Ultrasound Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Esra Nur Tola is a fertility specialist and gynecologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital. She has authored over 85 scientific publications in reproductive medicine and obstetrics. Dr. Tola focuses on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and in vitro fertilization (IVF) success factors. She treats complex conditions like uterine prolapse, endometriosis, and cervical dysplasia.

• Performs laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ovarian cystectomy.
• Provides PRP ovarian rejuvenation and hysteroscopic polypectomy.
• Developed research on oxidative stress and its impact on oocyte quality.
• Works at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

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. 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. 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. Ahmet KIRKINCI is a specialist physician (operator doctor) in obstetrics and gynecology. He provides prenatal care and delivery. He performs laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy and hysterectomy, and incontinence surgery. He also manages IUI, PCOS, and menopausal hormone therapy. He offers colposcopy and HPV care.

He graduated from Erzurum Atatürk University in 2015. He worked at Erzurum No. 12 Family Health Center from 2015 to 2019. He served at Erzincan Binali Yıldırım University from 2019 to 2023. He then joined Bayburt State Hospital from 2023 to 2025. He moved to Optimed International Çorlu Hospital in 2025. He is proficient in English.

He has co‑authored studies on hysterectomy outcomes. He has also researched first‑trimester SARS‑CoV‑2 and miscarriage, biomarkers in oligohydramnios, and prediction of ectopic pregnancy treatment. His work includes the effects of single OGTT values and host genetics in pregnant patients with COVID‑19. These papers appeared in the Taiwan Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências, and the Journal of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has also posted preprints on SSRN and ResearchGate.

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. 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

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.

Prof. Dai Haiyan is President and Chief Physician of Gynecology. He also holds the rank of Professor. At Fudan University, he is a Master’s Supervisor. He holds Level IV certification in laparoscopic surgery. He completed training in gynecologic oncology as a visiting scholar at the University of Oslo Cancer Hospital (Radium Hospital) in Norway.

His expertise includes minimally invasive hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery. He performs pelvic floor and vaginal reconstruction. He provides uterus-preserving treatment for endometriosis. He is experienced in obstetric emergencies and complex gynecological conditions.

He advances gynecology through clinical care, teaching, and innovation.

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. Murat Sarikaya is a gastroenterologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis. Dr. Sarikaya is a published researcher with numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals. His work appeared in reputable titles such as the American Surgeon and Nordic journals.

• Performs endoscopic procedures including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and ERCP.
• Treats gastrointestinal polyps and manages severe acute pancreatitis cases.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility treating 600,000 patients annually.
• Utilizes advanced diagnostics like PET-CT for precise tumor mapping.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is a general surgeon with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He specializes in upper gastrointestinal and oncologic surgery. He is Deputy Director of the Department of General Surgery and Transplantation at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. He also leads the Upper GI Surgery Unit. He was named to Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors in 2025. He is ranked among Israel’s Best Gastrointestinal Surgeons by Forbes. In 2019, he received the Israeli Ministry of Health “Best Doctor of the Year” award.

He is an expert in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He treats diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease. He also performs oncologic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers. He uses laparoscopic and robotic techniques.

He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic oncologic resections of the stomach and pancreas. He is among a small group worldwide who perform minimally invasive Whipple procedures (pancreaticoduodenectomy) using advanced laparoscopy. He applies methods that improve outcomes and speed recovery. He provides personalized care.

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. Ballesteros is the Medical Director of the Assisted Reproduction Unit at Centro Médico Teknon. He uses ultrasound to guide fertility treatments and manage high-risk pregnancies.

• Specializes in reproductive medicine including in vitro fertilization and egg donation
• Spent nine years training in the United Kingdom within obstetrics and gynecology
• Former research fellow at Hammersmith Hospital in London focusing on reproductive health
• Member of ESHRE, the body setting European standards for human reproduction
• Holds a PhD in Medicine from the University of Barcelona

Op. Dr. Berna Buse Kobal is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist. She graduated from Acıbadem University School of Medicine in 2017. She completed clinical studies in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Louisville in the United States. She finished her specialty training at the Health Sciences University Ümraniye Training and Research Hospital.

She performs gynecologic, laparoscopic, urogynecologic, and genital aesthetic procedures. These include V-NOTES (scarless) hysterectomy and cyst removal, hysteroscopic surgery, laparoscopy, tubal ligation, urinary incontinence treatments, HPV care, endometriosis surgery, and bioequivalent hormone therapies.

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)

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

Dr. Elif Erol is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She specializes in pregnancy monitoring and high-risk pregnancy management. Dr. Erol performs normal, painless, and water deliveries. She works at a JCI-accredited facility, meeting the highest US surgical safety standards.

• Performs closed laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for fibroids and cysts.
• Treats polycystic ovary syndrome and complex hormonal disorders.
• Provides genital aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries.
• Manages menopause through bioequivalent hormone replacement therapies.

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

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