Medical check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 16

Dr. Priyanka Patel is the head of Health Tourism at CLINIC HAIR. She leads the International Health Tourism Department. Dr. Patel oversees all hair transplants at the clinic. She also provides expert consultations for hair transplants, plastic and cosmetic surgery, bariatric surgery, dental treatments, and other aesthetic procedures.

Dr. Patel has over 5 years of experience at CLINIC HAIR. She has played a key role in making healthcare services affordable for international patients visiting Izmir, Turkey.

Dr Theera Piromsawasdi is an American Board-certified specialist at Medtopia Wellness Centre specialising in preventive medicine and metabolic health.

• Holds board certification in anti-aging and regenerative medicine from the United States
• Certified in nutritional wellness by the American Naturopathic Certification Board
• Specialises in cell therapy and advanced nutrition for wellness programmes
• Diploma holder in preventive medicine and public health from Thailand
• Trained in the medical use of cannabis extracts for healthcare

The doctor is an experienced specialist in Obstetrics and Gynecology with extensive clinical expertise in cesarean sections and normal childbirth. With a solid foundation from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, the doctor has developed comprehensive diagnostic and treatment skills through years of service in major government medical institutions.

Throughout a distinguished career, the doctor has served at Rajavithi Hospital within the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and currently contributes to the Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery Department at Somdet Phra Pinklao Hospital. This background has provided the doctor with the ability to manage a wide range of complex patient cases effectively.

The doctor is a leading interventional radiologist in Thailand, specializing in the treatment of early-stage liver cancer (stages 1-3). Clinical expertise includes advanced minimally invasive techniques such as Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) and thermal ablation methods, including Microwave Ablation (MWA) and Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA).

The doctor holds extensive qualifications, including specialized training in Vascular Intervention Radiology from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine and Mahidol University, General Radiology from Ramathibodi Hospital, and Diagnostic Ultrasound from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. Additionally, the doctor is certified in Family Medicine by the Thai Medical Council and holds a Master of Science degree from Thammasat University.

Dr Karakaya focuses on preventive medicine at Biruni University Hospital, using holistic protocols to identify health risks before they develop into chronic conditions.

• Completed five modules of functional medicine training through the Functional Medicine Academy
• Provides medical nutrition counselling to manage obesity, insulin resistance, and food sensitivities
• Evaluates intestinal health and liver function to address systemic inflammation and brain fog
• Integrates lifestyle medicine and epigenetics into personalised screening programmes
• Certified in pre-marital counselling and rational antibiotic use by the Ministry of Health

The doctor is a skilled specialist in obstetrics and gynecology with a dedicated focus on ultrasound diagnostics, particularly in the field of pregnancy ultrasound. This expertise is supported by an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Obstetric Ultrasound earned from Ramathibodi Hospital.

With a strong educational foundation from the Prince of Songkla University, School of Medicine and Health Science, the doctor has contributed professional clinical services to the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Pranangklao Hospital.

The doctor is a highly experienced surgeon based in Thailand with a specialized clinical focus on hemorrhoid treatment, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy. Additional areas of expertise include the excision of breast masses and the performance of core needle breast biopsies.

The doctor has built an extensive professional background through surgical residencies and clinical appointments at several prominent institutions, including Maharaj Chiang Mai Hospital, Rajavithi Hospital, Thunghuachang Hospital, and Vajira Hospital Bangkok. Through these roles, the doctor has developed a comprehensive skill set in general and specialized surgical procedures.

Gamze Cakaloglu leads nutrition-focused health screenings at Biruni University Hospital, specialising in nutrigenetics to tailor wellness plans to a person's genetic profile.

• Organises healthy nutrition programmes for cancer prevention and recovery
• Designs medical check-ups for cardiovascular health and atherosclerotic diseases
• Develops weight maintenance and loss strategies for bariatric surgery patients
• Manages nutritional monitoring for pregnancy and lactation periods
• Provides expert guidance on digestive system health and inflammation control