Chest X-Ray Doctors Abroad — Page 8

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

Professor Jair Bar, MD, PhD, is a thoracic oncologist and Deputy Director of the Cancer Center at Sheba Medical Center. He leads the Thoracic Oncology Unit. He treats lung cancer, including advanced non-small cell cases. His care includes medical oncology, radiotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.

He runs a translational research lab focused on resistance to immunotherapy. He has published on exhaled-breath cancer metabolism and on angiogenesis inhibition in lung cancer.

He has chaired the Israel Lung Cancer Group since 2003. He is a member of the Israel Society of Clinical Oncology and Radiotherapy, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is board-certified in Medical Oncology and Radiotherapy Oncology. He is a Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Mesut Okur is a professor and chief physician at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric health and diseases, with a focus on internal medical sciences. Dr. Okur has published over 25 international peer-reviewed articles. He treats children for conditions ranging from congenital heart defects to thyroid disorders.

• Published research on Down syndrome, pediatric brucellosis, and neonatal health.
• Supervises specialized medical theses on allergic rhinitis and pediatric diabetes.
• Practices at a hospital holding a Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate of 95.4%.
• Performed clinical research on pediatric voiding dysfunction and enuresis.

Dr. Guven Sadi Sunam is a thoracic surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in chest diagnostics and complex thoracic conditions. Dr. Sunam completed his medical training and thoracic surgery residency at Selçuk University. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients annually.

• Performs CT scans of the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
• Conducts tumor marker blood tests for cancer screening.
• Provides specialized care for complex chest and lung disorders.
• Uses advanced PET-CT technology for five-minute full-body scans.

Dr. Rodi Ertogrul is an orthopedic surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in arthroscopic surgery, sports injuries, and complex joint reconstruction. Dr. Ertogrul completed fellowships at Balgrist University in Zurich and the Hospital for Special Surgery in the USA.

• Expert in robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty for high-precision joint surgery.
• Performs advanced shoulder and elbow surgery following prestigious Swiss and US training.
• Member of the Turkish Sports Injuries Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery Association (TUSYAD).
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility using the da Vinci surgery system.

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

Education:

Marmara University, Istanbul Medical Faculty 1995 - 2002

Pulmonary .Specialty Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, Istanbul 2003-2008

Experience:

Pulmonary Specialist

Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, ISTANBUL

 2002‑ 2018.

Chief Assistant 

2011.

Associate Professor 

 2017.

Prof.Dr.

Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine Pulmonary Medicine Dep., Istanbul

Dr. Purich Surunchupakorn, MD, is a specialist in internal medicine and cardiology. He also trained in interventional cardiology.

Accreditations and training: MD, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok (2006). Diploma, Thai Board of Internal Medicine (2012). Subspecialty in cardiology (2014). Subspecialty in interventional cardiology (2015).

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. Ara Kassarjian is a musculoskeletal radiologist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as the Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kassarjian has diagnosed sports injuries for professional and elite athletes for over two decades. He currently serves as a medical consultant for the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Specialist in MRI and CT imaging for complex sports injury diagnosis.
• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging and consultant for Longwood MRI Specialists.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

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. Erden Erturer is a leading orthopedist at Liv Hospital Ulus. His expertise supports accurate chest X-ray screening for trauma and spinal conditions.

• Serves as an editor for the Sisli Etfal Research and Training Hospital Journal
• Acts as an arbitrator for four international medical journals
• Published 26 peer-reviewed articles in global medical literature
• Member of the Turkish Spine Society – an organization dedicated to spinal health
• Board member for multiple medical journals evaluating complex orthopedic research

Ahn Tae Hoon, MD, PhD, is a cardiology specialist and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Naeun Hospital. He has expertise in coronary artery disease (angina, myocardial infarction), hypertension, valvular heart disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular interventional procedures.

He earned his PhD in Medicine from Korea University College of Medicine. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Korea University Guro Hospital and a Cardiology fellowship at Korea University Hyehwa Hospital. He also completed clinical training at the Montreal Heart Institute.

He previously served as Professor and Director of the Cardiovascular Center at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He was a Clinical Professor at Korea University Anam Hospital and at Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. His leadership roles include President of KSIC, KCCC, KVIS, and KSC. He also served as Treasurer of KSC and as Organizing Committee Chair of ENCORE SEOUL.

Yang Young-Joon, MD, is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Joint Center. He treats knee and shoulder disorders, sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures and other trauma. His practice also includes joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, pediatric orthopedics, hip disorders, hand and foot microsurgery, hand numbness, diabetic foot, hallux valgus, and gout.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Central Medical Center and an orthopedic surgery fellowship at St. Paul’s Hospital at Catholic Central Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Arthroscopy, Knee, and Shoulder Societies and serves as Director of the Orthopedic Center at Naeun Hospital.

Professor Cagatay Ozturk directs the Spinal Surgery Department at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He uses chest X-ray imaging to evaluate adult and pediatric spinal deformities.

• Board Member of the Turkish Spine Association – sets national standards for spinal care
• Published over 100 international articles on complex spinal conditions and surgical outcomes
• Sits on the editorial board for Spine and the European Spine Journal
• Member of the Scoliosis Research Society and the North American Spine Society
• Specializes in correcting scoliosis and kyphosis using minimally invasive surgical techniques

Dr. Oh Dong Joo specializes in cardiovascular care at NaEun Hospital. His diagnostic approach includes chest X-rays to assess heart size and lung health.

• President of the Korean Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
• Completed clinical cardiology training at Emory and Cornell universities in the USA
• Published 242 SCI-indexed papers in international medical journals
• Former CEO of the Korea University Medical Center
• Honorary Director of the Cardiovascular Center at NaEun Hospital

Dr. Senem Karabulut is a medical oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She is a professor and holds a PhD in molecular oncology. Dr. Karabulut is certified by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Board. She previously trained as an observer at University Hospital in New Jersey, USA.

• Specializes in immunotherapy and targeted treatments for gastrointestinal and breast cancers.
• Treats hepatobiliary system tumors, lung cancer, and genitourinary malignancies.
• Qualified by the Turkish Medical Oncology Society Board Exam.
• Practices at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility.