Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 3

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. Hanifi Onalan is an oncology and general surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in weight loss procedures and digestive system surgeries. Dr. Onalan has performed gastric sleeve and balloon procedures for over 15 years at Atlas. He previously served as a surgeon at Taksim Education and Research Hospital.

• Expertise includes gallbladder, thyroid, and hernia surgeries.
• Certified in videoendoscopy from Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Education and Research Hospital.
• Performs complex procedures like colectomy, liver resection, and pancreatic surgery.
• Treats patients at an AACI-accredited facility following international safety standards.

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. 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.

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. 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. 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.

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. Kivanc Derya Peker is a gastrointestinal surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He co-founded the Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery unit at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital. Dr. Peker completed specialized training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. He treats complex cancers of the liver, pancreas, and stomach.

• Performed over 400 pancreatic and gastric cancer surgeries to date.
• Completed over 200 liver surgeries and numerous kidney transplants.
• Ranked in the top 3 during his national gastroenterology surgery minor examination.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital, which serves 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ali Gozukucuk is a fellowship-trained pediatric surgeon at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He provides expert second opinions through online consultations for childhood surgical conditions.

• Specializes in pediatric hernia repairs and acute abdominal issues like appendicitis
• Treats congenital heart problems including septal defects in young patients
• Published 3 articles in peer-reviewed journals on surgical clinical research
• Presented 13 research papers at major international scientific meetings
• Trained at Erciyes University and served at several major state hospitals

Dr. Enrique Pliego Esquivel is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon in Cancún. He is among the few surgeons in Mexico with membership in the ASMBS. Dr. Pliego Esquivel is certified by the Mexican Board of Obesity Surgery. He focuses on weight loss surgery and managing obesity-related conditions.

• Member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
• Specializes in gastric sleeve, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, and metabolic surgery.
• Treats gastroesophageal reflux and complications from past bariatric procedures.
• Certified by the Mexican College of General Surgery.

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

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. 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.

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. Harald Rosen specializes in endoscopic surgery at Wiener Privatklinik. During an online consultation with a surgeon, he provides expert guidance on digestive disorders.

• Treats gastrointestinal cancers and malignancies using minimally invasive methods
• Expert in interventional endoscopy – bridges the gap between medicine and surgery
• Performs biliary interventions using ERCP to treat bile and pancreatic ducts
• Specializes in hiatal hernia repair and gallbladder resection
• Member of the European Society of Surgery (ESS)

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