Best Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in childhood surgical screenings and pediatric check-up evaluations.

• Completed specialized pediatric surgery training and a fellowship at Erciyes University
• Treats congenital heart conditions including septal defects – holes in the heart walls
• Published 3 articles in peer-reviewed journals on advanced pediatric surgical care
• Presented 13 research papers at major international scientific medical meetings
• Expert in identifying surgical needs like hernias or abdominal issues in children

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.

The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in cardiology and internal medicine. With extensive clinical expertise, the doctor focuses on the diagnosis and comprehensive management of a wide range of cardiovascular conditions.

The doctor's clinical practice includes the treatment of hypertension, coronary artery disease, ischemic heart disease, and heart failure. Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for patients suffering from heart arrhythmias, myocardial infarction, heart defects, and unexplained fainting episodes.

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.

Prof. Dr. Gülden Kafalı is a Professor of Pediatric Cardiology. She diagnoses and treats heart diseases in children and adolescents, including congenital heart disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathies, myocarditis, and acute rheumatic fever. Her skills include fetal echocardiography and heart screening for young athletes.

She earned her M.D. from Ege University Faculty of Medicine (1978–1984). She completed a Pediatrics residency at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine (1988–1992). She finished a Pediatric Cardiology subspecialty at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine (1999–2002).

She has worked at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul Bilim University Faculty of Medicine, Trakya University Faculty of Medicine, and Ataşehir Florence Nightingale Hospital. She provides pediatric cardiac evaluation and follow-up care.

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. 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. Alexander Rokitansky is the Chief Surgeon at Vienna Private Clinic and an expert pediatric surgeon. He pioneered the minimally invasive correction of pectus excavatum. Dr. Rokitansky has held various leadership roles. He is a Professor of Pediatric and Adolescent Surgery at SFU Vienna.

• Served as the President of the Austrian Pediatric Surgery Society.
• Chaired the Society for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care.
• Led the Ludwig Boltzmann Institute of Pediatric Surgery.
• Awarded the Golden Badge of Honor of the City of Vienna.

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.

Dr. Oguz Yilmaz is a cardiovascular surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in TAVI procedures, heart valve diseases, and coronary bypass surgery. Dr. Yilmaz received the best presentation award from the National Cardiology Congress. He holds a professorship from Istanbul Arel University.

• Performs endovascular treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
• Expert in heart aneurysm repair and varicose vein surgery.
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery (ESVS).
• Member of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS).

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He holds the European Society of Cardiology Board Certificate. This credential signifies his alignment with high European clinical standards. Dr. Ucar specializes in treating heart and vascular conditions like coronary artery disease and arrhythmia.

• Performs intracranial arterial stenting and aneurysm coiling.
• Maintains a Certificate of Proficiency from the Turkish Society of Cardiology.
• Treats complex conditions including pulmonary hypertension and atherosclerosis.
• Practices at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Ergun Tozkoparan is a pulmonologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He has deep expertise in tuberculosis, asthma, and pneumonia. He enhanced his skills in interventional pulmonology at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Texas. Dr. Tozkoparan also served as a professor at the GATA Department of Pulmonology.

• Published research in CCLM regarding platelet indices in tuberculosis patients.
• Treats lung diseases at a JCI-accredited "Smart-and-Green" hospital.
• Maintains expertise in interventional techniques for complex lung conditions.
• Gained extensive specialized training at GATA Military Medical School in Ankara.

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.