Best Doctors in the World

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Serkan Suleyman Aslan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Ekol International Hospitals
  • Dr. Serkan Suleyman Aslan is a board-certified plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgeon. He specializes in rhinoplasty, facial rejuvenation, breast aesthetics, liposuction, and body contouring. Dr. Aslan graduated from Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine. He completed his specialty training at İnönü University.

    Dr. Aslan has published 20 original articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also presented his work at many national and international congresses. He is an active member of the Izmir Medical Chamber and the Aegean Region Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery Association. Dr. Aslan is dedicated to professional excellence and ongoing education in his field.

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Paik Nam-sun

  • 5 Excellent 9 reviews
  • 46 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Ewha Womans University Medical Center
  • Dr. Paik Nam-sun is a world-renowned surgeon in the field of breast cancer, thyroid cancer, and surgical oncology. He is the first in South Korea to have successfully performed the breast conserving surgery and has authored a unique stomach cancer surgery that reduces the risk of gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is an expert in the diagnosis and management of breast cancer and a member of the Korean Society of Cancer Prevention and the Korean Cancer Association.

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Thyroid resection
$7,550 - $17,250
Lumpectomy
$7,566 - $9,007
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Kittinut Kijvikai

  • 4.6 Excellent 127 reviews
  • Thailand, Bangkok, Bumrungrad International Hospital
  • Dr. Kittinut Kijvikai is a specialized urologist with expertise in procedures like Prostatectomy, Nephrectomy, and Robotic da Vinci prostatectomy. His research interests lie in prostate cancer treatment, particularly the efficacy of neoadjuvant androgen deprivation therapy (NADT) and robotic-assisted surgery in bladder cancer treatment.
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Transnasal resection of tumor
$18,900 - $21,900
Breast cancer surgery
$9,700 - $15,700
Hysterectomy (uterus removal)
$7,600 - $12,440
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Ahmed Altan

  • New
  • 18 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Aestepool Clinic
  • Hair transplant specialist
FUE hair transplant
$2,582 - $2,582
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Onur Ünal

  • New
  • 12 years of experience
  • Turkey, Kayseri, SYSTEM HOSPITAL
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
$4,500 - $5,000
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Dr Mehmet Yidirim

  • New
  • 7 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Estherian Clinic
  • Dr Mehmet Yildirim , 
    Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine 2008- 2014
    Medical Education completed

    Istanbul University
    Istanbul Faculty of Medicine  2016-2022
    Aesthetic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialization completed.

    EXPERINCES:
    2022 - 2024 
    ARTVIN STATE HOSPITAL PLASTIC DEPARTMENT
    Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery specialist

    2024
    Estherian Plastic Surgery Department 


    CERTIFICATION :
    January 2017
    28. Basic Microsurgery course

    2020
    Bazmialem Vakif University
    22. Experimental Animal certificate course

    2021
    EPCD Breast Surgery school

    2022
    Teorhinoplasty Live Surgery course

    19-24 December 2022 
    EPCD Fellowship Program completed

    2024
    Face and Neck Surgery specialist - Istanbul

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All-on-4 Dental Implants
$4,100 - $8,600
Breast reconstruction surgery
$3,400 - $4,000
Liposuction
$1,800 - $2,200
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Ha Seong Il

  • New
  • 26 years of experience
  • Republic of Korea, Seoul, Seoul Queen Plastic Surgery
  • Dr. Kang Seongil is a Gastroenterology Surgeon based in Daegu with 15+ years of experience and lifetime membership of multiple medical societies. He is an expert in various forms of cancer and other surgical treatments and has published various academic articles.

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Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,450 - $2,000
Liposuction
$2,350 - $4,700
Facelift
$5,900 - $5,900
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Fabio Meneghini

  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Dr. Fabio Meneghini is a renowned maxillofacial surgeon with over twenty years of experience in aesthetic, reconstructive, and functional rhinoplasty. His surgical philosophy is based on a personalized, conservative approach that respects anatomical structures, aiming to ensure patient happiness and satisfaction.

