Chest X-Ray Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Sarunyoo Suttipongkeat is an interventional cardiologist at PMG Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree with Second Class Honors from Mahidol University. Dr. Suttipongkeat has performed over 37,900 procedures during his career. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, arrhythmia, and chronic heart failure.

• Performs coronary angiography and carotid angioplasty with stenting.
• Provides stem cell therapy for heart disease patients.
• Completed a clinical fellowship in interventional cardiology at Siriraj Hospital.
• Works at PMG Hospital, a GHA-accredited facility for international patients.

Dr. Mete Akin is a gastroenterologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating cirrhosis, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis. Dr. Akin is an Associate Professor with academic background from Akdeniz University. He chairs the Endoscopic Ultrasound Working Group.

• Performs endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty and Da Vinci robotic gastrectomy.
• Treats complex gastrointestinal conditions using stem cell therapies.
• Expert in bariatric procedures including gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology and Turkish Liver Research Association.

Dr. Liang Xiao Mu is the head of rehabilitation technologies at Yanda International Hospital in Beijing. He specializes in restorative medicine for stroke, spinal cord, and brain injuries. Dr. Liang holds the medical specialist of the highest category designation. He is a member of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine.

• Specializes in recovery for hemiplegia, aphasia, and cognitive dysfunction.
• Treats degenerative musculoskeletal conditions including arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Member of the China Association for Rehabilitation of the Disabled.
• Authored over 10 scientific papers on restorative medical technologies.

Dr. Laohapornsvan is an orthopedic surgeon at Navamin 9 Hospital. A chest X-ray is often the first step in his preoperative orthopedic assessments.

• Holds a clinical fellowship in spine surgery from Ramathibodi Hospital
• Certified in minimally invasive spine techniques by Aesculap and Nuvasive
• Trained in endoscopic spine surgery at Harrison Spinartus Hospital in South Korea
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand
• Earned a Bachelor of Medical Science from the University of Nottingham

Dr. Eyup Bakmaz is an orthopedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, and joint reconstruction. Dr. Bakmaz previously served as the Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats bone and joint conditions using both traditional and endoscopic methods.

• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair.
• Treats complex fractures, meniscus tears, and osteoarthritis.
• Specializes in total joint replacements including hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Suebuang Phupichphong is an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Phupichphong has subspecialty training in sports medicine.

Education and training: M.D., Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services. Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital.

The doctor is an orthopedic specialist with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of bone and joint conditions. Clinical practice focuses on knee and shoulder disorders, offering comprehensive care that spans from conservative, non-surgical management to advanced surgical interventions.

Expertise includes total knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, the management of osteoarthritis, sports injuries, fractures, and joint dislocations. The doctor is committed to providing individualized treatment plans designed to restore patient mobility and improve overall quality of life through precise diagnosis and evidence-based orthopedic surgical techniques.

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Ma Bin, MD, PhD, is a Chief Physician and master's supervisor in Spinal Surgery at a tertiary hospital. He has more than 20 years of experience. His work focuses on degenerative spine disease and minimally invasive surgery. He is skilled in PELD, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, and tubular retractor-assisted decompression and fusion.

He serves on the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Committee of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. He is also a standing committee member of the Spine Minimally Invasive Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. He is a frequent keynote speaker at national conferences. He has led or joined several provincial and ministerial projects. He has published more than 20 papers in core domestic and SCI-indexed journals. His findings are widely cited, and some have been adopted into clinical guidelines.

Dr. Shen Yuqin, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chief Physician at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. Dr. Shen directs the Rehabilitation Medicine Center and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. A doctoral supervisor and National Advanced Worker, Dr. Shen is a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure.

Dr. Shen was the first in China to implement cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)-guided rehabilitation for heart failure. Dr. Shen also introduced the use of the anaerobic threshold to prescribe exercise intensity. The team created a nationwide hospital–community–home closed-loop model. In 2020, they opened Shanghai’s only inpatient cardiac rehabilitation ward in a tertiary hospital.

