Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Panayiotis Kyzas is the Editor in Chief of the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He is a visiting professor at Edge Hill University. Dr. Kyzas treats hundreds of patients with head and neck cancer annually. He is a certified specialist in the UK, Cyprus, and Greece.

• Winner of the prestigious UK Bronze National Clinical Excellence Award.
• Introduced 3D-personalized planning for reconstructive surgery in the UK.
• Acts as Chief Investigator for the MANTRA trial, a multimillion-pound clinical study.
• Holds a law degree with honors, specializing in medical expert negligence reports.

Ranked among the top 100 doctors in Spain by Forbes, Dr. Canales Bedoya heads the General Surgery Department at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• Specializes in robotic surgery using the Da Vinci system for precise digestive procedures
• Author of the 'Manual of Surgery,' a standard textbook used in medical schools
• Leads the Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery Unit for minimally invasive abdominal operations
• Member of the surgical faculty with over 70 scientific publications in digestive oncology
• Associate Professor of Surgery at the Complutense University of Madrid

Dr. Chatchai Fonglertnukul, M.D., is a General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon (Medical License No. 43834). He is board-certified in General Surgery at Rajavithi Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery there.

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Expertise: general surgery, advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Professor Josh Shreder performs online consultations for spinal surgery. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Jerusalem specializing in robotic spine technologies at Hadassah Medical Center.

• Treats intervertebral hernias and spinal tumors through robotic-guided surgery
• Corrects pediatric and adult spinal deformities using minimally invasive fusion surgery
• Offers stem cell therapy for arthritis to help repair joint tissue
• Expertise in orthopedic traumatology for patients with complex column injuries
• Certified department head and member of the Congress of Vertebrologists in Milan

Dr. Felix Dobritoiu is a thoracic surgeon at Ponderas Academic Hospital in Bucharest. He performs robotic thoracic surgery using the da Vinci Xi system. Dr. Dobritoiu treats both adults and children. He focuses on small-incision techniques to ensure faster patient recovery. His hospital holds JCI accreditation and acts as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

• Specializes in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) including uniportal techniques.
• Performs complex lung resections, mediastinoscopy, and bronchoscopy.
• Treats lung cancer, thymoma, thyroid cancer, and adenocarcinoma.
• Offers sternochondroplasty for chest wall deformities using the Nuss procedure.

Dr. Cesar Levano Linares is a specialist in digestive surgery with a PhD from the Autonomous University of Madrid. He provides expert online consultations for surgical planning and digestive health.

• Earned European accreditation in laparoscopic surgery – performs minimally invasive procedures through small incisions
• Specializes in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery with a Master's degree from the University of Zaragoza
• Completed a diploma in laparoscopic surgery at Louis Pasteur University in France
• Contributes to research on gastric bypass and complex digestive tumors

Dr. Amr Mahmoud Al Demery is a consultant thoracic surgical oncologist at Shefaa Al Orman Hospital. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of thoracic cancers. Dr. Al Demery is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He holds a Doctorate in Surgical Oncology from the National Cancer Institute.

• Cofounder and member of the Egyptian Society of Respiratory Neoplasms.
• Performs complex lung resections, including lobectomy and pneumonectomy.
• Expert in esophageal cancer surgery and chest wall reconstruction.
• Works at an ESMO-accredited center treating 6,000 patients annually.

Dr. Emre Turkmen is a specialized ENT and facial plastic surgeon at Estemarley Clinic in Istanbul. He focuses on rhinoplasty, ear aesthetics, and sinus surgery. Dr. Turkmen is an active member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery (EAFPS).

• Completed sinus surgery training in Germany and maxillofacial surgery courses in Turkey.
• Treats complex nasal conditions including deviated septums, polyps, and chronic sinusitis.
• Performs surgical and non-surgical nose corrections, including wide and bulbous nose rhinoplasty.
• Served as a chief physician during his medical practice at a state hospital.

Dr. Zohar Dotan heads the Urology Department at Sheba Medical Center. He provides online consultation with Surgeon for complex prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers.

• Completed a fellowship in uro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Serves as the current Head of the Israeli Uro-Oncology Society
• Recipient of prestigious awards from the American Association of Clinical Surgery
• Author of over 50 scientific publications focused on urologic cancer treatments
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for faster patient recovery times

Specializations

Adult and Pediatric ENT Diseases

Plastic Surgery Procedures (Rhinoplasty, Protruding Ear Correction)

Filling-Botox Procedures

Endoscopic/Microscopic Middle Ear Surgery

Sleep Apnea and Snoring Surgery

Tonsil and Adenoid Operations with Plasma-Evaporation Method

Specializations

Cancer Surgery

Pancreatic Surgery

Bile Duct Surgery

Bariatric Metabolic Surgery

Oncological Surgery

Breast Surgery

Gastric cancer

Colon cancer

Thyroid Cancer

Obesity Surgery

Diabetes Surgeries

Specializations

Head and Neck Surgery

Surgical Treatment of Head and Neck Cancers

Dizziness (Vertigo)

Endoscopic Sinus Surgeries

Hearing Loss and Ear Diseases Surgery

Endoscopic Head and Neck Diseases Surgery

Head and Neck Diseases Microsurgery

Salivary Gland Diseases and Surgery

Professor Klaus Kaczirek is a senior surgeon at Vienna General Hospital. He leads the liver and pancreas surgical group for the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology.

• Specializes in complex visceral surgery for liver, pancreatic, and gallbladder cancers
• Holds a habilitation in surgery – the highest academic qualification in European medicine
• Performs endocrine surgery for thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal gland disorders
• Peer reviewer for prestigious journals including the Journal of Clinical Oncology
• Expert in treating rare neuroendocrine tumors that affect nerve and hormone cells

Dr. Siripong Lakkhanawong is a specialist in general and plastic surgery at Somchai Clinic. He provides online consultations for patients seeking surgery advice.

• Triple-specialized in family medicine, general surgery, and plastic surgery
• Works to achieve long-lasting surgical results and patient safety
• Expert in professional medical standards for surgical procedures
• Uses a medical approach that looks at the patient as a whole

Professor Sebastian Schoppmann heads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at the Medical University of Vienna. He provides online consultations for complex surgical cases involving the digestive tract.

• Directs the Department for Surgical Functional Testing to evaluate digestive performance
• Published over 240 specialized articles in major medical journals
• General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Specializes in surgical treatment for gastric and esophageal cancers
• Fellowship trained at the Medical University of Vienna

Dr. Nir Kleinmann directs the Endourology and Kidney Stones Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He is a pioneer in kidney-sparing laser surgery for complex tumors. Forbes and ResultMed named him among Israel’s Best Doctors for 2025 and 2026. Dr. Kleinmann uses a unique dual-laser system to preserve organ function during cancer treatment.

• Completed urological fellowships at Thomas Jefferson University and McMaster University.
• Expert in minimally invasive treatments for UTUC, kidney stones, and prostate cancer.
• Served as a researcher in the OLYMPUS trial for non-surgical chemoablation.
• Fellow of the American Endourology Society with over 60 scientific publications.

Dr. Mehmet Hakan Tekelioglu is a general surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in thyroid surgery and bariatric procedures. Dr. Tekelioglu conducted research on TSH suppression at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high patient safety standards.

• Performs robotic weight-loss surgeries including sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass.
• Treats complex hernias including umbilical, inguinal, and incisional types.
• Specializes in thyroidectomy and metabolic surgery for obesity.
• Treats proctological conditions such as hemorrhoids and anal atresia.

Dr. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.