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Gabor Posfai

  • 3.8 Good 13 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Hungary, Budapest, Liv Duna Medical Center
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Dr Sanchez Yague

  • 4.5 Good 4 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Spain, Marbella, Quirónsalud Marbella
  • In 2007 he joined the Costa del Sol Hospital and left this position when he obtained an international scholarship that would take him back to San Francisco. In 2010 he moved to Japan to complete his training in the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique that he would later on introduce in Andalusia in 2011, thus becoming one of the pioneers in the performance of this technique in Spain. In 2011 he became the first medical professional in the world to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent in pancreatic fluid collection drainage. In 2018 he began to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent in patients with pancreatic cancer and bowel obstruction, thus becoming a pioneer in Andalusia to perform such technique.

    He is a coauthor of the reference guides of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy on the endoscopic treatment of chronic pancreatitis and non-variceal gastrointestinal haemorrhage.

    Professional Experience

    Over 24 years' experience

    1999 - Degree in Medicine and Surgery. Malaga University, Spain.

    2003 to 2006 - Medical Residency in the Digestive System at the Virgen Macarena Hospital in Seville, Spain.

    2006 - International Scholar at the California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

    2007 – Digestive System Specialist at the Costa del Sol Hospital, Marbella. Spain.

    2008 - California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco, USA.

    2009 - Top Reviewer Award received from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

    2011 – Pioneer in Spain in the introduction of the submucosal endoscopic dissection technique.

    2011 – First professional in the world to use the AXIOS (15mm) stent for pancreatic fluid collection drainage.

    2016 - Gold Medal of the Andalusian Society for Digestive Disease (SAPD, in its Spanish abbreviation).

    2017 - Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).

    2018 - Pioneer in Andalusia to perform gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stent to treat bowel obstruction.

    2019 - Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).

     

    The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital offers a patient service portfolio that includes all the clinical aspects of gastroenterology, hepatology, biliary duct and pancreatic disease, as well as the diagnostic and treatment techniques used in this speciality such as abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and other functional tests.

    Our specialists have solid professional backgrounds and the team is highly qualified for the diagnosis and treatment of complex diseases such as conditions related to acidity (gastric ulcers, helicobacter pylori, gastroesophageal reflux disease), enteropathies (Crohn's Disease, ulcerative colitis; coeliac disease...), viral hepatitis, hepatic cirrhosis, pancreatic disease...

    The Digestive System Unit of the Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital is a pioneer in the implementation of a specific check-up programme for digestive disease with special attention to the diagnosis and treatment of colon precancerous lesions.

    Diseases, treatments and techniques:

    • Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic ultrasound

    • Endoscopic resection techniques (mucosectomy/submucosal dissection)

    • Submucosal or third-space endoscopy (POEM and variants)

    • Bariatric endoscopy (Apollo Method)

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Yoram Bujanover

  • 5 Excellent 2 reviews
  • accreditation:
  • Israel, Ramat Gan, Sheba Medical Center
  • Dr. Yoram Bujanover is a specialist in pediatric gastroenterology who has over 45 years of experience. He is a Senior Specialist at the Pediatrics Department in Edmond and Lily Safra Children's Hospital at Sheba Medical Center and is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association and the Israel Gastroenterology Association. He has a degree from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine in Tel Aviv University (Israel).

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Alon Pikarsky

  • 4.5 Good 12 reviews
  • 38 years of experience
  • Israel, Jerusalem, Hadassah Medical Center
  • Dr. Alon Pikarsky is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon at Hadassah Medical Center. He received his Israel Board Certification in General Surgery in 1998. He has led the Medical Students Program in Surgery since 1997. Since 2000, he has also served as Residency Program Director.

    Dr. Pikarsky is known for his academic leadership. He has worked as an instructor in surgery since 1995, a lecturer since 1999, and a senior lecturer since 2005. He is an active member of several surgical associations. Dr. Pikarsky speaks both English and Hebrew fluently.

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Gerhard Prager

  • 4.6 Excellent 18 reviews
  • accreditations:
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Professor Gerhard Prager is a highly experienced bariatric surgery specialist with over 3,000 operations for obesity treatment. He is the head of the Obesity Outpatient Clinic in Vienna General Hospital and head of the Metabolic Surgery Center in Confraternitaet Private Hospital. He is a member of several organizations such as the IFSO-European Chapter, the Austrian Obesity Association, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, the Austrian Society of Surgery, the Austrian Society of Bariatric Surgery, and the American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery.

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Sebastian Schoppmann

  • 4.6 Excellent 18 reviews
  • 24 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Austria, Vienna, Vienna General Hospital (AKH)
  • Dr. Sebastian Schoppmann is an expert in general and visceral surgery. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal procedures. He leads the Gastroesophageal Tumor Unit at the Comprehensive Cancer Center Vienna. He also heads the gastric and esophageal surgery team at the Medical University of Vienna.

