Biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr. Laura Masalaite is the Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre at VUL Santaros Clinics. She also serves as an Associate Professor at Vilnius University. Dr. Masalaite is a licensed gastroenterologist and endoscopist. She conducts specialized research on liver transplantation and colorectal cancer screening.

• Completed liver transplantation training in Vienna and Warsaw.
• Specialize in endoscopic ultrasound and Zenker diverticulotomy.
• Published over 10 studies in journals like Cancers and Hepatology International.
• Works at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Vilnius.

Dr. Tomas Jucaitis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He focuses on instrumental diagnostics, including gastrointestinal ultrasound and transnasal endoscopy. Dr. Jucaitis completed his medical training and residency at Vilnius University. He also completed clinical internships in the USA, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

• Served as a coordinator at the Lithuanian National Organ Transplantation Bureau.
• Performs colonoscopies, gastroscopies with biopsy, and complex ultrasound screenings.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 298,000 patients annually.
• Maintains expertise in internal medicine and gastroenterology since 1998.

Dr. Camel Kopty is an oncologist and internal medicine specialist at Wiener Privatklinik. During gastrointestinal screenings, he performs gastroscopies with biopsies to check for cancer.

• Graduated from the Medical University of Vienna – a top-ranked European medical school
• Performs biopsies during gastroscopies and colonoscopies to detect malignant cells
• Specializes in systemic therapies including targeted therapy and immunotherapy
• Acts as Consultant and Attending Physician at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna
• Treats complex cases involving solid tumors and hematologic malignancies

Dr. Vilius Kontenis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He is a member of the World Gastroenterology Organisation. Dr. Kontenis specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment. He also treats digestive disorders, dysphagia, and food allergies.

• Performs gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and transnasal endoscopy.
• Published a systematic meta-analysis on anti-TNF therapy discontinuation in IBD patients.
• Served as the editor of the medical journal Gastroenterologija.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Kardiolita Hospital, which treats 298,000 patients annually.

Professor Martin Schindl specializes in complex abdominal surgery at Wiener Privatklinik. His expertise is vital for a precise biopsy of liver or pancreatic tumors.

• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery focusing on liver and pancreatic disorders
• Member of the Transplant Surgery Division at Vienna General Hospital
• Researches surgical oncology to improve survival rates for cancer patients
• Expert in multivisceral resections for patients with complex abdominal tumors

Siripat Preechasanongkit, M.D.

OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNECOLOGIST

Graduation (M.D. From)

Bachelor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Certificates

Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University

Current Positions

Obstetrician and gynecologist at Intrarat Hospital

Professor Schoppmann heads the Upper GI Surgery Unit at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in biopsies and surgical treatments for esophageal and gastric cancers.

• Performs minimally invasive and robotic procedures for precise tissue sampling
• Specialist in visceral and oncologic surgery – treats tumors of the internal organs
• Member of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Professor at the Medical University of Vienna – one of Europe's top clinical centers
• Published research on cancer biomarkers – proteins used to detect and identify tumors

Dr. Hossein Taghizadeh is an internal medicine specialist and hematologist-oncologist at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna. He specializes in treating solid tumors and blood cancers. He integrates modern systemic cancer therapies with individualized patient care. Dr. Taghizadeh earned his medical degree from the Medical University of Vienna.

• Specializes in gastrointestinal, pancreatic, biliary, and genitourinary cancers.
• Expert in systemic therapies including targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
• Treats hematologic malignancies and manages complex palliative medicine cases.
• Practices at Wiener Privatklinik, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Nichakorn Seehirunwong is a diagnostic radiologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She specializes in interpreting medical imaging results and informing complex treatment plans. Dr. Seehirunwong earned her medical degree from the Prince of Songkla University. She also completed her diagnostic radiology certification at the same institution.

• Performs imaging-guided procedures and radiation oncology treatments.
• Treats pediatric oncology cases including neuroblastoma and Wilms tumor.
• Provides diagnostic support for brain tumors, sarcomas, and lymphomas.
• Works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO 9001:2015-certified facility in Thailand.

Dr. Suat Ersani is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for complex reproductive conditions. Dr. Ersani is a member of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE).

• Performs laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ovarian cyst removal.
• Treats infertility using ovulation induction and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
• Completed specialized training at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Diseases Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Omur Gunaldi is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery. Dr. Gunaldi focuses on brain tumor removal and neuro-oncological cases. He carries the title of associate professor within his specialty.

• Expertise in transnasal tumor resection and complex craniotomy procedures.
• Treats adults and children for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas.
• Established the neurosurgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Professor Jack Baniel is the Head of Urology at Rabin Medical Center. He specializes in urological biopsy and tumor diagnostics for kidney and prostate cancer.

• Heads the urological section at a major medical center
• Founded the oncourological department at Beilinson Hospital
• Member of EORTC, the European group setting standards for cancer research
• Professor of Urology at Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Author of 100+ scientific articles on urology and cancer care

Professor Walter Klepetko heads the thoracic surgery department at the Medical University of Vienna. He specializes in thoracic oncology where precise biopsy results are vital for lung cancer treatment.

• Performed one of the first lung transplants in Austria
• Directs the lung transplantation program at Vienna General Hospital
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for diagnosing and treating complex lung diseases
• Trained as an international fellow at Toronto General and Massachusetts General Hospitals
• Co-developed ECMO technology to provide life support for patients with respiratory failure

Dr. Hughes Hyun is a board-certified surgeon at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in minimally-invasive techniques for biopsy procedures.

• Expert in robotic surgery for high precision during tissue sampling
• Focuses on minimally-invasive methods to reduce recovery time
• Practices at a major Israeli medical center
• Certified by national medical boards in surgery

Professor Köstler is the Deputy Head of Oncology at the Medical University of Vienna. He uses biopsy results to design precision treatments tailored to a patient's biology.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center – a top-tier U.S. cancer hospital
• Specializes in molecular oncology – uses tumor samples to overcome drug resistance
• Held leadership as Head of Oncology at Regional Hospital Wiener Neustadt
• Completed a molecular biology degree at the Weizmann Institute of Science
• Develops biomarkers to predict how specific cancers will respond to therapy

Professor Garuz Osnat is a clinical professor at Tel Aviv University. She specializes in urological gynecology at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Performs cervical conization to treat dysplasia – a procedure involving a targeted biopsy of the cervix
• Graduated with honors from Sackler Medical School – one of Israel's most prestigious institutions
• Completed clinical research at New York Hospital under the mentorship of Professor Blaivas
• Specializes in diagnosing cervical dysplasia and pre-cancerous lesions through precise tissue sampling
• Senior maternal analyst at Aya MC – provides high-level diagnostic expertise for complex cases

Associate Professor Tahsin Ozatli is an oncologist at Istinye University Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancer diagnostics, including biopsy procedures.

• Promoted to Associate Professor in 2016 for his academic and clinical expertise
• Trained at the Ankara Oncology Clinic, a specialized center for cancer treatment
• Served as a physician at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital
• Completed his medical training at the Faculty of Medicine, Selcuk University