    Education and Professional Career

    Dr. Meneghini graduated in Medicine and Surgery and specialized in Maxillofacial Surgery with top marks and honors. He later earned a Master’s degree in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery at the University of Padua, presenting a thesis on open-approach rhinoplasty.
    Currently, he serves as Co-Head of the Maxillofacial Surgery Unit at Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital in Cotignola (Ravenna) and is a lecturer at the University of Padua.

    Specialization in Ultrasonic Rhinoplasty

    Dr. Meneghini specializes in ultrasonic rhinoplasty, an innovative technique that uses ultrasound instruments to sculpt nasal bones without the need for rasps, chisels, or hammers. This method offers numerous advantages, including reduced intra- and post-operative bleeding, less swelling and bruising, and, in most cases, the elimination of nasal packing.

    Membership in International Societies

    Dr. Meneghini actively participates in national and international conferences held by scientific societies in the fields of maxillofacial surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery. He continuously updates his expertise by staying at the forefront of the latest innovations and techniques in the field.

    Member of Rhinoplasty Society of Europe; the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery

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Gastric bypass
$17,504 - $17,504
Laminectomy
$12,968 - $20,041
Discectomy
$12,968 - $29,472
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Tomasz Machan

  • New
  • 27 years of experience
  • Poland, Warsaw, Denta-Line Dabkowscy
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Philipp-Andreas Hessler

  • 4 Good 14 reviews
  • Germany, Frankfurt am Main, Sachsenhausen Hospital
  • Head of the Gynecology Department, Gynecologist-Surgeon

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Serdar Kalemci

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Ento Surgical Medical Center
  • Prof. graduated from Izmir Eşrefpaşa High School in 1996. Dr. Serdar KALEMCİ graduated from Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Medicine in 2003. In 2009, he specialized in Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases. He completed his compulsory service at Şanlıurfa Suruç State Hospital in 2010.

     

    In 2015, he received the title of associate professor while working at Muğla University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Chest Diseases. Kalemci has clinical and experimental studies in the field of Chest Diseases.

     

    He has 50 international publications. 4 of these were published in SCI and 36 in SCI EXPANDED journals. He has 20 national publications. He has made oral and written presentations at many national and international congresses.

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Otoplasty (ear surgery)
$2,122 - $3,301
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,415 - $2,358
Tummy tuck
$2,594 - $3,065
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Nihat

  • New
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Clinic Wise
  • Dr. Nihat is widely recognized for his exceptional expertise in rhinoplasty surgeries, earning him a reputation as one of the leading specialists in the field. With years of experience and a deep understanding of facial aesthetics, he has successfully transformed the lives of countless patients by enhancing both the function and appearance of their noses. His meticulous attention to detail and personalized approach ensure that each surgery is tailored to the individual's unique features, resulting in natural and harmonious outcomes. Dr. Nihat's commitment to excellence extends beyond his surgical skills.

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Ali Metin Gorguner

  • 4.4 Good 32 reviews
  • 33 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Ali Metin Gorguner is a specialist in chest diseases and thoracic surgery. He has more than 35 years of experience. He earned his medical degree from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine in 1986. He completed his specialization at Yedikule Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Center in 1992.

    Dr. Gorguner worked as a specialist at Erzurum Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Hospital. He was also a faculty member at Atatürk University for almost 20 years. During this time, he contributed to academic research and medical education. From 2013 to 2015, he served as a training supervisor at Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training and Research Hospital. He trained many specialists in his field.

