Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Bilal Ergul is a gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is known for performing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery. This procedure treats complex swallowing disorders without external incisions. Dr. Ergul has authored around 100 academic publications on various gastrointestinal topics.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for GERD and gastric polyps removal.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs esophagectomy and small intestine resections for complex cases.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital that treats 20,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Cemsit Karakurt is the Head of Child Health at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He resides on the board of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology. Dr. Karakurt treats children with complex heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in managing arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs coronary angiography for pediatric patients.
• Treats dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation.
• Holds a board membership in the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

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.

Dr. Akif Nuri Dogan is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in treating chronic conditions including obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. Dr. Dogan completed his medical training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine. He provides comprehensive diagnostic assessments and personalized monitoring services for adult patients.

• Specializes in reflux, chronic tiredness, and metabolic disease management.
• Completed residency at the Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Training and Research Hospital.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which treats 500,000+ patients annually.
• Offers specialized screenings including heart check-ups and cancer clusters.

Dr. Orhan Dalkilic is a pulmonology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He provides expert respiratory evaluation during pediatric check-ups for children with lung concerns.

• Performed a 1-year follow-up study on 40 children concerning BCG vaccine safety
• Specializes in respiratory diagnostics including lung function tests and chest CT scans
• Expertise includes managing pediatric asthma, allergic reactions, and sleep disorders
• Trained at Heybeliada G.H.G.C. Teaching and Research Hospital in pulmonology
• Authored research on tuberculosis and pulmonary embolisms presented at national congresses

The doctor specializes in the management of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid diseases, chronic and rheumatic diseases, obesity, and gastric and intestinal diseases.

Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

With extensive experience, the doctor has worked at Tokat State Hospital, Private Kocaeli Konak Hospital, and currently practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Ismael Avila is a urological surgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali. He has performed 3,000+ urological and oncological surgeries. Dr. Avila pioneered the first organ transplant unit in Baja California. He is certified by the Mexican Council of Urologists and the Council of General Surgeons.

• Performs complex procedures including prostatectomies, nephrectomies, and bladder reconstructions.
• Former General Director of the General Hospital of Mexicali.
• Served as a council member for the Mexican Society of Urologists.
• Treats conditions such as kidney stones, prostate cancer, and polycystic kidney disease.

Dr. Nurettin Demirkol performs pediatric check-ups at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in investigating why diseases develop through detailed etiology studies.

• Conducts body composition analysis to assess child growth and nutrition
• Uses 24–hour blood pressure monitoring for accurate vascular health tracks
• Identifies metabolic disorders and hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol in children
• Member of 20 national medical congresses focused on clinical advancements
• Holds a Master degree in Health Management from Okan University

Dr. Omer Necip Aytug is a gastrointestinal surgeon and gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has attained the rank of Professor and specializes in complex digestive tract procedures. Dr. Aytug treats conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves over 500,000 patients every year.

• Performs stomach, gallbladder, and small intestine resections.
• Expert in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and duodenal polyp removal.
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters on gastroenterology.
• Conducts advanced diagnostics including capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy.

Dr. Mustafa Saglam is the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is a cardiologist and vascular surgeon specializing in aortic aneurysm repair and heart valve procedures. Dr. Saglam trained at Marmara University and Kosuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Performs endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Treats coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and hypertension.
• Proficient in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation.
• Conducts diagnostic imaging including stress tests and ambulatory cardiac monitoring.

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. Eduardo Loeb Melus heads the Pulmonology Service at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He is an active researcher at the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology. Dr. Loeb Melus treats complex respiratory conditions like COPD, pneumonia, and asthma. He is a doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

• Coordinates clinical trials for the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute.
• Serves as the data manager for the EARCO European clinical registry.
• Authored several studies on blood biomarkers and asthma-COPD overlap.
• Performs lung cancer surgery and stem cell therapy for COPD.

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. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is an internal medicine specialist, gastroenterologist, and hepatologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul treats digestive tract disorders and complex liver conditions. He works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO-certified facility that treats over 100,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection, esophagectomy, and cholecystectomy.
• Provides diagnostic expertise in gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and Fibroscan liver imaging.
• Manages laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 26 departments and 200 resident physicians.

Dr. Harun Dogru is a professor and ENT specialist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He treats hearing loss, sleep apnea, and complex nasal conditions. Dr. Dogru has authored numerous international studies on sinusitis and otitis media. He practices at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region of Turkey.

• Performs cochlear implant placement and stapedectomy for hearing restoration.
• Treats deviated septums and nasal polyps through septoplasty and endoscopic surgery.
• Conducts voice feminization and masculinization procedures.
• Member of the ENT department at a clinic treating 10,000 patients annually.

Dr. Paricha Chaowalit is an internal medicine physician at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She holds a diploma in respiratory medicine and critical respiratory diseases. Her training includes a study visit to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Chaowalit treat a variety of lung and respiratory conditions.

• Specializes in respiratory medicine and critical respiratory diseases.
• Performs basic and premium medical check-ups for men, women, and children.
• Conducts screenings for cancer and heart health assessments.
• Works at the ISO-certified Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok.

Dr. Semih Ayyan is a urological surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He completed fellowships at Harvard University and the University of Chicago. Dr. Ayyan specializes in both urological oncology and pediatric urology. He holds an American Medical License (USMLE).

• Corrects congenital anomalies like hypospadias and renal outflow stenosis.
• Performs surgical treatments for prostate, bladder, and kidney tumors.
• Uses laparoscopic techniques and flexible ureterorenoscopy for stone disease.
• Treats complex adult conditions including Peyronie's disease and varicocele.

Dr. Anyarat Vichayawannakul is an endocrinologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She earned her medical degree with Second Class Honors from Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Vichayawannakul treats hormonal disorders, diabetes, and thyroid diseases. She works at an ISO 9001-certified hospital that serves 100,000 patients annually.

• Holds a diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolism from Rajavithi Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions like adrenal adenoma and autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Performs specialized interventions including radioiodine therapy and hormone replacement.
• Conducts thyroid function tests and complex metabolic diagnostics.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate. This credential signifies his alignment with high European clinical standards. Dr. Ucar specializes in treating heart and vascular conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia.

• Performs intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Maintains a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Treats complex conditions including pulmonary hypertension and atherosclerosis.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.