141 Best Radiofrequency Ablation Doctors Abroad

Dr. Antonio Berruezo Sanchez has authored 200+ research papers on cardiac arrhythmia treatment and leads international courses on ablation techniques.

• 29 years specializing in interventional cardiology and electrophysiology
• Principal Investigator for multiple grants including Horizon 2020 projects
• National coordinator of the PROFID multicentre trial
• Member of European Society of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Association
• Associated Professor at University of Barcelona

Dr. Faruk Gencoglu has participated in approximately 3,000 cardiovascular cases at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He specializes in adult coronary artery disease and complex heart valve surgeries. Dr. Gencoglu previously served as clinical chief of open heart surgery at Batman Training Hospital. He practice at a JCI-accredited facility in Istanbul known for high safety standards.

• Performs aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valve replacements and repairs.
• Treats peripheral vascular diseases and deep vein thrombosis.
• Expertise includes carotid surgery and aortic aneurysm repair.
• Manages venous insufficiency and varicose vein conditions.

Dr. Emad Abdallah is a neurosurgeon at Turan Turan Health Group in Bursa. He specializes in spinal surgery and neuro-oncology. Dr. Abdallah co-authored a notable 2024 study on lumbar disc herniation. He completed his residency at Balikesir University in Turkey. His research includes investigating platelet-rich plasma treatments for spinal cord injuries.

• Performs laminectomy, discectomy, and radiofrequency ablation.
• Treats spinal stenosis, brain cysts, and complex spinal cord abscesses.
• Analyzes enzyme activity in patients with herniated disks.
• Uses minimally invasive spine techniques for faster patient recovery.

Dr. Murat Dokdok is a specialized interventional radiologist at Anadolu Medical Center. He completed an interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich. Dr. Dokdok also held a fellowship at Harvard Medical School. He focuses on neurological therapy and imaging for conditions like cerebral aneurysms and liver cancer. Dr. Dokdok works at Anadolu, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Holds over 100 national and international scientific publications and presentations.
• Certified by the European Society of Neuroradiology.
• Member of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe.
• Performs radiofrequency ablation and chemoembolization for oncology patients.

Dr. Ibrahim Ural is a physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals. He focuses on pediatric rehabilitation and physical therapy. Dr. Ural earned his medical degree and specialization from Istanbul University. He has received multiple awards at National Thoracic Oncology Congresses in Turkey.

• Winner of Best Oral Presentation and Best Poster awards for clinical research.
• Maintains membership in the Turkish Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Association.
• Works at a clinic holding an International Health Tourism Authorization Certificate.
• Member of the Pediatric Rehabilitation Association.

Dr. Sabahattin Gunduz is a Professor of Cardiology at Memorial Göztepe Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart health and diagnostic cardiology. Dr. Gunduz is a member of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). He also belongs to the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.

• Teaches as a Professor of Medicine at Bahçeşehir University.
• Maintains membership in the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging.
• Completed residency at Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialty Training and Research Hospital.
• Works at Memorial Göztepe Hospital, a facility equipped with 512-slice CT imaging.

Dr. Ari Raphael leads groundbreaking clinical trials in oncology, including studies on intra-tumoral injections and genomic profiling at Sourasky Medical Center.

• Senior Lecturer at Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Medicine
• Primary investigator for multiple phase I-III oncology trials
• Expert in thoracic malignancies and liquid biopsies
• Recipient of the ISCORT research grant
• Member of European Society of Medical Oncology

Dr. Chen Binglai is a biological immunology expert (MD). He holds a PhD in Medicine from Central South University, with a focus on genetics and integrated TCM and Western medicine. He completed postdoctoral training at New York University and the University of Bologna. He is a visiting professor at Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University.

He is affiliated with the Shanghai Pujiang Talent Program and the Yangpu District 3310 Talent Program. He leads the innovation project “Cancer Treatment Based on Cell Culture Technology,” supported by the Pujiang Program.

He has years of oncology practice and extensive experience in treating malignant tumors. His work focuses on the clinical use and research of CAR-T, NK cell, and stem cell therapies. He uses the Lecheng pilot program to advance clinical translation in China and to offer personalized treatment plans.

Chief physician and professor. Grade 1 Expert at the Cancer Center, West China Hospital, Sichuan University (ranked No. 2 in China). Completed a postdoctoral fellowship in interventional radiology at the Chinese PLA General Hospital. Leads multidisciplinary team (MDT) care for complex tumors. Expert in minimally invasive interventional oncology for liver, lung, and pancreatic cancers.

