Taras Vrublivskyi
- New
- 13 years of experience
- accreditations:
- Ukraine, Chernivtsi, Dr. VRUBLIVSKYI Plastic Surgery
Work experience:
• 2000 to 2002 – Medical intern at the Central City Clinical Hospital, Kyiv
• 2001 to 2005 – Researcher at the Department of Hospital Surgery №2 with a course in Thoracic and Vascular Surgery at the National Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets
• 2002 to 2005 – Surgeon at the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Central City Clinical Hospital, Kyiv
• 2003 to 2005 – Assistant at the Department of Hospital Surgery №2, National Medical University named after A.A. Bogomolets
• 2005 – Present – Surgeon at private clinics in Kyiv
• July 2023 – Founder of Yurchenko Plastic Surgery Clinic in Limassol, Cyprus
Scientific conferences, exhibitions, seminars, symposia:
• 2001 – 1st International Congress on Applied Aesthetics and Cosmetology in Ukraine, Kyiv
• 2001 – 2nd Ukrainian Congress on Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Surgery, Kyiv
• 2002 – Scientific-Practical Seminar "Dysport – Application in Aesthetic Medicine", Kyiv
• 2002 – 3rd International Congress on Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery, Moscow
• 2002 – Scientific-Practical Conference "Hemostasis – Problems and Prospects", Kyiv
• 2002 – 20th Congress of Surgeons of Ukraine, Ternopil
• 2002 – Scientific-Practical Conference "Relevant Issues in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery", Kyiv
• 2002 – 8th Scientific-Practical Conference "Relevant Issues in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery", Yalta
• 2003 – 58th Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Problems in Modern Medicine", Kyiv
• 2004 to 9th Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Issues in Aesthetic Surgery", Sevastopol
• 2004 – Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Issues in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery", Kyiv
• 2004 – 1st Congress "Current Issues in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery", Kyiv
• 2005 – 59th International Medical Conference for Young Scientists
• 2005 – 8th All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Conference "Current Issues in Vascular and Reconstructive Surgery", Kyiv
• 2008 – 3rd All-Ukrainian Scientific-Practical Conference "Prevention of Complications in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"
• 2009 – 4th Scientific-Practical Conference "Tissue Engineering in Aesthetic Medicine"
• 2010 – 10th IAPSO Congress "Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery"
• 2010 – "Problematic Situations in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"
• 2010 – "Satellite Symposium Breast Augmentation Surgery"
• 2010 – 1st Congress of the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
• 2010 – "Current Problems in Autotransplantation of Fat in the Periorbital Area of the Face"
• 2011 – "Single-Stage Breast Reconstruction with Implants Using Acellular Dermal Matrix"
• 2011 – "ISAPS-St. Petersburg Course"
• 2011 – "New Technologies in Plastic Surgery"
• 2011 – "Current Issues in Reconstructive and Restorative Breast Surgery"
• 2012 – 5th International Conference "Progress in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery"
• 2013 – "Problematic Situations in Breast Surgery"
• 2013 – 4th International Symposium on Plastic Surgery and Cosmetology "Combined Techniques and Biotechnology in Aesthetic Medicine"
• 2013 – "Reconstructive Breast Surgery: Aesthetic Aspects"
• 2017 – Cadaver Course, Arezzo, Italy
• 2017 – Speaker, 4th European Congress on Injection Techniques in Lviv
• 2017 – Advanced Aesthetic Blepharoplasty, Midface, and Face Contouring, St. Petersburg
• 2017 to 2018 – Regular speaker at master classes on Aesthetic Gynecology and Lipofilling Techniques
• 2018 – Speaker, National Scientific-Practical Conference "Breast in an Interdisciplinary Aspect"
• 2018 – Advanced Aesthetic Face, Breast, and Body Contouring, St. Petersburg
• 2023 – "Current Issues in Modern Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery", Uzhgorod
• 2024 – "Anatomy of Beauty", Kyiv
• 2024 – Speaker, Polytech Bright Talents Conference, Ibiza
• 2024 – Speaker, Difficult Cases Conference, Uzhgorod
Education:
• National Medical University (NMU) named after A.A. Bogomolets, Faculty of Medicine, Kyiv (2000)
• Internship, Department of Hospital Surgery №2 (NMU) named after A.A. Bogomolets, at the Central City Clinical Hospital in Kyiv (2002)
Procedures performed:
• Breast augmentation
• Breast reduction
• Breast lift
• Removal of biogel from the breast
• Correction of tubular breast shape
• Correction of breast asymmetry
• Implant replacement
• Labiaplasty
Memberships:
• Member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine
• Founder and participant of the Club of Plastic Surgeons
• Member of the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Medicine
• UPRADAS – Ukrainian Association of Dermatocosmetologists and Plastic-Reconstructive Surgeons
Dr. Cemal Kara is a general surgeon with 26 years of experience. He specializes in cosmetic and weight-loss surgeries. He has performed more than 6,200 procedures. Dr. Kara co-founded the Aegean Medical Health Center and is recognized as a leader in his field.
He holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association, awarded in 2008. Dr. Kara has received several awards in both international and national scientific competitions. He invented and patented a laparoscopic surgical instrument. He has also published over 30 medical articles.
Dr. Kara is an active member of several professional organizations. These include the Turkish Surgical Association, Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association, and the Aegean Region Surgery Association.
Dr. Benjawan “Dr. Tarn” Klankrong is a plastic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience. She began at Lerdsin Hospital in 2004. Since 2009, she has practiced at Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital. She is a member of the Thai Association Academy of Aesthetic Surgery and Medicine. She is also a member of the Medical Council of Thailand.
Her procedures include rhinoplasty (closed and semi-open), double eyelid surgery, sub-brow lift, chin augmentation, buccal fat removal, and lip reduction. She also performs body contouring, including tummy tuck, liposuction, and fat transfer (lipofilling). She offers facelift and neck lift. Her breast procedures include augmentation, reduction, tightening, and lifting. She also performs labiaplasty.
| Education | |
| 1985-1992 | Medical School, Siriraj hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok |
| 1995-1997 | General surgery training, Thai certified board of general surgery, King Pramongkutklao Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok |
| 1998-2000 | Plastic surgery training, Thai certified board of Plastic and reconstructive surgery,Ramathibod Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok |
| 2001 | Visiting Scholarship in craniofacial and micro surgery in Plastic and reconstructive surgical department Chung Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan |
| 2004 | Visiting fellow in dermatologic laser surgery, Division of Dermatology, Department of Medicine Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok |
| 2011 | Training in Laser body sculpture and Laser leg Vein treatment with Dr. Michael Goldman, Goldman & Butterwick, SanDiego clinic, USA |
| 2012 | Korea facial bone contouring surgery training course (IPSTC) at 3 clinics |
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| EXPERIENCE | |
| 1992-1993 | Internship, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration General Hospital, Bangkok |
| 1993 - 1994 | General practitioner, Surgical department, Veterans General Hospital, Bangkok |
| 2000 - 2008 | Plastic surgeon, Plastic surgery department, Sawanpracharak, Ministry of Health , Nakhon Sawan |
| 2000 - 2008 | Plastic surgery instructor, Faculty of medicine, Plastic surgery department, Praboromarajchanok Institute, Mahidol University, Bangkok |
| 2007 - 2008 | Plastic surgery instructor, Faculty of Medicine, Plastic surgery department, Naresuan Universit, Phitsanulok |
| 2000 - 2008 | Consultant plastic surgeon |
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| 2008 - Present | Plastic surgeon, Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute, Phuket |
| BOARD CERTIFICATE, LICENSE & REGISTRATIONS | |
| 1992 | Medical license No. #17689, Medical council of Thailand |
| 1998 | Board Certification, Thai Certified Board of General Surgery |
| 2000 | Thai Certifed board of Plastic and reconstructive surgery |
| 2005 | Thai Certifed Board of Family Medicine, 2005 |
| HONORS & AWARDS | |
| Outstanding Resident in surgery, 1995, Department of surgery, King Pramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok | |
| MEMBERSHIPS & COMMIRREE IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES | |
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| MEDIA ATTENTION & PUBLICATIONS | |
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| Facial bone contouring and open rhinoplasty from 2 HAAS WORKSHOP | |
The plus clinic seoul 2022 , Efi clinic Daegu 2022 Singapore general hospital 2022 Advanced eyelid surgery workshop from HAAS WORKSHOP Singapore general hospital collaboration with Grace Clinic seoul 2022 | |
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| SURGEON'S STORY | |
| Dr. Rushapol was born in a Catholic Chinese Family with loving craftsmanship and a taste in music. He entered a top medical school in Thailand and chose to specialize in plastic surgery because it was the only medical field that would allow him to express his artistic drive. He considered that he was lucky to be trained by many famous plastic surgeon mentors; some of them were considered as world authorities in the field. His career evolved from medical school surgical staff with a lot of diverse experiences. In 2008, he joined Phuket International Hospital (now called "Bangkok Hospital Siriroj") to help Dr. Sanguan Kunaporn with feminization service for SRS cases. His responsibilities have been quickly expanding and covering in many areas, from the start of Phuket Plastic Surgery Institute (PPSD which was called PIAC, to PPS' under BDMS medical group To provide natural and sustainable surgical results, Dr. Rushapol believes that plastic surgeons must have deep imagination, knowledge, and an ability to see through patients’ problem and limitations. They must be flexible with all up-to-date available surgical techniques, as well as be able to foresee any rising complications to prevent in time | |
Dr. Ernest Zacharevskij is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He specializes in aesthetic surgery, anti-aging medicine, hand surgery, and wound care. He earned his Master of Medicine and completed his plastic surgery residency at the Lithuanian University of Health Sciences. Dr. Zacharevskij is known for his work in gynaecomastia procedures. He has also presented his clinical experience at international conferences.
