Page 12 - Best Doctors in the World

Dr. Jose Maria Raventos is a surgeon with 49 years of experience. He specializes in general, abdominal, endocrine, and thyroid surgery. He is known for his advanced laparoscopic skills. Dr. Raventos is also highly experienced in thyroid surgery, including complex thyroid cancer cases.

He has made important contributions to surgical research and education. He has published many scientific articles and is active in several professional associations. Dr. Raventos earned his medical degrees from the University of Barcelona and the University of Minnesota. He completed his residencies at the Red Cross Hospital of Barcelona and the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He is a founding member of the Teknon Medical Center faculty and the Surgical Associate Surgeons group.

2018 - Present, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

MEMORIAL ANTALYA HOSPITAL

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2015 - 2017, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

MEDICALPARK HOSPITAL AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

2000 - 2015, Antalya/Antalya/Türkiye

AKDENİZ UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE

Brain and Nerve Surgery Specialist

Dr. Tak Seung Wan is a board-certified plastic surgeon. He has worked as a surgical doctor at TN Plastic Surgery, Liting Plastic Surgery, and Hyundai Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

He is a member of several respected organizations. These include the Korean Association of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Association of Minimal Invasive Plastic Surgery, and the Korean Association of Botulinum Toxin, Filler, and Thread Lift Research. Dr. Tak also belongs to the Korean Associations of Oculoplastic Surgery, Rhinoplasty, Liposuction, and Facial Contouring Surgery.

Dr. Majid Ismayilzada is a specialist in Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery. He trained at Necmettin Erbakan University, one of Turkey’s leading academic centers. He also completed an international internship in Pediatric Cardiology at Sapienza University in Rome.

Dr. Ismayilzada has co-authored more than 15 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His work appears in respected journals such as Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Annals of Plastic Surgery, and the Journal of Craniofacial Surgery. His research focuses on new surgical techniques, including computer-assisted mandibular reconstruction, scar prevention, and fingertip replantation.

He has broad experience in trauma care, craniofacial and burn reconstruction, microsurgery, and advanced aesthetic procedures. Dr. Ismayilzada is known internationally for his innovative work and dedication to improving surgical care.

Dr. Urban is a highly experienced neurologist and head of the Neurology Department at Asklepios Klinik Barmbek, Germany. He specializes in the treatment and diagnosis of movement and cognitive disorders, clinical neurophysiology, and Parkinson’s disease. He is the recipient of several awards, is actively involved in research, and is a member of multiple professional organizations.

Dr. Gulsen Kose is a respected pediatric neurologist with over 40 years of experience. She played a key role in developing pediatric neurology in Turkey. In 1993, she helped establish the Pediatric Neurology Department at Ankara Pediatric Health and Hematology Oncology Hospital. Her work set new standards for patient care.

Dr. Kose focuses on neurodegenerative, neurometabolic, and rare acquired neurological diseases. She has special expertise in Autoimmune Encephalitis and SSPE. She is also known for her work with epilepsy, febrile seizures, and cerebral palsy. Her care has improved the lives of thousands of children.

Dr. Kose is a founding member of the Turkish Society of Developmental Pediatric Neurology. She is also active in five major international pediatric neurology societies. As a clinic chief and associate professor, she has influenced clinical protocols and specialist training across the country.

Dr. Selçuk Aytaç is an experienced and highly rated plastic surgeon in Istanbul, specializing in tummy tuck, mommy makeover, and revision rhinoplasty procedures. He is also an expert in cosmetic reconstruction after obesity operations. He is a member of the Istanbul Estetik Forum and the Turkish Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and holds a doctorate from the Department of Anatomy at Eskisehir Osmangazi University. He emphasizes the importance of taking good care of our bodies.

Dr. Harald Rosen is a leading abdominal surgeon. He specializes in endocrine, gastrointestinal, liver, colon, and bariatric surgeries. His expertise includes complex procedures such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric anastomosis. Dr. Rosen is known for his research on improving the quality of life for rectal cancer patients after surgery. He also has a strong academic background in surgical oncology, with a focus on gastroenterology and breast cancer.

Dr. Rosen is President of the European Society of Surgery. He is also a Professor of Surgery at Vienna Medical School. He is accredited by the European Council for Surgical Qualifications and the Austrian Medical Council. Dr. Rosen has performed over 5,000 advanced surgeries with excellent results. He has published widely and is often invited as a visiting professor around the world.

Discovered the genetic cause of a rare syndrome causing sudden heart death called afterward as Brugada Syndrome.
Has performed over 25,000 cardiac ablations.
Has published over 350 scientific papers on cardiology.
Has trained over 200 specialists.
Has annual visits to Africa to treat children with arrhythmia.

Prof. Andreas Gross is a TOP German urologist specializing in the treatment of prostate, bladder, renal, and testicular cancer, as well as benign prostate enlargement and urinary calculi. He and his team use minimally invasive operations and complex surgical intervention to offer organ-preserving therapies for men, women, and children.

Dr. Ahmet Belici is an experienced medical oncologist with 20+ years of experience specializing in sarcoma and lung cancer treatments.

