MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Dr. Jaume Mora Graupera leads the oncology department at SJD Barcelona Children’s Hospital. He specializes in pediatric bone and soft tissue sarcomas using precise MRI of one area.

• Completed oncology fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in the USA
• Scientific Director of the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Department
• Authored over 70 scientific papers on pediatric cancer research
• Received the Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Clinical Oncology
• Director of the Developmental Tumors Laboratory focused on innovative treatments

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.

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. 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. Mustafa Solak completed a specialization at MD Anderson Cancer Center in the US. He brings this elite oncology expertise to MRI of one area for complex cancer staging.

• Fellowship-trained at the Hacettepe University Cancer Institute – Turkey's premier oncology center
• Specializes in evaluating brain tumors including glioblastoma and astrocytoma
• Interprets imaging for targeted therapies and immunotherapy like Keytruda
• Clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a JCI-accredited medical facility

Dr. Selman Dogan specializes in orthopedic oncology and joint replacement at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses MRI of one area to evaluate bone and soft tissue tumors.

• Trained in orthopedic oncology at Goztepe Teaching and Research Hospital
• Performs reconstruction surgery for complex upper and lower extremity trauma
• Expert in treating pediatric conditions like hip dysplasia and spina bifida
• Uses PRP therapy to accelerate healing in injured tendons and ligaments
• Specialist in spinal surgeries including discectomy and kyphoplasty for back pain

Dr. Asli Tapan Kavusturan is a dentist at Memorial Şişli Hospital in Istanbul. She focuses on prosthetic treatments, oral implantology, and esthetic dentistry. Dr. Kavusturan provides care for adults and children. She works at the first hospital in Turkey to earn JCI accreditation. This ensures her patients receive care meeting international safety standards.

• Member of the International Team for Implantology (ITI).
• Active member of the Academy of Esthetic Dentistry and Turkish Dental Association.
• Performs complex procedures including All-on-4 implants, veneers, and smile makeovers.
• Specialized in tooth whitening, ceramic braces, and dental bone regeneration.

Dr. Berna Buse Kobal is a gynecologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She conducted clinical studies in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville, USA. Dr. Kobal specializes in scarless V-NOTES surgery for hysterectomies and cyst removals. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 250,000 patients every year.

• Performs laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and genital reconstructive surgeries.
• Treats endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and complex HPV cases.
• Provides bioequivalent hormone therapies and functional medicine for women's health.
• Manages urinary incontinence using medical, laser, and surgical techniques.

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 serves as an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty. He performs precise MRI of one area at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in interventional radiology to perform procedures using imaging guidance
• Expert in teleradiology for remote and detailed medical image analysis
• Member of the European Society of Radiology (ESR)
• Presented research at 13 national and international medical congresses
• Provides whole-body imaging and specialized angiography for blood vessel health

Professor Mehmet Aydogan is a spine specialist at Memorial Şişli Hospital. He uses pelvic and spinal MRI of one area to plan complex orthopedic treatments.

• Trained at UCLA Comprehensive Spine Center in the United States
• Recognized internationally by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS)
• Former Head of the Advanced Spine Surgery Center at Emsey Hospital
• Member of the North American Spine Society (NASS)
• Authored 50 scientific journal articles on orthopedic and spinal conditions

Dr. Tokmak is a neurologist with a Master's degree in electrophysiology. She specializes in neurological evaluations and interprets brain MRI scans at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Expertise in diagnosing epilepsy using EEG and long-term video monitoring
• Specializes in evaluating brain imaging for dementia and Parkinson's disease
• Trained at Istanbul University, one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Uses detailed diagnostics to identify complex nerve and brain disorders
• Formerly practiced at Medical Park Hospitals, a large national healthcare network

Professor Gursel Saka was a finalist for the Tubitak XI Technology Awards. He uses specialized imaging like MRI of one area to treat complex spine and bone conditions.

• Specializes in pelvis and acetabulum surgery – repairs fractures of the hip socket and pelvic ring
• Performs robotic MAKOplasty for high-precision joint replacements and faster recovery
• Specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – a leading JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Expert in treating degenerative joint diseases including scoliosis, kyphosis, and severe osteoarthritis

Dr. Oguzhan Babacan is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in bone marrow transplantation for children with leukemia and lymphoma. Dr. Babacan has performed allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical stem cell transplants for 13 years. He treats rare blood disorders and solid tumors in pediatric patients.

• Performs complex bone marrow transplants for leukemia and lymphoma cases.
• Treats childhood blood disorders like thalassemia, hemophilia, and aplastic anemia.
• Expertise in pediatric oncology, including neuroblastoma and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Works at Hisar Hospital, a JCI-accredited facility in Turkey.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Heves Sürmeli is a specialist in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology. She received her medical degree (M.D.) from Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2004. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul (2005–2010). She then completed subspecialty training in Medical Oncology at the same hospital (2014–2017).

At the same center, she served as a Medical Oncology Specialist (2017–2023). She then worked as Administrative and Clinical Director (2023–2026). Her clinical interests include breast, lung, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, and urologic cancers.

She has published many articles in international peer‑reviewed journals. She has presented at national and international conferences. She is active in professional societies. She has received several awards.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Servet İğrek is an Orthopaedics and Traumatology specialist trained at Marmara University. He practices at Diyarbakır Selahaddin Eyyubi State Hospital and Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital.

He focuses on sports injuries and arthroscopic surgery. He has extensive experience in knee, shoulder, hip and ankle arthroscopy; ligament and meniscus surgery; shoulder instability; cartilage injuries; arthroplasty; and orthopaedic trauma.

He completed a SECEC & ESSKA‑approved Sports Surgery Fellowship Program. He has authored or co‑authored many peer‑reviewed publications, book chapters and congress presentations. He teaches in national and international arthroscopy training programs. He is an active member of the Turkish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Association, TUSYAD, the Turkish Shoulder and Elbow Surgery Association, the Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Association, and SICOT.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastrointestinal specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He integrates MRI of one area into the evaluation of complex digestive and inflammatory conditions.

• Earned the rank of Professor at Abant İzzet Baysal University.
• Specializes in chronic inflammatory diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Completed a specialized gastroenterology fellowship at Marmara University School of Medicine.
• Former Associate Professor at Fırat University – a major Turkish medical institution.
• Authors scientific papers and book chapters in multiple languages regarding digestive health.

Dr. Ceydeli specializes in gynecologic oncology at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses MRI of one area to evaluate gynecological cancers and pelvic floor disorders.

• Member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)
• Performs colposcopy and hysteroscopy to examine reproductive organs for abnormalities
• Treats complex conditions like cervical cancer and severe endometriosis
• Provides surgical excision for fibroadenomas and ovarian cysts
• Member of the Turkish Gynecologic Oncology Society