He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the European Wound Management Association. Dr. Zacharevskij uses evidence-based methods and is dedicated to improving patient outcomes in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Dr. med. Andrea Parafioriti is a specialist in Reconstructive and Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He has performed over 900 surgeries. He trained for two years at the Di Ivo Pitanguy School of Plastic Surgery. He also specialized in minimally invasive gluteoplasty techniques in France with Dr. Francois Petit.
Dr. Parafioriti has taught future surgeons as a trainer in Palermo, Italy. He is known for his work with advanced protocols using mesenchymal stem cells in surgery and regenerative medicine. His focus on innovation and high standards sets him apart in his field.
Dr. Denis Yurchenko is an expert in breast augmentation and reconstructive surgery. He has over 20 years of clinical experience. Dr. Yurchenko has published more than 70 scientific articles in international and local medical journals. He also holds four patents for medical inventions. He is preparing to defend his PhD on surgical gender correction and advanced mammoplasty techniques for transgender patients.
Dr. Yurchenko has performed hundreds of successful breast surgeries, including augmentation, reduction, and reconstruction. He is the founder of Yurchenko Plastic Surgery Clinic in Limassol, Cyprus. He is a member of the Association of Plastic Surgeons of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Medicine. In 2005, he received the honorary certificate "Physician of the National Medical University."
Dr. Jamil Hayek is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He specializes in advanced aesthetic procedures such as breast augmentation, otoplasty, blepharoplasty, tummy tucks, and VASER liposuction. Dr. Hayek founded New Image Clinic in 2017. He performs hundreds of successful surgeries each year.
Dr. Hayek is an international speaker and has contributed to the American book "The Evolution of Liposuction into Liposculpture." He is a member of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ISAPS), the VASER Association, and the Allergan Medical Institute board. These roles show his dedication to excellence and innovation in plastic surgery.
Dr. Rocco Cerra is a specialist in plastic, reconstructive, and oncological surgery. He has over 35 years of experience. From 1993 to 2019, he worked as Dirigente Primo Livello at the Istituto Nazionale Tumori “Fondazione G. Pascale” in Naples. During this time, he performed more than 15,000 surgeries in public healthcare and over 2,700 in international and private settings. His main areas of expertise are breast reconstruction after mastectomy, microvascular surgery, and tissue regeneration.
Dr. Cerra is now the Scientific Director of SGBG Suisse General Biomedical Group SA. He oversees centers in Switzerland, Italy, and Dubai, and leads research in regenerative medicine. He has managed international projects on stem cell therapy and medical devices for body contouring. Dr. Cerra has written over 60 scientific publications and has presented at 84 national and international congresses. He graduated with honors in Medicine and General Surgery from the University of Naples.
Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi
Specialist in Plastic, Aesthetic, and Reconstructive Surgery
Member – ASAPS | Member – ISAPS
Over 20 Years of Excellence | Thousands of Successful Procedures
With more than two decades of hands-on experience and thousands of successful surgeries, Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi stands as a distinguished expert in plastic, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery. Known for his precision, natural results, and patient-focused approach, Dr. Ahmad is internationally recognized for his excellence in both surgical outcomes and medical education. His meticulous techniques and global standards of care attract both local and international patients seeking transformative results with absolute safety.
