Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Professor Kim Tae Joong is a specialist in gynecologic oncology at Samsung Medical Center. He performs diagnostic ultrasound to detect and evaluate female reproductive cancers.

• Specializes in gynecologic oncology – treats cancers of the female reproductive system
• Works at Samsung Medical Center – a top-ranked hospital in South Korea
• Expert in diagnostic imaging for oncogynecology cases

Dr. Lee Jeong Won is a specialized oncogynecologist at Samsung Medical Center. He uses ultrasound for the precise detection and monitoring of gynecological cancers.

• Treats cancers of the female reproductive system at a top-tier medical institution
• Specializes in gynecologic oncology – the study and treatment of reproductive cancers
• Uses diagnostic imaging to identify tumors and guide treatment plans
• Works within the Samsung Medical Center network in South Korea

Dr. Seung Jae Huh is an oncologist at Samsung Medical Center. He uses ultrasound for specialized cancer care.

• Treats patients at one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Specializes in oncology – the study and treatment of tumors
• Uses medical imaging to monitor patient progress during therapy

Dr. Kyu Taek Lee is a specialist at Samsung Medical Center. He uses ultrasound for endoscopic diagnostic procedures to identify gastrointestinal cancers.

• Trained at Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States
• Professor of Gastroenterology at a leading medical faculty in South Korea
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Specializes in diagnosing pancreatic, bile duct, and gallbladder conditions
• Completed clinical training at Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital in Japan

Dr. Sherko Kuemmel is a breast surgeon and oncologist at the German Medical Institute. He is an Executive Board Member of the AGO, a key gynecological oncology group. Dr. Kuemmel has authored over 320 peer-reviewed publications. He specializes in multidisciplinary breast cancer care and reconstructive surgery.

• Serves as an ESMO Faculty member for breast cancer.
• Scientific Director of the WSG study group for breast cancer research.
• Lead investigator for 27 clinical trials and investigations.
• Specializes in nipple correction, mastectomy, and prepectoral reconstruction.

Dr. Kim Duk Kyung is a specialist cardiologist at Samsung Medical Center. He performs cardiac ultrasound to evaluate heart structure and function.

• Practices at Samsung Medical Center – one of South Korea's top-ranked hospitals
• Specializes in cardiology within a leading academic medical setting
• Focuses on heart health and circulatory system diagnostics
• Provides expert interpretation of cardiac imaging results

15,000+ surgical procedures performed – Dr. Antonio de Lacy Fortuny leads the European surgical community at Hospital Quiron Barcelona.

• President of the Association of Surgeons-Endoscopists in Europe
• Developed the TaTME technique for high-precision rectal cancer surgery
• Performs over 1,000 surgeries per year using robotic and laparoscopic tools
• Uses ultrasound to guide minimally invasive techniques for gastrointestinal cancer
• Pioneered the removal of organs through natural openings for faster recovery

Dr. Ara Kassarjian is a musculoskeletal radiologist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He served as the Director of Musculoskeletal MRI and CT at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Kassarjian has diagnosed sports injuries for professional and elite athletes for over two decades. He currently serves as a medical consultant for the Madrid Open tennis tournament.

• Trained at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
• Specialist in MRI and CT imaging for complex sports injury diagnosis.
• Founder of Elite Sports Imaging and consultant for Longwood MRI Specialists.
• Works at Olympia Quironsalud, a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

Dr. Kamil Dogan is an interventional radiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He specializes in abdominal and breast imaging along with minimally invasive diagnostic procedures. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Interventional Radiology. Dr. Dogan works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its surgical and diagnostic standards.

• Performs breast and thyroid biopsies using non-vascular interventional techniques.
• Expert in percutaneous drainage and non-vascular interventional procedures.
• Member of the Turkish Radiology Association (TRD).
• Practices at a hospital holding ISO, EFQM, and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Do‑young Jeong is an obstetrician‑gynecologist focused on minimally invasive, single‑port, and robotic surgery. Dr. Jeong completed an internship at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Jeong completed residency and graduate training at Korea University. Dr. Jeong then completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the National Cancer Center, focusing on uterine and ovarian disease. Dr. Jeong served as director and chief medical officer at MizMedi Hospital and Incheon Sejong Hospital. Dr. Jeong later served as vice president at Dongtan Jeil Hospital. Dr. Jeong is a Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong and an Adjunct Professor at Korea University. Dr. Jeong also serves on expert committees for KSGO, MOHW, MFDS, and KHIDI.

