Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Prof. Dr. Philipp Riss is an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna. He provides expert online consultation with a surgeon for complex thyroid and adrenal disorders.

• Specializes in hormone-related surgery at Wiener Privatklinik and Vienna General Hospital
• Performs minimally invasive procedures using small incisions for faster recovery
• Researches endocrine tumor biology to sets surgical standards across Europe
• Expert in thyroidectomy and parathyroid resections for benign and malignant conditions
• Member of the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons

Professor Martin Schindl specializes in complex abdominal surgery at Wiener Privatklinik. Online consultation with Surgeon allows patients to discuss intricate hepatobiliary cases with a world-recognized expert.

• Professor of Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna – a leading European research center
• Performs multivisceral resections – complex surgery that removes several organs involved in a tumor
• Senior Consultant in the Transplant Surgery Division at Vienna General Hospital
• Investigates liver regeneration and tissue damage to improve patient recovery and survival
• Member of the Medical University of Vienna specialist faculty for visceral surgery

Professor Klaus Kaczirek serves as Deputy Head of General Surgery at Vienna General Hospital. He provides an online consultation with a surgeon for complex endocrine and oncologic cases.

• Specializes in thyroid and neuroendocrine tumor surgery
• Uses advanced laparoscopic techniques for faster patient recovery
• Performs liver resections for primary cancer and metastases
• Conducts distal pancreatectomies to treat pancreatic cysts
• Member of the European Society of Endocrine Surgeons (ESES)

With more than 9,900 surgeries performed, Dr. Prager is a world leader in metabolic and gastrointestinal care. He offers online consultations for patients seeking elite surgical expertise at Wiener Privatklinik.

• Former World President of IFSO – the global body for obesity and metabolic surgery
• University Professor of Bariatric Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in complex revisional procedures and gastric bypass using minimally invasive techniques
• Authored 435+ scientific publications regarding hormonal mechanisms and long-term surgical outcomes
• Trained surgeons from over 50 countries in advanced gastrointestinal surgical methods

Dr. Hughes Hyun leads surgical cases at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides an online consultation with a surgeon regarding advanced robotic techniques.

• Board-certified in general surgery
• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery time
• Expert in robotic surgery for high precision
• Practices at Sourasky Medical Center, a top Israeli hospital

Professor Dan Fliss leads the Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery department at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides expert online consultation with a surgeon for complex head and neck tumors.

• Specializes in oncologic surgery for conditions affecting the head and neck
• Professor at the Tel Aviv University faculty of medicine
• Consults on skull base surgery and reconstructive oncologic procedures

Dr. Mark Schurz is a trauma surgeon and sports traumatologist at Wiener Privatklinik in Vienna. He focuses on joint preservation through minimally invasive techniques and arthoscopy. Dr. Schurz treats professional athletes and patients with complex musculoskeletal injuries. He practices at a facility recognized by Newsweek as one of the World's Best Hospitals.

• Specializes in ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair, and rotator cuff surgery.
• Performs osteotomy and arthroscopic procedures to avoid full joint replacement.
• Manages structured rehabilitation for sports injuries and accident recovery.
• Graduated from the Medical University of Vienna and leads sports medicine care.

Dr. Menahem Ben-haim leads surgical oncology at Sourasky Medical Center. He specializes in gastrointestinal cancer surgery and online consultations with a surgeon.

• Focuses on treating liver and pancreatic cancers
• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex surgery for pancreatic conditions
• Provides expert second opinions for oncological interventions
• Practices at Ichilov – Israel's largest acute care facility

Dr. Michael Matzner is a senior consultant in orthopedic and trauma surgery at Wiener Privatklinik. He focuses on spinal decompressions, joint replacements, and herniated disc surgeries. He earned his medical degree and trauma training at the University of Vienna. Dr. Matzner has been a certified specialist since 2001.

• Performs minimally invasive joint reconstruction and spinal procedures.
• Treats degenerative spine disease, osteoporosis, and spinal stenosis.
• Specializes in ankle joint replacement and arthrodesis.
• Works at Wiener Privatklinik, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Professor Walter Klepetko performed Austria’s first lung transplant and heads thoracic surgery at the Medical University of Vienna. He provides online consultations for patients with complex lung or chest diseases.

• Directs the Vienna Lung Transplant Program – a center performing over 100 transplants annually
• Specializes in lung cancer surgery and thymoma removal – treating tumors of the thymus gland
• Co-developed ECMO – a life-support machine that oxygenates blood outside of the body
• Advanced fellowship training at Harvard’s Massachusetts General Hospital and Toronto General Hospital

Dr. Igor Suhotnik is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He leads complex pediatric abdominal care at Dana Dweck Children's Hospital in Tel Aviv.

• Treats neonatal and childhood conditions through online consultation with a surgeon
• Specializes in small intestine resections and hiatal hernia repairs
• Performs ERCP to examine bile and pancreatic ducts using an endoscope
• Visiting professor at Tel Aviv University medical faculty
• Member of the European Association of Pediatric Surgeons

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

Dr. Pongtep Na Nakorn is a sports medicine specialist at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital. He focuses on shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery at Thailand's first orthopedic-only hospital. Dr. Na Nakorn treats complex conditions like rotator cuff tears and ACL injuries. He works at an AACI-accredited facility using robotic surgical assistants for high precision.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for faster patient recovery.
• Completed sports medicine training at Thammasat University.
• Expert in meniscus repair and joint replacement procedures.
• Treats habitual shoulder dislocation and ligament tears.

Dr. Gerald Filip is a board-certified breast surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. He is a primary specialist for breast cancer surgery and oncologic care in Romania. Dr. Filip is a Surgeon of Excellence in Breast Treatment. This title comes from the US-based Surgical Review Corporation (SRC).

• Specializes in tumor excision, lumpectomy, and complex breast reconstruction.
• Performs sentinel lymph node biopsy using minimally invasive methods.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with 10 international accreditations.
• Offers online consultations for surgical planning and diagnosis.

Dr. Ehsan Sotoudeh is a general surgeon and laparoscopic specialist at EDEN AESTHETICS. He provides online consultation with Surgeon services for surgical and regenerative medicine planning.

• Licensed in regenerative medicine including stem cell and exosome-based treatments
• Uses advanced diagnostics to create individualized treatment plans
• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for minimally invasive results
• Integrates evidence-based protocols into modern aesthetic and functional care

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Education

Ondokuz Mayıs University Faculty of Medicine (1991)

KTÜ Faculty of Medicine Farabi Hospital (Specialization.1998)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Surgery Training, 2002)

Istanbul University Çapa Faculty of Medicine (Laparoscopic Antireflux Surgery Training, 2006)

Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine (General Surgery Clinic Advance Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery, Morbid Obesity and Oncological Cancer Surgery Training, 2010i)

Dr. Muhammed Mustafa Atci is an Associate Professor of Medical Oncology at Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating colon, breast, gastric, and lung cancers. He previously served as the Education Coordinator at Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşcıoğlu City Hospital. Dr. Atci is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Author of 19 peer-reviewed papers on gastrointestinal, thoracic, and endocrine cancers.
• Published studies on survival outcomes for stage IIB colon cancer in the Journal of Chemotherapy.
• Researches prognostic biomarkers using PET/CT scans and metabolic tumor volume.
• Treats complex oncological cases at the university-affiliated İstinye University clinic.