Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Professor Lin Jinfang is a senior physician and PhD supervisor. She formerly directed the Division of Gynecologic Endocrinology at Fudan University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Red House) in Shanghai. She has more than 40 years of clinical experience. She is a pioneer in gynecologic endocrinology and reproductive medicine and a Lin Qiaozhi Cup honoree.

Focus: complex endocrine infertility; POI and ovarian aging. She developed the "remaining follicle resuscitation" approach. She also treats PCOS, including non-obese types, endometriosis and adenomyosis, amenorrhea, anovulation, and recurrent miscarriage. She provides perimenopausal care, including BHRT, and fertility-preserving minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic myomectomy, endometriotic cyst excision, and hysteroscopic septum or polyp resection.

She has published widely on ovarian function preservation and PCOS phenotyping. She mentors future specialists. She also consults at Aiding Women’s Clinic and Kapok Medical in Shanghai.

Dr. Yahya Ozel is a general surgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Ozel specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. He completed training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. This training focused on complex liver and pancreatic surgery.

• Performed over 5,000 bariatric and 2,500 metabolic surgeries.
• Placed more than 4,000 gastric balloons for weight loss.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cancer.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center specializing in surgical oncology. He performs ultrasound-guided procedures to treat complex abdominal cancers and soft tissue tumors.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Expert in microwave liver ablation to destroy tumors using targeted heat energy
• Performs NanoKnife procedures – uses electrical pulses to treat hard-to-reach tumors
• Specializes in cytoreductive surgery to remove visible cancerous tumors from the abdomen
• Graduated with honors from Semmelweis University Medical School

Dr. Ahmet KIRKINCI is a specialist physician (operator doctor) in obstetrics and gynecology. He provides prenatal care and delivery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy and hysterectomy, and incontinence surgery. He also manages IUI, PCOS, and menopausal hormone therapy. He offers colposcopy and HPV care.

He graduated from Erzurum Atatürk University in 2015. He worked at Erzurum No. 12 Family Health Center from 2015 to 2019. He served at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University from 2019 to 2023. He then joined Bayburt State Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He moved to Optimed International Çorlu Hospital in 2025. He is proficient in English.

He has co‑authored studies on hysterectomy outcomes. He has also researched first‑trimester SARS‑CoV‑2 and miscarriage, biomarkers in oligohydramnios, and prediction of ectopic pregnancy treatment. His work includes the effects of single OGTT values and host genetics in pregnant patients with COVID‑19. These papers appeared in the Taiwan Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, and the Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has also posted preprints on SSRN and ResearchGate.

Dr. Cemsit Karakurt is the Head of Child Health at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He resides on the board of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology. Dr. Karakurt treats children with complex heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in managing arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs coronary angiography for pediatric patients.
• Treats dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation.
• Holds a board membership in the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

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.

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a specialist in gastroenterology and general surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation. Dr. Yardimci completed a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at a top Turkish training center. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastric ulcers.

• Performs obesity surgery and laparoscopic procedures for the digestive system.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Completed an international observer program at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Texas.
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate for surgical excellence.

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.

Education and Specialization

• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – Medical Education
• Ankara University Faculty of Medicine – General Surgery Specialization
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professorship
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine – Professorship

Professional Memberships
• Turkish Medical Association
• Mediterranean Health Foundation
• Akdeniz University Development and Health Foundation
• Transplantation Organizations Coordination Association
• National Surgical Association

Dr. Jung Nan Hee is the founder of Trinity Women's Clinic and a specialist in ultrasound-guided gynecological care.

• Performs ovarian sclerotherapy – a minimally invasive treatment for cysts using ultrasound guidance
• Directs business affairs for the Korean Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Holds M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the Korea University College of Medicine
• Completed a clinical fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Korea University Medical Centre
• Acts as the Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Professor Yao Yi leads the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He uses advanced ultrasound and mapping for neurosurgical planning and complex brain treatments.

• Specializes in drug-resistant epilepsy in both children and adults
• Performs brain functional mapping to pinpoint critical areas before surgery
• Serves as a Standing Council Member of the China Association Against Epilepsy
• Acts as Vice Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Foundation
• Expert in microsurgery for brain tumors and vascular conditions

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. Einat Shacham‑Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at the Gastrointestinal Clinic, Cancer Center, Sheba Medical Center. She treats cancers of the colon, stomach, and pancreas. She also manages metastatic disease. She uses precision diagnostics and biomarkers, systemic therapies, and radiotherapy. Care is provided within a multidisciplinary team.

She has authored more than 25 peer‑reviewed papers on GI oncology, tumor biology, and new treatments. Her work includes studies on stenting for malignant colonic obstruction. She serves as an investigator in international programs, including the NCI, the Radiation Therapy Oncology Group, and the Cancer Therapy Evaluation Program.

Education: MD, Tel Aviv University. Oncology residency, Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center. Advanced training in GI oncology, UCSF. Accreditations: Board certified in Oncology and Gastroenterology. Member, Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Sarikaya is a published researcher with numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work appeared in reputable titles such as the American Surgeon and Nordic journals.

• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and manages severe acute pancreatitis cases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating 600,000 patients annually.
• Utilizes advanced diagnostics like PET-CT for precise tumor mapping.

Dr. Heeseok Kang is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in uterine preservation and robotic surgery for women. Dr. Kang is an adjunct professor of gynecology at Samsung Medical Center. He treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic floor disorders. He uses the Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive procedures.

• Won the Outstanding Thesis Award from the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Authored over 20 research publications on gynecologic surgery and oncology.
• Performs robotic hysterectomy and sacrohysteropexy for uterine prolapse.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, which treats 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

Dr. Elif Esra Uyar is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in IVF, reproductive immunology, and cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Uyar is a member of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). She holds a fellowship in aesthetic genital surgery from the British Academy of CME.

• Specializes in complex cases like repeated IVF failure and recurrent miscarriage.
• Performs aesthetic and functional procedures including labiaplasty and vaginoplasty.
• Provides ovarian rejuvenation using PRP and PRGF techniques.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

Op. Dr. Berna Buse Kobal is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist. She graduated from Acıbadem University School of Medicine in 2017. She completed clinical studies in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville in the United States. She finished her specialty training at the Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital.

She performs gynecologic, laparoscopic, urogynecologic, and genital aesthetic procedures. These include V-NOTES (scarless) hysterectomy and cyst removal, hysteroscopic surgery, laparoscopy, tubal ligation, urinary incontinence treatments, HPV care, endometriosis surgery, and bioequivalent hormone therapies.

Professor Yesim Yildirim is an ESMO-certified specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. She uses imaging like ultrasound to guide targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapy.

• Completed advanced oncology training at Rambam Medical Center in Israel
• Founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network to improve cancer care
• Published over 80 scientific works and co-authored major cancer textbooks
• Completed specialized immunology training at advanced centers in Switzerland
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Dr. Ballesteros is the Medical Director of the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Centro Médico Teknon. He uses ultrasound to guide fertility treatments and manage high-risk pregnancies.

• Specializes in reproductive medicine including in vitro fertilization and egg donation
• Spent nine years training in the United Kingdom within obstetrics and gynecology
• Former research fellow at Hammersmith Hospital in London focusing on reproductive health
• Member of ESHRE, the body setting European standards for human reproduction
• Holds a PhD in Medicine from the University of Barcelona