Chest X-Ray Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Prof. Justyna Domienik-Karłowicz, MD, PhD, is a physician with many years of experience in the care of people with severe obesity, including bariatric patients. She provides care at every stage of treatment. This includes diagnosis, surgical qualification, postoperative care, and long-term support.

She is a recognized expert in obesity treatment. She trains physicians through training sessions and workshops on current methods. She often speaks at conferences of the Polish Cardiac Society and the Polish Society of Hypertension. She also takes part in meetings for people with obesity. Her work helps improve standards of bariatric care in Poland.

Dr. Athanasios Tsampas is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical care of musculoskeletal conditions.

Expertise: hip and knee arthroplasty; knee arthroscopy (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair); surgical care of sports injuries and fractures; treatment of disc herniation; care for scoliosis and kyphosis; management of cervical syndrome and epicondylitis; osteoporosis care.

He leads the department and takes part in IASYS’s Free Afternoon Surgery Program. This program offers accessible surgical care in Athens and Attica. He works in a fully equipped hospital with advanced imaging, anesthesia, and post-operative care. He also sees private patients in Petroupoli. Languages: Greek, English.

Dr. Sotirios Papathanasiou, MD, PhD, is an interventional cardiologist and arrhythmologist with over 20 years of experience. He is certified in interventional cardiology by EAPCI and the ESC. His expertise includes coronary artery disease, cardiac arrhythmias (including atrial fibrillation), heart failure, valvular disease, and congenital heart disease. He performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and pacemaker implantation.

Education: Medical degree from the University of Ioannina School of Medicine. PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (1999–2005). Postgraduate degree in interventional cardiology from the University of Athens. Training: Hippokrateion Hospital (University Cardiology Department), Alexandra Hospital, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and Attikon Hospital. Affiliations: European Society of Cardiology (ESC), EAPCI, Hellenic Cardiological Society, and Hellenic Society of Lipidology and Atherosclerosis.

Languages: Greek and English.

Dr. Nikolaos Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, is an internist with expertise in hepatology and over 25 years of hospital practice. He is the Director of the Internal Medicine Department at IASYS Clinic. He supervises inpatient care, promotes patient safety, and coordinates comprehensive management, including surgical and other complex cases.

He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (SSAS). He completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at Sotiria General Hospital and trained in clinical hepatology at Hippokration. He earned a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He led the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GMHA) and has served at both 401 GMHA and NIMTS. He has numerous publications in international journals and is an active conference participant.

Dr. Pablo Mena Mena is a physician and orthopedic surgeon with more than 32 years of experience. He practices orthopedics, traumatology, regenerative medicine, and orthomolecular medicine. He is the Medical Director of VITALYS Sports Medicine in Medellín, Colombia. He is an expert in biological therapies and has performed more than 5,000 surgeries.

At VITALYS, he leads comprehensive regenerative care. He offers stem cell therapies for degenerative diseases, sports injuries, and chronic illnesses. He also provides exosome therapies for tissue regeneration and anti-aging. His services include platelet-rich plasma (PRP), viscosupplementation, and regenerative orthopedics.

His practice also addresses hair loss, aging and anti-aging, and chronic diseases. He uses medical cannabis when appropriate. His focus is bioregenerative medicine that supports the body's ability to repair damaged cells.

Prof. H. Mustafa Özdemir is a Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology at Istanbul Medipol University Faculty of Medicine. He has more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He specializes in adult and pediatric spine surgery. His focus includes spinal deformities, degenerative spine disorders, spinal trauma, and complex spinal reconstruction.

He completed a spine surgery fellowship at Johns Hopkins University. He also received clinical training at Heidelberg University. He has served as Chief Physician and Head of Orthopedics and Traumatology at major teaching hospitals. He is active in medical education and contributes to orthopedics and spine surgery through his academic and clinical work.

With over 18 years of clinical experience, the doctor is a highly specialized orthopedic and traumatology surgeon with a primary focus on pediatric orthopedics. Expertise includes the management of complex congenital musculoskeletal deformities such as pes equinovarus, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, developmental hip dysplasia, and Perthes disease. The doctor also possesses extensive experience in adult foot deformities, joint surgery, and trauma management.

The doctor holds an academic background as an Associate Professor and has completed numerous advanced certifications in extremity reconstruction, Ilizarov techniques, and AO trauma surgery. The practice is characterized by a strong commitment to academic research and high patient satisfaction in both surgical outcomes and clinical care.

With over 10 years of experience in orthopedics, the doctor specializes in sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. Expertise includes treating ligament, cartilage, meniscus, and labrum injuries in the shoulder, knee, and ankle, as well as performing complex tendon repairs and joint dislocations. The doctor maintains a high success rate in joint replacement surgeries, including knee, shoulder, and hip prosthetics.

The doctor also utilizes advanced regenerative medicine, such as PRP, stem cell therapy, and exosome treatments, alongside hydrogel and hyaluronic acid applications for osteoarthritis. Committed to evidence-based practice, the doctor regularly participates in international congresses and specialized surgical courses to maintain clinical excellence.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Dr. Emrah Ozdemir is an interventional cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He has performed thousands of procedures, focusing on radial angiography and complex coronary interventions. Dr. Ozdemir trained at Florence Nightingale Hospital, a recognized reference center for cardiology in Turkey. He treats conditions like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and arrhythmia using non-surgical techniques.

• Expertise in transradial angiography, performing procedures through the patient's arm.
• Treats challenging coronary and peripheral vascular cases.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Works at TEMOS-accredited Biruni University Hospital.

Dr. Ismail Yildiz is an anesthesiologist and intensive care specialist at Biruni University Hospital. He holds a subspecialty in intensive care from Akdeniz University. Dr. Yildiz manages critical conditions including sepsis and acute respiratory distress syndrome. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility in Istanbul equipped with 15 operating rooms.

• Expert in ECMO and renal replacement therapy for critically ill patients.
• Member of the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine.
• Specializes in organ transplant anesthesia and life support for brain death cases.
• Uses echocardiography and ultrasonography for bedside patient monitoring.

Dr. Ozgur Ismail Turk is an orthopedic and spine surgeon at Risus Clinic Istanbul. He published research on managing blood loss in scoliosis surgery in The Journal of Turkish Spinal Surgery. Dr. Turk focus on shoulder, elbow, and hand surgery alongside sports injury reconstruction.

• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, ankle, and shoulder.
• Treats orthopedic conditions using stem cell therapy for arthritis and knee injuries.
• Conducts fetal surgery for spina bifida and spine tumor embolization.
• Corrects foot deformities using the Lapidus 3D bunion correction procedure.