    Dr. Schoppmann has published over 240 scientific articles. He is the General Secretary of the Austrian Society of Surgical Oncology. He has served as editor or associate editor for several respected medical journals. He is known for his achievements in surgical oncology and cancer research.

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Dr Arnulf Ferlitsch

  • 4 Good 18 reviews
  • 25 years of experience
  • Austria, Vienna, Döbling Private Hospital
  • Dr. Arnulf Ferlitsch is a specialist in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and hepatology. He completed his medical studies in Vienna in 1998. He continued his training at top institutions, including UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania. From 2000 to 2010, he focused on internal medicine, gastroenterology, hepatology, and intensive care.

    Dr. Ferlitsch has received several research awards, such as the UEGW Best Abstract Award (2003, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012), the Ferring Prize, and the Skoda Prize. He founded the hepatic hemodynamics laboratory and the liver cirrhosis outpatient clinic at the Medical University of Vienna. Since 2018, he has led the Department of Internal Medicine I at the Hospital of the Barmherzigen Brüder in Vienna.

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Dr Bahaeddin Tapkan

  • 5 Excellent 1 review
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Basari Hospital
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Elnur Sahibov

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 9 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Elnur Sahibov is a licensed Radiation Oncologist with 8 years of medical training and clinical experience. He completed his undergraduate and specialization studies at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine. From 2012 to 2016, he focused on advanced radiation oncology techniques.

    Dr. Sahibov is known for his expertise in cancer treatment. He has helped improve patient outcomes and uses evidence-based protocols. He is accredited by leading medical institutions and is dedicated to ongoing professional development in oncology.

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Lung cancer surgery
$12,500 - $24,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$13,000 - $18,500
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Tülin Kendir Koçak

  • 4.2 Good 32 reviews
  • 23 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Emsey Hospital
  • Dr. Tülin Kendir Koçak is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist. She has over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Koçak is skilled in advanced endoscopic procedures such as esophagogastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, chromoendoscopy, and flexible rectosigmoidoscopy. She has performed many specialized interventions, including esophageal variceal band ligation, achalasia balloon dilatation, polypectomy, foreign body removal, and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG).

    Dr. Koçak graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine. She completed her advanced training at leading hospitals in Turkey. She has held important roles in both public and private healthcare institutions. Dr. Koçak’s extensive hands-on experience makes her a respected expert in gastroenterology.

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Lung cancer surgery
$12,500 - $24,000
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$13,000 - $18,500
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Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik

  • 4.4 Good 14 reviews
  • 28 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Hermes Clinics
  • Dr. Prof Dr Ozgur Kemik is a senior oncologist specializing in cancer management using minimally invasive techniques. He is proficient in operations such as Removal of liver cancer, Liver transplant, and Gastric bypass among others. His expertise includes advanced laparoscopic surgery, lower gastrointestinal tract cancers, hepatobiliary cancers, cytoreductive surgery, and kidney transplantation. He is a member of several professional associations and has held significant leadership positions in his career.
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Raj Nagarkar

  • New
  • 29 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Dr. Raj Nagarkar is a leading Surgical Oncologist with 19 years of experience. He has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries. His main focus areas are Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology. He is involved in more than 200 clinical trials and has contributed to many national and international publications.

    Dr. Nagarkar trained in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He also holds an MRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. He teaches DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences. Dr. Nagarkar is dedicated to improving the quality of life for his patients.

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Stomach cancer surgery
$2,500 - $8,500
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$1,100 - $1,250
Breast cancer surgery
$1,500 - $4,500
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Ilker Nihat Okten

  • 3.5 Good 3 reviews
  • 19 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul Oncology Hospital
  • Dr. Ilker Nihat Okten is a board-certified medical oncologist. He is accredited by the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO). Dr. Okten has worked as a sub-investigator in several phase III clinical trials. His work has helped advance cancer treatment. He specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, and palliative care.

    He is a member of ESMO, ASCO, and the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology. Dr. Okten has published several articles in oncology. He is active in both research and clinical practice.

