Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Kim Jong-yeon is a gastroenterologist at Myongji Hospital. He treats diseases of the esophagus, stomach, colon, and liver, including cirrhosis and hepatitis. He performs therapeutic endoscopy, such as endoscopic polypectomy. He also serves as Deputy Director of the International Healthcare Center.

He is a member of the Liver Failure Center. He works with teams in hepatology, liver cancer, and transplantation to provide coordinated care for advanced liver disease and for transplant candidates.

MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology at Myongji Hospital. Member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastroenterology, and the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Former resident and fellow at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital.

Dr. Ronnapop Kongpia is an Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist based in Bangkok, Thailand. Dr. Kongpia has practiced since 2019 and focuses on women’s health, pregnancy care, and reproductive health.

Dr. Kongpia is a full-time Obstetrics and Gynaecology specialist at PMG Hospital. Dr. Kongpia has over 7 years of experience.

Dr. Yang Ki Yeol is the founder of Trinity Women's Clinic and a renowned expert in uterus-preserving gynecology. She specializes in high-intensity focused ultrasound to treat fibroids without surgery.

• Holds a PhD from Kyung Hee University and served as a clinical professor there
• Business Director of the Korean Therapeutic Ultrasound Medical Association
• Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound
• Certified specialist by the Korean Menopause Society providing personalized hormone therapy plans
• Official Key Doctor recognized for expertise by international medical professional organizations

Associate Professor Necati Kaplan is a highly qualified neurosurgeon at Optimed International Hospital. He uses diagnostic ultrasound to evaluate complex brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve conditions.

• Holds a specialized certificate in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgical Techniques from Mainz and Tuttlingen
• Board Member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery
• Expert in neuroendoscopy – uses small cameras for precise internal imaging and treatment
• Author of numerous peer-reviewed studies on spinal biomechanics and degenerative disc diseases
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association and the Association of Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Professor Lin Jinfang is a senior physician and PhD supervisor. She formerly directed the Division of Gynecologic Endocrinology at Fudan University’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital (Red House) in Shanghai. She has more than 40 years of clinical experience. She is a pioneer in gynecologic endocrinology and reproductive medicine and a Lin Qiaozhi Cup honoree.

Focus: complex endocrine infertility; POI and ovarian aging. She developed the "remaining follicle resuscitation" approach. She also treats PCOS, including non-obese types, endometriosis and adenomyosis, amenorrhea, anovulation, and recurrent miscarriage. She provides perimenopausal care, including BHRT, and fertility-preserving minimally invasive surgery such as laparoscopic myomectomy, endometriotic cyst excision, and hysteroscopic septum or polyp resection.

She has published widely on ovarian function preservation and PCOS phenotyping. She mentors future specialists. She also consults at Aiding Women’s Clinic and Kapok Medical in Shanghai.

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a specialist in gastroenterology and general surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation. Dr. Yardimci completed a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at a top Turkish training center. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastric ulcers.

• Performs obesity surgery and laparoscopic procedures for the digestive system.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Completed an international observer program at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Texas.
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate for surgical excellence.

Dr. Einat Shacham Shmueli is a senior medical oncologist at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in gastrointestinal cancers, treating the colon, stomach, and pancreas. Dr. Shacham Shmueli holds dual board certifications in oncology and gastroenterology. She trained at UCSF in the United States. Her clinic at Sheba Medical Center is ranked among the top 10 hospitals worldwide.

• Authored over 25 peer-reviewed publications on tumor biology and new treatments.
• Serves as an investigator for the National Cancer Institute (NCI) programs.
• Manages metastatic disease using precision diagnostics and specialized biomarkers.
• Member of the Israel Society of Oncology and Radiotherapy.

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in functional neurosurgery, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Dr. Akcakaya completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Trained in microsurgery of the brachial plexus at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
• Performs deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and Gamma Knife procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and malignant brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 200,000 patients annually.

Professor Yao Yi leads the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He uses advanced ultrasound and mapping for neurosurgical planning and complex brain treatments.

• Specializes in drug-resistant epilepsy in both children and adults
• Performs brain functional mapping to pinpoint critical areas before surgery
• Serves as a Standing Council Member of the China Association Against Epilepsy
• Acts as Vice Chairman of the Epilepsy Surgery Foundation
• Expert in microsurgery for brain tumors and vascular conditions

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.

Dr. Dai Haiyan is the President and Chief Physician of Gynecology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He holds a Level IV certification in laparoscopic surgery. This is the highest proficiency level for minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Dai completed specialized training at the University of Oslo Cancer Hospital in Norway.

• Expert in uterus-preserving treatment for endometriosis and complex gynecological conditions.
• Performs pelvic floor reconstruction and vaginal reconstructive surgery.
• Mentors graduate students as a Master’s Supervisor at Fudan University.
• Specializes in hysteroscopic and laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques.

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on liver and biliary tract tumors. Dr. Emek holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He performs Da Vinci robotic procedures and weight loss surgeries.

• Member of the National Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs stomach resections, esophagectomies, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik. He specializes in the treatment of pituitary adenomas and complex skull base tumors. Dr. Ceylan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 4,300 surgeries for pituitary adenomas.
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region pathologies.
• Performed 150+ craniopharyngioma resections and 120+ chordoma surgeries.
• Previously served as Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University.

Dr. Jung Nan Hee is the founder of Trinity Women's Clinic and a specialist in ultrasound-guided gynecological care.

• Performs ovarian sclerotherapy – a minimally invasive treatment for cysts using ultrasound guidance
• Directs business affairs for the Korean Society of Therapeutic Ultrasound
• Holds M.D. and Ph.D. degrees from the Korea University College of Medicine
• Completed a clinical fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Korea University Medical Centre
• Acts as the Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound

Dr. Cemsit Karakurt is the Head of Child Health at İnönü University Faculty of Medicine. He resides on the board of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology. Dr. Karakurt treats children with complex heart conditions at Medical Park Antalya Hospital. He specializes in managing arrhythmia, coronary artery disease, and pulmonary hypertension.

• Performs coronary angiography for pediatric patients.
• Treats dilated cardiomyopathy and atrial fibrillation.
• Holds a board membership in the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center specializing in surgical oncology. He performs ultrasound-guided procedures to treat complex abdominal cancers and soft tissue tumors.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York
• Expert in microwave liver ablation to destroy tumors using targeted heat energy
• Performs NanoKnife procedures – uses electrical pulses to treat hard-to-reach tumors
• Specializes in cytoreductive surgery to remove visible cancerous tumors from the abdomen
• Graduated with honors from Semmelweis University Medical School