Best Biopsy Doctors Abroad

Dr. Teyyub Hesenov is a neurosurgeon at Melhem International Hospital in Baku. He focuses on neuromodulation and complex tumor resections. Dr. Hesenov was the first to perform Parkinson’s surgery in Azerbaijan. He earned his medical degree and specialist training at major Turkish universities. His practice includes adult and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Specializes in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for movement disorders.
• Performs baclofen pump and vagal nerve stimulator implantations.
• Treats brain and spine tumors using minimally invasive techniques.
• Authored over 10 scientific papers in international journals like World Neurosurgery.

Dr. Murat Duzgun is a neurosurgeon at Can Hospitals Turkey in İzmir. He specializes in spine surgery and endoscopic brain tumor removal. Dr. Duzgun uses neuronavigation for high-precision brain surgery. He performs fully closed procedures for herniated discs and spinal fractures.

• Performs kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for spinal fracture treatment.
• Treats scoliosis, ankylosing spondylitis, and nerve compression.
• Expert in minimally invasive pain interventions like radiofrequency and laser.
• Treats pediatric neurosurgery cases including hydrocephalus and congenital anomalies.

Professor Metin Demirkaya leads pediatric oncology at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He performs bone marrow biopsy to diagnose childhood blood disorders and solid tumors.

• Specializes in treating neuroblastoma, leukemia, and pediatric sarcomas
• Performs chemical therapies and immunotherapies for pediatric patients
• Installs PORT-A-CATH systems – subcutaneous ports used for long-term treatment access
• Former specialist at GATA Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre
• Served as Associate Professor at Bursa Uludag University School of Medicine

Dr. Saygili Ozlem is a gastroenterologist at Medicana Sivas Hospital in Turkey. She treats digestive conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Ozlem performs procedures such as gastric and duodenal polyp removals. She works at Medicana Sivas, a facility that treats over 113,000 patients annually.

• Treats chronic gastritis and pancreatitis.
• Performs endoscopic removal of gastrointestinal tract polyps.
• Manages gastric ulcers and cholelithiasis.
• Practices at a hospital with 219 beds and 86 medical specialists.

Professor Ersin Ozturk completed a colorectal surgery research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the USA. He uses this elite training to perform biopsy and surgical procedures for complex cancer cases.

• Specializes in surgical oncology for stomach, liver, and pancreatic cancers
• Performs laparoscopic surgery – uses small incisions to help patients recover faster
• Completed a PhD in physiology to better understand body function during surgery
• Expert in proctology – treats anal pathologies and colorectal diseases
• Focuses on thyroidectomy and mastectomy for endocrine and breast cancers

Dr. Kayihan Engin is the Director of Oncological Sciences at Medicana Bursa Hospital. He specializes in identifying and treating complex cancers including gastrointestinal and brain tumors.

• Completed a post-doctoral fellowship in thermoradiotherapy at Thomas Jefferson University in the USA
• Specializes in biopsy-supported diagnostics for stomach, liver, and pancreas cancers
• Former Chairman of Radiation Oncology at Uludağ University Medical College
• Conducted advanced research at the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in Bethesda
• Expert in robotic CyberKnife techniques for pinpoint accuracy in tumor targeting

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Professor Tolga Akman leads the urology department at Medicana Bahcelievler Hospital. He specializes in advanced diagnostics and surgical care for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers.

• Performs prostate biopsies and surgeries for oncological staging and treatment
• Professor of Medicine at a leading Turkish hospital system
• Specializes in laparoscopic urology for minimally invasive surgical diagnostics
• Treats complex pediatric urological conditions including congenital urethral issues
• Member of the urology faculty at Istanbul University School of Medicine

Dr. Diamantopoulos Fernández is the Head of Neurosurgery at HM Hospitales in Madrid. He oversees surgical and diagnostic procedures involving the brain and spine.

• Leads the neurosurgery department at HM Hospitales Madrid
• Specializes in surgical interventions for neurological conditions
• Manages complex cases requiring specialized biopsy of brain or spinal tissue

Dr. Blanca Lopez Ibor leads the Hematology and Pediatric Oncology Unit at HM Hospitales. She uses precise diagnostic techniques like biopsy to treat aggressive cancers in children and teenagers.

• Consultant for the WHO and UNESCO on global pediatric health matters
• Trained in pediatric oncology and hematology at the University of Maryland in the USA
• Expert for the Spanish Ministry of Health in pediatric oncology since 2004
• Member of the American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (ASPHO)
• Directs foundations that improve life quality for children during clinical treatment

Dr. Yogesh Batra heads the Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital. He handles complex liver and digestive cases involving ultrasound-guided biopsies.

