Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has deep expertise in tuberculosis, asthma, and pneumonia. He enhanced his skills in interventional pulmonology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. Dr. Tozkoparan also served as a professor at the GATA Department of Pulmonology.

• Published research in CCLM regarding platelet indices in tuberculosis patients.
• Treats lung diseases at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital.
• Maintains expertise in interventional techniques for complex lung conditions.
• Gained extensive specialized training at GATA Military Medical School in Ankara.

Dr. Ugur Aferin is a urological surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in robotic and minimally invasive urological surgery. Dr. Aferin is a published researcher on mitochondrial DNA as a prostate cancer biomarker. He performs complex procedures including robotic prostatectomy and nephrectomy.

• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for prostate and kidney surgeries.
• Treats conditions ranging from erectile dysfunction to localized prostate cancer.
• Co-authored research on urodynamic curve patterns in the journal Urology.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility, Turkey's first Smart-and-Green hospital.

Dr. Jacob Ben-chaim is the Chief of Pediatric Urology at Tel-Aviv Medical Center. He completed a research fellowship in pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins University.

• Holds a permanent ECFMG certification – meeting the standard for medical practice in the USA
• Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union of the Israeli Urological Association
• Awarded for research on laparoscopic pyeloplasty – a surgery to fix kidney blockages
• Lecturers at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Expertise in urological screenings during a pediatric check-up

Dr. Oren-asaf is a senior physician at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. He specializes in pediatric check-ups with a focus on metabolic and hormonal health.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
• Serves as a clinical instructor at the Sackler School of Medicine
• Specializes in treating type 2 diabetes and adrenal disorders in children
• Leads metabolic health plans and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
• Lectures on neonatal intensive care and nursing at the University of Toronto

Dr. Oguzhan Parlak is a urological surgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in andrology, endourology, and uro-oncology. Dr. Parlak performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries. He treats both adults and children for complex urological conditions.

• Performs flexible ureterorenoscopy and holmium laser enucleation of the prostate.
• Treats conditions ranging from kidney cysts to prostatic hyperplasia.
• Expertise in hydroselectomy, varicocelectomy, and urethral reconstruction.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Breket Manzar is an internal medicine specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He provides medical check-ups for men, women, and children. Dr. Manzar earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Specializes in preventative screenings and body composition analysis.
• Performs premium, basic, heart, and oncological check-up packages.
• Member of the Turkish Internal Medicine Specialization Association.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Alexander Rokitansky is the Chief Surgeon at Vienna Private Clinic and an expert pediatric surgeon. He pioneered the minimally invasive correction of pectus excavatum. Dr. Rokitansky has held various leadership roles. He is a Professor of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery at SFU Vienna.

• Served as the President of the Austrian Pediatric Surgery Society.
• Chaired the Society for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care.
• Led the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Pediatric Surgery.
• Awarded the Golden Badge of Honor of the City of Vienna.

Dr. Mert Yilmaz is a pioneer of endovascular abdominal aneurysm repair in Turkey. He leads the cardiovascular surgery department at Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital. Dr. Yilmaz treats both adults and children for complex heart conditions. He is an international member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (USA).

• Published over 50 peer-reviewed articles with 7 first-in-literature clinical reports.
• Completed residency and pediatric cardiac surgery degrees at Uludag University.
• Holds professional certification from the European Association of Cardiothoracic Surgery.
• Maintains academic standing as a full professor at Halic University.

Dr. Naomi Vayntrub directs the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at Sourasky Medical Center. Her pediatric check-ups focus on identifying hormonal and metabolic issues in children.

• Specializes in treating diabetes mellitus and growth failure from genetic conditions
• Identifies malignant tumors within the pediatric endocrine system during screenings
• Evaluates how endocrine issues impact secondary conditions like high blood pressure
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University and a regular international symposium speaker
• Completed advanced training at the Children's Hospital at the University of Toronto

Dr. Bentov Amir is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs advanced endoscopic procedures for children during pediatric check-ups.

• Conducts gastroscopy with biopsy to evaluate digestive health
• Performs capsule endoscopy – a tiny swallowed camera to image the small intestine
• Completed a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Lecturer of postgraduate medical education for pediatricians at Tel Aviv University

Dr. Uri Eal leads pediatric neuroendocrinology at Dana-Duak Children\'s Hospital. He provides pediatric check-ups with a focus on child development and hormonal health.

• Directs the Endocrine and Juvenile Diabetes Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center
• Trained in pediatric endocrinology at the Children\'s Hospital in Cincinnati, USA
• Specializes in thyroid disease, juvenile diabetes, and hormonal growth disorders
• Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Published 30 professional papers and presents regularly at global medical conferences

Professor Kapusta specializes in pediatric heart health at Sourasky Medical Center. She performs pediatric check-ups to identify congenital defects and heart rhythm issues in children.

• Treats newborns and children for heart growth issues and respiratory infections
• Expert in heart ultrasound to examine blood vessels without invasive surgery
• Conducts electrophysiology studies to locate and treat heart rhythm disorders
• Trained at Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to close heart openings like PDA

Dr. Bulent Hacimeoglu is the Head of Pediatric Endocrinology at Istanbul Aydin University. He specializes in treating type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases, and adrenal adenomas in children. Dr. Hacimeoglu is a winner of three oral presentation prizes at National Pediatric Endocrine congresses. He holds a professorship at the Istinye University Faculty of Medicine.

• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Endocrinology (ESPE).
• Specializes in microvascular aging and cardiovascular performance in obese adolescents.
• Treats autoimmune thyroiditis and diffusive-toxic goiter.
• Practices at Valued Med Hub Hospitals, an institution with international health tourism authorization.

Professor Sebastian Keil is the Chief Physician of Radiology at Academic Hospital Solingen. He specializes in high-precision imaging and ultrasound techniques during pediatric check-ups.

• Graduated with honors from the University of Würzburg
• Trained under Professor Rolf W. Günther, a pioneer in interventional radiology
• Performs heart check-ups and cancer screenings using CT and MRI techniques
• Expert in cross-sectional imaging for all body regions to detect disease patterns
• Member of the leadership at a major German academic teaching hospital

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol is the Chief Physician of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf. He also directs a certified Obesity Treatment Center. Dr. Krol treats complex diseases of the digestive tract, metabolism, and respiratory system. He works at one of only two German clinics accredited by the International Federation of Obesity.

• Performs bariatric surgeries and endoscopic weight loss procedures.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cirrhosis.
• Manages internal medicine cases across cardiology, diabetology, and nephrology.
• Uses diagnostic tools including gastroscopy with biopsy and endosonography.

Dr. Peter Schenker is the Chief Surgeon at the Medical Center in Solingen. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and pancreatic surgery. He formerly served as the Chief Surgeon at Germany’s first certified colorectal cancer center. Dr. Schenker focuses on robotic and minimally invasive surgical methods. He treats complex conditions like Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.

• Chief Surgeon of the Department of Surgery at the Academic Hospital Solingen.
• Served as the Coordinator of the Pancreatic Cancer Center (Oncocert).
• Member of the German Medical Association and scientific journal expert.
• Specializes in hernia surgery and pancreatic transplantation.

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.