Professional memberships include the Korean societies for obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic endoscopy, gynecologic robotic surgery, and reproductive medicine, as well as ISUOG. Dr. Jeong holds patents for single‑port surgical devices, including a camera, access ring, and irrigation system. Honors include the Korea University Outstanding Resident Award and the KSGE Best Poster Award. Dr. Jeong was first author of SCI‑indexed papers in 2013 and 2014. From 2023 to 2025, Dr. Jeong led studies on da Vinci SP myomectomy and hysterectomy, and on HIFU.

Asist. Prof. Dr. Paul Stanciu is a Consultant Gynaecological Surgeon and subspecialist in Gynaecological Oncology and Robotic Surgery. He has worked in Germany, Ireland, and the UK, including at The Royal Marsden Hospital.

He is the first gynaecologist worldwide accredited by SERGS to operate on two robotic platforms. He is among the few who perform complex minimally invasive procedures, including surgery for endometriosis and fertility-sparing surgery for young cancer patients.

His expertise includes the surgical treatment of benign and malignant gynaecological conditions. He is experienced in advanced laparoscopic surgery and uses innovative techniques published internationally.

Dr. Stanciu is the author or co-author of many scientific articles. He has delivered over 100 presentations at national and international conferences. He holds certifications from SERGS, ESGO, BSCCP, and IOTA, and is an active member of major professional societies.

Dr. Ye Ji Lee is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Dr. Lee completed her clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. She treats international patients and holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

• Utilizes artificial intelligence in electrocardiogram analysis to detect peripartum cardiomyopathy.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Volunteers with Doctors Without Borders to support global women's health.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, a facility performing 10,000+ treatments for gynecological conditions.

Dr. Mesut Okur is a professor and chief physician at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in pediatric health and diseases, with a focus on internal medical sciences. Dr. Okur has published over 25 international peer-reviewed articles. He treats children for conditions ranging from congenital heart defects to thyroid disorders.

• Published research on Down syndrome, pediatric brucellosis, and neonatal health.
• Supervises specialized medical theses on allergic rhinitis and pediatric diabetes.
• Practices at a hospital holding a Healthcare Quality Standards Certificate of 95.4%.
• Performed clinical research on pediatric voiding dysfunction and enuresis.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Alper Karaoglan is a Professor of Neurosurgery at Memorial Bodrum Hospital. He has many years of experience in neurosurgery. He worked at Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine and Taksim Training and Research Hospital in Istanbul. Since 2008, he has held the positions of Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor in neurosurgery.

Dr. Karaoglan is a member of the Turkish Medical Association and the Turkish Neurosurgical Society. He has received several awards. These include the Best Paper Award at the Turkish Neurosurgical Society Scientific Congress in 2005 for his research on resveratrol’s protective effects after subarachnoid hemorrhage, and the Young Neurosurgeon Encouragement Award in 2008.

Medical Director Christian Kainz leads Döbling Private Hospital in Vienna. He specializes in gynecological health and diagnostic breast ultrasound.

• Heads the Department of Cervical Pathology at the University Gynecological Clinic
• Performs diagnostic breast biopsies and specialist mammology screenings
• Expert in laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques for faster patient recovery
• Provides pregnancy follow-up care and maternity support for expectant mothers
• Former Deputy Chief Physician at the Department of Gynecology in Vienna

Dr. Ulvi Samadzade is a neurologist with training from Azerbaijan State Medical University, Gazi University, and Dokuz Eylul University Hospital. He diagnoses and treats neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, migraine, and multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Samadzade uses advanced treatments, including botulinum toxin injections, intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) therapy, migraine vaccines, and plasmapheresis. He practices at İzmir University of Economics Medical Point Hospital.

He is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Multiple Sclerosis Research Association, Turkish Neurological Society, European Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS).

Dr. Ela Simay Zengin is a neurologist. She completed her medical training at Dokuz Eylül University, Başkent University, and Acıbadem University. She has worked at Bitlis Tatvan, Sirnak, and Cizre State Hospitals.

Dr. Zengin treats Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. She uses advanced treatments, including apomorphine pump therapy, botulinum toxin injections, and migraine vaccines.

She is a member of the Turkish Neurology Association, American Academy of Neurology, European Academy of Neurology, and International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.