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Radiotherapy for prostate cancer
$2,000 - $4,500
Radiotherapy
$2,000 - $4,500
Radiotherapy for lung cancer
$2,000 - $4,500
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Kursat Karadayi

  • 4 Good 2 reviews
  • 30 years of experience
  • Turkey, Istanbul, Istinye University Medical Park Gaziosmanpasa Hospital
    • AREAS OF INTEREST
    • Abdominal lining cancers
    • Gastric cancer
    • Colon rectum cancer
    • pancreatic cancer
    • breast cancer diseases
    • Thyroid cancer diseases
    • Liver gallbladder surgery
    • Laparoscopic cancer surgery

     

    • Education
    • 1993 Ondokuzmayıs University Faculty of Medicine
    • 2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Medical Specialization
    • 2007 Ankara University Surgical Oncology Sub-branch Specialization

     

    • Experience
    • 1995-2000 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Res.Asst.
    • 2001-2002 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Lecturer
    • 2002-April 2004 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine Department of General Surgery Assoc. Prof.
    • 2004- October 2007 Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, Surgical Oncology Subspecialty Training
    • October 2006 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Associate Professor
    • January 2012 Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Professor

     

    • Memberships in Scientific Organizations
    • Surgical Oncology Association, Turkish Surgical Association
    • Turkish Colon and Rectal Surgery Association
    • National Vascular Surgery Association, Turkish Medical Association
    • Refereeing in Scientific Journals
    • Turkish Journal of Surgery
    • Turkish Clinics Journal of Medical Sciences
    • Cumhuriyet Medical Journal  
    • Dicle Medical Journal

     

    • Awards
    • Best Research Award (E19)
    • Surgical Oncology Congress (Istanbul, 2003)
    • Poster 3rd Place Award (E7)
    • Poster 1st Place Award (E51)
    • Clinical Enteral Parenteral Nutrition
    • Congress (Istanbul, 2000)
    • TÜSAD (Çeşme 2012)
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    • Education and Training:
    • Medical Degree: Graduated from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine.
    • Specialization in General Surgery: Completed residency at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine from 1995 to 2000.
    • Subspecialty in Surgical Oncology: Advanced training in Surgical Oncology at Ankara University from 2004 to 2007.

     

    • Professional Experience:
    • Academic Roles: Served as Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine, contributing significantly to medical education and research from 2001 to 2004.
    • Current Position: Practicing at İstinye University Hospital Medical Park Gaziosmanpaşa, Istanbul, where he provides expert surgical oncology and general surgery services.

     

    • Areas of Expertise:
    • Cancer Surgery: Specializes in colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and liver cancers, with extensive experience in managing complex oncological cases.
    • General Surgery: Expertise in treating conditions such as gallstones, hernias, thyroid disorders, and gastrointestinal diseases.
    • Advanced Surgical Techniques: Proficient in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, ensuring better outcomes and quicker recovery for patients.

     

    • Achievements and Recognition:
    • Published Research: Authored numerous articles in prestigious medical journals, contributing to advancements in surgical oncology.
    • Professional Awards: Recipient of the Best Research Award at the Surgical Oncology Congress in Istanbul (2003) and a Poster Award for his contributions to cancer research.

     

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Mehmet U

  • New
  • 20 years of experience
  • Switzerland, Zurich, Global Medical Care
    • Mehmet was born in 1980 in Hatay's Antakya district.
    • He completed his primary and secondary education in Iskenderun.
    • In 1998, he began his medical education at Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
    • He graduated from Ege University with the title of Medical Doctor in 2004.
    • Mehmet entered the TUS (Medical Specialty Education Entrance Examination) and qualified for the specialty education he aimed for, pursuing his dream of becoming a Surgeon doctor.
    • In 2005, he started his General Surgery Specialization training at Istanbul Vakif Gureba Training and Research Hospital.
    • After completing 5 years of intensive training, he published his first medical article titled "Causes, Treatment, and Interventions in Incisional Hernias" in 2010, earning the title of General Surgery Specialist.

    2019 Global Medical Care Obesity Surgeon

    2016 Head of the obesity unit, Izmir Private Hospital

    2013-2016 Eskişehir Acıbadem Hospital

    2012 to 2013 General Surgery Specialist and chief physician, Manisa Soma Private Vefa Hospital.

    2011-2012 Compulsory Service at Mardin Kızıltepe

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Arzu Guliyeva

  • New
  • 23 years of experience
  • Azerbaijan, Baku, Biological Medicine - Integrative Health Center Baku
  • Gastroenterologist

    Crohn's disease

    Ulcerative colitis

    Other autoimmune diseases

    Gastritis

    Ulcers of the stomach and duodenum

    Precancerous conditions of the gastrointestinal tract

    Irritable bowel syndrome

    Chronic diarrhea

    Chronic constipation, etc.