Dr. Dmytrii Homola, PhD, is a plastic surgeon and combustiologist. He graduated from O.O. Bogomolets National Medical University. He completed his internship and postgraduate training in surgery and combustiology at P.L. Shupyk National Medical Academy. Dr. Homola specializes in body contouring, including abdominoplasty and body lifts. He also performs breast surgeries such as mammoplasty and lipofilling. His work combines scientific knowledge with skilled surgical techniques in both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.

Ivan Vadimovich Kononikhin – plastic surgeon at Vidnova clinic

Qualification

In 2012, he graduated from Zaporizhzhia State Medical University with a degree in "Medical Medicine". Then he completed an internship at the Department of Surgery and Proctology of the ZMAPE in the 9th City Hospital (Zaporizhzhya).

After completing his internship, he was referred to the Veselivska Central District Hospital, where he worked until 2019.

From 2016 to 2018, he worked in parallel at the Atlant Medical Center (Melitopol). During this time, he completed many training and practical courses, including laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgical interventions at the ZMAPO, endoscopic examination methods at the ZHMU.

Since 2015, he has been actively involved in aesthetic medicine, paying great attention to contouring and botulinum therapy. Every year he attends many practical and scientific conferences on surgery and aesthetic medicine.

In 2019, he received the second qualification category in the specialty "Surgery".

Work experience

Ivan Kononikhin performs about 400 operations annually. His medical experience amounts to 11 years of successful work and constant development.

Today, Ivan Vadymovych is a member of the Ukrainian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

List of operations and procedures

Ivan Kononikhin is a plastic surgeon with a broad profile. He performs a full range of plastic surgeries on the face and body.

• Breast augmentation
• Breast lift
• Breast lift with augmentation
• Gynecomastia
• Tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)
• Liposuction
• Blepharoplasty
• Facial lipofilling
• Otoplasty
• Correction of postoperative scars
• Botulinum therapy (Dysport injections)
• Contour plastic surgery with fillers
• Lip contouring (lip augmentation)

Dr. Nejat Akalan is a leading neurosurgeon specializing in brain and nerve surgeries, with over 35 years of experience. His areas of expertise include epilepsy, glioma, skull injuries, movement disorders, spine tumors, herniations, and other nervous disorders. He uses advanced techniques in his surgeries and has published 117 scientific papers and a book.

Medical Interests and Activities 

Gastrointestinal diseases 

Oncologic laparoscopic surgery 

Anorectal area diseases 

Urgent surgical cases (acute cholecystitis, divertikülit, ileus, pankreatit, appendicitis) 

Colon and rectum cancer 

Treatment of oncologic surgical cases with further laparoscopic and robotic surgery. 

Laparoscopic hernia surgery 

Esophagus and stomach cancer 

Selim anorectal diseases (hemorrhoidal disease, anal fissure), perianal fistula, pilonoidal sinus (hairless- non-surgical treatment)

Education and Experience 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty 1988 

University of Colorado Health Science Center – Intern Surgeon 

Isparta, Dedeçam Şehit Ramazan Karaca Health Center (1995-1996) 

İstanbul Surgery Hospital – American Hospital (2000-2001) 

Chief assistant Istanbul Medical Faculty, Department of General Surgery (2001-2008) 

World Congress on Peritonel Surface Malignancies (HIPEC course) Berlin, Germany (2012) 

USC Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2006-2007) 

Assoc. Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2008-2014) 

Da Vinci Robotic Intensive Course at IRCAD, Strasbourg, France (2011) 

Stony Brook Medicine Cadaver Training Event in Colon and Rectal Surgery, New York, USA (2016) (Instructor) 

Fellow of the European Board of Surgery- Emergency Surgery (FEBS EmSurg) Honorary Diploma (2017) 

Prof. M.D. , İstanbul Medical Faculty General Surgery (2014 -2017) 

İstanbul University Medical Faculty – General Surgery Master of Science 1996 

University of Southern California Medical Center, Department of General Surgery, Los Angeles, USA – February 2006 – February 2007

Liv Hospital

Memberships 

Turkish Society of Surgery 

National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association 

Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Association 

National Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association 

Hepato-Pancreato-Bilier Surgery Association 

Istanbul Surgical Association 

Flebology Association 

ESTES (European Society of Trauma and Emergency Surgery) 

International Society of Surgery (ISS)

MEDICAL INTEREST 

Face lift 

Body shaping 

Brazilian butt aesthetics 

Breast aesthetics 

Breast reconstruction 

Reconstructive and microsurgical operations

Education 

Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - 2015 

Necmettin Erbakan University Meram Faculty of Medicine - 2021 

Experience 

Health Sciences University, Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 2021- 2023 

Haliç University Medical Faculty, Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 2022 

Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Faculty of Medicine, Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery 2016 - 2021 

Kars Digor State Hospital 2015 - 2016

Liv Hospital Ulus

Dr. Pelles Sharon is an oncologist known for her skill in advanced cancer treatments and clinical research. She has led important studies on how cancer patients view and understand clinical trials. Her work has helped improve patient involvement and outcomes.

Dr. Sharon performs surgeries for colon and stomach cancer, HIPEC, SIRT therapy, and Whipple surgery. She also offers modern treatments such as immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemoembolization. She is respected for her high success rates and dedication to evidence-based care.