Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Sherko Kuemmel is a breast surgeon and oncologist at the German Medical Institute. He is an Executive Board Member of the AGO, a key gynecological oncology group. Dr. Kuemmel has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications. He specializes in multidisciplinary breast cancer care and reconstructive surgery.

• Serves as an ESMO Faculty member for breast cancer.
• Scientific Director of the WSG study group for breast cancer research.
• Lead investigator for 27 clinical trials and investigations.
• Specializes in nipple correction, mastectomy, and prepectoral reconstruction.

Dr. Ara Kassarjian is a musculoskeletal radiologist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as the Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kassarjian has diagnosed sports injuries for professional and elite athletes for over two decades. He currently serves as a medical consultant for the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Specialist in MRI and CT imaging for complex sports injury diagnosis.
• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging and consultant for Longwood MRI Specialists.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Kamil Dogan is an interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in abdominal and breast imaging along with minimally invasive diagnostic procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its surgical and diagnostic standards.

• Performs breast and thyroid biopsies using non-vascular interventional techniques.
• Expert in percutaneous drainage and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Radiology Association (TRD).
• Practices at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Gokhan Albayrak is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He specializes in aortic, heart valve, and coronary surgery. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with a specialized robotic surgery center.

• Performs complex procedures like TAVI and coronary artery bypass grafting.
• Treats conditions including aortic valve insufficiency and mitral valve prolapse.
• Published research on biventricular assist device modifications and intimal hyperplasia.
• Member of the National Society for Vascular Surgery.

Dr. Dhawinee Kritsernvong is a fertility specialist at Prime Fertility Clinic in Bangkok. She graduated with first-class honors from Navamindradhiraj University. Dr. Kritsernvong specialized in reproductive medicine at Chulalongkorn University. She treats infertility, endometriosis, and polycystic ovaries.

• Winner of the first-place research award for hormonal contraceptive studies.
• Received the best research presentation award from the Thai Osteoporosis Foundation.
• Member of the Thai Society for Reproductive Medicine.
• Works at a clinic holding JCI Ambulatory Care and ISO accreditations.

Medical Director Christian Kainz leads Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He specializes in gynecological health and diagnostic breast ultrasound.

• Heads the Department of Cervical Pathology at the University Gynecological Clinic
• Performs diagnostic breast biopsies and specialist mammology screenings
• Expert in laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques for faster patient recovery
• Provides pregnancy follow-up care and maternity support for expectant mothers
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at the Department of Gynecology in Vienna

Professor Moshe Papa heads the Breast Surgery Department at Assuta Medical Center. He specializes in identifying breast conditions using diagnostic tools like ultrasound.

• Leads the specialized mammology unit at Israel's largest private hospital
• Focuses on the detection and surgical treatment of breast diseases
• Professor of surgery at Tel Aviv University medical school
• Directs surgical oncology research for improved patient outcomes

Dr. Rawipa Khunnarong is a physiatrist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group and Police General Hospital in Bangkok. She specializes in interventional rehabilitation for chronic pain and stroke recovery. Dr. Khunnarong teaches and supervises residents in rehabilitation practices.

• Completed a specialist residency at Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.
• Expert in neurorehabilitation for spinal cord injuries and dysphagia management.
• Completed training in dry needling and sports rehabilitation.
• Utilizes musculoskeletal ultrasound and interventional techniques for pain.

Dr. Paul Stanciu is the first gynecologist worldwide accredited to operate on two different robotic platforms. He specializes in gynecological oncology and robotic surgery at Ponderas Academic Hospital. Dr. Stanciu trained at renowned centers including The Royal Marsden Hospital in the UK.

• Holds certifications from SERGS, ESGO, BSCCP, and IOTA.
• Performs complex procedures for endometriosis and fertility-sparing cancer surgery.
• Delivered over 100 presentations at national and international medical conferences.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

Dr. Sirinda Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist at PYONG Rehabilitation Group in Bangkok. She graduated with First Class Honors and specializes in neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation. Dr. Kittiprachakul is a Diplomate of the Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine. She serves as a physician at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital.

