hospital
  • EXPERIENCE

     

    2024 - Present, Istanbul, Turkey

    MEMORIAL ATAŞEHİR HOSPITAL

    Medical Oncology Specialist

     

    2016 - 2024, Istanbul, Turkey

    MARMARA UNIVERSITY PENDIK TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

     

    2015 - 2016, Kocaeli, Turkey

    KOCAELİ STATE HOSPITAL

    Compulsory Service

     

    2011 - 2014, Istanbul, Turkey

    DR. LÜTFİ KIRDAR TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL

     

    2010 - 2011, Sinop, Turkey

    SİNOP DURAĞAN STATE HOSPITAL

    Compulsory Service

     

    2004 - 2010, Istanbul, Turkey

    ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY CERRAHPAŞA FACULTY OF MEDICINE

     

    EDUCATION

     

    2020 - Present

    Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

    Associate Professorship in Medical Oncology

     

    2011 - 2014, Istanbul, Turkey

    Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital

    Medical Oncology Specialization

     

    2004 - 2010, Istanbul, Turkey

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Internal Medicine Specialization

     

    1997 - 2003, Istanbul, Turkey

    Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

    Medical Education

     

    SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

    • 63 articles published in journals indexed in international databases (first author in 11 of them).

    • Over 100 presentations at international and national congresses.

    • 4 review articles published in national journals (first author in 3 of them).

    • Authorship of 1 book chapter and co-editorship of 1 book.

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Coronary artery bypass grafting
$13,000 - $20,000
FUE hair transplant
$1,900 - $2,500
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,500 - $2,900
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Elif Cömert Özer

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Fields of Study and Interests

     Cosmetic Applications Pediatric Dermatology Allergic skin diseases

     Nail Diseases Laser Applications

     Psoriasis Acne Rosacea Autoimmune bullous diseases

     Hidradenitis Suppurativa Sexually transmitted diseases

     hair diseases

     Dermoscopy Skin biopsy Nevus monitoring Filling applications

     Skin tumor surgery and follow-up Botulinum toxin applications Mesotherapy applications

    PRP Scar treatment

     spot treatment

     

     Education

     Load. Lecturer (6 YEARS) Uludağ University

     Faculty of Medicine 2015 Specialization in Medicine

     Marmara University Department of Dermatology 2020

     

     Career

     Uzunköprü State Hospital Emergency Service 2015-2016

     Marmara University Training and Research Hospital 2016-2022

     

    Publications: Salman, Andac, and Elif Comert. "The real-life effectiveness and safety of

    omalizumab updosing in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria." Journal of cutaneous medicine and surgery

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Abdullah Özkardes

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Neurology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Botox treatment in pain

    • Neurophysiology (EMG, EEG, Evoked responses)

    • Lumbar Puncture

    • Sleep Medicine (PSG)

    • Flight Medicine

    • Migraine and botox applications

    • Multiple sclerosis treatment

     

    Education

    • GATA Medical Faculty Medical Doctor Training, 1984, Ankara/Istanbul

    • GATA Faculty of Medicine Neurology Specialization Training 1992, Ankara/Istanbul

     

    Career

    • GATA Neurology Department Specialist 1987-1992, Ankara/Turkey

    • GATA Neurology Assistant Professor 1992-1995, Ankara/Turkey

    • Kütahya Air Hospital Neurology Specialist and Chief Medical Officer 1995-2003,

    Kütahya/Turkey

    • Şişli Memorial Hospital Neurology Specialist 2004-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

     

    Publications: Ozkardeş A., Özata M., Bayhan Z., Çorakçı A., Vural O., Yardım M., Gündoğan MA.,

    “Acute hypothyroidism leads to reversible alterations in central nervous system as revealed by

    somatosensory evoked potantials” Electroencephalogr. Clin. Neurophysiol. (1996).

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Emrah Özdemir

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Cardiology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Ischemic Heart Diseases

    • Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Diseases

    • Hypertension

    • Hyperlipidemia

    Education

    • Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Cardiology Specialization Training 2011,

    Istanbul/Turkey

    • Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Medical Doctor Education 2006,

    Istanbul/Turkey

    Career

    • Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine 2013-2019, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Sanliurfa Mehmet Akif Inan E.A.H 2011-2013, Şanlıurfa/Turkey

    • Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine 2006-2011, Istanbul/Turkey

     

    Publications: Doğan A, Özdemir B, Bal H, Özdemir E, Kurtoğlu N.Ticagrelor-associated thrombotic

    thrombocytopenic purpura.Anatol J Cardiol. 2017 Jan;17(1):73-74

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Erkan Cakir

  • 4.5 Good 232 reviews
  • 35 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Liv Hospital Ulus
  • Areas of Interests