• Earned a DM in Gastroenterology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Specializes in ultrasound-guided biopsies of the liver and pancreas
• Received the Young Investigator Award from the Indian Society of Gastroenterology
• Authored 30 papers in national and international medical journals
• Member of the Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India

Professor Nilgun Turhan has authored 230 scientific works and leads her private clinic in Istanbul. She specializes in reproductive health and high-risk pregnancy biopsies.

• Former Head of Gynecology at Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University – a major academic center
• Expert in perinatology – focuses on the health of mothers and babies during pregnancy
• Performs laparoscopic surgery to treat uterine fibroids and cysts with small incisions
• Earned a professorship in 2000 for her contributions to reproductive medicine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA)

Dr. Zlata Korop is a highly experienced gynecologist-endocrinologist with 22 years of professional experience. She is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, and English and specializes in many areas such as advisory reception for gynecological patients, colposcopy, ultrasound of the pelvic organs, treatment of background and precancerous diseases of the cervix, cervical biopsy, laparoscopy, IVF programs, PRP therapy, and hirudotherapy. She has also received additional educational courses in endocrinology in obstetrics and gynecology, colposcopy and inflammatory diseases in obstetrics and gynecology, ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology, assisted reproductive technologies, hystero- and laparoscopy in gynecology, emergency care in obstetrics and gynecology, etc. and is a member of the Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Ukraine and Reproductive Medicine of Ukraine.

Professor Dirk Schadendorf leads oncology at Essen University Hospital with a Hirsch index of 70. He performs specialized biopsies of the breast, liver, lungs, and pancreas to ensure accurate cancer staging.

• Performed a fellowship at Cornell Medical Center in New York
• Authored over 400 scientific works on tumor cells and immunotherapy
• Received the Investigators Award from the Cancer Research Institute
• Expert in modern protocols for melanoma and gastrointestinal tumors
• Member of elite research groups focused on triggering immune responses against cancer

Dr. Bengisu Ay is an infectious diseases specialist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on viral hepatitis, diabetic foot infections, and clinical microbiology. Dr. Ay has contributed to multi-center studies on antibiotic resistance and pathogen identification. She treats complex cases at a clinic that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Specializes in the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C and Mediterranean spotted fever.
• Authored research on epidermal growth factor for diabetic foot wounds.
• Former physician at Acipayam State Hospital and Bozyaka Training Hospital.
• Published international research on causative pathogens in bacterial infections.

Dr. Nesrin Bastug leads the IVF unit at Emsey Hospital. She handles high-precision procedures including endometrial biopsy for reproductive health.

• Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• Completed specialized residency at Zeynep Kamil Woman and Child Disease Hospital
• Directs the In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) division at Emsey Hospital
• Specializes in gynecologic diagnostics and reproductive medicine

Dr. Shaunak Valame specializes in molecular oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He uses targeted studies of solid tumors to determine precise biopsy and treatment paths.

• Earned a DNB in Medical Oncology from Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco
• Expert in pediatric, bone, and gynecological tumor evaluations
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Former lecturer at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS

Dr. Didem Tastekin is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in breast and lung cancer treatment, including stage 4 cases. Dr. Tastekin received the TUBITAK Incentive Award for her work in cancer research. She is an active member of both ESMO and ASCO.

• Awarded Best Researcher of the Year at Istanbul University Oncology Institute.
• Treats complex cases at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital.
• Coordinates oncological check-ups and screenings for both men and women.
• Expert in diagnostics including PET-MRI, tumor markers, and organ biopsies.

Dr. Chaitainya Borde has handled over 30,000 PET scans at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He is a specialist in nuclear medicine and advanced imaging.

• Expert in nuclear scans and PET-CT for precise biopsy targeting
• Managed treatments for over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients
• Proficient in nuclear cardiology services and complex radioiodine therapies
• Published research papers in multiple recognized medical journals

Dr. Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a specialist in head and neck surgical oncology at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on early diagnosis and organ preservation for oral cancer patients.

• Performed a specialized fellowship in Head & Neck Surgical Oncology at HCG Manavata
• Performs biopsies and lymphadenectomy to check for cancer spread in the lymph nodes
• Treats complex cases including tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers
• Published research contributor in both national and international medical journals
• Specializes in maxillofacial surgery and functional rehabilitation after tumor removal