Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Ratanapunt Incharoensakdi is a pioneering cardiologist at Longa Heart Health Medical Center. He founded Thailand’s first specialized heart center at Bangkok Hospital in 1988. He specializes in non-invasive heart disease treatments and regenerative stem cell therapies. Dr. Ratanapunt has successfully cared for over 5,000 patients throughout his career.

• Trained in cardiology at Kyoto University and the University of Hamburg.
• Introduced non-invasive cardiac rehabilitation and holistic revitalization to Thailand.
• Treats complex conditions like heart failure and coronary artery disease.
• Expert in stem cell therapy for heart disease and pulmonary hypertension.

Dr. Ozkan Bekler has performed over 10,000 complex coronary interventions at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital. He specializes in interventional cardiology and structural heart procedures. Dr. Bekler focuses on bifurcation stenting and chronic total occlusions using intravascular imaging. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with the da Vinci robotic system.

• Completed over 700 pacemaker implantations alongside ICD and CRT therapy.
• Performs structural procedures including TAVI, ASD closure, and mitral balloon valvuloplasty.
• Treats peripheral artery diseases using balloon and stent techniques.
• Expert in radiofrequency ablation and 3D mapping for heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Baris Nuhoglu is a urologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic da Vinci prostatectomy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. Dr. Nuhoglu performs complex procedures for prostate cancer, urolithiasis, and urethral strictures. He treats adult and pediatric patients at a TEMOS-accredited university facility.

• Member of the American Urological Association and European Association of Urology.
• Performs high intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) for prostate conditions.
• Expert in reconstructive urology including urethroplasty and uretheroplasty.
• Treats male infertility conditions such as varicocele and azoospermia.

Dr. Cenap Zeybek is a professor and pediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic in Istanbul. He specializes in complex heart procedures for children. These include heart valve replacements and open heart surgery. Dr. Zeybek earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He later completed a fellowship at Siyami Ersek Cardiovascular Training Hospital.

• Performs interventional procedures like radiofrequency ablation and coronary stenting.
• Treats congenital conditions including Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Expertise in cardiac valve plastic surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Works at Uniqacare Clinic, which serves 433,000 patients annually.

Dr. Murat Ugurlucan is a professor and cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve replacement and surgery for congenital heart defects in children. Dr. Ugurlucan completed a research fellowship at the University of Rostock in Germany. He also trained at the King Faisal Heart Institute in Saudi Arabia.

• Winner of the national vascular surgery oral presentation award.
• Performs open heart surgery, coronary bypass, and carotid endarterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot and atrial septal defects.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.

Dr. Serena Piacentini holds a PhD in endocrinology from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. She leads pediatric check-ups at Mater Olbia Hospital.

• Specializes in thyroid diagnostics for autoimmune conditions and goiter
• Monitors growth and metabolic health to detect early childhood hormonal imbalances
• Treats dyslipidemia — manages unhealthy levels of blood fats in young patients
• Researches treatments for metabolic bone diseases to improve childhood bone health
• Expert in treating adrenal and parathyroid gland disorders in children

Dr. Hasan Biri is a urologist and founding president of Koru Healthcare Group. He specializes in robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Dr. Biri conducted oncology research at the University of Southern California Uro-oncology Center. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Authored over 80 national and international scientific publications.
• Former head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions like urolithiasis, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Didem Melis Oztas is a cardiovascular surgeon at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in pediatric cardiac surgery and congenital heart defects. Dr. Oztas won a national award for her research on cardiovascular stem cells.

• Performs specialized surgeries for Tetralogy of Fallot and Atrial Septal Defects.
• Treats complex pediatric heart conditions including ventricular septal defects.
• Expert in pediatric valve replacements and plastic surgery for cardiac valves.
• Works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital with 15 operating rooms.

Dr. Ilker Tolga Özgen is a professor of pediatric endocrinology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won multiple first prizes for research on Turner syndrome and precocious puberty. Dr. Özgen treats growth retardation, diabetes, and thyroid disorders. He serves patients at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in a modern campus.

• Specializes in puberty problems and menstrual irregularities in adolescent girls.
• Treats metabolic issues including obesity and adrenal gland disorders.
• Clinical focus includes pituitary disorders and genital abnormalities in boys.
• Member of the Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Association.

Dr. Villagrá is a premier cardiovascular surgeon who directs the Children's Cardiac Surgery Service. His pediatric check-ups focus on evaluating complex heart conditions in newborns and children.

• Authored over 100 articles on pediatric heart care in international medical journals
• Trained in congenital heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital
• Earned a doctoral thesis with the Outstanding Cum Laude distinction
• Member of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
• Serves on the editorial board for the Spanish Journal of Cardiology

Dr. Seda Turgut is an endocrinologist at Liv Hospital Ulus in Istanbul. She specializes in pituitary diseases, thyroid disorders, and metabolic bone conditions. Dr. Turgut completed medical observations at the Cleveland Clinic Endocrinology and Metabolism Institute. She also observed clinical practices at the University of Piemonte Orientale in Italy.

• Treats type 2 diabetes using stem cell therapy and metabolic surgery.
• Performs thyroidectomy and radioiodine therapy for goiter and thyroid diseases.
• Provides bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) for reproductive system issues.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Ulus, a center recognized for diagnostic excellence.

Dr. Irfan Koruk is a gastroenterologist at Liv Hospital Ulus. He focuses on the biliary system, pancreas, and interventional endoscopy. He completed a clinical training program in endoscopic ultrasonography (EUS) at the State University of New York. Dr. Koruk was the founding physician of the endoscopy unit at Gaziantep State Hospital.

• Performs complex procedures like ERCP, cholangioscopy, and capsule endoscopy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and Crohn's disease.
• Author of over 25 publications on bile duct stones and liver injury.
• Works at JCI-accredited Liv Hospital, a center of excellence for colorectal surgery.

Dr. Utku Zor is a cardiologist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul in Turkey. He completed specialty training at the Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center. Dr. Zor completed an echocardiography course at Harvard Medical School. He also holds a Level I Cardiac MRI certification.

• Specializes in advanced heart failure and preventive cardiology.
• Performs transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography.
• Treats patients with hypertension and chronic cardiac conditions.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility and Center of Excellence for cardiac surgery.