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Prof. Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urologist with more than 30 years of medical experience. He has specialized in urology for over 25 years. He currently serves as Professor of Urology at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay earned his medical degree from Dokuz Eylul University. He completed his urology residency at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine. In 2005, he received advanced training in Endourology and Laparoscopic Surgery at the University of Rochester in the USA.

He has worked at several leading institutions. These include Dicle University, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Memorial Diyarbakır Hospital, Veni Vidi Hospital, and Başkent University Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Akay’s expertise includes uro-oncology, endourology, minimally invasive procedures, stone surgeries, male infertility, erectile dysfunction, and BPH. He has published over 100 scientific articles and is an active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).

Specializations

Prostate Diseases Treatment

Kidney, Urinary Tract, Bladder Stone and Tumor Treatment

Infertility, Treatment of Sexual Diseases

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Circumcision, Undescended Testicle Treatment

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Specializations

Coronary Artery Diseases (Cardiovascular Occlusion, Heart Attack)

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

High Cholesterol (Hyperlipidemia)

Heart Valve Diseases

Rhythm Disorders (Arrhythmias)

Coronary, Angiography and Intervention

After the internal medicine examination, he also practiced in the United Kingdom, mainly treating patients with diabetes and endocrinological problems.

Diploma:

• 2002. Semmelweis University of Medicine General Medicine

Professional exam:

• 2007. Internal medicine
• 2014. Diabetology

Workplace

• 2015-2017 Mens Mentis Health Center
• 2017- EndoCare Endocrinology Center

Dr. Antonia Artigues-Barcelo is an experienced Internal Medicine Consultant with over 20 years in the field. She earned her medical degree from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. She completed her Internal Medicine training at Hospital Universitario Son Dureta. She also specialized in Autoimmune Systemic Diseases at Hospital Clinic de Barcelona in 1998.

Dr. Artigues-Barcelo is registered with the GMC in Spain. She works as an Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at MBRU Dubai. She has helped develop specialized units for Autoimmune Systemic Diseases and Palliative Care. She also has expertise in infectious diseases and antimicrobial treatment, certified by Cardinal Herrera University CEU.

Thai Medical License 2022

Outstanding Award for Practitioning Clinical Medical Student of the year in Pediatric Department during externship at Chulalongkorn University Hospital, February 2020

Bachelor’s Degree: Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University with 2nd class honor (2020)

Special program for pediatric training, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (2022-2023)

Certificate of attendance of threadlifiting, botulinum toxin, filler injection, mesotherapy and basic laser workshop, Cher clinic, Bangkok, Thailand (2023)

Certificate of attendance of advanced filler injection, Nuan clinic, Chantaburi, Thailand (2023)

Master's Degree: 2nd year resident of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (July 2023 – present)

Dr. Chatchai Kunavisarut is a renowned Thai dentist and award-winning provider of advanced dental care procedures such as minimally invasive implant procedures, Bone Level Tapered Implant (BLT), and Titanium-zirconium implanting.

Education

Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Cardiology Residency, 2011, Istanbul/Turkey
Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2006, Istanbul/Turkey

Experience

Assistant Doctor, Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology, 2006-2011
Specialist Doctor, Şanlıurfa Mehmet Akif Inan Training and Research Hospital, 2011-2013
Dr. Faculty Member, Yeni Yüzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, 2013-2019
Dr. Faculty Member, Biruni University Faculty of Medicine, 2019-

After completing his primary and high school education in Karabük, he was entitled to enter Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2000.
After 6 years of medical education, he entered the Cardiology Department of Bilim University Faculty of Medicine in the TUS exam.
4He received his 5-year residency training at Florence Nightingale Hospital, which is considered as a reference hospital in the field of Cardiology, and in 2011 he received the title of Specialist Dr.
He specialized in the field of interventional cardiology and reached thousands of case experience, especially in radial (through the arm) angiography, challenging coronary and peripheral procedures.
2019 He has been serving his patients at Biruni University Faculty of Medicine since the year.

Scientific Memberships

Turkish Medical Association
Turkish Society of Cardiology

Education

Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine, 2005, Bursa/Turkey

Experience

Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
Adıyaman 82. Yıl State Hospital, 2010-2012, Adıyaman/Turkey

He graduated from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 2005. In the year he graduated, he started his specialization in Istanbul University Cardiology Institute Cardiology Department and successfully completed his specialty training in 2010. After his specialty training, he completed his compulsory service in Adıyaman State Hospital for 2 years. After the compulsory service was over, he started working at the university hospital where he received his specialization. In 2017, he received the title of Associate Professor. During his specialization, he performed many operations in the field of cardiovascular diseases and peripheral arterial diseases. In 2018, he completed the Academia - peripheral arterial disease intervention training in Italy. He received the title of Professor in 2022.

He has carried out joint studies with many experts who are considered experts in their fields in Turkey, especially on heart angiography and leg angiography.

He regularly follows the congresses, seminars and courses related to the Cardiology branch organized at home and abroad every year. He has more than 100 domestic and international publications in his field.

Scientific Memebrships

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association for Percutaneous Intervention
European Society of Cardiology
SCAI Association

Awards 

Turkish Society of Cardiology
European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions
European Society of Cardiology

Education

• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Cardiology Institute, Cardiology Residency, 2010, Istanbul/Turkey
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine Education, 2005, Konya/Turkey
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Experience

• Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Cardiology Institute, 2012-2021, Istanbul/Turkey
• Siverek State Hospital (Compulsory Service), 2011-2012, Şanlıurfa/Turkey
• Istanbul University Institute of Cardiology, 2005-2010, Istanbul/Turkey
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Scientific Memberships 

• Turkish Society of Cardiology
• European Percutaneous Intervention Association
• European Society of Cardiology
• SCAI (Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions)

Dr. Svetlana Sobol is an experienced obstetrician-gynecologist and gynecologist-endocrinologist with 15 years of clinical practice. She holds a second qualification category. Dr. Sobol graduated from Kharkiv National University named after V. N. Karazin.

She specializes in gynecology, gynecological endocrinology, and intimate plastic surgery. Dr. Sobol has completed many advanced courses and trainings to expand her skills. She also takes part in medical broadcasts on the “Healthspace” YouTube channel, helping to educate the public about health.

Dr. Bohdan Voichyk is a surgeon at ON Clinic Kharkiv Gagarina. He has over 20 years of experience in general surgery, plastic surgery, and gynecology. He has performed thousands of procedures. Dr. Voichyk focuses on minimally invasive techniques to help patients recover faster and lower the risk of complications.

He is known for his commitment to patient safety and new surgical methods. Dr. Voichyk holds several accreditations in advanced surgery. His skill and dedication have made him a respected specialist in his field.

Dr. Maksim Sazonov is a general surgeon at ON Clinic Kharkiv Gagarina. He specializes in surgery, endocrinology, and oncology. He holds a Ph.D. in Medicine and has more than 25 years of clinical experience.

Dr. Sazonov is a member of the Ukrainian and European Associations of Surgeons. He is known for his high treatment success rates. He also takes part in medical research and works to improve methods in his field.

Dr. Narisorn Suwatwirote earned his DDS from Chulalongkorn University. He also completed an MSc in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Prince of Songkhla University. He has worked as a full-time lecturer in Oral Surgery Dentistry at Prince of Songkhla University. In this role, he has contributed to both academic and clinical progress in his field.

Dr. Suwatwirote is known for his skills in oral and maxillofacial surgery. He has a strong background in teaching and patient care. His academic work and teaching experience show his dedication to improving dental surgery standards.