MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 15

Dr. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Natalia Hauser is a neurologist at Döbling Private Hospital. She uses her neurological expertise to review images for brain and spine disorders.

• Specializes in neurology – the study of the brain and nervous system
• Works at Döbling Private Hospital – a facility recognized for high medical standards
• Provides detailed neurological assessments alongside MRI of one area

Dr. Zohar Dotan leads the Department of Urology at Sheba Medical Center. He uses high-resolution MRI of one area to create personalized, precision-based plans for urologic cancers.

• Trained in uro-oncology and laparoscopic surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Heads the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society and holds a PhD in Genetics
• Member of the American and European Associations of Urology
• Published over 50 scientific papers on cancer treatment and research

Dr. Ender Tukay is a dental specialist at Fizyomer Terapia. He brings expert insights to MRI results for temporomandibular joint disorders.

• Specialized in prosthodontics at Gulhane Military Medical Academy
• Treats temporomandibular joint disorders by evaluating complex jaw imaging
• Graduated from Gazi University Faculty of Dentistry
• Expert in implant-supported fixed and removable prostheses
• Provides oral hygiene and prosthesis care guidance

Prof. Beni Boursi leads gastrointestinal oncology research at Sheba Medical Center. He completed advanced training at the University of Pennsylvania and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Specializes in oncologic imaging and predictive models for early cancer detection
• Expertise in gastrointestinal oncology used for precise MRI of one area
• Published research in the journal Science regarding innovative cancer therapies
• Founder of the ECOG-ACRIN Microbiome Working Group for global cancer research
• Member of the Israeli Association of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgery specialist at Central Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to plan precise, minimally invasive spinal procedures.

• Completed a medical internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Specializes in endoscopic spine surgery – using small cameras to treat the back.
• Uses nucleoplasty – a procedure to treat herniated discs without major surgery.
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital – a major Turkish surgical center.
• Focuses on spinal instrumentation to stabilize the back during recovery.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncology specialist at Central Hospital. He uses advanced imaging like MRI of one area to guide personalized cancer treatments.

• Associate Professor who conducts national and international scientific research on cancer
• Specializes in metabolic supported chemotherapy for rectal and lung cancers
• Uses hyperthermia therapy to heat tumor cells and improve treatment results
• Expert in hyperbaric oxygen therapy for supporting patient recovery
• Member of prestigious medical oncology organizations in Turkey

Professor Erdem is a specialized spine surgeon at Central Hospital in Istanbul. His work includes MRI of one area to diagnose complex spinal disorders and deformities.

• Named Doctor of the Year by the Turkish Ministry of Health in 2013
• Specializes in deformity correction for conditions like scoliosis and kyphosis
• Expert in treating spinal tumors, infections, and stenosis – narrowing of the spine
• Professor involved in training the next generation of spine surgeons
• Completed specialized orthopedic surgery training at Erciyes University

Associate Professor Burak Gunaydin is a highly recognized orthopedic specialist at Optimed International Hospital. He has developed a new MRI method specifically designed to improve the accuracy of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear diagnosis.

• Published research on advanced MRI techniques using maximum knee flexion in the prone position
• Expertise in orthopedic oncology, prosthetic surgery, and complex fracture treatments
• Recipient of the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for excellence in clinical research
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD)

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Dr. Jacob Cohen is a senior gynecologist at Assuta Medical Center. He specializes in laparoscopic and pelvic diagnostics like MRI of one area.

• Heads the gynecological surgery department at Assuta Medical Center
• Expert in laparoscopic surgery – performs minimally invasive procedures through small incisions
• Focuses on endoscopic diagnostics to view internal organs without open surgery
• Fellowship trained in advanced gynecological surgical techniques

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr. Lee Chunyong is a urologist with a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University College of Medicine. His clinical focus includes kidney and urinary stones (ESWL), prostate diseases (BPH, prostate cancer, prostatitis), sexual dysfunction, vasectomy, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and voiding dysfunction.

He has served as Director of Hanyang University Hospital. He was Chairman and Chief Professor of the Department of Urology at Hanyang University College of Medicine. He served as President and later Honorary President of the Korean Endourological Society. He was also a Board Member of the Société Internationale d'Urologie.

His international roles include Visiting Fellow at UCLA and Visiting Professor at the University of Tübingen. He was featured twice on EBS “Best Doctors,” covering prostatic diseases and kidney and urinary stones.

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.