Basic check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on liver and biliary tract tumors. Dr. Emek holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He performs Da Vinci robotic procedures and weight loss surgeries.

• Member of the National Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs stomach resections, esophagectomies, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Bilal Ergul is a gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is known for performing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery. This procedure treats complex swallowing disorders without external incisions. Dr. Ergul has authored around 100 academic publications on various gastrointestinal topics.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for GERD and gastric polyps removal.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs esophagectomy and small intestine resections for complex cases.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital that treats 20,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

Dr. Shen Yuqin, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chief Physician at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. Dr. Shen directs the Rehabilitation Medicine Center and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. A doctoral supervisor and National Advanced Worker, Dr. Shen is a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure.

Dr. Shen was the first in China to implement cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)-guided rehabilitation for heart failure. Dr. Shen also introduced the use of the anaerobic threshold to prescribe exercise intensity. The team created a nationwide hospital–community–home closed-loop model. In 2020, they opened Shanghai’s only inpatient cardiac rehabilitation ward in a tertiary hospital.

Dr. Shen is the principal investigator of two NSFC General Projects. Honors include the CRMA Science and Technology Award, First Prize (2019), and the Shanghai Rehabilitation Medicine Science and Technology Progress Awards, First Prize (2018, 2024). Dr. Shen has published over 50 papers as first or corresponding author. Dr. Shen served as chief editor of one monograph and associate editor of two. The portfolio includes 22 patents (15 authorized, including three invention patents) and five software copyrights. Nine technology transfers have been completed.

Dr. Shen is a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FAACVPR) and a CDQI certified expert. Dr. Shen serves as an associate editor and editorial board member. Dr. Shen led the drafting of eight consensuses, guidelines, and standards, and organized 20 national courses. The center has served more than 10,000 patients. The care model has been extended across Shanghai and introduced in Yunnan.

Dr. Akif Nuri Dogan is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on lifestyle conditions and adult health during a basic check-up.

• Earned his medical degree from Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine at Istanbul University
• Completed residency at Bezm-i Alem Vakıf Gureba Teaching and Research Hospital
• Formerly served at the Ministry of Health and Antalya Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in monitoring diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic health for long-term wellness

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. He specializes in advanced imaging and interventional radiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performs whole-body MRI and CT scans for basic check-up screenings
• Uses mammography with tomosynthesis for high-resolution 3D breast imaging
• Expert in Doppler sonography and duplex angioscanning to examine blood flow
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology
• Presented research at thirteen national and international medical congresses

Dr. Selami Aydin is an internal medicine specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on chronic conditions and metabolic health during a basic check-up.

• Treats diabetes and hypertension – two critical areas monitored in health screenings
• Specializes in thyroid diseases and hyperlipidemia – identifying and managing high cholesterol levels
• Evaluates gastric and intestinal health to detect digestive issues early
• Manages obesity and rheumatic diseases through preventative diagnostic assessments
• Trained at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine – a leading Turkish academic institution

Dr. Mario Garibay is a dental implantologist and oral surgeon at SoftDentalCare Clinic in Mexico. He specializes in restorative solutions like All-on-4 and All-on-6 implants. Dr. Garibay completed implantology training at Loma Linda University, a top-ranked US institution. He treats international patients from the US, Canada, Australia, and Latin America.

• Performs complex dentures fitting, crown installation, and bone grafting procedures.
• Uses global implant brands including Straumann, Nobel Biocare, and Dentsply.
• Treats gum diseases such as periodontitis and paradontosis using surgical techniques.
• Practice is based at a clinic accredited by the Asociación Dental Mexicana.

Dr. Fatma Kural Aydin specializes in endocrine health and basic check-ups at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her screenings focus on the early detection of chronic internal diseases.

• Performs specialized health screenings to identify endocrine and metabolic disorders
• Provides oncological check-ups to find early signs of cancer in men and women
• Interprets abdominal ultrasound and lung function tests for clinical diagnosis
• Conducts heart check-ups using laboratory tests and lipid profiles
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, a top Turkish medical school

Dr. Josep Torremade Barreda is the Head of Andrology at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He specializes in male reproductive medicine, sexology, and complex urological surgery. Dr. Torremade Barreda has served as the Editor of the International Journal of Andrology since 2016. He completed specialized training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

• Acts as the Head of the Andrology Department at Hospital Clínic of Barcelona.
• Maintains membership with the European Committee of Sexual Medicine.
• Performs microsurgical varicocele repair, penile prosthesis implantation, and TESE.
• Recipient of a Doctor of Medicine degree with honors from the Universitat de Barcelona.