Rhinoplasty (Nose Reshaping)
Facelift & Anti-Aging Surgeries
Breast Augmentation & Reconstruction
Body Contouring Procedures (including liposuction, tummy tuck, and more)
Revision Surgeries and Complex Reconstructive Cases
ASAPS – American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
ISAPS – International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Dr. Ahmad actively contributes to these prestigious organizations, ensuring continual learning and application of the most advanced, evidence-based surgical techniques.
20+ years of dedicated surgical practice
Thousands of successful procedures performed across aesthetic and reconstructive fields
Recognized speaker and international educator, sharing advanced surgical techniques with global peers
Contributor to academic and clinical research in the field of plastic surgery
At the core of Dr. Ahmad’s practice is a commitment to patient-centered care, blending artistry with medical precision. Every procedure is custom-designed to reflect the individual’s goals, anatomy, and expectations. His approach is rooted in achieving natural-looking, long-lasting results while prioritizing safety, comfort, and satisfaction.
Dr. Ahmad Tavassoli Ashrafi provides a seamless and discreet medical tourism experience for international patients, from personalized online consultations to post-operative care. His services are ideal for those seeking high-standard surgical care with personalized attention and optimal recovery support.
MEDICAL EDUCATION
1990 – Doctor of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
Thai, English
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
2007 – Present – Plastic Surgeon, Yanhee International Hospital
2005 – 2007 – Plastic Surgeon, Pyathai Hospital
1994 – 2003 – General Surgeon
SPECIALTY TRAINING
2005 – Plastic Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital
1994 – General Surgery, Ratchavithi Hospital
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
2007 – Craniofacial Surgery Observership, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
TRAINING AND SEMINARS
2007 – Surgery Course on Gluteal Implant, Thailand
CREDENTIALS
– Society of Plastic Surgeons of Thailand
Dr. Metha Chitthichanonate (License No. V53145) is a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He earned an MD with First Class Honors from Mahidol University (2011–2016). He completed residency in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Gender Surgery at Lerdsin Hospital (2019–2024). He also completed an observership in Microsurgery and Gender‑Affirming Surgery at Austin Surgery Center (Oct–Nov 2024).
Experience includes work as a General Practitioner at Samutprakarn Hospital (2016–2017). He was a Surgical Intern at Sirindhorn Hospital (2017–2019). He was a Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Resident at Lerdsin Hospital (2019–2024). His specialties include breast reconstruction and augmentation, body contouring and liposuction, and facial surgery and aesthetic procedures. Volunteer work includes The Princess Mother’s Medical Volunteer Doctor (2017–2022) and Operation Smile Thailand’s Cleft Lip and Palate Program (2023–2024).
MEDICAL EDUCATION
1984 – Doctor of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital
LANGUAGE SPOKEN
Thai, English
MEDICAL EXPERIENCE
2002 – Present – Plastic Surgeon, Yanhee International Hospital
– Lerdsin Hospital
– Siriraj Hospital
– Gangkoi Hospital
SPECIALTY TRAINING
1993 – Plastic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
INTERNATIONAL TRAINING
1998 – Maxillofacial & Prosthetic Surgery, Kantonsspital Basel, Switzerland
1996 – Burns, Peking, China
1996 – Hand and Microsurgery, Singapore General Hospital
1994 – Hand and Microsurgery, Kleinert Hand Center, USA
1994 – Craniofacial & Cosmetic Surgery, UCLA Medical Center, USA
1992 – Microsurgery & Orthognathic Surgery, Chung Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan
CREDENTIALS
– Society of Reconstructive Microsurgery
– Society of Hand Surgeons of Thailand
– Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons of Thailand
– Society of Plastic Surgeons of Thailand
Qualification
Past Experiences
Dr. Ozlem Cholak is a Professor and Head of the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Demiroğlu University of Science and Group Florence Nightingale Hospitals. She is an expert in microsurgery, breast surgery, body reshaping, and facial aesthetics. Dr. Cholak graduated among the top three students at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine. She completed her residency at Ankara Training and Research Hospital.
She has held key academic and clinical positions, including Consultant Specialist at Health Sciences University Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Cholak has also led humanitarian surgical missions in Jordan and Uzbekistan. She received the Second Prize at the Turkish Society of Surgery Congress and the AAEF Surgical Forum in Breast Symposium for her research and clinical presentations.