    SPECIALIZATION:

    Gastroenterologist

    EDUCATION:

    Azerbaijan State Medical University

    COURSES:

    Graduated from the Azerbaijan State Medical University. In different years, he participated in seminars held in Azerbaijan by German, Colombian, Swiss, Russian and Ukrainian specialists on "Basics of Homotoxicology", gastroenterology, isopathy, acupuncture and neurotherapy, and received the relevant certificates. At the Sisli Etfal Hospital Egitim Araştırma in Istanbul he attended the refresher courses on "Metabolic Disorders and Obesity", Ege University of Izmir on "Inflammatory Bowel Diseases" and at the same time he attended the Congress on Bioregulatory Drugs in Germany. He attended the courses held Individual Medical Association in Ankara, on the topic of "PRP-CGF and Serum Ozonation". Currently working as a gastroenterologist in the clinic of biological medicine. Has successful results in the treatment of a number of chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

    EXPERIENCE:

    21 years old

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Ismail Biri

  • New
  • 22 years of experience
  • Turkey, Ankara, Private Koru Ankara Hospital
  • Education

     

    İnönü Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi (ingilizce) 1995- 2002

     

    Work Experience

    Başbakanlık S.H.Ç.E.K. Genel Müdürlüğü Kurum Hekimliği (2003)

     

    Erciyes Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Genel Cerrahi Uzmanlığı 2011

     

    Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Temel ve İleri Düzey Endoskopik Girişimler Eğitimi 2011

     

    İstanbul Hastanesi /Van 2011

     

    Özel Malatya Hastanesi / Malatya2012

     

    Bilgi Tıp Merkezi Keçiören /Ankara 2013

     

    Özel Koru Sincan Hastanesi Sincan/Ankara 2013

     

    Baş Tibb Mərkəzi /Baku Clinic Azerbaycan/Bakü 2013

     

    Yüksek İhtisas Üniversitesi Özel Koru Ankara Hastanesi 2019

     

    Özel Ankara Koru Hastanesi /Ankara 2019

    Medical Interests

    laparoscopic obesity
    Laparoscopic abdominal and inguinal hernia repairs (with the latest techniques)

    Postpartum laparascopic diastasis recti (the formation of a protrusion in the upper middle abdomen due to the separation of the muscles in the abdominal tissue) and abdominal hernias above the navel and and gobekustunde both diastasis recti repair and abdominal hernia repair from the skin with laparascopic scola method for the first time in Turkey laparascopic stomach hernia and antireflu surgery).  

    Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries, including cleaning the bile duct with trans-cystic choledochal irrigation in patients with bile sludge and stones less than 5mm in the bile duct, performed in the same session

    Laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries in pregnant women during the 2nd and 3rd trimesters, i.e., after 12 weeks of pregnancy

    Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Pregnancy

    Anal disorders, anal fissures, all types of internal and external hemorrhoid surgeries, anal fissure, and anal fistula surgeries

    Thyroid surgeries and cancers, parathyroid surgeries and cancers

    Breast diseases and breast cancer surgery

    Oncological surgery; liver and gallbladder and bile duct surgeries, stomach cancer surgery, colon cancer surgery, and liver resections for metastatic liver tumors

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Abu Shamsiya Rami Nuamanovych

  • 4.8 Excellent 21 reviews
  • 26 years of experience
  • Ukraine, Kyiv, Dievo Surgery Center
  • Dr. Abu Shamsiya Rami Nuamanovych is a specialist in general and laparoscopic surgery, oncology, and ultrasound diagnostics. He is a Candidate of Medical Sciences, an associate professor, and a doctor of the highest category. Dr. Nuamanovych is a member of the Ukrainian Association of Bariatric Surgeons and the World Organization of Bariatric Surgeons (IFSO).

    He works as a WHO consultant on laparoscopic surgery. He is also President of the Association of Arab Doctors of Ukraine. Dr. Nuamanovych has performed thousands of surgeries, including hernia repairs, bariatric procedures, and cancer operations. His skills are recognized internationally. He speaks English and Arabic fluently.

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Bladder removal
$1,500 - $2,000
Prostatectomy
$4,217 - $4,325
Testicular prosthesis
$700 - $1,500
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Jaydeep Palep

  • New
  • 24 years of experience
  • India, Nashik, HCG Manavata Cancer Centre
  • Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and upper GI surgeon with 17 years of experience. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries. Dr. Palep is one of the first surgeons in India trained in Banded Bypass, Banded Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Mini Gastric Bypass. He has also received advanced training in Robotic GI Surgery in Italy and the USA.

    Dr. Palep’s bariatric practice is certified as a Center of Excellence by the International Excellence Foundation (IEF). His practice has a morbidity rate of just 1%, which matches global standards. More than 90% of his diabetic patients stop using insulin and oral medications after surgery. He has published many articles in international journals and is invited to speak at conferences around the world.

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Stomach cancer surgery
$2,500 - $8,500
Chemotherapy for lung cancer
$1,100 - $1,250
Breast cancer surgery
$1,500 - $4,500
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Mehmet Onur Ozturk

  • New
  • 15 years of experience
  • Turkey, İzmir, Bewell Health Assistance
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