Basic check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating structural heart disease and complex valve disorders. Dr. Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He is also a member of the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs non-surgical valve repairs including MitraClip and TriClip procedures.
• Treats arterial blockages and aneurysms using balloon and stent interventions.
• Former president of the Turkic World Cardiology Association.
• Faculty member at the Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine.

Dr. Bugra Bilge Keseroglu specializes in robotic and laparoscopic urology. His robotic work includes radical prostatectomy (conventional and Retzius-sparing), radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. His laparoscopic work includes radical prostatectomy with lymph node dissection, radical cystectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and Burch colposuspension. He also performs laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy, pyeloplasty, all endourological surgeries (stone surgery and endoscopic procedures), HOLEP, and female incontinence surgery.

Education: Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine, 1990–1996. Specialization: S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 1997–2002. Experience: Yozgat State Hospital, 2002–2006 and 2012–2016; Yozgat Private Hospital, 2006–2011; S.B. Ankara Training and Research Hospital, 2016–2019; Bilkent City Hospital, 2019–2024.

Professor Lin Jinfang is a senior physician and PhD supervisor. She formerly directed the Division of Gynecologic Endocrinology at Fudan University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Red House) in Shanghai. She has more than 40 years of clinical experience. She is a pioneer in gynecologic endocrinology and reproductive medicine and a Lin Qiaozhi Cup honoree.

Focus: complex endocrine infertility; POI and ovarian aging. She developed the "remaining follicle resuscitation" approach. She also treats PCOS, including non-obese types, endometriosis and adenomyosis, amenorrhea, anovulation, and recurrent miscarriage. She provides perimenopausal care, including BHRT, and fertility-preserving minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic myomectomy, endometriotic cyst excision, and hysteroscopic septum or polyp resection.

She has published widely on ovarian function preservation and PCOS phenotyping. She mentors future specialists. She also consults at Aiding Women’s Clinic and Kapok Medical in Shanghai.

Dr. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Vitoon Jularattanaporn is a specialist in cardiology and regenerative medicine at Panacee Hospital Rama 2. He integrates heart care with anti-aging therapies to treat chronic conditions. Dr. Jularattanaporn completed his cardiology fellowship at the prestigious Siriraj Hospital at Mahidol University.

• Holds a Ph.D. in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine.
• Treats patients at an ISO-certified integrative medical center in Bangkok.
• Provides specialized care for cardiovascular health and cellular degeneration.
• Is a full-time staff member at the Mae Fah Luang University medical school.

Dr. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Sarikaya is a published researcher with numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work appeared in reputable titles such as the American Surgeon and Nordic journals.

• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and manages severe acute pancreatitis cases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating 600,000 patients annually.
• Utilizes advanced diagnostics like PET-CT for precise tumor mapping.

Dr. Akif Nuri Dogan is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on lifestyle conditions and adult health during a basic check-up.

• Earned his medical degree from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine at Istanbul University
• Completed residency at Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Teaching and Research Hospital
• Formerly served at the Ministry of Health and Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in monitoring diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic health for long-term wellness

Dr. Nabi Gokhan Ferahcan is the Chief Physician of the Check-up Department at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He specializes in personalized health screenings and preventive medicine based on scientific evidence. Dr. Ferahcan managed the Emergency Department at Afyon SSK Hospital earlier in his career. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber.

• Treats metabolic and blood conditions including liver steatosis, hypertension, and anemia.
• Performs adult vaccinations and vitamin replacement therapies for preventive health.
• Focuses on complete health screenings for both male and female patients.
• Works at Memorial Şişli, the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation.

Dr. Zeynep Komesli is a pediatric neurology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on pediatric medicine and neurological disorders in children. Dr. Komesli completed specialized fellowship training at Erciyes University. She also attended the San Servolo University Summer School in Venice, Italy.

• Expertise in pediatric medicine and pediatric neurology.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital.
• Performed medical service at Sanliurfa Training and Research Hospital.
• Graduated from the prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. He specializes in advanced imaging and interventional radiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performs whole-body MRI and CT scans for basic check-up screenings
• Uses mammography with tomosynthesis for high-resolution 3D breast imaging
• Expert in Doppler sonography and duplex angioscanning to examine blood flow
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology
• Presented research at thirteen national and international medical congresses

Dr. Selami Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on chronic conditions and metabolic health during a basic check-up.

• Treats diabetes and hypertension – two critical areas monitored in health screenings
• Specializes in thyroid diseases and hyperlipidemia – identifying and managing high cholesterol levels
• Evaluates gastric and intestinal health to detect digestive issues early
• Manages obesity and rheumatic diseases through preventative diagnostic assessments
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish academic institution

Dr. Nurettin Demirkol leads internal medicine at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He conducts basic check-ups using body composition analysis and 24-hour blood pressure monitoring.

• Treats metabolic disorders including diabetes and high cholesterol
• Specializes in etiology studies – finding the root causes of diseases
• Holds a Master’s degree in Health Management from Okan University
• Participated in 20 national medical congresses throughout his career
• Provides long-term follow-up for chronic conditions and thyroid diseases

Dr. Fatma Kural Aydin specializes in endocrine health and basic check-ups at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her screenings focus on the early detection of chronic internal diseases.

• Performs specialized health screenings to identify endocrine and metabolic disorders
• Provides oncological check-ups to find early signs of cancer in men and women
• Interprets abdominal ultrasound and lung function tests for clinical diagnosis
• Conducts heart check-ups using laboratory tests and lipid profiles
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a top Turkish medical school

Dr. Josep Torremade Barreda is the Head of Andrology at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He specializes in male reproductive medicine, sexology, and complex urological surgery. Dr. Torremade Barreda has served as the Editor of the International Journal of Andrology since 2016. He completed specialized training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Acts as the Head of the Andrology Department at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona.
• Maintains membership with the European Committee of Sexual Medicine.
• Performs microsurgical varicocele repair, penile prosthesis implantation, and TESE.
• Recipient of a Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from the Universitat de Barcelona.

Dr. José Gonzálbez Morgaez is an endocrinologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in the treatment of diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Dr. Gonzálbez Morgaez has been a member of the Teknon medical staff since 2002. He focuses on complex disorders involving the pituitary-adrenal axis and metabolic health.

• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon.
• Former lecturer in Endocrinology at the International University of Catalonia.
• Completed a specialized scholarship focused on type I diabetes treatment.
• Performs radioiodine therapy and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Dr. Miquel Sans Cuffí is a gastroenterologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is the author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations. Dr. Cuffí conducted research on inflammatory bowel diseases at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus.

• Former member of the Scientific Committee for the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation.
• Served as coordinator for the European IBDChip research project.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.

Dr. Laura Masalaite is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at VUL Santaros Clinics and Kardiolita Clinics. She became Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre in 2024. From 2007 to 2024, she served as Senior Specialist. She has been an Associate Professor at Vilnius University since 2024.

She completed a PhD in Medicine in 2014 (2010–2014). She finished a gastroenterology residency in 2010 (2006–2010). She is a licensed gastroenterologist (MPL15909; 2010-06-30). Her advanced training includes liver transplantation in Vienna (2023–2024) and Warsaw (2010). She also trained in endoscopy and ultrasound in Wuppertal and completed UEG courses. She obtained GCP certification in 2023.

She has published in Cancers, Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology, and Hepatology International. Her work covers national 5-year colorectal screening and EUS for predicting variceal recurrence. She has also studied adenoma detection rate, Zenker diverticulotomy, portal vein flow in pancreatitis, diastolic dysfunction in cirrhosis, and early outcomes after liver transplantation.