Biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Ercan Kocakoc is a prize-winning radiologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He won 1st Prize at the 2009 ESGAR congress for clinical cases. Dr. Kocakoc specializes in interventional radiology and advanced body imaging. He completed a research fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland in the USA.

• Performs liver chemoembolization and radioembolization for cancer patients.
• Treats urological conditions through procedures like varicocele embolization.
• Held former chairmanship roles at Bezmialem Vakif and Yeditepe Universities.
• Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.

Dr. Elad Jacoby is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T–cell therapy in Israel. He heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Jacoby specializes in treating relapsed and high-risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

• Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center at Sheba Medical Center.
• Authored over 240 scientific publications in pediatric hemato-oncology.
• Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Leads the integration of CAR T–cell therapy with bone marrow transplantation.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Prof. Beni Boursi is a leading specialist at Sheba Medical Center. He completed advanced subspecialty training at the University of Pennsylvania and the Mayo Clinic.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and cancer epidemiology for precise biopsy evaluations
• Developed predictive models for early detection of colorectal and pancreatic cancers
• Founded the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group to improve cancer treatment outcomes
• Published research in Science and other major global scientific journals
• Completed elective medical oncology training at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

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Specializations

Abdomen Radiology

Doppler Radiology

Obstetric Radiology

Breast Radiology

Musculoskeletal Radiology

Pediatric Radiology

Neuroradiology

Nonvascular Interventional Procedures

Experience

Liman Hospital Radiology Clinic

Academy Medical Center

Anaclinic Medical Center

Kayseri State Hospital

Kayseri Erciyes University Radiology Clinic

Samsun Private Midiliv Medical Center

Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2023)

Dr. Nurana Guliyeva is a gastroenterologist at the Biological Medicine Integrative Health Center in Baku. She specializes in treating viral hepatitis, cirrhosis, and complex autoimmune liver diseases. Dr. Guliyeva completed an internship in microbiology and infectious diseases at Ege University in Turkey. She focuses on digestive health, including stomach, intestine, and pancreas disorders.

• Trained at Ege University and Hacettepe Hospital in Turkey.
• Treats viral hepatitis A, B, C, and D alongside drug-induced liver poisoning.
• Performs specialized procedures like colon hydrotherapy and gastric polyp removal.
• Works at an integrative health center treating over 84,000 patients annually.

Professor Jong Kyun Lee treats complex pancreatobiliary disorders at Samsung Medical Center. He specializes in biopsies for pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder cancers.

• Trained at Seoul National University and the University of California
• Expert in pancreatic oncology diagnostics at a presidential standard hospital
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Specializes in diagnosing both benign and malignant digestive diseases

Dr. Kyu Taek Lee is a specialist at Samsung Medical Center. He performs biopsies to diagnose cancers of the pancreas, liver, and lungs.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States
• Professor of Gastroenterology teaching the next generation of medical specialists
• Specializes in oncological gastroenterology for complex cancer cases
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Extensive clinical training at the Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital in Japan

Dr. Lee Jeong Won is an oncologist at Samsung Medical Center specializing in gynecologic cancer. She perform biopsies to diagnose and study tumors in the female reproductive system.

• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – one of the leading hospitals in South Korea
• Focuses on oncogynecology – the specialized field of treating female reproductive cancers
• Works in a major referral center for high-risk cancer diagnostics

Professor Schoppmann heads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at Vienna General Hospital. He leads the specialized team for gastric and esophageal cancer surgery.

• Performs surgical biopsy procedures for gastric and esophageal tumors
• Serves as General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Coordinates the Comprehensive Cancer Center at the Medical University of Vienna
• Published over 240 specialized articles in major medical journals
• Directs surgical functional testing to evaluate digestive system performance

Dr. Ahn Jin Seok is a specialized oncologist at Samsung Medical Center. He performs biopsies to diagnose various cancer types at this top-tier hospital.

• Practices at Samsung Medical Center, one of South Korea's most prestigious medical institutions
• Focuses on oncology cases requiring precise diagnostic tissue sampling
• Works within a major multidisciplinary cancer center for integrated patient care

Professor Kim Tae Joong is a specialist in gynecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center. He performs biopsies to detect and treat female reproductive cancers.

• Serves as a professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
• Expert in identifying cancerous tissues through precise sampling techniques
• Focuses on minimally invasive approaches for gynecologic diagnostics
• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – a top-ranked hospital in South Korea

Professor Choi Han Yong is the former Head of Urology at Samsung Medical Center. He specializes in urologic cancer care and performing biopsy procedures.

• Heads the Urology Department at Samsung Medical Center in Seoul
• Professor at the Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine
• Expert in surgical oncology focusing on prostate and urologic cancers
• Leads a specialized clinical team at a top-ranked South Korean hospital

Dr. Dhawinee Kritsernvong is a fertility specialist at Prime Fertility Clinic in Bangkok. She graduated with first-class honors from Navamindradhiraj University. Dr. Kritsernvong specialized in reproductive medicine at Chulalongkorn University. She treats infertility, endometriosis, and polycystic ovaries.

• Winner of the first-place research award for hormonal contraceptive studies.
• Received the best research presentation award from the Thai Osteoporosis Foundation.
• Member of the Thai Society for Reproductive Medicine.
• Works at a clinic holding JCI Ambulatory Care and ISO accreditations.

Dr. Antonio Gosálvez Vega directs the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Quironsalud Madrid. He specializes in IVF and complex fertility treatments. He is a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Vega treats conditions like endometriosis and polycystic ovaries at Spain's top-ranked hospital.

• Performs robotic sacrohysteropexy and laparoscopic surgery for endometriosis.
• Provides PRP ovarian rejuvenation and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
• Former professor of the Master in Human Reproduction at Complutense University.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Human Reproduction.

15,000+ surgeries performed – Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny leads the surgical team at Hospital Quiron Barcelona. He performs biopsies and surgeries for gastrointestinal cancers using advanced robotic techniques.

• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Pioneered the TaTME technique for high-precision rectal cancer interventions
• Performs over 1,000 surgeries per year for abdominal conditions
• Holds a Hirsch index of 45 reflecting significant medical research impact
• Expert in the NOTES method using natural body openings during surgery