Dr. Shen is the principal investigator of two NSFC General Projects. Honors include the CRMA Science and Technology Award, First Prize (2019), and the Shanghai Rehabilitation Medicine Science and Technology Progress Awards, First Prize (2018, 2024). Dr. Shen has published over 50 papers as first or corresponding author. Dr. Shen served as chief editor of one monograph and associate editor of two. The portfolio includes 22 patents (15 authorized, including three invention patents) and five software copyrights. Nine technology transfers have been completed.

Dr. Shen is a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FAACVPR) and a CDQI certified expert. Dr. Shen serves as an associate editor and editorial board member. Dr. Shen led the drafting of eight consensuses, guidelines, and standards, and organized 20 national courses. The center has served more than 10,000 patients. The care model has been extended across Shanghai and introduced in Yunnan.

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD, is Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor in Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He focuses on joint surgery and sports medicine. He performs shoulder and knee arthroscopy and total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first to use stem-cell therapy for osteoarticular bone-defect disease. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region.

He has led 7 grants, including one NSFC General Project. He has published over 20 SCI papers. Some sources report over 30 SCI papers among more than 40 articles, with 8 in Q1 journals, a cumulative impact factor over 100, and a maximum impact factor of 12.153. He has served as a guest editor for multiple journals. He co-authored one monograph.

Credentials and awards: He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong. He was a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley. He received the Shanghai “Super Postdoctoral” award. He is a researcher with the Key Lab of Spine & Spinal Cord Injury (MOE). His honors include the Heilongjiang Medical & Health New Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Harbin Medical & Health New Technology Application Award (First Prize).

Dr. Aysegul Acar is a chest diseases specialist at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals in Istanbul. She focuses on complex respiratory conditions, including lung cancer and occupational lung diseases. Dr. Acar performs bronchoscopy and manages intensive care for pulmonary patients. She works at a clinic that treats 280,000 patients every year.

• Treats chronic conditions such as COPD, asthma, and pulmonary tuberculosis.
• Expertise in managing sleep disorders and pneumonia.
• Clinical experience in treating post-Covid-19 respiratory complications.
• Practices at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Selman Dogan treats complex bone conditions at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Chest X-Ray imaging supports his surgical planning for thoracic and spinal corrections.

• Specializes in chest wall deformities including pectus excavatum or sunken chest syndrome
• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expertise in spinal surgeries such as kyphoplasty to treat vertebral fractures
• Performs corrective surgery for scoliosis and spina bifida in pediatric patients
• Member of the orthopedic team at a JCI-accredited medical center

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He performs diagnostic imaging including chest X-rays at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in interventional radiology – uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures
• Trained in diagnostic radiology and teleradiology for precise remote image analysis
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and International Society of Radiology
• Presented research at 13 national and international medical congresses

Professor Mehmet Aydogan leads the Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Memorial Şişli Hospital. Chest X-ray imaging here supports his expertise in complex skeletal and thoracic diagnostics.

• Completed a research fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in California
• Member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Published 50 scientific articles focusing on spine and orthopedic disorders
• Expertise in surgical spine care from the Euro Spine Center of Excellence in Switzerland
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS) and the European Spine Society

Dr. Gursel Saka is a highly decorated surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in treating pectus excavatum, a condition often monitored using chest X-ray imaging.

• Finalist in the Tubitak XI Technology Awards for medical innovation
• Expert in treating funnel chest deformity and complex rib cage issues
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Performs high-precision orthopedic procedures using MAKOplasty robotic technology
• Specializes in reconstructive surgery for complex pelvic and spine injuries

Dr. Tayfun Caliskan leads advanced chest diagnostics at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed elite pulmonology training at the University of Chicago Medicine.

• Specializes in lung cancer staging and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Co-authored multiple international textbooks on chest imaging and bronchoscopy procedures
• Member of the World Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology
• Board member for the Turkish Respiratory Research Association pulmonary group
• Expert in treating respiratory failure and complex post-COVID lung involvement