Premium Check up Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Aby Madan is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. At Aster Hospitals, he performs premium check-ups focusing on surgical urology.

• Holds an M.Ch in Urology, the highest surgical qualification in the field
• Performs HoLEP – a laser procedure to treat enlarged prostate symptoms
• Uses high-intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) to destroy diseased tissue
• Specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for kidney and prostate health
• Experienced in microsurgical interventions and artificial urinary sphincter implantation

Dr. Ahmed Naveed is a specialist interventional cardiologist at Aster Hospital. He completed a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Toronto.

• Performs coronary angiography to check for heart artery blockages during premium check-ups
• Restores blood flow to the heart using elective angioplasty techniques
• Trained in structural heart interventions at St. Michael's Hospital in Canada
• Former assistant professor of cardiology at the Sri Jayadeva Institute
• Member of the Cardiology Society of India

Dr. Stavros Lappas, M.D., is the Director of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at IASYS Clinic. He is a Pulmonologist–Intensivist with extensive experience in critical care and in treating critically ill patients at major hospitals in Athens.

He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens and completed specialized training in Intensive Care Medicine. He has served as Scientific Director and ICU Attending Physician. He also contributes to educational programs and scientific activities.

Dr. Ramón Lafargue is the Medical Director at Saúde Medical Wellness & Longevity in Querétaro. He practices regenerative medicine, longevity, and cell therapy. Dr. Lafargue earned his medical degree from the Universidad de Ciencias Médicas Granma. He uses diagnostics to build treatment protocols based on medical evidence.

• Medical Director for Livceller biotechnology and cell culture laboratories.
• Certified by CONACMER and holds a professional medical license in Mexico.
• Performs non-surgical regenerative programs for conditions such as chronic knee pain.
• Lecturer for the National Council of Medical Specialties (CONACMER).

Dr. Valame is an oncology specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on molecular mechanisms to provide precise results during premium check ups.

• Earned a DNB in Medical Oncology from the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital
• Presented stomach cancer research at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium
• Expert in identifying targeted therapies for solid tumors and blood cancers
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Trained in internal medicine to evaluate overall systemic health

The doctor is an accomplished academic and surgeon specializing in endourology, uro-oncology, robotic surgery, and andrology. With a medical degree from Gazi University and specialized training from Ankara Training and Research Hospital, the doctor attained the rank of professor in 2022. The clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, HoLEP, RIRS, and PNL for conditions such as kidney stones, prostate and bladder cancers, and male reproductive health.

An active educator and researcher, the doctor serves as an instructor for advanced surgical techniques and holds certifications in da Vinci robotic technology. The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the European Association of Urology.

The doctor is a highly qualified specialist in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, holding a medical degree from Hacettepe University. With extensive clinical training, the doctor completed a specialization in Internal Medicine at Ankara University followed by subspecialty training in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Ufuk University.

The doctor has achieved significant academic and professional milestones, including an Associate Professorship in 2013 and reaching the rank of Professor in Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases at Istinye University in 2019. Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has demonstrated a deep commitment to the field, contributing to both clinical practice and medical education.

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.

Prof. Dr. İbrahim Doğan is a gastroenterologist. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1991. He became an Internal Medicine specialist at Gazi University in 1996. He completed gastroenterology subspecialty training at İnönü University in 2001.

His academic career was at Gazi University. He served as Lecturer (2002), Assistant Professor (2003), Associate Professor (2007), and Professor (2012). He worked as a researcher at the University of California San Diego from 2004 to 2006. He has practiced at Koru Hospital since January 2023.

Clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, gastroparesis, achalasia, bloating, gas and belching, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn’s disease. He performs ERCP, stent placement, balloon and bougie dilation, polypectomy, argon plasma coagulation, double-balloon enteroscopy, and bleeding control.

Assoc. Prof. Orhan Ünal Zorba, MD, is a urologist focused on andrology and endourology. He has about 25 years of experience. He currently sees patients at Private TUSA Hospital. He started there on 8 June 2026.

His academic work includes 29 international and 13 national publications and 7 book chapters. He has given at least 9 presentations at international congresses. His studies have been presented at EAU, ESSM, ICS, and EULIS meetings. He served as Assistant and Associate Professor of Urology from 2009 to 2016. He is a member of the Istanbul Medical Chamber, the Turkish Association of Urology, the Turkish Society of Andrology, and the Eastern Black Sea Association of Urologists.

Key areas include male infertility (micro‑TESE; outcomes in 191 patients with non‑obstructive azoospermia), microsurgical varicocele repair, prostate surgery (HoLEP, TURP), endoscopic stone surgery (URS, PCNL), and uro‑oncology. He speaks English.

Dr. Goksun Ayvaz is a professor trained in internal medicine and in endocrinology and metabolism. He earned his MD from Ankara University Faculty of Medicine in 1983. He completed compulsory service in Nevsehir from 1983 to 1985. He worked at the Department of Internal Medicine at Gazi University in 1985 and in 1994. He completed a residency in the United States in 1990 and subspecialty training in endocrinology and metabolism in the United States in 1996.

He served as an internal medicine specialist in the Internal Medicine and Cardiology units at Ankara Numune Hospital and Ankara Bayindir Medical Center. His academic titles are Assistant Professor (1996–1997), Associate Professor (1997), and Professor (2003). In 1997, he conducted research at the Experimental Medicine Laboratory of the Université libre de Bruxelles with Prof. W. J. Malaisse on pancreatic islet isolation and static incubation.

Medical interests include Graves disease (toxic goiter), Graves orbitopathy, thyroid disease (nodules and thyroid cancer), diabetes mellitus (insulin resistance and latent diabetes), obesity, and gonadal and pituitary diseases.

The doctor is a highly experienced pulmonary specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades. After completing medical education at Marmara University, the doctor underwent specialized training in chest diseases at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital.

Throughout a long tenure at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, the doctor served in various capacities, including as a Chief Assistant. The doctor achieved the rank of Associate Professor in 2017 and currently holds the title of Professor at the Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor contributes to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine.

The doctor is a cardiology specialist who completed medical training at Istanbul University and specialized at the Siyami Ersek Thoracic Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital. With an extensive academic and clinical background, the doctor has served as a chief resident and associate professor, eventually attaining the rank of professor. The doctor currently practices at Ankara City (Bilkent) Hospital.

The doctor possesses significant expertise in interventional cardiology, cardiac pacemaker implantation, and electrophysiology. Clinical focus areas include echocardiography, heart valve procedures such as TAVI and mitral balloon valvuloplasty, and complex coronary and CTO procedures. The doctor has authored numerous scientific studies in national and international journals.