Diagnostics Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Professor Cemsit Karakurt is a leading specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medical Park Antalya. He reached the rank of Professor at Inönü University, where he also served as Head of Department.

• Specialises in neonatology and paediatric cardiology diagnostics
• Completed sub-branch specialisation at Dr Sami Ulus Children's Training and Research Hospital
• Board Member of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery
• Expert in identifying heart conditions in newborns and developing children

Dr. Rarinthorn Choomsai Na Ayuthaya is a pain management specialist. She treats spine and nerve pain, including back pain, herniated discs, cervical or lumbar radicular pain, spinal degeneration, and post-surgical spine pain. She also manages musculoskeletal and joint conditions such as knee osteoarthritis, shoulder pain, rotator cuff disorders, and neck pain. She performs interventional procedures with fluoroscopy or ultrasound guidance, including epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, and nerve blocks. She also offers PRP and Botox for migraine and neuropathic pain.

Her care is comprehensive, patient-centered, and minimally invasive. She focuses on the root cause to improve function, mobility, and long-term quality of life.

Professor Tayfun Apuhan is the founder of the Ear, Nose, and Throat Department at Hisar Hospital. He has published over 200 scientific works and leads high-level diagnostic assessments.

• Trained in head and neck surgery at Ohio State University in the United States
• Specialises in endoscopic investigations of the nose, sinuses, and paranasal areas
• Uses surgical navigation and computer-assisted imaging for precise ear and sinus diagnostics
• Head of the audiometry programme, focusing on hearing reconstruction and ear drum repair
• Performs microscopic laryngeal exams to detect vocal cord nodules, cysts, and tumours

Associate Professor Sigir is an infertility and reproductive specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. She previously served as the Responsible Physician of a major IVF centre.

• Spearheads diagnostic investigations for reproductive endocrinology and infertility
• Specialises in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for endometriosis and adenomyosis
• Holds a certification in Assisted Reproductive Treatment Practices from Memorial Sisli Hospital
• Trained as an observer physician at Frankfurt Burger Hospital in Germany
• Serves as an Assistant Professor at Galata University Faculty of Health Sciences

Dr Sema Karakas is a specialist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental focusing on scarless gynaecological diagnostics and surgery.

• Specialises in Colposcopy – a detailed cervical exam to detect cancer early
• Uses HPV diagnosis and follow-up screening to monitor cervical health
• Performs scarless uterine and cyst removals using the V-Notes technique
• Expert in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic methods for bowel and pelvic diagnostics
• Provides bioidentical hormone therapy for perimenopause and menopause management

Dr. Erol Bozbora is an ENT specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He completed a 2013 internship at the World Health Organization (WHO) in Switzerland. Dr. Bozbora also gained international experience during a clinical internship in Vienna, Austria. He treats a variety of ear, nose, and throat conditions.

• Trained at the Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine.
• Completed a clinical residency specializing in ENT diseases.
• Practices at Memorial Bahçelievler, a JCI-accredited medical center.
• Conducted clinical work at Aktif International Hospital and various state facilities.

Associate Professor Gorkem Turkkan is a specialist in MRI-guided radiotherapy planning and diagnostics at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental. He has successfully completed more than 2,500 sessions using MR-Linac technology.

• Specialises in MR-Linac – provides real-time imaging during treatment for superior accuracy and tumour tracking
• Expert in stereotactic radiotherapy – delivers high-dose radiation to precise points to protect healthy tissue
• Completed clinical research at Maastricht University in the Netherlands focusing on thoracic radiotherapy and proton therapy
• Published over 25 articles in international journals regarding cancer diagnostics and radiation outcomes

Dr Funda Ataman is a specialist dermatologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental who focuses on the early detection and management of skin tumours and allergic conditions.

• Uses dermatoscopy for precise skin imaging and mole checks
• Specialises in identifying and monitoring various types of skin cancer
• Conducts diagnostic follow-up for complex allergic skin diseases
• Performs cryotherapy and electrocauterisation for skin lesion removal
• Expertise includes dermatologic surgery and non-surgical rejuvenation

Dr. Mehmet Sagir is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital. He previously served as Chief Clinical Physician at Taksim Training and Research Hospital. Dr. Sagir trained in microsurgery at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland. He has published 12 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.

• Specializes in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgical procedures.
• Completed a specialized residency at Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital.
• Holds a certificate for animal experiments from Istanbul University.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its eco-friendly medical design.

Professor Aksoy is a specialist in interventional radiology at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental – use of imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures. He served as Chief Assistant at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty.

• Specialises in radiodiagnostics and teleradiology – remote interpretation of medical scans
• Uses interventional radiology to treat conditions through small incisions rather than open surgery
• Completed residency training at Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty – a top-tier Turkish medical institution
• Contributes to international medical research with multiple presentations on diagnostic imaging