CT (computer tomography) Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Suber Dikici is an associate professor of neurology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She received the Publication Success Incentive Award for her neurology research achievements. Dr. Dikici specializes in treating complex neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease. She has completed specialized training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) applications in Dubai.

• Certified in sleep medicine and the diagnosis of sleep disorders.
• Treats neurological conditions including epilepsy, headaches, and peripheral paralysis.
• Maintains active membership in the Turkish Neurology Association.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital featuring a dedicated stroke center.

Dr. Ibrahim Bayar Cinar is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating mitral valve prolapse and aortic valve insufficiency. Dr. Cinar completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Ottawa Heart Center in Canada. He holds memberships in the European Society for Cardiovascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

• Served as a Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Altınbaş University.
• Treats complex conditions like aorto-mesenteric artery compression syndrome.
• Performs cardiac procedures at a JCI-accredited university hospital.
• Practices at a national reference center for cardiovascular surgery and intensive care.

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Séverine Iborra is the Chief Physician of Gynecology and Obstetrics at the Medical Center in Solingen. She specializes in gynecological oncology and high-risk perinatal medicine. Dr. Iborra uses the Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive cancer surgeries. She is a certified specialist in cervical pathology and urogynecology.

• Performs robotic hysterectomies and myomectomies with high precision.
• Treats complex cancers of the breast, ovaries, and cervix.
• Certified by the Gynecological Oncology Working Group in diagnostics and therapy.
• Leads a department at a clinic ranked among the top in Germany by Focus magazine.

Dr. Viktor Alexander Krol is the Chief Physician of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine at St. Martinus-Krankenhaus Düsseldorf. He also directs a certified Obesity Treatment Center. Dr. Krol treats complex diseases of the digestive tract, metabolism, and respiratory system. He works at one of only two German clinics accredited by the International Federation of Obesity.

• Performs bariatric surgeries and endoscopic weight loss procedures.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions like pancreatitis, Crohn's disease, and cirrhosis.
• Manages internal medicine cases across cardiology, diabetology, and nephrology.
• Uses diagnostic tools including gastroscopy with biopsy and endosonography.

Dr. Marc Ulrich Becher is an interventional cardiologist at Städtisches Klinikum Solingen in Germany. He performs 3,900+ diagnostic and therapeutic cardiac procedures annually. Dr. Becher specializes in treating heart failure, coronary artery disease, and complex arrhythmias. He integrates high-resolution imaging like IVUS and OCT into his surgical planning.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and cryoablation.
• Expertise includes carotid angioplasty, stenting, and TAVR procedures.
• Treats structural heart conditions including mitral and tricuspid valve issues.
• Works at an academic hospital ranked among Germany’s top clinics by Focus magazine.

Dr. Lee Sanggu, MD, PhD, is a neurosurgeon. He is the Honorary Medical Director and Director of the Spine Center. He is also a Professor of Neurosurgery at Gachon University Gil Medical Center.

Clinical focus includes spine tumors, spinal disorders, minimally invasive spine surgery, and cervical disorders. Procedures include PEN, PNP, selective nerve block, microscopic or endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned a PhD in Medicine from Hanyang University. He served as Chief of Neurosurgery at the Veterans Health Service Medical Center. He is an executive board member of KNS, KNTS, and KSNS. He has served as Vice President and President of KSCS. He is a past president of KOMISS, KAME, and KSPNS. He is an AOSpine Asia Pacific Committee member and a full member of NASS. He was listed in Marquis Who’s Who in 2010.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.

Dr. Cheon Wonseok is Head of Gastroenterology at Na-Eun Hospital. He treats gastrointestinal disorders. He performs upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He manages gastric and esophageal cancer and Helicobacter pylori infection. He also treats liver disease and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. He offers small-bowel capsule endoscopy.

Accreditations: Board-certified specialist in gastrointestinal endoscopy. Lifetime member, Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Full member, Korean Association of Internal Medicine.

Training: Kyung Hee University College of Medicine. Internship, Kyung Hee University Medical Center. Residency in internal medicine, Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital. Clinical fellowship in gastroenterology, Chung-Ang University Hospital.

Dr. Han Yeongmin is a neurosurgeon (MD, PhD). He is Medical Director and Director of the Neurosurgery Center at Incheon St. Mary’s Hospital. He treats cerebrovascular disease and peripheral nerve disorders. He also specializes in brain tumors and skull base surgery. Conditions include stroke, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, and moyamoya disease. He performs PEN, PNP, and SNB. He also offers microscopic and endoscopic discectomy, artificial disc replacement, MIS-TLIF/minimally invasive spinal fusion, and vertebroplasty.

He earned his MD and PhD from The Catholic University of Korea. He served as a visiting professor in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at Barrow Neurological Institute (Phoenix, Arizona, USA). He also served at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington (Seattle, USA).

His publications include co-authorship of Chapter 52 of the Textbook of Korean Cerebrovascular Surgery. He also co-authored Acoustic Neuroma Oncology. He is a full member of KNS, KSCVS, KSBS, KBTS, KNTS, KSNS, and KSPNS.

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.

• Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
• Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
• Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.

Professor Yan Zhi Ping leads the radiology department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in using CT scans to detect early-stage lung cancer and brain tumors.

• Published over 30 academic papers on medical imaging and diagnostics
• Uses advanced CT imaging to study brain function and musculoskeletal diseases
• Served as editor-in-chief for multiple professional medical books
• Holds three prizes for science and technology progress in Fujian and Xiamen
• Vice Chairman of the Xiamen Radiological Society

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Athip Kongklam is an orthopedic surgeon in sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery. He focuses on the knee, shoulder, and hip. He completed his residency at Vajira Hospital (2024). He finished subspecialty training in sports medicine at Siriraj Hospital (2025). He also completed international training at Aspetar (FIFA Centre of Excellence, Qatar), Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital (Catholic University of Korea), Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital, and in Singapore. His expertise includes ACL/PCL and multiligament knee reconstruction. He performs meniscus, rotator cuff, and labral repairs. He also provides fracture care.

He holds the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine (2025). He completed IOC Drug in Sport (2024), AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti‑Doping (2024), and the FIMS Team Physician course (2023). He is an orthopedic and sports medicine specialist at Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital and the Sports Clinic, Department of Physical Education (2025–present). He served as Team Physician at Bangkok Open 2024. He was a Sports Physician at the Ju‑Jitsu World Championship 2025 in Bangkok. His awards include TOSSM 2025 Best Paper. He presented at the HKOA 45th Annual Meeting 2025. He received the Resident’s Choice and Highest Knowledge/Performance/Attitude awards (2024). In 2023, he won the resident paper award and achieved the highest summative exam score.