CT (computer tomography) Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Petros Karamanakos graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and earned a PhD there. He specialized and received further training at the University Neurosurgery Clinic of Kuopio in Finland under Professor Juha Jääskeläinen. The clinic is one of Europe’s leading neurosurgery centers and performs about 2,500 procedures each year.

During his many years in Kuopio, he gained broad experience across the full range of neurosurgical diseases. He also prepared a second doctoral thesis in vascular neurosurgery on brain aneurysms.

Since September 2011, he has practiced as a private neurosurgeon in Greece. Since 2014, he has served as Scientific Director of the specialized spine center "SPINALIS".

Professor Xiao Yueyong is Chief Physician in the Department of Radiological Diagnosis at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. He is a leading expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology. He serves as the inaugural President of WATA (2025–). He is President of the International (2020–) and Asian (2012–) Societies of Cryotherapy. He is also Deputy Head of the NHC Expert Group on tumour ablation regulations (2009–).

He has performed over 100,000 CT/MRI‑guided minimally invasive procedures. His work covers chemical ablation, RFA, MWA, cryoablation, and NanoKnife (IRE). He introduced and advanced NanoKnife ablation in China. He led the first national standards for tumour cryoablation and NanoKnife.

Honors include the National Special Contribution Award (Lifetime Honorary). He received First Prize from the Chinese Medicine Education Association (2021). He received two Second Prizes for Military Medical Achievements (2016, 2018) and two Second Prizes from the China Anti‑Cancer Association (2019, 2022). He was named Asian Ablation Master. His research record includes 13 Chinese patents. He is the principal investigator for four NSFC projects and one MOST subject. He has published over 200 papers, with over 110 as first or corresponding author and over 40 in SCI journals. He has led over 10 ablation guidelines or consensus statements.

Dr. Ma Bin, MD, PhD, is a Chief Physician and master's supervisor in Spinal Surgery at a tertiary hospital. He has more than 20 years of experience. His work focuses on degenerative spine disease and minimally invasive surgery. He is skilled in PELD, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, and tubular retractor-assisted decompression and fusion.

He serves on the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Committee of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. He is also a standing committee member of the Spine Minimally Invasive Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. He is a frequent keynote speaker at national conferences. He has led or joined several provincial and ministerial projects. He has published more than 20 papers in core domestic and SCI-indexed journals. His findings are widely cited, and some have been adopted into clinical guidelines.

Dr. Mehmet Salih Iyikesici is a medical oncologist. His work focuses on metabolically supported chemotherapy (MSCT), ketogenic diet–supported cancer care, hyperthermia, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, and insulin potentiation therapy. He emphasizes care for breast, pancreatic, and gastric cancers.

He is a Medical Oncology Specialist at Neolife Medical Center (2026–present). He previously served at Private Bahçelievler Medical Park (2013–2026), Medicana Beylikdüzü (2010–2013), Silivri Anadolu (2009–2010), Diyarbakır Training and Research (2008–2009), and Bursa Çekirge State (2006–2008). Earlier, he worked as an Internal Medicine Specialist (1997–2003). He was an Assistant Professor at Altınbaş University (2014–2026).

Training: Medical Oncology subspecialty, Marmara University (2003–2006). Internal Medicine, Istanbul Haydarpaşa Numune (1992–1996). Medicine, Uludağ University (1985–1990). Member, Medical Oncology Association (since 2004). His recent research (2019–2020) covers gastric, breast, pancreatic, and lung cancers. Topics include long‑term survival in metastatic pancreatic cancer and feasibility in metastatic non‑small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD, is Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor in Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He focuses on joint surgery and sports medicine. He performs shoulder and knee arthroscopy and total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first to use stem-cell therapy for osteoarticular bone-defect disease. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region.

He has led 7 grants, including one NSFC General Project. He has published over 20 SCI papers. Some sources report over 30 SCI papers among more than 40 articles, with 8 in Q1 journals, a cumulative impact factor over 100, and a maximum impact factor of 12.153. He has served as a guest editor for multiple journals. He co-authored one monograph.

Credentials and awards: He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong. He was a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley. He received the Shanghai “Super Postdoctoral” award. He is a researcher with the Key Lab of Spine & Spinal Cord Injury (MOE). His honors include the Heilongjiang Medical & Health New Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Harbin Medical & Health New Technology Application Award (First Prize).

Dr. Ding Yi is the Associate Chief Physician in Hematology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. She is also the acting deputy director of the Blood Transfusion Department. She holds a Master of Medicine from Tongji University. She serves on the Youth Committee of the Shanghai Society of Hematology.

She is skilled in diagnosing and treating leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. She offers hematopoietic and umbilical cord blood stem cell therapies. She specializes in acute leukemia. She developed sequential treatment protocols. She participated in research that won the Second Prize of the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award. She has published more than 10 papers.