Dr. José Gonzálbez Morgaez is an endocrinologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He specializes in the treatment of diabetes, hyperthyroidism, and hypothyroidism. Dr. Gonzálbez Morgaez has been a member of the Teknon medical staff since 2002. He focuses on complex disorders involving the pituitary-adrenal axis and metabolic health.

• Treats patients at JCI-accredited Centro Médico Teknon.
• Former lecturer in Endocrinology at the International University of Catalonia.
• Completed a specialized scholarship focused on type I diabetes treatment.
• Performs radioiodine therapy and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT).

Dr. Alexander Hermann is a specialist in internal and critical care medicine in Vienna. He holds the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC). Dr. Hermann serves as a consultant at the Medical University of Vienna. He also treats patients at Wiener Privatklinik, ranked among the World's Best Hospitals.

• Performs specialized diagnostics like transthoracic echocardiography and lung ultrasound.
• Directs the ECMO Retrieval Program at the Medical University of Vienna.
• Holds advanced degrees in public health and healthcare management.
• Serves as a court-appointed medical expert for internal and emergency medicine.

Dr. Miquel Sans Cuffí is a gastroenterologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. He is the author of over 150 publications and 500 conference presentations. Dr. Cuffí conducted research on inflammatory bowel diseases at Case Western Reserve University in Ohio. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus.

• Former member of the Scientific Committee for the European Crohn’s and Colitis Organisation.
• Served as coordinator for the European IBDChip research project.
• Member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Spanish Association of Gastroenterology.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery.

Dr. Tomasz Gede is a urologist and general surgeon at KCM Clinic in Poland. He is recognized as one of the top operators in the Lower Silesian region. Dr. Gede specializes in treating oncological urology patients and complex diagnostic cases. He works at KCM Clinic, which holds ISO certification and serves 700+ international patients annually.

• Performs minimally invasive surgeries including laser prostate and kidney procedures.
• Treats urological conditions such as BPH, urethral strictures, and kidney disease.
• Specializes in penile prostheses, scrotal surgery, and urinary incontinence.
• Uses botulinum toxin for bladder treatments and performs endoscopic stone removal.

Dr. Laura Masalaite is the Acting Head of the Organ Transplantation Coordination Centre at VUL Santaros Clinics. She also serves as an Associate Professor at Vilnius University. Dr. Masalaite is a licensed gastroenterologist and endoscopist. She conducts specialized research on liver transplantation and colorectal cancer screening.

• Completed liver transplantation training in Vienna and Warsaw.
• Specialize in endoscopic ultrasound and Zenker diverticulotomy.
• Published over 10 studies in journals like Cancers and Hepatology International.
• Works at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Vilnius.

Dr. Tomas Jucaitis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He focuses on instrumental diagnostics, including gastrointestinal ultrasound and transnasal endoscopy. Dr. Jucaitis completed his medical training and residency at Vilnius University. He also completed clinical internships in the USA, Germany, and the Czech Republic.

• Served as a coordinator at the Lithuanian National Organ Transplantation Bureau.
• Performs colonoscopies, gastroscopies with biopsy, and complex ultrasound screenings.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 298,000 patients annually.
• Maintains expertise in internal medicine and gastroenterology since 1998.

Dr. Vilius Kontenis is a gastroenterologist and endoscopist at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital in Vilnius. He is a member of the World Gastroenterology Organisation. Dr. Kontenis specializes in inflammatory bowel disease and non-invasive liver fibrosis assessment. He also treats digestive disorders, dysphagia, and food allergies.

• Performs gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and transnasal endoscopy.
• Published a systematic meta-analysis on anti-TNF therapy discontinuation in IBD patients.
• Served as the editor of the medical journal Gastroenterologija.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Kardiolita Hospital, which treats 298,000 patients annually.