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Prostatectomy
$13,000 - $20,000
Knee Arthroscopy
$6,500 - $6,500
Stomach cancer surgery
$14,500 - $20,000
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Ahmet Kalaygioglu

  • 4.3 Good 6 reviews
  • 40 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Turkeyana Clinic
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
$6,000 - $8,000
FUE hair transplant
$1,800 - $2,000
Blepharoplasty (Eyelid correction)
$1,900 - $2,000
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Nikolay Sokolov

  • New
  • 45 years of experience
  • Ukraine, Kyiv, Institute of Cell Therapy
  • Dr. Nikolay Sokolov is a highly qualified specialist with over 35 years of experience in cardiology, therapy, endocrinology, diagnostics, and cell therapy, including anti-aging and stem cell treatment. He is the author of 75 scientific papers and co-author of several monographs and guidance manuals.
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Thanyapat Hiranrusme

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Thailand, Bangkok, DR.REVIVE IV Therapy & Anti-Aging Clinic (Ari Branch)
  • Dr. Thanyapat Hiranrusme (Dr. June) – Expert in Aesthetic & Anti-Aging Medicine

    Dr. Thanyapat Hiranrusme, known as Dr. June, is an internationally recognized specialist in aesthetic and regenerative medicine. With extensive experience and expertise in Botox, dermal fillers, thread lifting, facial design, weight management, and anti-aging treatments, Dr. June is dedicated to enhancing natural beauty and promoting holistic wellness for patients.

    With advanced knowledge and cutting-edge techniques, Dr. June prioritizes safety, natural-looking results, and personalized care tailored to each individual’s needs. Whether you seek youthful rejuvenation or preventive wellness care, you can trust that you are in expert hands.

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Kai Lutz

  • New
  • 34 years of experience
  • Switzerland, Vitznau, cereneo
  • Dr. Kai Lutz is a Swiss psychologist and scientific director of the cereneo rehabilitation center. He specializes in research and treatment programs for patients with stroke and head injuries. He has a degree in psychology from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, a doctorate from The Institute of Medicine at Jülich Research Centre and The Institute of General Psychology at Magdeburg University, and was a Senior Researcher and Associate Professor at The Chair of Neuropsychology at Zurich University.
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Marcello Deraco

  • New
  • 36 years of experience
  • Italy, Bologna, Maria Cecilia Hospital
  • Prof. Deraco has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex cancers, particularly those affecting the peritoneum, a membrane in the abdomen. He began his medical career in 1989 at the Surgery and Experimental Oncology Departments of the Fondazione IRCCS, National Cancer Institute in Milan, Italy. Over the years, he has played a key role in advancing treatments for peritoneal surface malignancies (PSM). For more than a decade, he was the lead physician for the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Program. Since 2017, he has served as the director of the Peritoneal Surface Malignancies Unit, where he continues to focus on providing cutting-edge care for his patients.

    Prof. Deraco’s expertise is in specialized cancer treatments like Cytoreductive Surgery (CRS), Hyperthermic Intra-Peritoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC), and Pressurized Intra-Peritoneal Aerosolized Chemotherapy (PIPAC). These techniques aim to remove cancer and deliver heated chemotherapy directly to the abdomen, giving patients with PSM new hope. He has successfully treated over 1,200 patients using these advanced methods.

    In addition to his clinical work, Prof. Deraco is a professor at Milan University, where he teaches future surgeons about peritoneal surface malignancies. His teaching extends internationally, as he has mentored over 30 postdoctoral fellows from prestigious institutions worldwide.

    Prof. Deraco’s educational background is extensive. He earned his medical degree from the University of Messina in 1987 with top honors, followed by a specialization in general surgery five years later. His training continued in Paris, where he specialized in oncology at the prestigious Paris Dauphine University. He further honed his skills through fellowships in world-renowned institutions such as the Gustave Roussy Institute in France, the Royal Marsden Hospital in the UK, and the Washington Cancer Institute in the USA.

    Throughout his career, Prof. Deraco has remained actively involved in research and professional organizations. He has published over 250 scientific articles and 25 book chapters, contributing to the advancement of cancer treatment globally. He serves on the board of multiple scientific societies dedicated to cancer research, including the Peritoneal Surface Oncology International Group (PSOGI) and the Italian Society for Loco-Regional Cancer Therapy (SITILO).

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Gastric bypass
$17,504 - $17,504
Laminectomy
$12,968 - $20,041
Discectomy
$12,968 - $29,472
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