MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 26

With an extensive career spanning over four decades, the doctor is a distinguished specialist in pediatrics and neonatal neurology. Following residency at Gazi University, the doctor served as an assistant professor and played a pivotal role in establishing the Pediatric Neurology Department. International experience includes clinical work at the Royal Free Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital in London.

The doctor is recognized for pioneering hypothermia treatment in Turkey and advancing neonatal neurocritical care. Further contributions include establishing high-risk infant monitoring clinics and founding the Turkish Childhood MS Working Group. The doctor continues to provide significant academic and clinical expertise in neurodevelopmental fields.

The doctor is a medical professional who completed their primary medical education at Azerbaijan Medical University between 2006 and 2012. Following this, the doctor underwent specialized training at the Ankara Dr. Sami Ulus Training and Research Hospital from 2019 to 2023.

The doctor's clinical focus encompasses the comprehensive care of pediatric patients, including the examination and follow-up of newborns, as well as the monitoring of growth and development in healthy children. Expertise includes breastfeeding counseling, infant and childhood nutrition, and the management of complementary feeding. Additionally, the doctor is experienced in the administration of immunization schedules and the diagnosis and treatment of childhood infectious diseases.

The doctor is a highly experienced radiologist with over two decades of clinical practice. After graduating from the Gazi University Faculty of Medicine in 2002, the doctor completed a comprehensive residency in the Department of Radiology at Gaziosmanpaşa University between 2004 and 2009.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served in various public and private healthcare institutions, including roles at Hakkari State Hospital and Ereğli State Hospital. Since 2015, the doctor has been providing specialized radiological services at the Ankara Çukurambar Koru Hospital, contributing extensive expertise in diagnostic imaging and patient care.

Doç. Dr. Hakan Akgün is an Associate Professor of Neurology. He graduated from Gülhane Military Medical Academy in 2004. He completed his neurology residency in 2011. He served at Etimesgut Military Hospital from 2011 to 2014. He joined Gülhane as an assistant professor in 2014. He became an associate professor in 2016. He currently practices at Koru Hospital.

He has published 40 articles in international journals. He has also presented more than 100 posters at international congresses.

Clinical focus: cerebrovascular diseases, Parkinson’s disease, migraine and other headaches, movement disorders, muscle and nerve diseases, ALS, dizziness, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease.

Prof. Michael Truss directs the urology department at Dortmund Clinic. He is recognized by FOCUS magazine for clinical excellence in urologic care.

• Specializes in prostate cancer diagnostics at an accredited Prostate Carcinoma Center
• Earned the Jack Lapides Prize for research in urodynamics and neuroscience
• Holds clinical training from the Johns Hopkins James Buchanan Urological Institute
• Completed a medical internship at Harvard University in Boston
• Serves as a member of the American Urological Association

Oncologist, dermatologist

Dr. Ioannis Serafetinidis is a Gastroenterologist–Endoscopist at the IASYS Clinic Outpatient Department in Vyronas, Athens. He provides diagnosis and endoscopic treatment for digestive disorders to local and international patients.

He holds a Medical Degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his residency and specialization in the United States and pursued advanced postgraduate training there. This training included work in major clinical centers.

Expertise: gastroscopy, colonoscopy, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, GERD, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal cancer screening, and peptic ulcer disease. He is highly rated by patients on multiple online platforms. Languages: Greek, English.

Professor Thomas W Kraus is the Chief Physician at Nordwest Clinic and a specialist in abdominal imaging and surgery. He has performed over 3,000 surgical interventions throughout his career.

• Directs the medical center for pancreatic problems at Nordwest Clinic
• Uses intraoperative sonography and real-time visualization for precise diagnostic mapping
• Fellow of the American College of Surgeons emphasizing high surgical standards
• Trained at Johns Hopkins and Memorial Sloan-Kettering in the United States
• Delivered 500 speeches at international medical conferences on digestive tract diseases

Dr. Athanasios Tsampas is an orthopedic surgeon and Director of the Orthopedic Department at IASYS Clinic in Vyronas, Athens. He has extensive experience in surgical and non-surgical care of musculoskeletal conditions.

