Elias Lemonas
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- 20 years of experience
- Germany, Duisburg, Nordrhein-Westfalen Clinic Complex
Somjet Tosamran, MD, is a neurologist. Dr. Tosamran is a fellow in epilepsy at the Neurology Division, Department of Medicine, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand (2024–present). Dr. Tosamran completed a neurology residency at the same hospital (2021–2024). Earlier training includes internships at Charoenkrung Pracharak Hospital and Sakaeo Crown Prince Hospital.
Accreditations and education: Neurologist certification, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (2024). Master of Science in Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2024). Doctor of Medicine, First Class Honors, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University (2018).
Dr. Tara Rak-areekul is a neurologist focused on cognitive neurology. She is a fellow at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She completed her neurology residency there and served as Chief of Academic in 2023. She holds an MD from Chulalongkorn University (Second Class Honors) and a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences. She is certified in NIHSS (2022) and the Thai Stroke Society Acute Stroke Treatment Course.
Key achievements include first rank in the National Formative Neurological Exam (2023). She won the Epilepsy Quiz Tournament (2023). She was first runner-up at the Neurology Tournaments at NST Midyear 2023 and the Chula Neuroscience Forum 2022. Her research includes AAIC poster presentations (2024, 2025). Ongoing work covers Alzheimer’s biomarkers (MDS‑OAβ and p‑tau217), the Thai clinical adaptation of HippoCamera, and a chapter on behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Dr. Thanit Tundamrongpong is a board-certified physiatrist (Diplomate, Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2024). He practices at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Hospital (2024–present) and lectures in rehabilitation medicine.
Expertise includes neurorehabilitation and stroke recovery; geriatric rehabilitation and active aging; chronic pain; robotic and exoskeleton gait training; ultrasound-guided interventions and hydrodissection; and advanced laser and radiofrequency therapies. Clinics: Modality, Musculoskeletal Pain, Diabetic Foot, EMG (electromyography), and interdisciplinary care.
Education: M.D., Thammasat University, 2018. Residency in Rehabilitation Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, 2024. Training: AOCNR 2023; Practical Spasticity; TASP Pain Management; Advanced Imaging and Ultrasound-Guided Toxin Injection Strategies.
Dr. Sirinda “Ning” Kittiprachakul is a board-certified physiatrist (Thai Board of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2025) at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. She focuses on neurorehabilitation and cardiac rehabilitation. Her expertise includes geriatric rehabilitation, chronic pain management using Western dry needling, and electrodiagnostic and electromyographic studies.
She earned her MD with First Class Honors in 2020 and completed her Rehabilitation Medicine residency in 2025. She is a Ph.D. candidate in Clinical Sciences at Chulalongkorn University. Her research includes authorship in JACC (2019) and an abstract in Gut (IDDF 2025). She trained at KNRC in Korea in 2024. She received the MDCU Congress 2023 E‑poster consolation prize. She also completed training in HMS telemedicine, Nature Masterclasses, and focused shockwave therapy.
Rawipa Khunnarong, M.D. (Dr. Praew), is a physiatrist at Police General Hospital, Bangkok (2025–present). She provides rehabilitation for musculoskeletal pain, neurological disorders, and functional impairments. She works with multidisciplinary teams and teaches and supervises residents.
Education: M.D., Rangsit University/Rajavithi Hospital (2019). Rehabilitation Medicine Residency, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine (2025). Core expertise includes pain and interventional rehabilitation, neurorehabilitation (stroke, spinal cord injury), dysphagia, and sports and exercise medicine.
Advanced training includes Sports Rehabilitation Beyond Strength (2025), PMK Dry Needling (2025), and the 3rd Musculoskeletal Intervention Course (2025). She also completed a BASEM study visit (2024), Olympus FEES for dysphagia (2024), AOCNR (2023), TRMA (2022), and Viatris programs (2022–2023).
Posts and Affiliations
Clinical Director – Multidisciplinary Breast Unit Kliniken Essen-Mitte, Germany
Lead Breast Cancer Research Program, Kliniken Essen-Mitte
Executive Board Member of the AGO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Gynäkologische Onkologie)
Additional Roles
ESMO Faculty – Breast Cancer
Member of AWO Gyn – Commission for plastic and reconstructive surgery
Speaker of the AGIMed – Commission for Integrative Medicine of the AGO
Member of the Organ Commission Mamma of the AGO
Scientific Director of the WSG study group
Global PI, Head of clinical investigations and trials 27
IDMC´s, Steering Boards national and international
Scientific committee of international and national symposia in breast cancer and surgical oncology
Organization Memberships
Memberships: European Society of Medical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology,
European Academy of Senology, German Cancer Society, German Society of Gynecology and
Obstetrics, Working Group for Gynecological Oncology, German Society of Senology,
Publications
Peer reviewed Publications: 322
First/Senior Author: 38
h-Index/i10-Index 66/232
Congress Abstracts/Proceedings: 443
Books/Book Chapter: 59
Invited oral Presentations/Lectures: 1032
Musculoskeletal radiologist, expert in sports injuries and magnetic resonance imaging with over 20 years of experience working with professional and elite athletes.
