Female check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 7

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. 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. 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. 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. Dagmar Bancher is a senior gynecologist and obstetrician at Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. She specializes in high-risk pregnancy care and pediatric gynecology. Dr. Bancher also focuses on cervical dysplasia diagnosis and surgical treatments. She holds a postgraduate degree in medical leadership from the University of Vienna.

• Performs gynecologic surgeries including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and myomectomy.
• Provides specialized care for adolescent gynecological health and complex pregnancies.
• Consults in German, English, French, and Italian.
• Works at Döbling Private Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Austria.

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. 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. 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.

The doctor is a highly trained cardiologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. The doctor's professional focus includes the treatment of hypertension, cardiovascular occlusion, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in addressing high cholesterol and managing congenital heart disease.

The doctor completed medical training at Azerbaijan Medical University and subsequently underwent specialized cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, spanning from 2017 to 2023. Through this rigorous academic and clinical background, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse cardiac health needs.

Dr. Ilhan Mavioglu is a cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He leads the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic. He performs minimally invasive anaortic coronary bypass and awake carotid surgery. Dr. Mavioglu holds a Professorship from Düzce University and trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital. He specializes in total arterial revascularization and complex endovascular interventions.

• Certified in robotic mitral valve repair and endovascular surgical techniques.
• Performs EVAR, FEVAR, and CERAB procedures for peripheral vascular conditions.
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery.
• Maintains over 400 scientific publications in journals like J Card Surg.

Dr. Li Huaifang specializes in gynecologic tumors, pelvic floor disorders, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She has performed over 10,000 minimally invasive procedures and more than 5,000 pelvic floor repairs. Her work includes laparoscopic and hysteroscopic cancer operations. She also performs reconstructive surgery for prolapse and incontinence. She has demonstrated surgical techniques at national conferences.

Academic roles: National member, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Group (CMA OBGYN). Deputy head, Shanghai MA OBGYN Pelvic Floor Group. Expert, Shanghai Gynecologic Quality Control Panel. She joined the 12th Five-Year Plan. She now leads a 14th Five-Year Plan sub-project on degradable pelvic floor meshes. Publications: 240+ papers, including 50+ SCI. Textbook co-author and supervisor at Tongji University with 50+ mentees. Honors include the Shanghai Medical S&T Award, the Chinese MCH S&T Award, and prizes for pelvic floor reconstruction in 2006, 2012, and 2015.

Dr. Doyoung Jeong is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in single-port robotic and minimally invasive surgery for uterine and ovarian diseases. Dr. Jeong holds multiple patents for specialized single-port surgical devices. He is a full member of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

• Served as Director and Chief Medical Officer at Incheon Sejong Hospital.
• Former Vice President at Dongtan Jeil Hospital.
• Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital and Adjunct Professor at Korea University.
• Acts as a clinical medical device expert for the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

Dr. Hyunmi Park is an OB/GYN at Seoul Miz Hospital. She served as Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Womenpia and Lucina Miz Hospital. Dr. Park performs complex procedures including Cesarean sections and laparoscopic tubal ligation. She works at a specialized center that treats 200,000 women annually.

• Member of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Sits on the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
• Conducts female check-ups and diagnostic ultrasounds at a dedicated GI and infertility center.

Dr. Sung-ho Ahn is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. He is the Director of the Family Birth Center. He previously led the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Ahn also works as an adjunct professor at Seoul Paik Hospital.

• Performs childbirth procedures, Cesarean sections, and laparoscopic tubal ligations.
• Member of the Korean Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.
• Served as a clinical instructor at Asan Medical Center.
• Practices at a women’s health center treating 200,000 patients every year.

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. Jair Bar is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating advanced non-small cell lung cancer using personalized immunotherapy and targeted treatments. Dr. Bar holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and leads a research lab focused on immunotherapy resistance.

• Chair of the Israel Lung Cancer Group.
• Board-certified in both Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology.
• Treats patients at Sheba Medical Center, a top-10 globally ranked hospital.
• Uses molecular and genetic profiling to create precise cancer treatment plans.

Dr. Roy Mashiach is the Director of Gynecology at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He specialized in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and fertility-preserving procedures. Dr. Mashiach received the Daniel F. Kott Award for surgical innovation from the AAGL.

• Serves as the Chairman of the Israeli Society of Gynecological Endoscopy.
• Consistently named among the Best Doctors in Israel by Forbes.
• Specializes in laparoscopic hysterectomy and robot-assisted myoma removal.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the world’s top 10 hospitals.

Dr. Turgut Camkiran is a general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic techniques for hernia repairs and digestive tract surgeries. Dr. Camkiran treats conditions ranging from breast disease to complex abdominal disorders. He practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

• Member of the Laparoscopic Surgery Association and the National Association of Surgery.
• Performs specialized procedures like Whipple surgery and stapled hemorrhoidectomy.
• Expertise includes thyroidectomy, colectomy, and pancreatic tumor resection.
• Completed medical training and surgical specialization at Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa.