MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 10

Professor Mustafa Bozbuga chairs neurosurgical education at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to plan delicate skull base and spinal surgeries.

• Specializes in neuro-oncology – treats brain tumors, acoustic neuromas, and pituitary adenomas
• Operates at NP Istanbul Brain Hospital – a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards
• Professor at Istanbul University – trains the next generation of neurological specialists
• Published researcher in peer-reviewed journals – contributes new clinical statistics to the medical community
• Expert in neurovascular procedures – repairs cerebral aneurysms and complex vascular malformations

Professor Lutfi Hanoglu leads neurology at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He specializes in demyelinating processes – conditions that damage nerve coatings.

• Provides expert interpretation for MRI of one area focusing on nerve health
• Specializes in diagnosing Parkinson's disease and related movement disorders
• Expert in demyelinating processes like multiple sclerosis
• Academic leader at one of Turkey's largest university medical centers

Dr. Ozcan Yildiz is an oncologist and hematologist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neuroendocrine tumors and gynecological cancers. Dr. Yildiz has published numerous studies in prestigious journals like Medical Oncology and International Journal of Cardiology. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its bone marrow transplant expertise.

• Expertise in treating lung, breast, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats hematological conditions including idiopathic thrombocytopenia.
• Published research on thyroid therapy and steroid synthesis safety.
• Performs specialized procedures like leukemia chemotherapy and tumor biopsies.

Dr. Roberto Hernandez is a neurosurgeon at Hospital de la Familia in Mexicali, Mexico. He performs between 30 and 60 neurological surgeries every month. He completed his medical training in the United States and Canada. Dr. Hernandez specializes in complex brain and spine interventions.

• Operates at a facility accredited by the General Health Council of Mexico.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and stem cell therapy.
• Treats chronic spinal pain, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Practices at a boutique hospital located 200 yards from the US-Mexico border.

Op. Dr. Ercan Kaya is a neurosurgeon. He earned his M.D. from Marmara University. He completed his neurosurgery residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital in 2020 and became a specialist in neurosurgery.

His clinical focus is spine and spinal cord disorders. He completed an observership in the Complex Spinal Surgery Department at The Walton Centre, a leading neurosurgical center in the United Kingdom.

He completed mandatory service in Mardin. He also worked at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital. Since 2026, he has been a neurosurgeon at NPİSTANBUL Brain Hospital. He provides care for brain, spine, and peripheral nerve disorders.

Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has over 25 years of clinical and academic experience in the field of Orthopedics and Traumatology. He specializes in hand surgery, foot and ankle surgery, arthroplasty, orthopedic oncology, and trauma surgery.

He was born in Istanbul in 1971. He completed his elementary, middle, and high school education in Istanbul. In 1988, he was admitted to Istanbul University’s Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, where he began his medical education, and graduated with a medical degree in 1994.

Between 1994 and 1996, he fulfilled his mandatory service as a general practitioner in Artvin. In 1996, he passed the Medical Specialization Exam (TUS) and began his residency in Orthopedics and Traumatology. In 2001, he completed his residency at Taksim Training and Research Hospital and earned the title of Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology.

Following his residency, he completed his mandatory service at Van State Hospital and subsequently worked at Beykoz State Hospital. He later worked as a founding specialist at the Hand Surgery Clinic of Baltalimanı Bone Diseases Training and Research Hospital, where he had the opportunity to work with many experienced surgeons in his field.

As part of his professional development, he served as an observer physician at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, USA. He later worked at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and was appointed Associate Professor of Orthopedics and Traumatology in 2018.

He retired in 2023 and began working at Florence Nightingale Ataşehir Hospital that same year. In 2024, he was appointed as a professor at Demiroğlu Science University after being promoted to the rank of professor.

After a brief stint at Mecidiyeköy Environmental Hospital, Prof. Dr. Murat Demiroğlu has been serving as a Specialist in Orthopedics and Traumatology at NPİSTANBUL Hospital since June 2026.

He is married and an avid animal lover.

Dr. Saban Sec is a medical oncologist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He treats breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and rare tumors. Dr. Sec currently represents specialist physicians in the Turkish Medical Oncology Association. He conducted a significant clinical study involving 138 patients with HER2-positive gastric cancer.

• Expertise covers colorectal, prostate, urogenital, head, neck, and salivary gland cancers.
• Authored over 10 peer-reviewed articles on cancer prognosis and survival rates.
• Member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber and the Turkish Medical Oncology Association.
• Treats patients at a clinic holding the International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Professor Mustafa Ondzhel is an expert surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital. He specializes in oncologic imaging and surgical planning for gastrointestinal cancers.

• Holds a European Commission on Coloproctology certificate for colorectal expertise
• Fellow of the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons
• Uses MRI of one area for precise tumor staging before surgery
• Specializes in robot-assisted and laparoscopic treatments for colon cancer
• Focuses on neuroendoscopic methods for targeted rectal tumor removal

Dr. Ebru Altindag is an associate professor and neurologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She specializes in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology. Dr. Altindag has won multiple first prizes at National Epilepsy Congresses for her research publications. She also treats Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and neurodegenerative conditions.

• Expertise in video-EEG monitoring and electroencephalography (EEG).
• Member of the Association of Child Neurology and Neuroimmunology.
• Winner of the Kenan Tükel publishing award for research on seizure semiology.
• Recipient of a scientific research support award from the Turkish Epilepsy Association.

Dr. Napon Sinthuvanich is an orthopedic surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Sinthuvanich uses the MAKOplasty system for increased surgical precision. He focuses on anatomical restoration using minimally invasive techniques.

• Performs total, partial, and complex revision joint replacements.
• Treats conditions like knee osteoarthritis, hip fractures, and coxarthrosis.
• Completed specialized training in adult hip and knee reconstructive surgery.
• Practices at KDMS Hospital, Thailand's first AACI-accredited dedicated orthopedic facility.

Dr. Kenan Kapici is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in spine surgery and complex brain tumor removal. Dr. Kapici served as the Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Altinbas University. He has held senior leadership roles at Kasımpaşa Marine Hospital and GATA Haydarpaşa Training Hospital.

• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS), discectomy, and brain aneurysm repair.
• Treats pediatric conditions including hydrocephalus and spina bifida.
• Is a member of the Spine Society of Europe and the Turkish Neurosurgery Association.
• Completed specialized training in microsurgery and neuroanatomy.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.

Dr. Thongchai Theerajumyaporn is an orthopedic surgeon at Intrarat Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted spine surgery and joint reconstruction. Dr. Thongchai completed intensive fellowships in spine and joint surgery at UC Davis, California. He is a member of the Royal College of Orthopedic Surgeons of Thailand.

• Certified in robotic spine surgery at the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for musculoskeletal conditions.
• Treats adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and complex pediatric spine deformities.
• Performs total disc replacements and minimally invasive spine procedures.
• Published research on bone morphogenetic proteins and spinal screw placement.

Dr. Shencan Acar is a gastroenterologist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She focuses on hepatology and liver disease management. Dr. Acar specializes in inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. She previously served as the Head of Department at Giresun University Faculty of Medicine.

• Authored over 20 international peer-reviewed articles.
• Expert in managing complex post-transplant gastrointestinal complications.
• Treats rare conditions like aortoesophageal fistulas and massive hemorrhagic ascites.
• Performs endoscopic interventions for acute gastrointestinal bleeding.

Dr. Sven Propson is the chief physician of pediatrics at the Academic Hospital Solingen. He is a recognized expert in neonatology and pediatric cardiology in Germany and Europe. He specializes in intensive care and emergency medicine for infants and adolescents. Dr. Propson conducts research to implement the latest pediatric treatments in his department.

• Served as a lead physician at the Leverkusen Clinic for over 10 years.
• Managed the pediatric intensive care unit at a major German medical center.
• Is an expert reviewer for international scientific journals.
• Member of the German Association of Physicians.

Dr. Benal Buyukgebiz is a pediatrician and gastroenterology specialist at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. She served as the Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Yeditepe University. Dr. Buyukgebiz treats complex digestive conditions in children, including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 300,000 patients every year.

• Former President of the Phenylketonuria Children Screening and Protection Association, İzmir Branch.
• Maintains membership in the European Metabolic Group and the Liver Research Society.
• Specializes in pediatric nutrition and the management of chronic gastritis and cirrhosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy with biopsy and colonoscopy.