Biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 18

Dr. Nikolaos Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, is an internist with expertise in hepatology and over 25 years of hospital practice. He is the Director of the Internal Medicine Department at IASYS Clinic. He supervises inpatient care, promotes patient safety, and coordinates comprehensive management, including surgical and other complex cases.

He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (SSAS). He completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at Sotiria General Hospital and trained in clinical hepatology at Hippokration. He earned a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He led the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GMHA) and has served at both 401 GMHA and NIMTS. He has numerous publications in international journals and is an active conference participant.

Ioannis Kakaidis, M.D., is an obstetrician-gynecologist and endoscopic surgeon. He is the Director of the Gynecology Department at IASYS Clinic.

He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training at the University Clinic of Alexandra General Hospital. He then trained in endoscopic surgery at the Royal Free Hospital, UCL, in the Minimally Invasive Therapy Unit and the Endoscopy Training Centre.

He takes part in national and international scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops. His work focuses on minimally invasive techniques and personalized patient care.

Dr. Marta Cruz Aparicio is a gastroenterologist at Publio Cordón Memorial Hospital in Madrid. She treats stomach, colon, and pancreatic cancers, along with chronic conditions like Hepatitis B and IgG4-related disease. Her surgical work includes the removal of duodenal polyps. Dr. Aparicio practices at a JCI-accredited facility, a certification for patient safety and clinical quality.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Dr. Murat Arslan is a fertility specialist and gynecologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in IVF treatment and laparoscopic reproductive surgeries. Dr. Arslan completed a clinical research fellowship at the Jones Institute for Reproductive Medicine in the US. He also holds Da Vinci robotic surgery certification.

• Former Unit Director of the IVF departments at Acıbadem International and Momart IVF Center.
• Served as Department Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Biruni University.
• Performs complex hysteroscopic surgeries for infertility and reproductive endocrinology.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Istanbul.

Dr. Sherko Kuemmel is a breast surgeon and oncologist at the German Medical Institute. He is an Executive Board Member of the AGO, a key gynecological oncology group. Dr. Kuemmel has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications. He specializes in multidisciplinary breast cancer care and reconstructive surgery.

• Serves as an ESMO Faculty member for breast cancer.
• Scientific Director of the WSG study group for breast cancer research.
• Lead investigator for 27 clinical trials and investigations.
• Specializes in nipple correction, mastectomy, and prepectoral reconstruction.