Male Check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urology surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urological surgeries. Dr. Onuk holds the title of Associate Professor from Yeni Yüzyıl University. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

• Published 25+ academic articles in international refereed medical journals.
• Performs specialized procedures including transurethral resection and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Expert in treats pediatric urological conditions and male reproductive issues.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.

• Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
• Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
• Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Yasar Tuna is a gastroenterologist and gastrointestinal surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in the treatment of complex digestive conditions and bariatric surgery. Dr. Tuna performs procedures at a facility that houses one of Turkey's premier organ transplant centers.

• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs bariatric procedures such as gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, and gastric balloon.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and the Endoscopy Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Hubert is the Head of the Gastrointestinal Cancer Center at Hadassah Medical Center. He specializes in identifying and treating digestive system tumors during male check-ups.

• Dual-qualified as a medical oncologist and radiotherapist for specialized cancer screening
• Expert in targeting gastrointestinal tumors using Precise CyberKnife and Brachytherapy techniques
• Performs HIPEC treatment – delivers heated chemotherapy directly into the abdominal cavity
• Uses high-intensity ultrasound to destroy cancer cells without invasive surgery
• Active member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Medical Society

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Ertuğrul Ercan is a Professor of Cardiology at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in interventional cardiology, atherosclerosis, and stem cell therapy. Dr. Ercan trained at the Cleveland Clinic and in Melbourne. He holds the European Cardiologist Diploma.

• Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology.
• Member of the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Former Head of Cardiology and Dean at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University.
• Treats complex valve diseases, coronary artery disease, and arrhythmia.

Dr. Cagdas Erdogan is an Associate Professor and gastroenterologist at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi. He specializes in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Erdogan has authored 40 publications in journals like Scientific Reports and Endoscopy. He treats complex conditions such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver cirrhosis.

• Performs specialized procedures including ERCP, EUS, EMR, and peroral endoscopic myotomy.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions using techniques like endoscopic submucosal dissection.
• Uses double-balloon enteroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
• Applies stem cell therapy for patients with liver cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis.

Dr. Mustafa Dogdus is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in heart failure, coronary artery disease, and structural heart conditions. He is an expert in interventional procedures like ASD, PDA, and VSD closure. Dr. Dogdus treats complex arrhythmias using EPS-ablation and ICD-CRT-D implantation.

• Member of the European Society of Cardiology since 2015.
• Performs percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions.
• Treats hypertension, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

Dr. Ornicha Thititagul is a geriatrician and lifestyle medicine specialist in Bangkok. She authored Thailand’s first case report on abacavir hypersensitivity. Dr. Thititagul serves as a lecturer at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She creates specialized treatment plans for aging adults at Siriraj Samut Sakhon Center.

• Certified by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine.
• WHO–SEARO Master Trainer for the Integrated Care of Older People.
• Expert in stroke rehabilitation, dementia care, and chronic pain management.
• Treats patients at PYONG Rehabilitation, a specialized neurorehabilitation facility.

Dr. Sukru Alper Acikgoz is an allergist and immunologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in treating complex drug allergies and hereditary angioedema. Dr. Acikgoz performed his medical training at Hacettepe University and Ankara University. He treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high safety standards.

• Member of the Turkish National Allergy and Clinical Immunology Association.
• Published research on drug desensitization and Behçet’s syndrome in international journals.
• Developed rapid drug desensitization protocols for patients with iron allergies.
• Treats specialized conditions including common variable immunodeficiency and vasculitis.

Dr. Cihan Altin is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed interventional cardiology training at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Altin treats heart failure, valve diseases, and coronary artery occlusion. He specializes in minimally invasive structural heart interventions. Dr. Altin works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Performs TAVI, Mitraclip, and Triclip procedures for heart valve repair.
• Expert in pacemaker applications and renal denervation for resistant hypertension.
• Treats complex conditions including aortic aneurysms and heart holes.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Praewfun Surachai is a gynecologist and reproductive medicine fellow at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok. She presented an iPoster at the RCOG World Congress in London. Dr. Surachai specializes in infertility and hormonal health. She treats conditions like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovaries. Her clinic, PYONG Rehabilitation Group, is licensed by the Medical Council of Thailand.

• Earned the Popular-vote Resident Award for clinical excellence.
• Received a Certificate of Outstanding Teaching Performance from Ramathibodi Hospital.
• Served as a lecturer and gynecologist at Pranangklao Hospital.
• Participated in specialized teaching technique training at Siriraj Hospital.

Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Professor Prager leads the obesity outpatient clinic at Vienna General Hospital. He uses his expertise in gastroenterology to provide thorough male check-up screenings.

• Performs diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy to assess internal health
• President of the IFSO–European Chapter for obesity and metabolic health
• Specializes in treating type 2 diabetes and gastric ulcers
• Experienced in metabolic surgery with over 3,000 procedures performed
• Active member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery

Dr. Raanan Berger is the Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He was listed in Forbes Israel’s “Best Doctors” in 2025. Dr. Berger specializes in genitourinary oncology and radiates complex prostate tumors. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Institute.

• Heads the clinical research unit focusing on molecular oncology.
• Co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed papers on prostate cancer and BRCA mutations.
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Performs systemic therapy and radiotherapy at a Top-10 globally ranked hospital.

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from the prestigious Chulalongkorn University. Dr. Surunchupakorn holds a subspecialty diploma in interventional cardiology. He treats complex conditions like coronary artery disease and heart failure.

• Specializes in carotid angioplasty and stenting to prevent strokes.
• Performs heart cryoablation to treat chronic arrhythmias.
• Manages hypertension and pulmonary vascular disorders.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited center for international patient care.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.