Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Orhan Dalkilic is a pulmonology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He provides expert respiratory evaluation during pediatric check-ups for children with lung concerns.

• Performed a 1-year follow-up study on 40 children concerning BCG vaccine safety
• Specializes in respiratory diagnostics including lung function tests and chest CT scans
• Expertise includes managing pediatric asthma, allergic reactions, and sleep disorders
• Trained at Heybeliada G.H.G.C. Teaching and Research Hospital in pulmonology
• Authored research on tuberculosis and pulmonary embolisms presented at national congresses

The doctor specializes in the management of diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, thyroid diseases, chronic and rheumatic diseases, obesity, and gastric and intestinal diseases.

Graduated from Karadeniz Technical University Faculty of Medicine, the doctor completed specialization at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine.

With extensive experience, the doctor has worked at Tokat State Hospital, Private Kocaeli Konak Hospital, and currently practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

Dr. Nurettin Demirkol performs pediatric check-ups at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in investigating why diseases develop through detailed etiology studies.

• Conducts body composition analysis to assess child growth and nutrition
• Uses 24–hour blood pressure monitoring for accurate vascular health tracks
• Identifies metabolic disorders and hyperlipidemia or high cholesterol in children
• Member of 20 national medical congresses focused on clinical advancements
• Holds a Master degree in Health Management from Okan University

Dr. Omer Necip Aytug is a gastrointestinal surgeon and gastroenterologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has attained the rank of Professor and specializes in complex digestive tract procedures. Dr. Aytug treats conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and Barrett's esophagus. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves over 500,000 patients every year.

• Performs stomach, gallbladder, and small intestine resections.
• Expert in laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and duodenal polyp removal.
• Authored numerous papers and book chapters on gastroenterology.
• Conducts advanced diagnostics including capsule endoscopy and colonoscopy with biopsy.

Dr. Mustafa Saglam is the Head of the Cardiology Department at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He is a cardiologist and vascular surgeon specializing in aortic aneurysm repair and heart valve procedures. Dr. Saglam trained at Marmara University and Kosuyolu Heart Teaching and Research Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul.

• Performs endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Treats coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and hypertension.
• Proficient in balloon valvuloplasty and temporary pacemaker implantation.
• Conducts diagnostic imaging including stress tests and ambulatory cardiac monitoring.

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. Jacob Ben-chaim is the Chief of Pediatric Urology at Tel-Aviv Medical Center. He completed a research fellowship in pediatric urology at Johns Hopkins University.

• Holds a permanent ECFMG certification – meeting the standard for medical practice in the USA
• Chairman of the Pediatric Urology Union of the Israeli Urological Association
• Awarded for research on laparoscopic pyeloplasty – a surgery to fix kidney blockages
• Lecturers at the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Expertise in urological screenings during a pediatric check-up

Dr. Eduardo Loeb Melus heads the Pulmonology Service at Teknon Medical Center in Barcelona. He is an active researcher at the Catalan Centre of Excellence in Pulmonology. Dr. Loeb Melus treats complex respiratory conditions like COPD, pneumonia, and asthma. He is a doctoral student at the Autonomous University of Barcelona.

• Coordinates clinical trials for the Vall d'Hebron Research Institute.
• Serves as the data manager for the EARCO European clinical registry.
• Authored several studies on blood biomarkers and asthma-COPD overlap.
• Performs lung cancer surgery and stem cell therapy for COPD.

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. Oren-asaf is a senior physician at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital. He specializes in pediatric check-ups with a focus on metabolic and hormonal health.

• Completed a prestigious fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
• Serves as a clinical instructor at the Sackler School of Medicine
• Specializes in treating type 2 diabetes and adrenal disorders in children
• Leads metabolic health plans and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy
• Lectures on neonatal intensive care and nursing at the University of Toronto

Dr. Bentov Amir is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology at Sourasky Medical Center. He performs advanced endoscopic procedures for children during pediatric check-ups.

• Conducts gastroscopy with biopsy to evaluate digestive health
• Performs capsule endoscopy – a tiny swallowed camera to image the small intestine
• Completed a pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital
• Member of the European Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
• Lecturer of postgraduate medical education for pediatricians at Tel Aviv University

Professor Kapusta specializes in pediatric heart health at Sourasky Medical Center. She performs pediatric check-ups to identify congenital defects and heart rhythm issues in children.

• Treats newborns and children for heart growth issues and respiratory infections
• Expert in heart ultrasound to examine blood vessels without invasive surgery
• Conducts electrophysiology studies to locate and treat heart rhythm disorders
• Trained at Tel-Aviv University and Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands
• Performs minimally invasive procedures to close heart openings like PDA

Dr. Uri Eal leads pediatric neuroendocrinology at Dana-Duak Children\'s Hospital. He provides pediatric check-ups with a focus on child development and hormonal health.

• Directs the Endocrine and Juvenile Diabetes Clinic at Sourasky Medical Center
• Trained in pediatric endocrinology at the Children\'s Hospital in Cincinnati, USA
• Specializes in thyroid disease, juvenile diabetes, and hormonal growth disorders
• Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University
• Published 30 professional papers and presents regularly at global medical conferences

Dr. Naomi Vayntrub directs the Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism at Sourasky Medical Center. Her pediatric check-ups focus on identifying hormonal and metabolic issues in children.

• Specializes in treating diabetes mellitus and growth failure from genetic conditions
• Identifies malignant tumors within the pediatric endocrine system during screenings
• Evaluates how endocrine issues impact secondary conditions like high blood pressure
• Lecturer at Tel Aviv University and a regular international symposium speaker
• Completed advanced training at the Children's Hospital at the University of Toronto

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is an internal medicine specialist, gastroenterologist, and hepatologist at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul treats digestive tract disorders and complex liver conditions. He works at Intrarat Hospital, an ISO-certified facility that treats over 100,000 patients annually.

• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection, esophagectomy, and cholecystectomy.
• Provides diagnostic expertise in gastroscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy, and Fibroscan liver imaging.
• Manages laparoscopic anti-reflux surgery and laparoscopic gallbladder removal.
• Treats patients at a hospital with 26 departments and 200 resident physicians.

Dr. Fatih Mehmet Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in electrophysiology and arrhythmia treatment. Dr. Ucar completed residency training at the Cleveland Clinic in the United States. He also underwent electrophysiology training at Lübeck Hospital in Germany.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the European Arrhythmia Association.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and complex carotid stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, hypertension, and coronary artery disease.
• Works at Istanbul Florence Nightingale, a JCI-accredited Smart-and-Green hospital.