Chest X-Ray Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Yildiray Bekar is a thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the surgical treatment of lung cancer and emphysema. Dr. Bekar uses both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques. He focuses on complex diseases of the lungs, esophagus, and chest wall.

• Performs specialized surgeries for bronchiectasis and hydatid cysts.
• Treats excessive armpit sweating through surgical hyperhidrosis management.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Society of Thoracic Surgery.
• Works at a JCI-accredited university hospital facility.

Dr. Amphansap trained in metabolic bone disorders at the University of Sheffield. He specializes in orthopedic surgery and geriatric bone health at LUX KOR Hospital.

• Completed a shoulder and elbow reconstruction fellowship at Charite Berlin in Germany
• Specializes in hip reconstruction at Carl Gustav Carus University Hospital
• Skilled in orthopedic trauma – treats bone fractures and severe injuries
• Evaluates bone health using chest X-rays to check for skeletal and joint issues
• Holds a diploma in orthopedic surgery from the Police General Hospital

Dr. Jang Hyo Kim is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in joint preservation and complex reconstruction. He completed a fellowship in Ilizarov external fixation surgery in Russia. Dr. Kim currently serves as the Joint Center Director at Very Good Hospital. He is an adjunct professor at Kyung Hee University.

• Performs arthroscopy and replacement for the shoulder, knee, and hip.
• Treats spinal conditions using instrumentation, fusion, and discectomy.
• Holds TPI therapy certification for muscle and joint pain management.
• Full member of the Korean Orthopaedic Association and the Korean Hip Society.

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. Att Kosonsuraseni is a surgeon at LUX KOR Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic trauma and bone injury diagnostics.

• Fellowship-trained in orthopedic trauma at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital
• Uses chest X-ray to evaluate rib fractures and lung trauma in accident victims
• Earned a diploma in orthopedic surgery from Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Graduated as a Doctor of Medicine from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine

Dr. Thanapol Wangrattanapranee is an orthopedic specialist at LUX KOR Hospital who uses chest X-ray imaging for trauma assessment.

• Completed a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at Mahidol University
• Earned a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery from Siriraj Hospital
• Received his medical degree with second-class honors from Khon Kaen University
• Focuses on orthopedic trauma cases and microsurgical procedures

Associate Professor Burak Gunaydin brings high-level surgical expertise to Optimed International Hospital. He utilizes chest X-rays to support precise diagnoses in orthopedic trauma and oncology cases.

• Awarded the Akif Şakir Şakar Science Award for excellence in clinical research
• Expert in fracture surgery and orthopedic oncology at a university level
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injury Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association
• Completed advanced AO Trauma surgical training in Graz, Austria
• Published numerous peer-reviewed studies on orthopedic diagnostic methods

Professor Ilhan Mavioglu is a highly specialized cardiovascular surgeon at Optimed International Hospital. Chest x-ray screening is a vital tool he uses to evaluate patients for minimally invasive heart and vascular procedures.

• Holds the title of Professor and serves at the Cardiovascular Surgery Outpatient Clinic
• Trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, a premier international medical center
• Specializes in minimally invasive anaortic coronary artery bypass and complex vascular surgery
• Published numerous articles in SCI journals on heart valve repair and aortic treatments
• Member of the European Association of Cardiovascular Surgery and other international bodies

Dr. Shady Mohammed El-sebai is the Chief of Interventional Radiology at the National Cancer Institute, Cairo University. He specializes in oncology-focused imaging and minimally invasive procedures. Dr. El-sebai treats liver, renal, and soft-tissue tumors using chemoembolization and ablation techniques. He works at Shef Al Orman Oncology Hospital, an ESMO-accredited center.

• Performs microwave and radiofrequency ablation for bone, lung, and thyroid lesions.
• Expert in US- and CT-guided biopsies, including Mammotome breast lesion excision.
• Specializes in uterine artery embolization for fibroids and varicose vein ablation.
• Manages complex biliary and renal cases with percutaneous stenting and drainage.

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. Yaacov Lawrence is the Chair of Radiation Oncology at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in precision radiation therapy and neuro-oncology. Dr. Lawrence pioneered celiac plexus radiosurgery for pancreatic cancer pain management. He holds the FASTRO designation, one of the highest honors in his specialty.

• Leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program at Sheba Medical Center.
• Performs stereotactic radiosurgery for brain tumors and nervous system cancers.
• Authored over 280 scientific publications on personalized radiation protocols.
• Completed radiation oncology fellowship training at Thomas Jefferson University.

Dr. Elad Jacoby is a pioneer of pediatric CAR T–cell therapy in Israel. He heads the Pediatric Cell Therapy Center at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Jacoby specializes in treating relapsed and high-risk pediatric leukemias and lymphomas. He completed fellowships at Johns Hopkins and the U.S. National Cancer Institute.

• Medical Director of the Advanced Biotherapy Center at Sheba Medical Center.
• Authored over 240 scientific publications in pediatric hemato-oncology.
• Board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Hematology and Oncology.
• Leads the integration of CAR T–cell therapy with bone marrow transplantation.

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.

Dr. Gun Keorochana is a spine surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He earned a medical degree with First Class Honors from Mahidol University. Dr. Keorochana completed a fellowship at the UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the US. He specializes in minimally invasive interventions for scoliosis and osteoporosis.

• Expertise includes endoscopic spine surgery, vertebroplasty, and kyphoplasty.
• Completed a visiting fellowship at the Desert Institute for Spine Care in Arizona.
• Performs MIS TLIF and lateral lumbar interbody fusion (LLIF) techniques.
• Works at Thailand’s first dedicated orthopedic-only hospital, which holds AACI accreditation.

Dr. Feridun Cilli is an orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He completed a fellowship in sports medicine at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Cilli specializes in knee and shoulder surgery and orthopaedic trauma care. He holds a Microsurgery Certificate from the GATA Microsurgery Training Center.

• Member of the Turkish Society of Sports Injuries, Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.
• Treats complex conditions like rotator cuff tears, ACL injuries, and meniscus tears.
• Served as Chief Medical Officer of the Military Infirmary for the 125th Regiment.
• Works at Memorial Bodrum Hospital, a facility with 26 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Rattalerk Arunakul is a spinal surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in endoscopic and reconstructive spine surgery for adults and children. Dr. Arunakul completed fellowships at Yale School of Medicine and UC San Diego. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat scoliosis and osteoporosis.

• Completed clinical training in spinal surgery at Yale School of Medicine.
• Served as an International Fellow in Pediatric Spinal Deformity at UC San Diego.
• Performs endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Practices at Thailand's first dedicated AACI-accredited orthopedic hospital.

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

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.