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Dr. Francisco Javier Alzueta Rodriguez is a cardiologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He specializes in cardiac arrhythmia, pacemaker implantation, and catheter ablation. Dr. Alzueta Rodriguez has written over 100 scientific publications and 23 books. He also serves as a Senior Lecturer at Malaga University. He previously coordinated the implantable defibrillator team for the Spanish Cardiology Society.

• Performs complex procedures including cryoablation and radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping.
• Treats conditions such as atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and hypertension.
• Maintains membership in the European Society of Cardiology and the European Heart Rhythm Association.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Specializations

RIRS (Laser Stone Breaking in the Kidney)

Open-Closed Prostate Surgeries

Urological Cancer Surgeries

Urinary Incontinence Treatment

Infertility Treatment

Dr. Navarro Vilches leads the Urology Unit at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. He specializes in male reproductive health and lower urinary tract surgery. Dr. Vilches completed a study stay at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. He is a co-founder of the Urologic Surgery Institute of Malaga.

• Expert in renal surgery and robotic da Vinci prostatectomy.
• Former member of the Renal Transplant Unit at Carlos Haya Hospital.
• Treats conditions including BPH, varicocele, and Peyronie's disease.
• Works at JCI-accredited Quirónsalud Marbella, part of Spain's largest private hospital group.

Dr. Hakan Ucar is an interventional cardiologist at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital. He is board-certified by the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ucar specializes in complex coronary and peripheral interventions. He has published over 30 articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His research focuses on oxidative stress and coronary artery disease complexity.

• Performs heart valve interventions including TAVI, Mitraclip, and mitral balloon procedures.
• Provides electrophysiological studies, ablation, and pacemaker placements.
• Served as the former Head of the Cardiology Department at Biruni University.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with robotic surgery excellence designations.

Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on early-stage gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Binicier completed international training at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex liver, pancreatic, and digestive system disorders using manual and robotic-assisted techniques.

• Performs therapeutic endoscopy including EMR, ESD, and ERCP.
• Provides minimally invasive obesity treatments like intragastric balloons.
• Expert in endoscopic ultrasound for precise digestive tract imaging.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Zuhal Cakmak Peksen is a family medicine specialist at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has treated patients across eight different medical institutions since starting her career. Dr. Peksen focuses on medical check-ups and diagnostic screenings for adults and children. She is currently pursuing a degree in health management to support clinical leadership.

• Specializes in male, female, and pediatric check-up programs.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and biopsies.
• Conducts screenings for tumor markers and oncological health assessments.
• Practices at a university hospital featuring 33 specialized medical departments.

Professor Ulusoy is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. He provides advanced cardiac imaging at Central Hospital as part of a premium check up.

• Performs stress echocardiography to evaluate how the heart handles physical activity
• Uses transesophageal echocardiography for detailed views of heart valves and chambers
• Fellow at the Cleveland Clinic – a top-ranked heart center in the USA
• Published over 125 scientific papers with more than 1,400 citations
• Specializes in monitoring heart health in cancer and chronic kidney patients

Dr. Tian Jian Qing is the Director of Endocrinology at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He is a senior expert in endocrine and metabolic therapeutics. Dr. Tian previously practiced at Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University. He serves as the Deputy Chair of the Xiamen Medical Association Diabetes Branch.

• Chief editor of 4 medical monographs and co-editor of 4 additional volumes.
• Authored over 1,000 health education materials for patient care.
• Published more than 20 papers in SCI and Chinese core journals.
• Treats complex conditions including gestational diabetes, PCOS, and metabolic syndrome.

Dr. David Mishaali is the Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiothoracic Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating infants and children with high-risk heart anomalies. Dr. Mishaali developed a unique minimally invasive surgical approach for congenital heart defects. He works at Sheba Medical Center, a hospital ranked among the world’s top 10.

• Completed fellowships at the Cleveland Clinic and UCSF in the USA.
• Treats rare newborn conditions requiring complex cardiac reconstruction.
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce trauma and improve cosmetic results.
• Senior Lecturer and author of numerous peer-reviewed papers on cardiac surgery.

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed his subspecialty training at Ege University. Dr. Aslanov treats inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders, and digestive system cancers. He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

• Performs ERCP and endoscopic procedures to treat biliary tract diseases.
• Treats Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using stem cell therapy.
• Surgical expertise includes endoscopic polypectomy and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

Dr. Özkan Onuk is a urology surgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted urological surgeries. Dr. Onuk holds the title of Associate Professor from Yeni Yüzyıl University. He treats complex conditions like prostate cancer, erectile dysfunction, and urinary incontinence.

• Published 25+ academic articles in international refereed medical journals.
• Performs specialized procedures including transurethral resection and flexible ureteroscopy.
• Expert in treats pediatric urological conditions and male reproductive issues.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Ugur Taskin is an interventional cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease, heart failure, and heart valve disorders. Dr. Taskin earned his medical degree from the Ankara University Faculty of Medicine. He previously gained experience at the Celal Bayar University Faculty of Medicine.

• Expertise includes managing hypertension, high cholesterol, and atherosclerosis.
• Performs diagnostic procedures including coronary angiography and exercise tests.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Cardiology and the Izmir Medical Chamber.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility featuring a specialized heart check-up center.

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.

Prof. Rifaat Safadi heads the Liver Disease Unit at Hadassah Medical Center. He integrates advanced liver and gastrointestinal screening into premium check up assessments.

• Performs capsule endoscopy – a tiny camera pill that images the digestive tract
• Provides gastric biopsies to detect inflammation or early signs of cancer
• Expert in treating liver cancer, cirrhosis, and chronic Crohn's disease
• Multiple winner of the Hadassah Prize for research into liver health
• Member of the Israeli Association of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Lee Nagwon is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Pulmonology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

He earned an MD and an MS in Medicine from Yonsei University. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and a pulmonology fellowship at Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. He has served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. He has also served as a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of The Korean Association of Internal Medicine and The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He authored “The Effects of Bronchoscope Diameter on the Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy of Pulmonary Nodules.”

Dr. Hwang Dongin is a pulmonologist in pulmonary and critical care. He specializes in pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

At Daelim Saint Mary's Hospital, he serves as Chief/Senior Chief of Pulmonology and as a Designated Attending Physician. He is also Director of Medical Training and the Medical Cooperation Center, and serves as CMO. He is a Clinical Professor at the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital. He is an affiliated physician with Samsung, Asan, Severance, and Chung-Ang University Hospitals. He serves on the KMA Advisory Committee. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He is a full member of KASLC and KAAACI. He is an appointed Special Manuscript Reviewer for the Korean Society of Cardiology. He is a member of the Asthma and COPD research groups.