Best CT (computer tomography) doctors: TOP 497 doctors

Dr. Martin Schindl is a senior consultant at the University Hospital of Surgery, Vienna General Hospital. He specializes in surgery of the pancreas, liver, gallbladder, and bile ducts. He also focuses on surgical cancer therapy. Dr. Schindl leads the surgical outpatient clinic for pancreatic and biliary diseases. He coordinates the interdisciplinary pancreatic cancer group at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna.

He founded the ABCSG Pancreas Working Group. Dr. Schindl reviews articles for international surgical journals. He is a member of several national and international surgical societies. He also serves on the ethics committee of the Medical University of Vienna. Dr. Schindl has made important contributions to cancer therapy research and patient support programs.

Dr. Sebastian F. Schoppmann is an expert in general and visceral surgery. He has focused on upper gastrointestinal (GI) surgery since 2007. He leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit (CCC-GET) at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna. He is also an Associate Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna.

Dr. Schoppmann has published over 240 peer-reviewed articles. He serves as a consulting or associate editor for several leading surgical and oncology journals. He is the General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology. He has also held important leadership roles in surgical oncology organizations. His work has helped advance upper-GI cancer surgery.

Professor Thomas Binder is a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology and has trained at several medical institutes. He is the author of many medical articles and is a member of several medical societies. He is the head of the echocardiography laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna and is actively involved in teaching and training cardiologists.

Univ.-Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Johannes Köstler is a board-certified specialist for Internal Medicine, Hematology/Oncology, and Intensive Care Medicine who specializes in hematology & internal oncology, intensive care medicine. He is one of the top-rated breast cancer and sarcoma oncologist specialists and has extensive experience in the field and has received degrees from the Medical University of Vienna and the Weizmann Institute of Science. He has also had special training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.

Dr. Gerhard Prager is a leading bariatric surgeon. He has performed over 3,000 bariatric operations using advanced techniques such as gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and biliopancreatic diversion. He serves as Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board for Bariatric Surgery at IFSO. Dr. Prager has played a key role in shaping international standards in obesity surgery.

Dr. Prager’s practice uses a multidisciplinary approach. He works closely with endocrinologists, psychologists, nutritionists, and other specialists to provide complete patient care. He is active in research, education, and advanced surgical training. Dr. Prager has trained surgeons from more than 50 countries.

He is accredited by the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.

Priv. Doz. Dr. Peter J. Bock is a leading orthopedic surgeon. He earned his doctorate in 1998. Dr. Bock has performed over 5,000 surgeries. He specializes in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. His main focus areas are arthroscopic ankle and foot procedures, hallux valgus correction, cartilage repair, and ankle instability.

Dr. Bock was Senior Consultant and Head of the Foot Surgery Department at Speising Orthopedic Hospital. He is known for his expertise and many published articles. Dr. Bock speaks German, English, French, and Spanish.

Dr. Petra Krepler is a specialist in orthopedics and orthopedic surgery. She earned her medical degree in Vienna. Dr. Krepler was the first woman to lead an orthopedic clinic team in Austria. She has over 27 years of clinical experience at Vienna General Hospital. She also served as Deputy Head of the Clinical Department of Orthopedics.

Dr. Krepler leads the Department of Spinal Surgery and the Department of Conservative Orthopedics at the Wien-Speising Center for Spinal Disease Treatment. She introduced ISO 9001-2001 quality management standards at the center. Dr. Krepler is known for her work with spinal injuries, scoliosis, and sports orthopedics.

She has published many scientific articles and organized international congresses. Dr. Krepler also lectures at leading universities. She is a member of organizations such as AAOS, SICOT, and EUROSPINE.

Dr. Manfred Mühlbauer is a leading spinal neurosurgeon. He graduated from Vienna Medical University and now serves as a visiting professor there. He has more than 30 years of experience. His main focus is minimally invasive and reconstructive spinal neurosurgery. He also specializes in microsurgery for intervertebral disc hernias, vertebrostenosis, and stabilization procedures for spinal instability.

Dr. Mühlbauer is a board-certified neurosurgeon and intensive medicine specialist. He holds ECFMG certification and has completed international training in advanced spinal techniques. Since 1994, he has held senior roles in the neurosurgical department at Donauspital. In 2002, he joined the hospital’s board of directors. He is recognized for his scientific work and leadership in neurosurgery.

Education and Experience

2019 – Present
Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital
Cardiology Department

2019
Germany Lübeck Hospital Arrhythmia Clinic
Electrophysiology Training

2018
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine
Associate Professor, Department of Cardiology

2017
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Electrophysiology Training

2015
Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
Assistant Professor

2013
Cleveland Clinic, United States
Observant Doctor

2013
TC. Ministry of Health Türkiye Higher Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Ankara
Specialization

2008
Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education

Memberships

Turkish Cardiology Association, Member

European Society of Cardiology

European Arrhythmia Association (EHRA)

Prof. Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in gastrointestinal and breast cancers. He has contributed to cancer care through research, especially with his study on the best timing for surgery after neoadjuvant therapy in rectal cancer. This work has influenced global treatment protocols.

Dr. Sağlam has led clinical trials in targeted therapies and precision medicine. His research on liver-transplanted patients with hepatocellular carcinoma was nominated for the 2024 International Best Researcher Award. He is a member of ASCO, ESMO, and ENET. Dr. Sağlam provides personalized and evidence-based oncology care.