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The doctor has exceptional experience working at leading global institutions such as Harvard Medical School and MIT, which allows him to combine clinical practice, scientific research and the application of innovative methods in medical imaging.
Medical Education
School of Medicine, Adnan Menderes University
Medical Residency
Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Mustafa Kemal University
Areas of Interest
Invasive Cardiology.
Balloon Angioplasty & Stent Implantation for Coronary Arteries & Carotid Artery & Peripheral Arteries.
Permanent Cardiac Pacemaker Implantation (CPM, ICD, CRT).
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) & Heart Failure & Heart Valve Diseases & Heart Rhythm Disorders (Cardiac Arrhythmias).
Hypertension (HT) & Hyperlipidemia (HLD)
Membership
Turkish Medical Association (TTB).
Turkish Society of Cardiology (TKD).
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
Biography
Associate Professor Koray Aykut is currently the cardiovascular surgeon of İzmir University. Previously, he was surgeon at Ege Hospital from 2008 to 2013. His specific teaching and research interests cover adult heart surgery and vascular surgery. He has authored 10 articles that are published in peer-review journals listed by SCI and SCI-e and 8 articles that are published in national journals.
Associate Professor Koray Aykut was graduated from Ege university in 1999 and completed residency of cardiovascular surgery in Dokuz Eylül University in 2005. He was cardiac surgeon in Kars State Hospital from 2005 to 2007 for compulsory service. He has been in Cyprus Army Hospital from 2007 to 2008 for his military service.
Medical Education
School of Medicine, Ege University 1993-1999
Medical Residency
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Dokuz Eylül University 2000-2005
School of Medicine, Izmir Democracy University
Areas of Interest
Coronary Surgery
Heart valve surgery
Aortic Surgery
Surgical correction of Congenital Heart Diseases
Peripheral Artery Surgery
Venous Surgery
Closed Surgery for Aortic Diseases
Laser-aided Surgery
Membership
Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
Turkish National Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
The European Society for Cardiovascular and Endovascular Surgery
Articles
Pulsative versus non-pulsative flow to reduce cognitive decline after coronary artery bypass surgery: A Randomized prospective clinical trial.
Advanced treatment of acute femoropopliteral bypass graft occlusion with Fogarty catheter guidance.
Efficacy and Safety of Bone Wax to Reduce Sternal Bleeding Following Coronary Bypass Surgery.
Effect of Tadalafil on Neointimal Hyperplasia in a Rabbit Carotid Artery Anastomosis model
Rupture of Tricuspid Valve due to Smashing the chest into the steering wheel.
The effect of iloprost on renal ischemia/reperfusion injury in an experimental rat
Education and Expertise
EGE UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Treatment Methods
Aortic Surgery
Heart Valve Surgery
Coronary Surgery
Venous Surgery
Experience
Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Memberships
Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery
National Society for Vascular Surgery
Articles
Relationship Between Extracorporeal Perfusion Pattern and Ischemic Brain Lesions
Inhibitory effect of adenosine on intimal hyperplasia and proliferation of smooth muscle cells in a carotid arterial anastomosis animal model.
A mandatory modification in extracorporeal biventricular assist device implantation: intercostal tunnel application
Education
Major degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (2000-2006)
Internship at the Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2005 – 2006)
Clinical registration for Medicine and Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2006 – 2007)
Completion of the Italian Board Exams for the Medical and Surgical profession (Esame di Stato). Marks 262.5 / 270. Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (June 2007)
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Cardiac Surgery. Marks 50/50. Thesis: “Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) – A single centre experience”. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (July 2014)
Training and Professional Experience
Junior Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2007 – 2008)
Clinical Fellow in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiac Surgery, “S. Maria della Misericordia” University Hospital, Perugia, Italy. (2008 – 2009)
Resident in Cardiac Surgery (CTh), Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2009 – 2014)
Cardiac Surgery Trainees Representative and Member of the Board of the School of Cardiac Surgery. “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2011 – 2014)
Fellowship in Heart Transplant, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2011 – 2012)
Fellowship in Trans-catheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI), Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Chief Resident in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Fellowship in Adult Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, St. Georges University Hospital, London, UK. (2014 – 2015)
Senior Specialty doctor in Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2015 – 2022)
Lead of Trust Appointed Doctors to the SCTS for the Cardio-thoracic Unit, Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2020 – 2022)
Director of the Cardiac Surgery Unit, German Medical Institute, Limassol, Cyprus. (2022 – present)
Scientific Activity
MD: Thesis: “The importance of the surgical timing on post-operative outcome in patients with acute endocarditis of native valve”. Medical School University of Perugia, Italy. (April 2005 – December 2006)
Collaborator at the multi-centre National project “Effects of Covid-19 Pandemic on the Provision of Cardiac Surgery in the UK”. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2020 – 2022)
Co-investigator at the COMICs multi-centre International Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) comparing Mini-Bypass (MIECC) with conventional bypass. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, Hull and East Yorkshire University Hospital, Hull, UK. (2018 – 2022)
Co-investigator at the ROUTE multi-centre international registry, aimed to analyse the effectiveness and safety of Transaortic (TAo)-TAVI as a first line approach and to compare it to patients receiving TAo-TAVI as a last resort, which is current practice. Department of Cardio-thoracic Surgery, “San Matteo” University Hospital, Pavia, Italy. (2013 – 2014)
Special Interest
Myocardial revascularisation (coronary by-pass surgery with MIECC)
Aortic surgery (thoracic aorta aneurysm repair)
Aortic valve replacement or repair (minimal invasive, TAVI)
Mitral valve surgery (replacement or repair)
Heart transplant
Memberships
Founder member of the Cypriot Society of Cardiothoracic surgeons (CSCTS) founded in 2023.
