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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.

Dr. Cihan Altin is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed interventional cardiology training at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Altin treats heart failure, valve diseases, and coronary artery occlusion. He specializes in minimally invasive structural heart interventions. Dr. Altin works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Performs TAVI, Mitraclip, and Triclip procedures for heart valve repair.
• Expert in pacemaker applications and renal denervation for resistant hypertension.
• Treats complex conditions including aortic aneurysms and heart holes.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and myocardial infarction. Expertise extends to the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.

Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and peripheral vascular conditions, specifically addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is 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, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a primary clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including the treatment of cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks. Expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well as the treatment of heart valve diseases and various rhythm disorders or arrhythmias.

In addition to clinical management, the doctor is highly skilled in interventional cardiology, specifically performing coronary procedures and diagnostic angiography to address complex vascular issues.

The doctor is a highly skilled urologist specializing in advanced surgical and clinical interventions. Expertise includes RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) for laser stone fragmentation, as well as comprehensive management of open and closed prostate surgeries. The doctor is also proficient in performing complex urological cancer surgeries.

In addition to surgical oncology and stone disease, the doctor provides specialized care for urinary incontinence and male infertility, utilizing evidence-based treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive treatment of prostate diseases and the management of tumors and stones affecting the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract. With a focus on urological health, the doctor provides expert care for infertility, sexual health conditions, and urinary incontinence.

Additionally, the doctor performs surgical interventions, including circumcisions and the treatment of undescended testicles, ensuring specialized care for both pediatric and adult urological needs.

The doctor is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric trauma surgery. With extensive expertise in orthopedics, the doctor focuses on arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, and ankle, as well as complex joint replacement surgeries including knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses.

In addition to joint reconstruction, the doctor provides specialized care in deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery. The practice also encompasses sports surgery, addressing athletic injuries to restore function and mobility for patients of all ages.

Dr. Mucahit Gur is an internal medicine specialist at Emsey Hospital. He leads premium check-up screenings for endocrine and metabolic health.

• Diagnoses thyroid disorders using advanced thyroid function testing
• Uses 3 Tesla MRI for high-resolution diagnostic imaging
• Specializes in evaluating diabetes mellitus and chronic metabolic conditions
• Provides radioiodine therapy for thyroid cells using radioactive iodine
• Member of the Turkish Medical Association (TMA)

Dr. Bee Thamonwan is an aesthetic and regenerative medicine specialist at Plenary Wellness in Phuket. She focus on natural rejuvenation using stem cells and collagen-boosting biostimulators. Dr. Thamonwan earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. She speaks Thai, English, and Chinese fluently.

• Performs advanced stem cell therapy to regenerate skin and support anti-aging from within.
• Specializes in Sculptra and biostimulator injectables for gradual, natural facial volume renewal.
• Provides PRP hair therapy and mesotherapy microinjections for restorative scalp health.
• Collaborates with Prince of Songkla University on wellness research and innovation.

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Duran Cekic is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Private Çevre Hospital in Istanbul. He is an award-winning researcher. He secured third place at the 40th National Congress of Turkish plastic surgeons. Dr. Cekic focuses on achieving natural, harmonious results for his patients. He blends clinical practice with scientific studies on regenerative medicine.

• Specializes in facial plastic surgery and reconstructive procedures.
• Published research on tissue scaffolds and mesenchymal stem cells for better healing.
• Gained surgical expertise at Bitlis Tatvan and Şanlıurfa Pediatrics hospitals.
• Works at an ISO-certified clinic that treats over 4,300 patients annually.

The doctor is a highly experienced urology specialist with an extensive career spanning over three decades. After graduating from Uludağ University Faculty of Medicine in 1988, the doctor completed a specialization program in urology in 1997. The doctor attained the rank of Associate Professor in 2006 and achieved the title of Professor in 2011.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has held numerous leadership roles, including serving as the Head of the Urology Department at multiple university hospitals and acting as an Education and Administrative Supervisor at major training and research hospitals. The doctor possesses deep expertise in clinical urology, having served in various state and private medical institutions across Turkey.

Dr. Yilmaz Bilgic is a gastroenterologist at the JCI-accredited Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in the treatment of Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and complex liver disorders. Dr. Bilgic completed specialized endoscopy training at Anam Hospital in South Korea. He also finished a training course on ERCP at the Olympus Training Center in Germany.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy, colonoscopy, and stomach resection.
• Treats gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett's esophagus and chronic pancreatitis.
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at Inonu University Turgut Ozal Medical Center.
• Maintains a Google Scholar H-index of 10 for his research in gastroenterology.