    • Acute and chronic respiratory problems
    • Respiratory tract infections
    • Bronchoscopic diagnosis and treatment procedures
    • Asthma
    • Breathing problems during sleep
    • Cystic fibrosis
    • Tuberculosis

     

    Education 

    • Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine (1991 - 1997) 

    • Göztepe Training and Research Hospital, Department of Pediatrics, 1997 - 2002 

    • Marmara University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, 2004 - 2007 

    Experiences 

    • Göztepe Training and Research Hospital Pediatrics Clinic, Pediatrics Specialist, 2002 - 2004 

    • Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, 2007 - 2010 

    • Bezmialem Vakıf University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatric Chest Diseases, Pediatric Chest Diseases Specialist, Lecturer, 2010 - 2023

    Memberships 

    • Turkish Pediatrics Institution, member of the supervisory board 

    • Pediatric Chest Diseases Association, board member 

    • Türk Toraks Derneği 

    • Istanbul Tuberculosis Association 

    • European Respiratory Society (ERS)

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Prostatectomy
$8,747 - $9,055
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$2,741 - $2,741
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Kenan Kapici

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 29 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Education and Expertise

    GATA Military Medical Faculty

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic (Specialization)

    Beykent University Hospital and Health Institutions Management (Master's)

     

    Experience

    GATA Military Medical Faculty Trainee Doctor (6 months)

    Samsun Sahara Medical School Comm. (3 months)

    Naval Command War Squadron TCG Diligence Medical Officer (2 years)

    Dz.K.K. Submarine Battery Factory Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

    Naval Forces Command Infirmary Doctor (3 months)

    GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital Chief Assistant (12 years)

    Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital Neurosurgery Clinic Chief (5 years)

    Bahçelievler Medical Park Hospital Neurosurgery Specialist (11 years)

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Neurosurgery Lecturer. Member (4 years)

    Altınbaş University Faculty of Medicine Head of Neurosurgery Department. (3 years)

    Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (BASIC)

    Basic and Advanced Cardiac life support courses (ADVANCED)

    GATA Military Medical Faculty. Microsurgery Training Course

    Istanbul Vatan Hospital Hand surgery microsurgery course

    Neuroanatomy course

    Spine Surgery course

     

    Professional Memberships

    Turkish Neurosurgery Association

    Spine Society of Europe

    Turkish Spinal and Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Abubekir Akpinar

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Okay Abaci

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Cardiology

     

    Fields of Study and Interests

    • Interventional Cardiology

    • Peripheral Artery Diseases

    • Heart Valve Diseases

    • Hypertension

    • hyperlipidemia

    • Heart failure

    • Leg Vascular Diseases

    Education

    • Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology /Cardiology Specialization Training 2010,

    Istanbul/Turkey

    • Uludag University Faculty of Medicine /Medical Doctor Education 2005, Bursa/Turkey

    Career

    • Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Institute of Cardiology 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey

    • Adıyaman 82nd Year State Hospital 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

     

    Publications: Abacı Okay, Özkan Alev, Kocas Cüneyt, Çetinkal Gökhan, Karaca Osman Sükrü,

     

    Baydar Onur, Kaya Aysem, Gürmen Azız Tevfik (2015). Impact of Rosuvastatin on Contrast-

    Induced Acute Kidney Injury in Patients at High Risk for Nephropathy Undergoing Elective

     

    Angiography. The American Journal of Cardiology, 115(7), 867-871., Doi:

    10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.01.007

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Kristina Ryliškienė

  • 4.7 Excellent 125 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Lithuania, Vilnius, Meliva Kardiolita Hospital
  • Dr. Kristina Ryliškienė is a neurologist with expertise in stroke, migraine, and neurosonology. She graduated from Vilnius University Faculty of Medicine in 1997. She completed her neurology residency in 2003 and earned her doctoral degree in 2008.

    Dr. Ryliškienė works at Vilnius University Hospital Santaros Klinikos and Kardiolita Hospital. She is also an Associate Professor at Vilnius University. She has led advanced training courses and given lectures internationally, including at Astana University and the Baltic School of Neurosonology.

    She is a member of the European Academy of Neurology, Lithuanian Neurological Society, Stroke Association, and the Association of Headache Specialists. Dr. Ryliškienė is active in research and education in neurology.

