Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 11

Dr. Esteban Lopez-jamar is a pioneer in endoscopic ultrasound. He leads the Digestive Endoscopy Unit at Hospital Ruber Internacional.

• Specializes in ecoendoscopy to combine ultrasound with endoscopy for clear internal views
• Diagnoses gastrointestinal cancers and pancreatic diseases using advanced imaging
• Trained at elite centers in Amsterdam, Marseille, and Shanghai
• Participates in multicenter European studies on early cancer detection
• Member of the European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Dr. Boaz Liberman is the Director of the Orthopedic Oncology Unit at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in treating bone and soft tissue sarcomas in adults and children. Dr. Liberman was recognized in the Forbes list of top doctors in Israel. He focuses on limb-sparing cancer surgery combined with functional reconstruction. Dr. Liberman completed fellowships at Mount Sinai Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre in Toronto.

• Performs complex joint reconstruction and revision hip or knee replacements.
• Uses MRgFUS to treat bone conditions with imaging-guided ultrasound.
• Treats childhood tumors like Ewing's sarcoma and rhabdomyosarcoma.
• Member of the American and European Associations of Tissue Banks.

Dr. Yahya Ozel is a general surgeon at Estexper Clinic in Istanbul. He has performed over 12,000 procedures during his career. Dr. Ozel specializes in bariatric, metabolic, and oncological surgery. He completed training at Tokyo University Hospital in Japan. This training focused on complex liver and pancreatic surgery.

• Performed over 5,000 bariatric and 2,500 metabolic surgeries.
• Placed more than 4,000 gastric balloons for weight loss.
• Treats gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon, and liver cancer.
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate.

Dr. Selin Kapan is a general surgery professor at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She specializes in gastrointestinal surgery and laparoscopic hernia repair. Dr. Kapan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers in international medical journals. Her research focuses on perianal fistulas and hepatic hydatid disease.

• Performs bariatric procedures including gastric sleeve and bypass surgeries.
• Expert in hernia repair using laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
• Treats complex conditions like salivary gland tumors and pilonidal disease.
• Is a member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Hernia Society.

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.

Dr. Lan Kerdpol is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology at Navamin 9 Hospital. He provides medical imaging during pregnancy to monitor fetal development.

• Graduated from Mahidol University – one of the most prestigious medical schools in Thailand
• Certified by the Thai Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Performs ultrasound exams to track healthy growth and detect reproductive health issues
• Practices at Navamin 9 Hospital in the specialized OB-GYN department
• Expert in both natural births and Cesarean sections for expectant mothers

Dr. Jesus Romero Imbroda is a neurologist at Quirónsalud Marbella. He is a Fellow of the European Board of Neurology. Dr. Romero Imbroda serves as an academic at the Royal Academy of Medicine. He focuses on multiple sclerosis research and complex neuromuscular disorders. The doctor also teaches at the University of Granada.

• Former President of the Andalusian Society of Neurology.
• Served on the Internal Residential Doctor Assessment Committee.
• Treats Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and cognitive conditions.
• Performs deep brain stimulation and spinal cord stimulator procedures.

Op. Dr. Kevser Arkan, MD, is a gynecologic oncology surgery subspecialist (OB/GYN) at OPTIMED Health Group in Çorlu and Çerkezköy. She has worked there since 2026. She provides care in English and Turkish.

Her clinical focus is the surgical management of ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. She performs complex pelvic procedures, including radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping, and tumor debulking. She offers minimally invasive surgery, including vNOTES (scarless/izsiz laparoskopi), laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysteroscopy. She also performs urogynecologic reconstruction, including sacrocolpopexy. She manages high‑risk obstetrics.

Credentials: MD, Gaziantep University (2016). OB/GYN residency, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2016–2021). Gynecologic Oncology Surgery fellowship, Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). Experience: Diyarbakır Maternity & Children’s Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Clinic (2022–2025). Adıyaman Kahta State Hospital (2021–2022). Giresun Alucra TSM (2016).

Academic work: In 2025, she published peer‑reviewed studies on sentinel node mapping in vNOTES endometrial cancer staging and on outcomes of vNOTES versus laparoscopy. She also reported on pelvic organ prolapse and sexual function, GTN folate regimens, and vNOTES‑assisted sacrocolpopexy. Her articles appeared in journals such as BMC Surgery, Scientific Reports, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Ginekologia Polska.

Dr. Sanchez Yague is a gastroenterologist at Quirónsalud Marbella in Spain. He was the first professional globally to use the 15-mm AXIOS stent. This device drains pancreatic fluid collections. He pioneered submucosal endoscopic dissection in Spain. Dr. Sanchez Yague also introduced gastroenteroanastomosis with luminal apposition stents to Andalusia.

• Fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology (FACG).
• Fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (FASGE).
• Coauthored European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy guides on chronic pancreatitis.
• Winner of the Top Reviewer Award from the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Journal.

Dr. Hyang-gi Park is a fertility specialist at Seoul Miz Hospital. She specializes in IVF, reproductive endocrinology, and ovarian rejuvenation. She trained as a clinical instructor at Samsung Medical Center. Dr. Park holds memberships in the Korean Society for Reproductive Medicine and Assisted Reproduction.

• Former Director of the Fertility Clinic at MizMedi Hospital Gangseo.
• Served as Medical Director at both Dion and Zion Women’s clinics.
• Full member of the Korean societies for endometriosis and fertility preservation.
• Treats patients at Seoul Miz Hospital, which serves 200,000 people annually.

Professor and Chief Physician. Director of Gynecologic Oncology. PhD in Gynecologic Oncology from the Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. MSc in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Peking Union Medical College Hospital. Nearly 30 years of clinical experience. Published in SCI and core journals. Co‑author of two gynecologic oncology monographs.

Specializes in standardized diagnosis and comprehensive treatment of ovarian, cervical, and endometrial cancers. Provides surgery, chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and intraperitoneal hyperthermic perfusion. Pioneer of single‑port laparoscopy at her hospital. Also performs multi‑port laparoscopy, open surgery, and hysteroscopic procedures for benign gynecologic disease.

Affiliations: Youth Director, Chinese Anti‑Cancer Association. Youth Member, Gynecologic Oncology Committee, Fujian Anti‑Cancer Association. Member, Peritoneal Tumor Committee, Fujian Anti‑Cancer Association. Youth Member, Obstetrics and Gynecology Committee, Fujian Medical Association.

Dr. Na Young Bae is a gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex uterine and ovarian conditions. Dr. Bae graduated from UC Berkeley and the Korea University School of Medicine. She treats common and complex disorders, including endometriosis and uterine prolapse.

• Performs robotic myomectomy and sacrohysteropexy using the Da Vinci system.
• Expert in managing menopause, osteoporosis, and menstrual disorders.
• Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy.
• Works at a facility that performs 10,000+ uterine and ovarian procedures.

Dr. Hamdi Levent Doganay is a professor and gastroenterologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He serves on the board of the Turkish Liver Research Association. Dr. Doganay is an editor for major journals like the World Journal of Hepatology. He treats complex conditions including cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis at this JCI-accredited hospital.

• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for liver research.
• Winner of multiple national awards for achievements in viral hepatitis and proteomics.
• Member of the European and American associations for liver research.
• Performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and surgical removal of gastrointestinal polyps.

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. Sule Yildirim Kopuk is an obstetrician-gynecologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in IVF, maternal-fetal medicine, and minimally invasive gynecological surgery. Dr. Kopuk completed international observerships at Yale School of Medicine and the Nezhat Medical Center. She treats complex conditions like infertility, endometriosis, and uterine fibroids.

• Trained in maternal-fetal medicine at Yale University, Connecticut.
• Specialized in minimally invasive surgery at the Nezhat Medical Center in Georgia.
• Performs laparoscopic procedures, including myomectomy and hysterectomy.
• Works at VM Medical Park Pendik, a JCI-accredited hospital in Turkey.

Dr. Tabernero is a top leader in Spanish healthcare. He directs the Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology and specializes in gastrointestinal tumors using ultrasound for diagnosis.

• Served as President of the European Society for Medical Oncology
• Heads the Digestive and Endocrine Tumour Unit at Hospital Quirónsalud Barcelona
• Trained during a clinical internship at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Ranked by Forbes as one of the most influential leaders in Spanish oncology
• Professor at the Autonomous University of Barcelona teaching future oncology specialists

Dr. Tolga Tasci is a gynecologic oncologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in high-risk pregnancies and reproductive health. Dr. Tasci completed clinical observer rotations at prestigious UK institutions. These include Northern Gynaecological Oncology Centre and Barts Health NHS Trust.

• Performs laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for uterine fibroids and cysts.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and vaginismus.
• Member of the Turkish Gynecological Oncology and Endoscopy associations.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with a specialized stroke and cardiac center.

Dr. Koray Aykut is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in adult heart surgery and complex vascular procedures. Dr. Aykut is an Associate Professor with over 15 years of surgical practice. His research into pulsatile flow during bypass surgery is published in peer-reviewed journals.

• Member of the European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery.
• Authored 10 articles in journals indexed by SCI and SCI-e.
• Performs heart valve replacement, aortic aneurysm surgery, and venous procedures.
• Treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility with ISO and TEMOS certifications.

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.