MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in functional neurosurgery, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Dr. Akcakaya completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Trained in microsurgery of the brachial plexus at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
• Performs deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and Gamma Knife procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and malignant brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Alcaraz was the first surgeon worldwide to perform transvaginal surgery without external incisions. He serves as a senior surgeon and uro-oncologist at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Specializes in prostate cancer and urogenital system tumors
• Uses MRI results to plan precise Da Vinci robotic surgeries
• Head of Urology and Kidney Transplantation at Teknon Medical Center
• Maintains a Hirsch index of 27, showing significant scientific influence
• Member of the American Urological Confederation and European Urological Society

Dr. Ulviyya Salimova is a neurologist at the Biological Medicine Integrative Health Center Baku. She manages organic and functional nervous system diseases. Her practice focuses on strokes, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson’s disease. Dr. Salimova earned her medical degree from Azerbaijan Medical University.

• Treats neurological complications of herniated discs like radiculopathy and weakness.
• Manages complex headache disorders, including migraines, cluster headaches, and tension types.
• Performs specialized interventions such as medication for multiple sclerosis and spinal cord stimulation.
• Treats patients at a center serving 84,500 people annually.

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. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik. He specializes in the treatment of pituitary adenomas and complex skull base tumors. Dr. Ceylan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 4,300 surgeries for pituitary adenomas.
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region pathologies.
• Performed 150+ craniopharyngioma resections and 120+ chordoma surgeries.
• Previously served as Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He uses MRI of one area to plan complex oncological and abdominal surgeries.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York for surgical oncology
• Specializes in NanoKnife technology to treat tumors with focal electrical pulses
• Certified in microwave liver ablation to destroy tumors using heat
• Expert in gastrointestinal surgery for stomach, sarcoma, and colorectal cancer cases
• Fellowship trained at King's College in London for advanced surgical techniques

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.

• Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
• Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
• Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.

Professor Yao Yi leads the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He uses MRI of one area for advanced neurosurgical planning and mapping brain function.

• International expert in functional neurology and neurosurgery
• Specializes in brain functional mapping to pinpoints active areas before surgery
• Focuses on drug-resistant and complex epilepsy in children and adults
• Performs microsurgery for brain tumors and vascular conditions
• Standing Council Member of the China Association Against Epilepsy

Dr. Zhang Rong Chun directs the gastroenterology department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in digestive endoscopy and imaging for complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Brings specialized expertise from Xijing Hospital to Xiamen Humanity Hospital
• Focuses on diagnosing gastrointestinal cancers and pancreatic diseases using advanced imaging
• Serves as a standing committee member for the Digestive Endoscopy association
• Participates as a committee member for the Endoscopic Oncology group
• Expert in identifying acute abdominal conditions and biliary diseases during an MRI of one area

Dr. Francisco Aranda Murillo is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Quironsalud Marbella. He specializes in hip and foot surgery for bone and joint injuries. He served as the traumatologist for the Spanish Motorcycling Federation during world championships. Dr. Aranda treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

• Participated in the medical support team for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
• Performs specialized hip and ankle arthroscopy alongside joint replacement.
• Member of the Spanish Society for Hip Surgery Secca.
• Trained in surgical orthopedics at the Instituto Dexeus in Barcelona.

Professor Akif Albayrak is a senior orthopedic specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He uses MRI of one area to diagnose complex spinal disorders and bone deformities.

• Trained at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.
• Full Professor involved in the latest orthopedic research.
• Expert in identifying scoliosis and kyphosis using advanced imaging.
• Focuses on pediatric and adult orthopedic reconstructions.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Suebuang Phupichphong is an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Phupichphong has subspecialty training in sports medicine.

Education and training: M.D., Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services. Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital.

Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera leads the oncology department at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in pediatric bone and soft tissue sarcomas using precise MRI of one area.

• Completed oncology fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Scientific Director of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Department
• Authored over 70 scientific papers on pediatric cancer research
• Received the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Director of the Developmental Tumors Laboratory focused on innovative treatments

Dr. Viktor Kotiuk is an orthopedist at Carolina Hospital in Warsaw. He specializes in sports injuries, knee surgery, and arthroscopy. Dr. Kotiuk has co-authored over 180 scientific papers on orthopedic treatments. He treats complex bone and joint injuries, hip fractures, and meniscus tears.

• Performs anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and rotator cuff repair.
• Received the Scholarship of the President of Ukraine for talented youth.
• Former research specialist at the SI Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics.
• Works at Carolina Hospital, an official FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence.

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in orthopedic oncology and joint replacement at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses MRI of one area to evaluate bone and soft tissue tumors.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Performs reconstruction surgery for complex upper and lower extremity trauma
• Expert in treating pediatric conditions like hip dysplasia and spina bifida
• Uses PRP therapy to accelerate healing in injured tendons and ligaments
• Specialist in spinal surgeries including discectomy and kyphoplasty for back pain