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,914 - $2,735
Brain tumor removal
$23,439 - $35,159
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Omur Gunaldi

  • 4.9 Excellent 52 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Valued Med Hub Hospitals
  • Dr Önul is FROM THE BEST DOCTORS in the field of Endoscopic skull base surgery and pituitary surgery Brain tumor surgery (Neuro Oncological surgery)


    I was born in Artvin in 1977. He became a doctor from KTU Faculty of Medicine in 2001, and Bakırköy Prof. Dr. I became a Neurosurgery Specialist by getting the title of specialist from Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital. Again, in the same hospital, I was entitled to the title of associate professor in 2016. I continue to work at Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, where I voluntarily joined with the task of establishing the Neurosurgery Clinic with my teammates. I am married and have 2 children. I love painting. I am very interested in children's literature. I have 10 printed children's tales

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Vagus nerve stimulation
$27,500 - $35,000
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Vatee Nakakes

  • 4.1 Good 8 reviews
  • 27 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Asia Cosmetic Hospital
  • Dr. Vatee Nakakes

    Specialty: Anesthesiologist

    Location: Bangkok, Thailand

    Working Clinic: Asia Cosmetic Hospital

    Dr. Vatee Nakakes is a highly skilled anesthesiologist based in Bangkok, Thailand. With years of experience in the field, Dr. Nakakes is known for his expertise in providing safe and effective anesthesia to patients undergoing various surgical procedures.

    As an anesthesiologist, Dr. Nakakes plays a crucial role in ensuring the comfort and safety of patients before, during, and after surgery. He works closely with surgical teams to develop personalized anesthesia plans tailored to each patient's unique needs and medical history.

    Dr. Nakakes is committed to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in anesthesia techniques and technologies. He is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to his patients, ensuring that they are as comfortable and pain-free as possible throughout their surgical experience.

    Patients who have been under Dr. Nakakes' care praise him for his compassionate bedside manner and his ability to alleviate their fears and concerns about anesthesia. He is known for his calm and reassuring presence, which helps patients feel at ease before their procedures.

    Whether you are undergoing a minor outpatient procedure or a complex surgery, you can trust Dr. Nakakes to provide you with the expert anesthesia care you need. His attention to detail and commitment to patient safety make him a top choice for patients seeking anesthesia services in Bangkok.

    If you are in need of anesthesia services in Bangkok, Thailand, be sure to schedule a consultation with Dr. Vatee Nakakes at Asia Cosmetic Hospital. With his expertise and dedication to patient care, you can rest assured that you are in good hands.

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,690 - $1,690
Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy)
$5,500 - $5,531
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Parnrawee Ninlaporn

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • 10 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Wansiri Hospital
  • Dr. PARNRAWEE Ninlaporn

    ㆍANTI-AGING

     

    Education Background

    ㆍ2023 - 2024

    - Clinical Fellow in Dermatologic Wellness, Institute of Dermatology Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dhurakij Pundit University

    ㆍ2022 - 2023

    - Diploma of the Thai Board of Preventive Medicine

    ㆍ2019 - 2021

    - Clinical Fellowin Dermatology,Institute of Dermatology

    ㆍ2009 - 2015

    - College of Medicine, Rangsit University, MD.

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$660 - $2,397
Septoplasty (Deviated Septum Surgery)
$3,000 - $4,000
Facelift
$3,134 - $13,274
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Finkelshtein Arik

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Finkelshtein Arik is an experienced interventional cardiologist. He specializes in complex heart procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic aneurysm surgery, and transcatheter aortic valve implantation. He is known for his research on high-risk patients with severe aortic stenosis. Dr. Arik has also introduced advanced technology in aortic valve replacement.

    He has performed over 100 successful catheterizations using new aortic valve replacement methods. These techniques provide minimally invasive options instead of open-heart surgery and improve patient recovery. Dr. Arik is a member of the Israel Medical Association, the Israel Heart Society, and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI).

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Mehmet Tonge

  • 4.6 Excellent 470 reviews
  • 14 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Medipol Mega University Hospital
  • Brain and Nerve Surgery

Subtotal thyroidectomy
$6,000 - $6,000
Rhinoplasty (nose job)
$3,914 - $4,961
Cochlear implant placement
$20,000 - $40,000
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Sonnenblick Amir

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 18 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Sonnenblick Amir is a renowned surgical oncologist with a specialized focus in breast cancer. He has received several accolades for his work, including the ESMO Breast Cancer Translational Research Award and ISCORT Best Paper of the Year Award twice. He is known for his involvement in important clinical trials such as 'Aphinity' and 'Olympia'. He has also contributed to over 30 national and international scientific meetings and his research has been published on numerous occasions.
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Kramer Amir

  • 4.5 Good 150 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Israel, Tel Aviv, Sourasky Medical Center (Ichilov)
  • Dr. Kramer Amir is a leading cardiac surgeon with more than 30 years of experience. He focuses on heart valve replacement, coronary artery bypass grafting, and aortic aneurysm surgery. He has performed thousands of successful operations.

    Dr. Amir is ranked among the top five cardiac surgeons in Israel by Maariv newspaper. He earned his MD from the Second Moscow Medical School and also holds a PhD. He completed advanced training at top international centers. Dr. Amir is a member of the Israel Doctors Association and the Doctors Council of Israel.

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