Expertise: hip and knee arthroplasty; knee arthroscopy (ACL reconstruction, meniscus repair); surgical care of sports injuries and fractures; treatment of disc herniation; care for scoliosis and kyphosis; management of cervical syndrome and epicondylitis; osteoporosis care.

He leads the department and takes part in IASYS’s Free Afternoon Surgery Program. This program offers accessible surgical care in Athens and Attica. He works in a fully equipped hospital with advanced imaging, anesthesia, and post-operative care. He also sees private patients in Petroupoli. Languages: Greek, English.

Dr. Nikolaos Papadopoulos, MD, PhD, is an internist with expertise in hepatology and over 25 years of hospital practice. He is the Director of the Internal Medicine Department at IASYS Clinic. He supervises inpatient care, promotes patient safety, and coordinates comprehensive management, including surgical and other complex cases.

He graduated from the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (SSAS). He completed his specialty training in Internal Medicine at Sotiria General Hospital and trained in clinical hepatology at Hippokration. He earned a PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He led the 2nd Department of Internal Medicine at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens (401 GMHA) and has served at both 401 GMHA and NIMTS. He has numerous publications in international journals and is an active conference participant.

Professor Eduard Becht specializes in urological oncology at Nordwest Clinic. He uses advanced imaging like MRI of one area to detect prostate and kidney tumors.

• Author of over 100 scientific papers in urology and oncology
• Heads the Interdisciplinary Urooncology association in Frankfurt
• Expert in organ-preserving surgery for kidney tumors
• Lecturer at Goethe University in Frankfurt since 1994
• Doctorate in nephrology from Johannes Gutenberg University

Michael Van Kampen is a radiotherapy specialist at Nordwest Clinic. He uses specialized imaging for precise treatment planning.

• Works at Nordwest Clinic – a major academic teaching hospital in Germany
• Specializes in radiotherapy – uses radiation to treat cancers and other conditions
• Integrates MRI of one area into diagnostic and treatment protocols
• Expert in targeting tumors while protecting surrounding healthy tissue

Dr. Rimas Darijus directs the Orthopedics and Traumatology Center in Vilnius. He uses precise tools like MRI of one area to plan advanced surgical interventions.

• Heads the Orthopedics and Traumatology Center at the Medical Diagnostic and Treatment Center
• Specializes in sports trauma and chronic joint conditions
• First choice for unique cartilage regeneration surgery using Spanish clinical approaches
• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic joint arthroscopy – a minimally invasive view inside joints
• Develops customized rehabilitation strategies for professional athletes and active patients

Dr. Mustafa Gurelik specializes in neurosurgical imaging at Medicana Sivas Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to evaluate brain and spinal cord tumors.

• Expert in identifying pituitary adenomas and brain cysts
• Assesses rare disorders like Moyamoya disease involving blocked carotid arteries
• Evaluates herniated disks and spinal stenosis for surgical planning
• Performs endoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus and transnasal pituitary tumor removals
• Specializes in both pediatric and adult central nervous system disorders

Dr. Ji Hyun Youk is an oncologist at Severance Hospital in Seoul. She focuses on identifying tumors and monitoring cancer using imaging like MRI of one area.

• Practices at Severance Hospital – a leading medical center in South Korea
• Specializes in oncology to help patients understand complex tumor scans
• Coordinates with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate diagnostic results

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Kumkum Vatsa is a Senior Consultant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute. She specializes in gynecological oncology and diagnostic endoscopic methods.

• Performs diagnostic laparoscopy – uses a small camera to examine pelvic organs
• Provides specialized gynecological cancer staging using advanced MRI of one area
• Conducts hysteroscopy to view the inside of the uterus for diagnostics
• Treats complex reproductive health issues and benign tumors or cysts
• Member of the Indian Association of Gynaecologists setting clinical standards