Accreditations: Council Member, WATA. Member of CACA and CMDA committees on intervention, ablation, radioactive seeds, and pain. In 2023, inaugural director member, Palliative Care Committee, Sichuan MDA. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Interventional Imaging and Therapy. Editorial board member of the Chinese Journal of Pain Medicine.

Leads 2 provincial S&T projects and 2 NSFC projects. Has 40+ papers, with 30+ as first or corresponding author. Highest impact factor: 10.73. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cohort: TACE + lenvatinib vs TACE + sorafenib. OS 18.97 vs 10.77 months. PFS 10.6 vs 5.4 months. ORR 66.8% vs 33.3%.

Prof. Carlo Pappone developed a groundbreaking epicardial ablation procedure for Brugada syndrome at San Donato Hospital.

• Head of Clinical Arithmology at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
• Fellow of American Heart Association and European Society of Cardiology
• Published 184 scientific articles with 16,814 citations
• Recipient of Elite Reviewer Award from JACC
• Specializes in complex electrophysiology procedures

Dr. Chen Yong Gang is the Head of Ultrasound Medicine at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He has independently completed over 10,000 minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Chen specializes in ultrasound-guided ablation for thyroid, parathyroid, and gynecological conditions. He is a lead expert of the Thyroid Ablation Team.

• Pioneered freehand biopsy using single-handed targeted puncture without auxiliary devices.
• Treats hyperthyroidism, thyroid microcarcinomas, and metastatic cervical lymph nodes.
• Manages gynecological conditions including uterine fibroids and adenomyosis.
• Former Director of Ultrasound Medicine at Xiamen University Affiliated Zhongshan Hospital.
• Vice President of the Xiamen Association of Ultrasound Engineering.

Professor Luo Xiaoping is a nationally recognized interventional radiologist and a leading authority in Western China. He began pioneering vascular interventions in the early 1990s. He helped found the Interventional Group at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University.

He has completed over 100,000 interventional procedures, including about 4,000 complex cases. His key skills include TACE for hepatocellular carcinoma, Budd–Chiari interventions, TIPS, and single-stage bilateral stenting for hilar biliary obstruction, with success rates near 100%. He has been a master’s supervisor since 2007. He has trained many physicians, guided complex cases at more than 40 major hospitals across Western China, and helped build interventional programs. He has published 32 papers as first or corresponding author (22 CSCD core, 4 Chinese core, 6 CSCD extended).

Dr. He Weibing is a pioneer of argon-helium cryoablation in China with more than 20 years of frontline practice. He was a founding member of Fuda Cancer Hospital (Guangzhou). He co-founded its Minimally Invasive Tumor Treatment Center and served as Executive Deputy Director. He also helped found the Ablation Group of the China Anti-Cancer Association. He has been the primary operator in more than 10,000 procedures.

He specializes in tumor cryoablation and is proficient in 125I seed brachytherapy, with a focus on liver and lung cancers. He proposed ten argon-helium techniques. Key co-authored data include: lung cryotherapy n=508; NSCLC n=120 (CR 25.5%, PR 41.8%, 6/12/24-month survival 64%/55%/36%); pancreatic cancer n=38 (median survival 12 months). He served on editorial boards in 2008 and 2010. He has been a national trainer for Varian and Boston Scientific since 2001.

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. Suleyman Hilmi Aksoy is a radiologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He specializes in diagnostic radiology, teleradiology, and interventional radiology. Dr. Aksoy previously held an Assistant Professorship at the Istanbul University Radiology Department. He has contributed to 13 medical congresses with numerous oral and written presentations.

• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology.
• Holds certifications from the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like angiography, CT scans, and biopsies.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Haşim Üstünsoy specializes in minimally invasive cardiovascular techniques, with training at top institutions like Columbia University and Geneva University.

• Over 76 years of experience in cardiovascular surgery
• Trained in robotic and minimally invasive techniques
• Member of the European Society for Vascular Surgery
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at Gaziantep University

Prof. Dr. Tanboga brings extensive expertise in radiofrequency ablation for arrhythmias, honed at St Thomas Hospital in London.

• Specializes in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders with ablation techniques
• Trained in electrophysiological studies – a key skill for precision ablation
• Member of both Turkish Society of Cardiology and European Society of Cardiology
• Balances invasive treatments with non-invasive diagnostics like transesophageal echocardiography

The doctor is a highly experienced Obstetrics and Gynaecology Specialist with a robust clinical background spanning several major medical institutions in Turkey. Currently practicing at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital since 2022, the doctor has previously served in key clinical roles at Bezmialem Foundation University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and Kahta State Hospital.

Throughout a career dedicated to women's health, the doctor has focused on providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care, managing complex clinical cases, and maintaining high standards of patient treatment within both university hospital settings and state medical facilities.