High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr. Dai Haiyan is the President and Chief Physician of Gynecology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He holds a Level IV certification in laparoscopic surgery. This is the highest proficiency level for minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Dai completed specialized training at the University of Oslo Cancer Hospital in Norway.

• Expert in uterus-preserving treatment for endometriosis and complex gynecological conditions.
• Performs pelvic floor reconstruction and vaginal reconstructive surgery.
• Mentors graduate students as a Master’s Supervisor at Fudan University.
• Specializes in hysteroscopic and laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. He Weibing is a pioneer of argon-helium cryoablation in China with more than 20 years of frontline practice. He was a founding member of Fuda Cancer Hospital (Guangzhou). He co-founded its Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatment Center and served as Executive Deputy Director. He also helped found the Ablation Group of the China Anti-Cancer Association. He has been the primary operator in more than 10,000 procedures.

He specializes in tumor cryoablation and is proficient in 125I seed brachytherapy, with a focus on liver and lung cancers. He proposed ten argon-helium techniques. Key co-authored data include: lung cryotherapy n=508; NSCLC n=120 (CR 25.5%, PR 41.8%, 6/12/24-month survival 64%/55%/36%); pancreatic cancer n=38 (median survival 12 months). He served on editorial boards in 2008 and 2010. He has been a national trainer for Varian and Boston Scientific since 2001.

Performed over 5,629 endoscopic surgeries – Prof. Ceylan specializes in complex sellar region pathologies at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.

• Head of Neurosurgery at Kocaeli University since 1998
• Pioneering work in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors
• Member of WFNS Skull Base Committee and other international societies
• Trained in stereotactic neurosurgery in Birmingham, UK

Dr. Barak Rosenzweig directs the Urological Oncology Service at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. He is a surgeon who has been listed among Israel’s Best Doctors by Forbes. Dr. Rosenzweig specializes in treating tumors of the prostate, kidney, bladder, and testis. He focuses on robotic and minimally invasive cancer surgery to preserve organ function.

• Completed a Urological Oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
• Performs robotic radical prostatectomy and kidney-sparing partial nephrectomy.
• Clinical Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University with over 200 scientific publications.
• Uses MRI-guided fusion biopsy for high-precision prostate cancer detection.

Prof. Murat Savas brings 30 years of urology expertise, specializing in HIFU ablation at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex.

• Fellowship-trained at Berlin University's Charité Hospital
• Member of European Association of Urology and Endourological Society
• Professor at Istanbul Gelişim University's Faculty of Health Sciences
• Certified in advanced laparoscopic urology techniques

Recognized 'Master Surgeon' for uterine-preserving procedures – Dr. Jung specializes in non-surgical HIFU ablation at Trinity Women's Clinic.

• Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of HIFU
• International trainer conducting RFA Master Classes in Taiwan & Mongolia
• Professor of Non-surgical Female Plastic Surgery at IFAAS
• Trained at Fudan University's HIFU Center and Uppsala University
• Published researcher in gynecologic oncology
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Specializes in kidney and urinary tract endoscopic stone crushing treatment and endoscopic prostate surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Over 38 years of experience in urology
• Former Chief Physician at multiple state hospitals
• Expert in TUR method for prostate and bladder surgery
• Trained at Selcuk University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Wu Sufang is a Professor, Chief Physician, and Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a tertiary hospital in China. She has over 30 years of experience in gynecologic oncology. She trained under Academician Martin and completed postdoctoral research at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Her surgical expertise includes radical hysterectomy, ovarian cytoreduction, endometrial cancer staging, and complex pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy. She also performs fertility-sparing and minimally invasive procedures. She tailors chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy to each patient to improve survival and quality of life.

She is the principal investigator of four NSFC projects. She has published over 50 SCI papers, most as first or corresponding author. She serves on the standing committee of the Gynecologic Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association and as an expert for the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association. She is an invited speaker and an award-winning mentor.

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. Uyar specializes in reproductive medicine and advanced gynecological procedures at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

• Expert in in-vitro fertilization and recurrent miscarriages
• Aesthetic Genital Surgery Fellowship certified by The British Academy of CME
• Member of European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology

Specializes in HIFU ablation for various cancers, trained at Hacettepe University Cancer Institute and MD Anderson Cancer Center.

• Expert in breast, testicular, ovarian, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Completed fellowship at prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute
• Trained at MD Anderson Cancer Center – world-renowned oncology institution
• Practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental

Dr. Tokmak specializes in neurology with a Master's in Electrophysiology, focusing on EMG, EEG, and PSG studies at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Graduated from Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Completed residency at Okmeydanı Teaching and Research Hospital
• Expertise in EMG, EEG, PSG, Dementia, Headache, and Vertigo
• Worked at Ağrı State Hospital and Medical Park Hospitals

Dr. Torremade leads the Andrology Department at Teknon Medical Centre and Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, specializing in high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) for urological conditions.

• 18 years of urology experience
• Trained at Bellvitge University Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
• Head of Andrology Departments at multiple prestigious hospitals
• Editor of the International Journal of Andrology
• Member of European Board of Urology and Committee of Sexual Medicine

Associate Professor in Neurosurgery with extensive experience in complex brain procedures. Specializes in focused ultrasound ablation at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Trained in neurosurgery at S.B. Göztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Contributed to establishing the Neurosurgery Department at Medipol University
• Advanced proficiency in English for international patient consultations
• Over 22 years of medical practice in prestigious hospitals

Dr Pramote Cherdrattanrak specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with a focus on women's health at Intrarat Hospital.

• Holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Vajira Hospital
• Graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Srinakharinwirot University
• Currently practices as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist at Intrarat Hospital

Prof. Imer brings over 41 years of neurosurgical expertise, specializing in advanced techniques like HIFU at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital.

• Board-certified neurosurgeon with extensive training in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery
• Completed advanced Gamma Knife training in Marseille for precise ablation procedures
• Published 68 articles and presented at 33 international congresses
• Former professor at Istanbul University's renowned neurosurgery department

Prof. Dr. Abdullmutalip Simsek specializes in robotic and reconstructive urology, leveraging innovative techniques at Valued Med Hub Hospitals.

• Over 21 years of urology experience
• Fellowship-trained in reconstructive urology at University of Sheffield
• Board-certified with a focus on urooncology
• Member of the European Association of Urology

Dr Seree Teerapong specializes in reproductive medicine and laparoscopic gynecological surgery at Intrarat Hospital.

• Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Siriraj Hospital
• Certified in Reproductive Medicine by the Medical Council of Thailand
• Expertise in laparoscopic gynecological surgery
• Current position focuses on in-vitro fertilization (IVF)