CT (computer tomography) Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Laohapornsvan is an orthopedic spine specialist who focuses on minimally invasive surgery at Navamin 9 Hospital.

• Holds a clinical fellowship in spine surgery from Ramathibodi Hospital
• Trained in endoscopic spine surgery at Harrison Spinartus Hospital in South Korea
• Certified in MIS Spine Expert Training for advanced surgical techniques
• Fellowship trained at Akita University in Japan specializing in spine surgery
• Member of the Royal College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of Thailand

Dr. Eyup Bakmaz is an orthopedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, and joint reconstruction. Dr. Bakmaz previously served as the Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats bone and joint conditions using both traditional and endoscopic methods.

• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair.
• Treats complex fractures, meniscus tears, and osteoarthritis.
• Specializes in total joint replacements including hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Mingmongkolchaikul is a fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon at LUX KOR Hospital. He uses CT imaging to plan complex knee and hip replacement surgeries.

• Earned a Doctor of Medicine with First Class Honors from Mahidol University
• Completed a specialized fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery
• Certified by the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery
• Specializes in reconstruction of the knee and hip joints
• Expertise in surgical planning using advanced diagnostic imaging

Associate Professor Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgery specialist at Optimed International Hospital. He uses CT scans to guide precision care for complex brain and spinal cord disorders.

• Trained in advanced neuroendoscopy and minimally invasive techniques in Germany
• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery
• Expert in oncologic imaging for brain and spinal cord tumors
• Extensively published researcher with over 35 peer-reviewed medical articles
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association and the Association of Stem Cell Therapies

Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and the treatment of liver cancer. Dr. Sağlam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients. He has served as a professor of medical oncology since 2016.

• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS).
• Works at JCI-accredited facility with advanced PET-MRI and radiology departments.

Dr. Li Ping, M.D., Ph.D., is Chief Physician and Professor in the Department of Hematology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine. She supervises doctoral and master's students and is an expert in hematologic malignancies.

She earned a Doctor of Medical Science from Nagoya University and completed postdoctoral research. She specializes in diagnosing and treating blood cancers. Her focus includes lymphoid malignancies—leukemias, lymphomas, and multiple myeloma. She treats patients with chemotherapy, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.

She is a pioneer in China in full-cycle CAR-T therapy for relapsed or refractory blood cancers. She leads and participates in national and international clinical trials. She serves on committees of professional societies, including the China Anti-Cancer Association. She also publishes and trains hematologists.

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.

• Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
• Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
• Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.

Dr. Francisco Aranda Murillo is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Quironsalud Marbella. He specializes in hip and foot surgery for bone and joint injuries. He served as the traumatologist for the Spanish Motorcycling Federation during world championships. Dr. Aranda treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

• Participated in the medical support team for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
• Performs specialized hip and ankle arthroscopy alongside joint replacement.
• Member of the Spanish Society for Hip Surgery Secca.
• Trained in surgical orthopedics at the Instituto Dexeus in Barcelona.

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a specialist in gastroenterology and general surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation. Dr. Yardimci completed a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at a top Turkish training center. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastric ulcers.

• Performs obesity surgery and laparoscopic procedures for the digestive system.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Completed an international observer program at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Texas.
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate for surgical excellence.

Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating structural heart disease and complex valve disorders. Dr. Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He is also a member of the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs non-surgical valve repairs including MitraClip and TriClip procedures.
• Treats arterial blockages and aneurysms using balloon and stent interventions.
• Former president of the Turkic World Cardiology Association.
• Faculty member at the Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine.

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Professor Amit Tirosh leads the Neuroendocrine Tumor Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in using CT scans to monitor and treat complex endocrine cancers.

• Trained in endocrine tumor genetics at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• Published research in Radiology on radiation exposure from CT surveillance for pancreatic tumors
• International expert on hereditary syndromes including MEN1 and von Hippel–Lindau disease
• Leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Laboratory focusing on advanced tumor data
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society and its international expert panels

Dr. Bilal Ergul is a gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is known for performing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery. This procedure treats complex swallowing disorders without external incisions. Dr. Ergul has authored around 100 academic publications on various gastrointestinal topics.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for GERD and gastric polyps removal.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs esophagectomy and small intestine resections for complex cases.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital that treats 20,000+ patients annually.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center specializing in complex oncological cases. He often utilizes CT scans for precise surgical planning and abdominal cancer staging.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in advanced surgical oncology
• Specializes in CRS and HIPEC procedures for treating late-stage abdominal cancers
• Expert in NanoKnife technology to treat tumors with irreversible electroporation
• Certified in microwave liver ablation for non-surgical tumor destruction
• Graduated with honors from the Semmelweis University Medical School

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in functional neurosurgery, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Dr. Akcakaya completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Trained in microsurgery of the brachial plexus at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
• Performs deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and Gamma Knife procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and malignant brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Alcaraz was the first surgeon worldwide to perform a transvaginal NOTES nephrectomy. He uses CT scans to plan complex robotic surgeries at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• Heads the Urology and Kidney Transplantation Department at Teknon Medical Center
• Performs precision tumor removals using the Da Vinci robotic system
• Specializes in treating prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers
• Introduced innovative laparoscopic techniques for safer kidney transplants
• Member of the American Urological Confederation and European Urological Society