General Information and Presentation

He completed his primary education at Şenlikköy Primary School and his secondary education at the Istek Foundation Florya Bilge Kagan High School. He graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He completed his specialist education in Istanbul Medical Faculty Neurology Department in 2006. In 2006 he worked at the Neurology Clinic and the PharmaZentrum Research Center of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, Switzerland. Between 2007 and 2011, Bakırköy Prof. Dr. He worked at Mazhar Osman Mental Health and Neurological Diseases Training and Research Hospital in the 3rd Neurology Clinic and in the Dementia and Movement Disorders policlinics. Since October 2011, he has been working at Istanbul University of Science, Faculty of Medicine, Neurology, USA.

Experience

İstanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine Neurology, 

Şişli Florence Nightingale Hospital 

Kadıköy Florence Nightingale Hospital Neurology Clinics, 

Gayrettepe Metropolitan Florence Nightingale Hospital PET department.

Education:

Medical Faculty, Trakya University,  

Edirne, Turkey (1994-2000)

Professional Experience:

General Practitioner and Emergency Physician

Bartın (2000-2004)

Specialization:  

Department of Neurosurgery, S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital,  

Istanbul (2004-2010)

Participation in the Accreditation Process by the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) during  

Specialization (2004-2010)

Completion of Compulsory Service as Specialist Physician

Tokat State Hospital, Tokat (2010-2012)

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery

Gaziosmanpaşa University, Tokat (2012-2014)

Contribution to the Establishment of the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University  

(2012-2014)

Lecturer

Medipol University, Istanbul (2012-2014)

Specialist Physician

Memorial Istanbul Hospitals, Istanbul (2014-2018)

Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences

Eurasia University, Istanbul (2014-2021)

Associate Professor in the field of Neurosurgery (2021- )

Specialist Physician

Acıbadem Maslak Hospital, Istanbul (2018-2021)

Specialist Physician

Liv Hospital Ulus, Istanbul (2021-2023)

2023 –

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, Istanbul

Skills and Achievements:

Obtained Associate Professorship in the field of Neurosurgery (2021)

Experience in Academic Teaching and Management (2012-2021)

Proficiency in Turkish (Native) and English (Advanced)

Professional Summary:

Experienced cardiac surgeonspecializing in varicoseveins, coronary bypasssurgery, heart valve diseases, aortic aneurysms, heart aneurysms, and TAVI procedures.

Dedicated to providing high-quality care and innovative surgical solutions to patients.

Education:

2022                      : Professorship, Istanbul Arel University

2015                      : Associate Professorship, Şişli Memorial Hospital

1997-2002:           Residency in Cardiovascular Surgery,Florence Nightingale Hospital/ Kadir Has University 1989-1995                : Medical Degree, Hacettepe University Medical Faculty (English Program)

1982-1989           : TarsusAmerican College

Specializations:

Varicose Veins

Coronary Bypass Surgery Heart Valve Diseases Aortic Aneurysms

Heart Aneurysms

TAVI (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation) Work Experience:

Current: İstanbul FlorenceNightingale Hastanesi, Cardiovascular Surgery Department Previous: Şişli Memorial Hospital, Cardiovascular Surgery Department

Education

MD; Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (2001)

Residencies

Internal Medicine; Ministry of Health Ankara Diskapi Education and Research Hospital (2009)

Pathology; Gazi University Faculty of Medicine (2004)

Fellowships

Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Necmettin Erbakan University Faculty of Medicine (2013)

Experiences

Demiroglu Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital (2019- currently)

Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology (2017-2019)

Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul, Korea (2018)

Konya Education and Research Hospital, Department of Gastroenterology  (2014-2017)

Certificates

Advanced Endoscopy Certificate, Bundang CHA Hospital, Seoul, Korea, 2018

Bariatric Endoscopy Certificate, Bariatric Endoscopy Global course, Sao Paulo, Brazil, 2020

Awards

2019 Rising Star, 10th Digestive Disease and Endoscopy Symposium

Memberships

Turkish Society of Internal Medicine

Turkish Society of Gastroenterology

ERCP Study Group at Turkish Society of Gastroenterology

European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Women in Endoscopy, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Professor of oncosurgery and proctology

Prof. Dr. Salih Murat İmer is a neurosurgeon with over 30 years of experience. He founded and led the Neurosurgery Department at Okan University Hospital. He has written 68 scientific articles and contributed to 9 book chapters. Dr. İmer has also presented at 33 international congresses, showing his influence in neurosurgery worldwide.

Dr. İmer holds advanced certifications in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, Leksell Gamma Knife radiosurgery, and endoscopic spine surgery. He received specialized training in several European countries. He has worked with leading experts such as Prof. Matti Vapalahti and Prof. Juha Hernesniemi. Through these collaborations, he has helped improve neurosurgical practice and education around the world.

After he became a neurologist, he did 3,5 years of obligatory service for the gouvernment, first 1,5 years in military (Iskenderun Navy Hospital) and two more years in Diyarbakır Social Security Hospital. He returned to Istanbul University in 1989. He worked in the Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota U.S.A. during 1990 - 1991 on Demantia and Behavioural neurology subjects.

He became an Associate Professor in 1994 and continued working in Istanbul University until 1999. Between 1999 - 2002, he worked at the Kadir Has University and also Florence Nightingale Hospital.

He served in the Faculty executive committee of Kadir Has University during 1999 - 2000 and became a professor in 2000. Following that, worked in the Kozyatağı Hospital between 2004 - 2013.  

Since 2013 he has been working in Florence Nightingale Hospital.  

 SPECIALITIES

Demantia

Epilepsy

Headache

 WORK EXPERIENCE

Military service in Navy Hospital, 1985 - 1986

Obligatory state service in Diyarbakır S.S.K Hospital, 1986 - 1989

Kozyatağı Acıbadem Hospital 2004 - 2013