Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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. 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.

Dr. Lida Anwari is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Samaa Fertility in Dubai who has delivered 6,000+ babies. She holds an MSc in Prenatal Genetics and Fetal Medicine from University College London. Dr. Anwari earned her Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) at Ruhr University Bochum in Germany. She specializes in high-risk pregnancies and fetal anomaly diagnostics.

• Holds a diploma from the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF) for anomaly scans.
• Completed sub-specialist training in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the University of Barcelona.
• Certified by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) in fetal medicine.
• Holds a Gyne Aesthetics Diploma from the American Aesthetic Association College.

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. 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. 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.

Dr. Heeseok Kang is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital. He specializes in uterine preservation and robotic surgery for women. Dr. Kang is an adjunct professor of gynecology at Samsung Medical Center. He treats uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and pelvic floor disorders. He uses the Da Vinci robotic system for minimally invasive procedures.

• Won the Outstanding Thesis Award from the Korean Society of Gynecologic Oncology.
• Authored over 20 research publications on gynecologic surgery and oncology.
• Performs robotic hysterectomy and sacrohysteropexy for uterine prolapse.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, which treats 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ding Yi is the Associate Chief Physician in Hematology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. She is also the acting deputy director of the Blood Transfusion Department. She holds a Master of Medicine from Tongji University. She serves on the Youth Committee of the Shanghai Society of Hematology.

She is skilled in diagnosing and treating leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. She offers hematopoietic and umbilical cord blood stem cell therapies. She specializes in acute leukemia. She developed sequential treatment protocols. She participated in research that won the Second Prize of the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award. She has published more than 10 papers.

Dr. Wu Sufang is a Professor, Chief Physician, and Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at a tertiary hospital in China. She has over 30 years of experience in gynecologic oncology. She trained under Academician Martin and completed postdoctoral research at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Her surgical expertise includes radical hysterectomy, ovarian cytoreduction, endometrial cancer staging, and complex pelvic and para-aortic lymphadenectomy. She also performs fertility-sparing and minimally invasive procedures. She tailors chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and targeted therapy to each patient to improve survival and quality of life.

She is the principal investigator of four NSFC projects. She has published over 50 SCI papers, most as first or corresponding author. She serves on the standing committee of the Gynecologic Oncology Branch of the Chinese Medical Association and as an expert for the Chinese Anti-Cancer Association. She is an invited speaker and an award-winning mentor.

Dr. Elif Esra Uyar is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in IVF, reproductive immunology, and cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Uyar is a member of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). She holds a fellowship in aesthetic genital surgery from the British Academy of CME.

• Specializes in complex cases like repeated IVF failure and recurrent miscarriage.
• Performs aesthetic and functional procedures including labiaplasty and vaginoplasty.
• Provides ovarian rejuvenation using PRP and PRGF techniques.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Berna Buse Kobal is a gynecologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She conducted clinical studies in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville, USA. Dr. Kobal specializes in scarless V-NOTES surgery for hysterectomies and cyst removals. She works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 250,000 patients every year.

• Performs laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, and genital reconstructive surgeries.
• Treats endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and complex HPV cases.
• Provides bioequivalent hormone therapies and functional medicine for women's health.
• Manages urinary incontinence using medical, laser, and surgical techniques.

Dr. Aksoy is an Assistant Professor at Cerrahpasa Medical Faculty. He specializes in interventional radiology and advanced ultrasound diagnostics at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental.

• Performs Doppler sonography and duplex angioscanning to evaluate blood flow in vessels
• Performs guided biopsies of the prostate, kidney, and liver using real-time imaging
• Member of the European Society of Radiology and the International Society of Radiology
• Presented research at over 13 national and international medical congresses

Professor Yesim Yildirim is an ESMO-certified specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. She uses imaging like ultrasound to guide targeted cancer treatments and immunotherapy.

• Completed advanced oncology training at Rambam Medical Center in Israel
• Founded the Turkish Gastrointestinal Oncology Network to improve cancer care
• Published over 80 scientific works and co-authored major cancer textbooks
• Completed specialized immunology training at advanced centers in Switzerland
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Professor Erdem Turemen specializes in endocrinology at Anadolu Medical Center. He uses ultrasound-guided biopsies to detect thyroid cancer and hormonal tumors.

• Performs needle biopsies using sound wave guidance for accurate tissue sampling
• Authored over 25 publications in national and international medical journals
• Focuses on diagnosing complex adrenal, pituitary, and parathyroid gland diseases
• Expert in managing surgical cases for thyroid and pancreas tumors
• Trained at Cerrahpasa Medical School, a top Turkish medical institution

Dr. Elif Evrim Ekin is a radiologist at the JCI-accredited Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging. Dr. Ekin serves as the Education Coordinator at the Radiology Education Clinic. She has published extensive research in international journals indexed in SCI and SCI-E.

• Obtained her Medical Doctor title from Ege University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed specialized radiology training at Izmir Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital.
• Maintains a focus on musculoskeletal diagnostics and breast health imaging.
• Completed the Fundamentals of Good Clinical Practice training.
• Works at a facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Professor Omer Necip Aytug is a senior gastroenterology specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He uses ultrasound to evaluate complex digestive disorders and inflammatory conditions.

• Holds the rank of Professor from Abant Izzet Baysal University
• Performs diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy for detailed digestive tract imaging
• Specializes in treating Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Author of numerous scientific papers published in Turkish and international journals
• Fellowship trained in gastroenterology at Marmara University School of Medicine

Specialist Dr. Nurana Güller earned her medical degree and completed nephrology training at the Cerrahpaşa (Çapa) Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University, a major academic center in Türkiye. She trained in a high-volume tertiary referral center. She contributed to multidisciplinary care for acute and chronic kidney diseases.

Her practice focuses on early CKD detection. She aims to slow progression and prevent complications. She has extensive experience in AKI management. She provides stage-specific treatment and long-term follow-up for chronic kidney failure. Her interests include hypertension, diabetic nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, UTIs, proteinuria, kidney stones, cystic diseases, dialysis, and transplantation.

Dr. Güller practices at İAÜ Medical Park. She follows evidence-based, ethical, and patient-safety principles.

Dr. Jose Rojas is the founder of Hospital de la Familia. He uses ultrasound and hysteroscopy to diagnose complex gynecological conditions near the US-Mexico border.

• Board certified by the Mexican Council of Gynecology and Obstetrics Surgery
• Specializes in diagnosing endometriosis, polycystic ovaries, and uterine fibroids
• Expert in hysteroscopy to examine the inside of the uterus for disease
• Performs colposcopy to inspect the cervix and vagina for abnormalities
• Completed postgraduate training at the Universidad Autonoma de Baja California