Basic check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr. Theera Piromsawasdi is a specialist in longevity and wellness at Medtopia Wellness Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He also holds certification from the American Naturopathic Certification Board in Nutritional Wellness. Dr. Piromsawasdi integrates cell therapy and preventive medicine into patient care.

• Performs stem cell rejuvenation using both donor and own cells.
• Treats patients with ozone therapy and intravenous vitamin C infusions.
• Holds a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Mahidol University.
• Certified in the medical use of cannabis extract for healthcare.

Dr. Kunavisarut is a Turner Award recipient from the University of North Carolina. He performs oral rehabilitation and basic check-ups at Bangkok International Dental Center.

• Specializes in prosthodontics and implant surgery for full-arch dental reconstructions
• Completed clinical dentistry training at the University of Florida in the USA
• Uses modern CT scans and precision X-ray diagnostics for restorative cases
• Received a research grant from the International Team for Implantology
• Focuses on minimally invasive procedures to reduce tissue trauma and pain

Dr. Ali Ferruh Akay is a board-certified urology professor at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He specializes in uro-oncology and minimally invasive stone surgeries. Dr. Akay completed training in endourology and laparoscopic surgery at the University of Rochester, USA. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, male infertility, and bladder disorders.

• Authored over 100 scientific publications and academic textbook chapters.
• Active member of the European Association of Urology (EAU).
• Performs specialized procedures like HoLEP and microsurgical varicocelectomy.
• Practices at a university hospital with a 94% kidney transplant success rate.

Dr. Binnur Simsek is a gastroenterology specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. She focuses on complex liver conditions, including cirrhosis, portal hypertension, and liver transplantation. Dr. Simsek holds expertise in treating viral hepatitis (B, C, and Delta) and hepatocellular carcinoma. She practices at a JCI-accredited facility that serves as a center of excellence for endoscopy and colorectal surgery.

• Specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease.
• Uses diagnostic tools including videocapsule endoscopy and Fibroscan.
• Treats functional gastrointestinal disorders and malabsorption syndromes such as celiac disease.
• Member of the Turkish Association for the Study of the Liver.

Dr. Utku Zor is a cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He completed specialty training at the Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center. Dr. Zor completed an echocardiography course at Harvard Medical School. He also holds a Level I Cardiac MRI certification.

• Specializes in advanced heart failure and preventive cardiology.
• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography.
• Treats patients with hypertension and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility and Center of Excellence for cardiac surgery.

Dr. Suleyman Tevfik Ecder is a nephrologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He is a former scientific research fellow at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Ecder specializes in managing chronic kidney disease, hypertension, and fluid-electrolyte disorders. He has held high-ranking academic roles, including a professoriate of internal medicine.

• Completed a visiting scholarship at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA.
• Received a research fellowship from the International Society of Nephrology.
• Performs specialized procedures including robotic-assisted nephrectomy and kidney biopsies.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

Dr. Anar Mammadov is an urologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He specializes in robotic surgery and ureteroscopic stone removal. Dr. Mammadov completed a fellowship in robotic urology at the Cleveland Clinic. He treats conditions like bladder cancer, prostate disease, and urolithiasis. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized as a Center of Excellence for robotic surgery.

• Performs robotic-assisted prostatectomy and nephrectomy using the Da Vinci system.
• Expert in laser prostate surgery and transurethral resection of the prostate.
• Authored research on reducing ischemia time during laparoscopic partial nephrectomy.
• Regular presenter at major international congresses including AUA and EAU.

Dr. Selda Ucuncuoglu is a wellness and check-up specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on preventive medicine, medical risk assessment, and healthy longevity. Dr. Ucuncuoglu treats obesity through specialized nutritional supplements and metabolic management. She works at Liv Hospital Ulus, which holds JCI accreditation for quality and safety.

• Member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).
• Performs basic, premium, and gender-specific oncological check-up screenings.
• Coordinates diagnostic laparoscopy and chronic pain management after surgery.
• Is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and Darüşşafaka Foundation.

Dr. Tuba Efe is a wellness and preventive medicine specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She focuses on functional medicine, healthy living, and tobacco addiction recovery. Dr. Efe conducts comprehensive health screenings, including premium and oncological check-ups for men and women. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for high patient safety standards.

• Specializes in mesotherapy, phytotherapy, and immunization programs.
• Presented research on physician dietary habits at the National Family Medicine Congress.
• Treats chronic pain and manages personalized smoking cessation plans.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Family Physicians Specialists.

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

Dr. Irfan Koruk is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on the biliary system, pancreas, and interventional endoscopy. He completed a clinical training program in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) at the State University of New York. Dr. Koruk was the founding physician of the endoscopy unit at Gaziantep State Hospital.

• Performs complex procedures like ERCP, cholangioscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.
• Author of over 25 publications on bile duct stones and liver injury.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for colorectal surgery.

Dr. Alaattin Yildiz is a nephrologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He is a two-time winner of the Turkish Society of Nephrology oral presentation prize. He focuses on kidney transplants, dialysis, and diabetic kidney disease.

• Completed a clinical fellowship at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts.
• Studied podocyte biology as an ISN fellow at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
• Performs specialized procedures including kidney biopsy and urethroscopic lithotripsy.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 70 specialized departments.

Dr. Tansu Turgut is a urology specialist at Ekol International Hospitals in İzmir. He specializes in laparoscopic kidney cancer surgery and HoLEP prostate treatments. Dr. Turgut treats complex conditions like kidney stones, bladder cancer, and infertility. He is fluent in English and intermediate in German.

• Uses HoLEP and plasma kinetic technology for endoscopic prostate surgery.
• Performs minimally invasive RIRS and percutaneous laser kidney stone removal.
• Implants one-piece and three-piece penile prostheses for erectile dysfunction.
• Member of the European Urology Association and Turkish Urology Association.

Dr. Punyada Intapibool is a dental implantologist and prosthodontist at Chiangmai International Dental Clinic. She specializes in oral rehabilitation and complex dental implant methods. Dr. Intapibool earned her Master of Science in dentistry with a specific focus on implantology. She treats conditions like parodontosis and manages full mouth restorations.

• Specializes in dental implantology and prosthodontics at a JCI-accredited facility.
• Obtained her DDS and Master of Science from Chiang Mai University.
• Performs procedures at an official Straumann dental implant system provider clinic.
• Works within Thailand's largest dental network with over 20 years of service.

The doctor holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree from Mahidol University, where they also completed a Certificate in Endodontics. With a specialization in endodontics, the doctor is accredited by the Thai Board of Endodontics, reflecting a high level of expertise in this dental specialty.