Complex diagnostics of thyroid Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Piacentini holds a PhD in endocrinology from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. She leads complex diagnostics of thyroid disorders at Mater Olbia Hospital.

• Specializes in treating autoimmune thyroiditis and toxic goiter – an overactive thyroid condition
• Conducts clinical research on thyroid and adrenal treatments to improve patient care
• Expert in neuroendocrine tumors and disorders of the parathyroid gland
• Provides pediatric endocrinology check-ups for early detection of growth and hormonal issues
• Member of the metabolic diseases unit focusing on dyslipidemia and bone health

Dr. Maksim Sazonov holds a PhD in Medicine. He provides high-level surgical and oncological care at ON Clinic Kharkiv Gagarina.

• Specializes in endocrinology – focuses on hormone-producing glands like the thyroid
• Works as both a general surgeon and an oncologist
• Member of the European Association of Surgeons
• Member of the Ukrainian Association of Surgeons
• Triple-specialty training allows for a unified view of complex thyroid cases

With 18 years of clinical experience, the doctor is a highly qualified endocrinologist. Following a residency at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and obtaining a DM in Endocrinology, the doctor served as an Assistant Professor at medical colleges affiliated with NTR University of Health Sciences. The professional background includes three years of practice in multispecialty hospitals in India and nine years of dedicated endocrinology practice in Dubai.

The doctor specializes in the management of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, thyroid disorders, pituitary gland conditions, adrenal disorders, and metabolic bone diseases. The doctor is a member of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology, The Endocrine Society, and the Indian Thyroid Society.

The doctor has conducted significant research on the cumulative effective dose of radiation from chest CT scans in COVID-19 patients. This work highlights the importance of adhering to guidelines to minimize unnecessary exposure, reflecting a commitment to patient safety and evidence-based practice.

Dr. Kim Hoon-yub developed the world's first robotic oral thyroidectomy. This landmark technique allows for tumor removal through the mouth. It leaves no visible scars on the patient's neck. Dr. Kim practices at Korea University Anam Hospital in Seoul. He is a recognized expert in minimally invasive thyroid surgery.

• Completed a research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
• Holds membership in the American Thyroid Association.
• Permanent member of the Asia Oceania Thyroid Association.
• Sits on the Medical Rights Advisory Committee for Korean thyroid surgeons.

Dr. Goksun Ayvaz is a professor trained in internal medicine and in endocrinology and metabolism. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1983. He completed compulsory service in Nevsehir from 1983 to 1985. He worked at the Department of Internal Medicine at Gazi University in 1985 and in 1994. He completed a residency in the United States in 1990 and subspecialty training in endocrinology and metabolism in the United States in 1996.

He served as an internal medicine specialist in the Internal Medicine and Cardiology units at Ankara Numune Hospital and Ankara Bayindir Medical Center. His academic titles are Assistant Professor (1996–1997), Associate Professor (1997), and Professor (2003). In 1997, he conducted research at the Experimental Medicine Laboratory of the Université libre de Bruxelles with Prof. W. J. Malaisse on pancreatic islet isolation and static incubation.

Medical interests include Graves disease (toxic goiter), Graves orbitopathy, thyroid disease (nodules and thyroid cancer), diabetes mellitus (insulin resistance and latent diabetes), obesity, and gonadal and pituitary diseases.

The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, holding a medical degree from Hacettepe University. With extensive clinical training, the doctor completed a specialization in Internal Medicine at Ankara University followed by subspecialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Ufuk University.

The doctor has achieved significant academic and professional milestones, including an Associate Professorship in 2013 and reaching the rank of Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Istinye University in 2019. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has demonstrated a deep commitment to the field, contributing to both clinical practice and medical education.