Member of the European Association for Cardiothoracic Surgery (EACTS)
Member of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery (SCTS) in Great Britain and Ireland
Registration at the Cypriot Ministry of Health as Specialist in Cardiac Surgery (2016)
GMC-UK Specialist Register: Cardiothoracic Surgery (2014)
Italian Medical Council (Ordine dei Medici-Chirurghi): Full Registration with Licence to practise (2008 – 2014)
Professional experience
Since 2006, he has been Head of the Neurology Department at the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid and the Ruber Juan Bravo Hospital.
Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid, holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).
Doctor of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). Award for Outstanding Doctoral Thesis (UCM, 2004): Study on the relationship of human herpes virus 6 as an environmental factor in multiple sclerosis.
Membership in scientific societies
National and International Principal Investigator in Neuroscience at Quironsalud Madrid (June 2015 – present)
President of the Research Committee of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid (2012 to present).
Member of the Research Committee of the San Carlos Clinical Hospital (2012-2015).
Member of the Council of the Faculty of Medicine of the Complutense University of Madrid (2011-2015).
Research and Teaching
Principal investigator of 100 national and international clinical trials.
7 FIS research projects from the Carlos III Institute of Health (the last 5 as principal investigator).
10 projects from private foundations, received on a competitive basis (7 as principal investigator).
He has authored 139 international articles with a total impact factor of 949,917 and 4,552 citations. 38 books and book chapters with an H-factor of 34 (2018).
His publications stand out in journals that have the greatest global impact on research, such as the New England Journal of Medicine and the Lancet.
Dr. Rafael Arroyo has given over 300 international and national presentations at various Congresses.
Education :
Professor of Medicine at the Faculty of Biomedical Sciences of the European University of Madrid and holds the national accreditation of Professor of Medical Sciences (issued by ANECA).
Professional experience
2007. Director of the Assisted Reproduction Unit of the Quironsalud University Hospital of Madrid since its opening.
2004-06 Private consultation on assisted reproduction in Madrid.
1994-96. Deputy Physician. Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. Hospital 12 de Octubre, Madrid.
Membership in scientific societies
-He is a member of the Spanish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics (SEGO).
-Spanish Society of Fertility (SEF);
-European Society of Human Reproduction (ESHRE)
-American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
Research and Teaching
In recent years, he has conducted over 30 conferences, 20 presentations and 15 talks at courses and conferences in his specialty. He has written 5 book chapters and coordinated 4 monographs.
2010 Associate Professor. European University of Madrid.
2004-07 Professor of Master in Human Reproduction. Spanish Fertility Society and Complutense University.
1990-98 Professor, PhD student. Training Center for Medical Specialists (CTO)
Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis and Treatments
Alzheimer's Diagnosis and Treatments
Epilepsy (Epileptic)
EEG and Treatment
Muscle and Nerve Disease Diagnosis and Treatments
Vertigo Diagnosis and Treatment
Restless Leg Syndrome
Stroke (Cerebral Palsy) Diagnosis and Treatment
Bartın State Hospital (2007-2009)
VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital (2009-2017)
VM Medical Park Samsun Hospital - Deputy Chief Physician (2019-2021)
Samsun Education and Research Hospital (2021-2022)
Çarşamba State Hospital
Private Atasam Samsun Hospital (2022-2024)
Karadeniz Technical University (1989-1995)
Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine (2001-2006)
Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterology specialist with strong medical training. He earned his medical degree at Ege University. He completed his internal medicine and gastroenterology specialization at Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Binicier has over ten years of clinical experience. He has held key positions at SBÜ Tepecik Training and Research Hospital and İzmir Bayraklı City Hospital. He also gained international experience at Korea University.
Dr. Binicier diagnoses and treats a wide range of gastrointestinal diseases. His expertise includes early colon and stomach cancers, inflammatory bowel diseases, liver and pancreatic disorders, and digestive system cancers. He uses advanced endoscopic techniques such as EMR, ESD, ERCP, and endoscopic ultrasound. He is also skilled in minimally invasive obesity treatments. His clinical skills are built on years of hands-on work in top medical centers.
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.