Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov has performed 200+ CRS and HIPEC procedures. He is a senior surgeon at the prestigious Sheba Medical Center in Israel.

• Completed advanced surgical oncology training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Specializes in complex abdominal cancers including gastric cancer, sarcoma, and colorectal malignancies
• Uses NanoKnife technical therapy to treat tumors using electrical pulses without heat
• Certified in microwave liver ablation to destroy liver tumors using heat energy

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

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. 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.

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Pekize Eker Balcioglu specializes in laser and laparoscopic surgery at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. Her online consultation provides expert surgical guidance for breast, colorectal, and hernia conditions.

• Follows minimally invasive approaches to reduce recovery time and patient discomfort
• Performs local laparoscopic day surgery for cysts near the tailbone
• Treats hemorrhoids using advanced Longo and laser surgical techniques
• Writes as a columnist for two professional medical journals
• Trained in general surgery at the prestigious Marmara University Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Ali Karahan is a hair transplant surgeon at Quartz Hospital in Istanbul. He blends expertise in anesthesiology with hair restoration to ensure patient comfort. Dr. Karahan formerly managed hair transplant units at Memorial and Kadıköy Şifa hospitals. He specializes in achieving natural-looking results for hair restoration patients.

• Specialized in Anesthesiology and Reanimation at Okmeydanı Training Hospital.
• Participates in national and international hair transplantation conferences.
• Treats patients at Quartz Hospital, an Istanbul center serving 6,500 people annually.
• Performed hair restoration procedures in various top Turkish medical networks.

Dr. Sema Karakas is a gynecologic oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in scarless V-NOTES surgery for uterine and ovarian cyst removal. Dr. Karakas treats complex conditions like uterine, ovarian, and cervical cancers. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that serves over 250,000 patients annually.

• Performs scarless tubal ligation and hysterectomy using V-NOTES techniques.
• Treats HPV and performs diagnostic colposcopy, LEEP, and conization.
• Manages urinary incontinence using medical, laser, and surgical options.
• Provides surgical treatment for endometriosis and hysteroscopic polyp removal.

Tubitak Technology Award finalist Dr. Gursel Saka provides an online consultation with Surgeon for complex orthopedic cases. He practices at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Specializes in pelvis–acetabulum surgery to repair hip socket and pelvic ring fractures
• Uses MAKOplasty robotic technology for high-precision total hip and knee replacements
• Former Associate Professor at Health Sciences University Umraniye Training and Research Hospital
• Treats advanced spinal conditions including scoliosis and herniated discs
• Expert in reconstructive trauma surgery and complex bone injuries

Professor Altan Kir specializes in robotic lung surgery at Anadolu Medical Center. He provides an online consultation with a surgeon to discuss complex thoracic oncology cases.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Royal Brompton Hospital
• Uses the Da Vinci robotic system for less invasive surgery and faster recovery
• Certified by the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Treats lung cancer at various stages including advanced stage 4 cases
• Works in affiliation with Johns Hopkins Medicine to provide expert surgical care

Dr. Ayhan Erdemir is a specialized general surgeon at Anadolu Medical Center. He provides online consultation with Surgeon for complex cases including pancreatic, breast, and stomach cancers.

• Certified in da Vinci robotic surgery for high-precision, minimally invasive procedures
• Applies HIPEC – heated chemotherapy delivered during surgery to treat advanced abdominal cancers
• Performs the Whipple procedure – a complex operation to remove pancreatic tumors
• Assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School
• Expertise includes treating hernias and gastrointestinal disorders like sigmoid adenocarcinoma

Dr. Xavier Centeno Fornies is a colorectal and gastrointestinal surgeon at Teknon Medical Center. He completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA. Dr. Centeno focuses on treating hemorrhoids, hernias, and gastrointestinal tumors. His practice at Teknon is supported by the clinic's JCI and EFQM quality accreditations.

• Member of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.
• Accredited by the ERAS-Society in Sweden for enhanced recovery after surgery.
• Former associate professor at the University of Blanquerna.
• Performs rectal resection, laparoscopy, and gallbladder surgery.

Professor Shimon Rochkind heads the Israeli Society of Laser Neurotechnologies. During an online consultation with surgeon specialists, he provides guidance on complex peripheral nerve microsurgery and pediatric neurosurgery.

• Uses laser and bioengineering technologies to perform operations with minimal risk
• Specializes in peripheral nerve repair – rejoining damaged nerves to restore movement
• Trained in nerve regeneration at Groote Schuur Hospital in South Africa
• Performs minimally invasive surgery for spinal tumors to speed up recovery
• Member of the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies

Dr. Laureano Molins López-rodó is the head of thoracic surgery at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona. He also directs the thoracic surgery service at Centro Médico Teknon. He is a former president of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Dr. Molins López-rodó completed training at the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School.

• Published 145 scientific articles in national and international medical journals.
• Served as Co-President of the 11th World Conference on Lung Cancer in Barcelona.
• Is a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors.
• Maintains board memberships in the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Domenico Sabia is a specialist in advanced abdominal cancers at Centro Medico Teknon. He provides expert online consultation with a surgeon for complex peritoneal diseases.

• Performs HIPEC – a technique delivering heated chemotherapy directly into the abdomen during surgery
• Uses PIPAC – a method applying chemotherapy as a pressurized gas into the abdominal cavity
• Specializes in cytoreductive surgery for advanced liver, stomach, and colon cancers
• Member of the European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO)
• Investigator for national and international clinical trials in oncological surgery

Professor Zvi Ram is the President of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. He leads the neurosurgery department at Sourasky Medical Center for online consultation with surgeon services.

• Directs the EANS, the body setting standards for neurosurgery across Europe
• Uses brain mapping to protect speech and motor skills during surgery
• Performs deep brain stimulation to treat Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy
• Winner of the Borenstein Award for brain and behavior research
• Completed specialized training in microsurgical techniques in Switzerland

Dr. Lubezky Nir leads the surgical units at Sourasky Medical Center. He provides expert online consultation for patients needing specialized surgical advice.

• Heads surgical units at Sourasky Medical Center in Israel
• Specializes in complex liver surgery and hepatobiliary procedures
• Performs liver transplantations and gallbladder surgeries
• Member of the Israeli Surgical Association