Biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon listed among Israel’s Top Doctors by Forbes. He serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Friedlander treats complex spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. He uses both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for precision care.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
• Treats primary and metastatic spinal tumors using advanced surgical techniques.
• Completed fellowships in spine surgery in the USA, France, and Hong Kong.
• Consultant for elite Israeli soccer teams and the Spartak Basketball Club.

Dr. Jung Nan Hee is a master surgeon and reproductive specialist at Trinity Women's Clinic. She holds both medical and doctoral degrees from Korea University.

• Completed a clinical fellowship in gynecologic oncology specializing in female cancer diagnostics
• Uses ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy to treat ovarian cysts and endometriomas without surgery
• Served as clinical assistant professor at Kyung Hee University Medical Centre
• Member of the American Association of Cancer Research and the International Society of Gynecologic Oncology
• Experienced in performing precise biopsies to investigate uterine fibroids and adenomyosis

Dr. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Sarikaya is a published researcher with numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work appeared in reputable titles such as the American Surgeon and Nordic journals.

• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and manages severe acute pancreatitis cases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating 600,000 patients annually.
• Utilizes advanced diagnostics like PET-CT for precise tumor mapping.

Dr. Gulcan Albayrak is a gynecologist and women’s health specialist at Atlas University Hospital. She completed training at the Harris Birthright Fetal Medicine Research Center in London. Dr. Albayrak is a member of the European Society of Aesthetic Gynecology (ESAG). She treats complex conditions like uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and cervical dysplasia.

• Specializes in cosmetic gynecology, including CO2 vaginal laser and genital aesthetics.
• Certified in hysteroscopy and colposcopy through training in India and Turkey.
• Performs surgical procedures such as laparoscopic hysterectomy and myomectomy.
• Member of the Turkish-German Gynecology Association and the Society of Reproductive Medicine.

Dr. Heeseok Kang is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in uterine preservation and robotic surgery for women. Dr. Kang is an adjunct professor of gynecology at Samsung Medical Center. He treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic floor disorders. He uses the Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive procedures.

• Won the Outstanding Thesis Award from the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Authored over 20 research publications on gynecologic surgery and oncology.
• Performs robotic hysterectomy and sacrohysteropexy for uterine prolapse.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, which treats 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera is the Scientific Director of Hematology Oncology at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in developmental tumors and bone sarcomas requiring expert diagnostic biopsy.

• Completed oncology fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Director of the Developmental Tumors Laboratory focused on pediatric cancer pathology
• Winner of the Schweisguth Prize from the International Society of Pediatric Oncology
• Authored 70+ scientific papers on pediatric bone and soft tissue tumors
• Member of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)

Dr. Sinan Karaaslan is a medical oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He specializes in systemic therapies and biopsy-driven tumor diagnostics for complex cancers.

• Trained at Gülhane Military Medical Academy – a prestigious Turkish medical institution
• Treats stage 4 colon and lung cancers using biopsy results
• Expert in Targeted Therapy – uses specific drugs to attack cancer cells
• Member of the Turkish Medical Oncology Society
• Specializes in rare bone and soft tissue cancers like Ewing sarcoma

Professor Yesim Yildirim is an ESMO-certified oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. She specializes in targeted therapies and immunotherapy to identify specific cancer markers during a biopsy.

• Completed advanced clinical training at Mount Vernon Cancer Center in the UK
• Founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network to improve cancer care standards
• Authored over 80 scientific publications and a handbook on advanced cancer treatment
• Member of ASCO, the world leading professional organization for oncology specialists
• Earned an MBA in Healthcare Management to lead high-standard clinical departments

Assistant Professor Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is a specialist in interventional radiology. He performs imaging-guided biopsy procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Holds a faculty position at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty – a premier Turkish medical school
• Performs guided biopsies for the prostate, kidney, and liver
• Uses advanced imaging to guide needles precisely without open surgery
• Presented research at 13 national and international medical congresses
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology

Dr. Sezer Saglam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating gastrointestinal and breast cancers. His research on rectal cancer timing has influenced global treatment protocols. Dr. Saglam develops personalized therapy plans using targeted medicine and precision techniques.

• Nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for work on liver cancer.
• Leads clinical trials focused on targeted therapies and precision oncology.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Dr. Sema Karakas is a gynecologic oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in scarless V-NOTES surgery for uterine and ovarian cyst removal. Dr. Karakas treats complex conditions like uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancers. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves over 250,000 patients annually.

• Performs scarless tubal ligation and hysterectomy using V-NOTES techniques.
• Treats HPV and performs diagnostic colposcopy, LEEP, and conization.
• Manages urinary incontinence using medical, laser, and surgical options.
• Provides surgical treatment for endometriosis and hysteroscopic polyp removal.

Dr. Tugba Akin Telli is a medical oncologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She completed clinical research fellowships at Institut Jules Bordet in Belgium. Dr. Telli also gained experience at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. She focuses on chemotherapy and immunotherapy for cancer patients.

• Trained at Hacettepe University and Marmara University Faculty of Medicine.
• Performs PET-MRI and immunohistochemistry for precise cancer diagnosis.
• Provides care at a JCI-accredited smart hospital in Istanbul.
• Treats patients using protocols from top European and American cancer centers.

Dr. Sebnem Izmir Guner is a hematologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She founded and directed multiple adult bone marrow transplantation centers. Dr. Guner specializes in leukemia, lymphoma, and complex coagulation disorders. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high safety standards.

• Performs haploidentical, related, and unrelated allogenic bone marrow transplants.
• Authored over 19 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Received multiple academic awards for her contributions to hematology.
• Former founder and lead physician of therapeutic apheresis units.

Dr. Rahib Hasanov is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a prestigious observership program at Houston Methodist Hospital in Texas. Dr. Hasanov specializes in personalized oncology using immunotherapy and targeted therapies. He treats a wide range of conditions including gastrointestinal, breast, and lung cancers.

• Expertise includes targeted therapies and novel agents for stage 4 cancers.
• Treats complex urogenital system tumors, including prostate and ovarian cancers.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, a center treating 250,000 patients annually.
• Member of the Turkish medical community with international training in the US.