Dr. Pawaropart is a neuro-ophthalmologist at Navamin 9 Hospital who specializes in diagnosing complex vision conditions. He uses CT scans to evaluate the relationship between the eyes and the brain.

• Trained in neuro-ophthalmology at Sorbonne University in Paris.
• Completed medical studies at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.
• Specializes in neuro-ophthalmic examinations to detect nerve-related vision loss.
• Expert in treating anterior segment trauma and complex eye conditions.
• Provides specialized care for cataracts and retinal health.

Dr. Suebuang Phupichphong is an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Phupichphong has subspecialty training in sports medicine.

Education and training: M.D., Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services. Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Award-winning specialist Dr. Tarik Akar provides expert gastroenterology services at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. His diagnostic work includes CT scans to evaluate complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Recognized with the Best Verbal Presentation Award at an international cancer congress
• Specializes in ESD to remove early-stage esophageal and colon cancers
• Authored 25 research papers in local and international medical journals
• Performs ERCP to treat and diagnose bile duct obstructions
• Expert in treating inflammatory conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis

Dr. Mustafa Solak completed an oncology fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. He uses CT scans to stage and monitor complex cancers at Hisar Hospital.

• Trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – a top Turkish research center
• Specializes in staging lung, gastrointestinal, and breast cancers
• Uses evidence-based protocols for immunotherapy and targeted treatments
• Experienced in treating solid tumors, including brain and gynecological cancers
• Provides systemic treatment supervision for sarcoma and lymphoma cases

Dr. Yusuf Bayram has performed over 1,000 orthopedic surgeries at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in spinal diseases and arthroscopic procedures. Dr. Bayram earned his medical degree from the prestigious Marmara University. He treats complex conditions like scoliosis, kyphosis, and spinal fractures. Hisar Hospital holds JCI accreditation for meeting high safety and treatment standards.

• Expert in minimally invasive knee, shoulder, and ankle arthroscopy.
• Performs joint replacements for the hip, knee, and shoulder.
• Specializes in surgical treatments for herniated discs and canal stenosis.
• Treats orthopedic trauma and developmental hip dysplasia.

Dr. Selman Dogan is a specialist in orthopedic oncology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses CT scans to plan complex bone and soft tissue tumor surgeries.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Performs reconstruction for upper and lower limb trauma injuries
• Treats pediatric conditions including scoliosis and spina bifida
• Expert in spinal procedures such as discectomy and kyphoplasty
• Fellowship-trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa School of Medicine

Professor Ibrahim Halil Tanboga is a specialist surgeon at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He focuses on heart imaging and structural heart diseases.

• Completed specialized cardiac valve training at St Thomas Hospital in London
• Uses advanced tools like IVUS and OCT to visualize blood vessel structure
• Holds a PhD in Biostatistics for high-accuracy medical data analysis
• Associate Professor previously teaching at Atatürk University Faculty of Medicine
• Active member of the European Society of Cardiology

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses CT scans to evaluate complex surgical conditions in neonates and children.

• Completed specialized pediatric surgery fellowship at Erciyes University
• Treats congenital heart issues using imaging for precise surgical planning
• Published 3 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on pediatric care
• Presented 13 research papers at global scientific meetings
• Member of international medical congresses focused on surgical innovation

Dr. Savas Kansoy is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He founded Turkey’s first pediatric bone marrow transplantation units. Dr. Kansoy treates children with leukemia, lymphoma, and aplastic anemia. He is a primary contributor to national stem cell transplant registries.

• Founded pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant clinics across major Turkish hospitals.
• Performs haploidentical, allogenic, and autologous stem cell transplantations.
• Served as a board member of the Turkish Society of Hematology.
• Works at Anadolu Medical Center, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He performs CT scans and interventional procedures at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in teleradiology for the expert remote analysis of complex medical images
• Performs mammography with tomosynthesis to create detailed 3D views of breast tissue
• Conducts guided biopsies for precise tissue sampling of the prostate, kidney, and liver
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology
• Presented academic research at 13 national and international medical congresses

Professor Kivanc Derya Peker specializes in gastrointestinal surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses CT scans to evaluate complex digestive tract cancers and metabolic disorders.

• Performed over 1,000 major surgeries involving liver, stomach, and pancreatic diseases
• Trained as a visiting surgeon at the Mayo Clinic in the United States
• Co-founded the specialized Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Training Hospital
• Completed a PhD in medical biology focusing on stem cells and aging
• Ranked in the top three during his surgical specialization examinations in Turkey

Dr. Sebnem Izmir Guner is a hematologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She founded and directed multiple adult bone marrow transplantation centers. Dr. Guner specializes in leukemia, lymphoma, and complex coagulation disorders. She works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for high safety standards.

• Performs haploidentical, related, and unrelated allogenic bone marrow transplants.
• Authored over 19 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Received multiple academic awards for her contributions to hematology.
• Former founder and lead physician of therapeutic apheresis units.