Appendectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Aziz Cataltepe brings extensive experience in ENT and surgical procedures at leading Istanbul hospitals like Medipol Bahçelievler.

• Over 29 years of experience of surgical experience in ENT and related fields
• Practiced at prestigious hospitals including Private Nisa and Bilge Hospital
• Graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

General and oncologist surgeon for more than 20 years of experience. 

Dr. Gul specializes in advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, trained in the USA and Switzerland. He currently serves at Ankara Koru Hospital.

• Associate professor in general surgery with extensive experience
• Trained in robotic surgery in the USA and microsurgery in Switzerland
• Specializes in laparoscopic colon, stomach, and rectal cancer surgery
• Active in presenting research at international conferences

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan brings 55 years of experience of surgical expertise, specializing in laparoscopic and colorectal procedures at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Trained in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery at Ankara University
• Practiced colorectal surgery at Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota
• Published multiple research articles on colon cancer
• Senior professor at Ankara University's medical faculty

Specializing in laparoscopic appendectomies – Dr. Gokakin provides minimally invasive solutions for appendicitis at Medicana International Ankara Hospital.

• Over 25 years of experience of experience in general and laparoscopic surgery
• Trained at Gazi University and multiple prestigious hospitals
• Associate Professor with a focus on complex digestive conditions
• Available from 11 am to 5 pm, Monday to Saturday

Associate Professor Mehmet Ali Gok specializes in laparoscopic appendectomy at Medipol University Pendik Hospital, bringing advanced minimally invasive techniques to patient care.

• Over a decade of experience in general surgery
• Published 20+ articles on innovative surgical techniques
• Holds a European Hernia Society certification for laparoscopic procedures
• Edits medical textbooks on minimally invasive surgery

Dr. Kilic specializes in pediatric surgery with a focus on appendectomy, bringing expertise from Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Over 19 years of experience of experience in pediatric surgery
• Published research on childhood appendicitis diagnosis
• Trained at Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
• Works at Medipol University Pendik Hospital

Dr. Osman Civil combines years of general surgery expertise with specialized training in gastrointestinal procedures at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Board-certified in general surgery with over a decade of experience
• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Trained at Istanbul Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital
• Fellowship in TURKISH OSTOMY SURGERY SOCIETY

Dr. Prakash Pandit specializes in advanced radiation oncology techniques at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• MD in Radiation Oncology with expertise in Tomotherapy-H
• Skilled in Linear Accelerator and Brachytherapy treatments
• Consultant with focused experience in precise radiation delivery