Basic check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Ozlem Ozem Ekmekci is a professor of ophthalmology at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital in Istanbul. She previously served as the Chairperson of the Ophthalmology Department at Cumhuriyet University. Dr. Ekmekci provides medical and surgical eye care within a JCI-accredited facility. This accreditation ensures the hospital meets international safety and quality standards.

• Achieved the rank of Professor in ophthalmology within the university setting.
• Served as an educator at SB Haseki Training and Research Hospital.
• Performed diagnostic eye screenings as part of female and male check-up programs.
• Works at a hospital with over 60 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Paricha Chaowalit is an internal medicine physician at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She holds a diploma in respiratory medicine and critical respiratory diseases. Her training includes a study visit to St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Chaowalit treat a variety of lung and respiratory conditions.

• Specializes in respiratory medicine and critical respiratory diseases.
• Performs basic and premium medical check-ups for men, women, and children.
• Conducts screenings for cancer and heart health assessments.
• Works at the ISO-certified Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok.

Dr. Anyarat Vichayawannakul is an endocrinologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She earned her medical degree with Second Class Honors from Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Vichayawannakul treats hormonal disorders, diabetes, and thyroid diseases. She works at an ISO 9001-certified hospital that serves 100,000 patients annually.

• Holds a diploma in Endocrinology and Metabolism from Rajavithi Hospital.
• Treats complex conditions like adrenal adenoma and autoimmune thyroiditis.
• Performs specialized interventions including radioiodine therapy and hormone replacement.
• Conducts thyroid function tests and complex metabolic diagnostics.

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. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.

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.

Dr. Yatip Mukdaloy is a nephrologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. She is a prize-winning researcher recognized for her work on sodium intake estimation. Dr. Mukdaloy earned her medical degree with honors from Naresuan University. She maintains membership with The Royal College of Physicians of Thailand.

• Won first place at the RCPT rapid-fire oral session for kidney research.
• Performs specialized procedures including dialysis, pyeloplasty, and kidney biopsies.
• Completed a nephrology diploma and internal medicine board certification at Siriraj Hospital.
• Practices at the ISO-certified Intrarat Hospital within a specialized hemodialysis center.

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. Breket Manzar is an internal medicine specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He provides medical check-ups for men, women, and children. Dr. Manzar earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

• Specializes in preventative screenings and body composition analysis.
• Performs premium, basic, heart, and oncological check-up packages.
• Member of the Turkish Internal Medicine Specialization Association.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

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. 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. Test Doc is a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist at Veselibu Clinic in Thessaloniki. He specializes in treating complex heart conditions like atrial fibrillation and hypertension. Dr. Test Doc performs minimally invasive procedures including radiofrequency ablation and arterial stenting. He works at a facility holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate. This ensures the clinic meets global quality standards for international patient care.

• Performs transluminal arterial angioplasty and stenting for vascular heart conditions.
• Treats cardiovascular illnesses like mitral valve prolapse and arrhythmia.
• Conducts premium heart check-ups and coronary angiography diagnostics.
• Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services at a Bookimed Award-winning clinic.

Dr. Qasim Wasim is a PhD-certified general practitioner at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He holds a doctorate in general surgery from Dalian Medical University. Dr. Wasim is a multilingual physician who serves a global patient community. He is board-certified by the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC).

• Published over 8 SCI-indexed papers on surgical biomechanics and intestinal injury.
• Treats cases across pediatrics, dermatology, internal medicine, and gynecology.
• Manages emergency interventions for trauma, burns, fractures, and cardiac events.
• Former resident at Shaikh Zayed Medical Complex and Nawaz Sharif Social Security Hospital.

Dr. Arzu Guliyeva is a gastroenterologist at the Biological Medicine Integrative Health Center in Baku. She specializes in manageing chronic inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Guliyeva completed specialized training at Ege University and Sisli Etfal Hospital in Turkey.

• Treats precancerous gastrointestinal tract conditions and chronic autoimmune diseases.
• Uses serum ozonation and PRP-CGF techniques for metabolic and digestive disorders.
• Completed international training in Germany, Switzerland, and Russia on bioregulatory medicine.
• Works at a center that treats over 80,000 patients annually.

Education and Specialization

• Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine
• Selçuk University Meram Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology – Specialization

Experience

• Cleveland Clinic, Invasive Cardiology Unit, Ohio, USA
• Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Cardiology
• Antalya Yaşam Hospitals  

Dr. Esra Demir is an internal medicine specialist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. She serves as a sub-investigator for major international clinical trials on Type 2 diabetes treatments. Dr. Demir specializes in managing irritable bowel syndrome, thyroid diseases, and diabetes lifestyle changes. She works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with interventional radiology and robotic systems.

• Led research for cardiovascular outcomes of Semaglutide in diabetic patients.
• Assisted in the SCALE Insulin study for overweight patients with Type 2 diabetes.
• Treats metabolic conditions including anemia, vitamin deficiencies, and adrenal adenomas.
• Performs specialized treatments such as intravenous vitamin C therapy.

Dr. Cevper Ersoz is a urologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for urological cancers. Dr. Ersoz is a Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU). He completed an observership in urologic surgery at the University of Michigan, USA.

• Author of over 130 national and international peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Treats benign prostate hyperplasia using HoLEP, TuLEP, and Rezum techniques.
• Performs minimally invasive procedures for stone diseases, including PCNL and URS.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem, which uses the da Vinci robotic system.

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol is the Chief Physician of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf. He also directs a certified Obesity Treatment Center. Dr. Krol treats complex diseases of the digestive tract, metabolism, and respiratory system. He works at one of only two German clinics accredited by the International Federation of Obesity.

• Performs bariatric surgeries and endoscopic weight loss procedures.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cirrhosis.
• Manages internal medicine cases across cardiology, diabetology, and nephrology.
• Uses diagnostic tools including gastroscopy with biopsy and endosonography.

Dr. Navarro Vilches leads the Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. He specializes in male reproductive health and lower urinary tract surgery. Dr. Vilches completed a study stay at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga.

• Expert in renal surgery and robotic da Vinci prostatectomy.
• Former member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital.
• Treats conditions including BPH, varicocele, and Peyronie's disease.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Dr. Alberto Maranes Antonanzas is a nephrologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was ranked among the best specialists in the country in 2023. Dr. Maranes Antonanzas has nearly 30 years of medical experience. He leads the Nephrology and Haemodialysis Unit at his clinic.

• Specializes in renal diseases associated with diabetic patients.
• Participated in the pancreatic islets transplant program for renal patients.
• Former President of the Commission of Pharmacists and Therapists.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, the only local private hospital with a dialysis unit.