• Specializes in stroke, spinal cord injury, and Parkinson’s disease recovery.
• Expert in chronic pain management using Western dry needling techniques.
• Performs electrodiagnostic and electromyographic studies for nerve and muscle disorders.
• Completed international clinical training at the Korean National Rehabilitation Center.

Dr. Ye Ji Lee is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Dr. Lee completed her clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. She treats international patients and holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

• Utilizes artificial intelligence in electrocardiogram analysis to detect peripartum cardiomyopathy.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Volunteers with Doctors Without Borders to support global women's health.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, a facility performing 10,000+ treatments for gynecological conditions.

Dr. Michalis Ayiomamitis is the Director of the Cardiac Surgery Unit at German Medical Institute in Cyprus. He is a founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic Surgeons. Dr. Ayiomamitis specializes in thoracic aorta aneurysm repair and heart valve surgery. He holds specialist registration in cardiothoracic surgery in both the UK and Cyprus.

• Completed fellowships in heart transplant and trans-catheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI).
• Served as Lead of Trust Appointed Doctors at Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital.
• Participates as a co-investigator in international trials for mini-bypass and TAVI safety.
• Member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery.

Dr. Sung-ho Ahn is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. He is the Director of the Family Birth Center. He previously led the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahn also works as an adjunct professor at Seoul Paik Hospital.

• Performs childbirth procedures, Cesarean sections, and laparoscopic tubal ligations.
• Member of the Korean Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
• Served as a clinical instructor at Asan Medical Center.
• Practices at a women’s health center treating 200,000 patients every year.

Dr. Hyunmi Park is an OB/GYN at Seoul Miz Hospital. She served as Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Womenpia and Lucina Miz Hospital. Dr. Park performs complex procedures including Cesarean sections and laparoscopic tubal ligation. She works at a specialized center that treats 200,000 women annually.

• Member of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Sits on the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Conducts female check-ups and diagnostic ultrasounds at a dedicated GI and infertility center.

Professor Schoppmann heads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit in Vienna. He uses ultrasound and surgical testing to evaluate complex digestive tract conditions.

• Directs the Department for Surgical Functional Testing at Vienna General Hospital
• General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Associate Professor at the Medical University of Vienna since 2006
• Published over 240 research articles in top medical journals
• Associate Editor for the European Journal of Surgical Oncology

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Arnulf Ferlitsch heads internal medicine at the Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder Vienna. He uses ultrasound for precise evaluation of digestive and liver diseases.

• Founded the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory at the Medical University of Vienna
• Specializes in gastroenterology and hepatology – focusing on liver and gut health
• National nominee for the UEGW Rising Star in Gastroenterology award
• Completed clinical training at the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA
• Expert in treating complex cases like Crohn’s disease and liver cirrhosis

Professor Marek Ehrlich leads the aneurysm program at Vienna General Hospital. He uses echocardiography – heart ultrasound – to create 3D treatment plans for cardiac surgery.

• Trained at Stanford and Mount Sinai Hospital in New York
• Published over 100 scientific articles on cardiovascular surgical treatments
• Specializes in complex aortic diseases and heart valve disorders
• Researches brain protection methods during major heart and aorta surgeries
• Chairs global medical meetings on advanced cardiovascular science

Dr. Doyoung Jeong is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in single-port robotic and minimally invasive surgery for uterine and ovarian diseases. Dr. Jeong holds multiple patents for specialized single-port surgical devices. He is a full member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

• Served as Director and Chief Medical Officer at Incheon Sejong Hospital.
• Former Vice President at Dongtan Jeil Hospital.
• Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital and Adjunct Professor at Korea University.
• Acts as a clinical medical device expert for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Experience

Liman Hospital Radiology Clinic

Academy Medical Center

Anaclinic Medical Center

Kayseri State Hospital

Kayseri Erciyes University Radiology Clinic

Samsun Private Midiliv Medical Center

Samsun Büyük Anadolu Hospital (2023)