Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 12

Professor Haciibrahimoglu is a leading specialist in thoracic oncology at Medical Park Goztepe, focusing on complex lung and chest cavity surgeries.

• Specialises in VATS – a keyhole surgery technique that uses tiny incisions for faster recovery and less pain
• Expert in lung cancer surgery and disorders of the mediastinum – the central area of the chest
• Completed a three-year fellowship in thoracic-vascular and transplantation surgery at the University of Paris-Sud
• Performs tracheal surgery and corrective procedures for chest deformities
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Dr. Chatchai Fonglertnukul, M.D., is a General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon (Medical License No. 43834). He is board-certified in General Surgery at Rajavithi Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery there.

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Expertise: general surgery, advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.

Dr. Chatchai Fonglertnukul is a board-certified general surgeon at the General Surgery Center. He earned his MD from Thammasat University. He holds a certificate in minimally invasive surgery from Rajavithi Hospital. He completed visiting fellowships in minimally invasive surgery at Kyushu University Hospital in Japan and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital in South Korea.

He taught Basic Laparoscopic Surgery for Residents at Rajavithi Hospital in 2021 and 2022. He served as faculty for the 17th Hands-on Cadaveric Surgery Workshop (LEST-CMIS) for residents in 2022. He participated in the 7th Bariatric Surgery on Tour (MNRH) and the Bariatric Surgery Workshop at Rayong Hospital. He also attended The Ultimate Laparoscopic Hernia Repair 2026 at Rajavithi Hospital.

Atip Kongklam, M.D. (License No. 55924), is an orthopedic surgery and sports medicine specialist. He earned his M.D. from the Faculty of Medicine, Vajira Hospital, Navamindradhiraj University. He completed a sports medicine fellowship at the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Physical Therapy, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University.

His advanced training includes visiting fellowships at Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University Hospital in Japan and Aspetar Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Qatar. He also completed the ASEAN Advanced Knee Arthroscopy Instructional Course in Singapore and the LARS Cadaver Lab and Advanced Workshop.

Accreditations include the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine, the IOC Drug in Sport Certificate, the FIMS Team Physician Development Course, and the AFC Football Emergency Medicine and Anti-Doping Regional Course.

Clinical expertise includes arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder, knee, and hip. He also treats upper extremity and peri-knee injuries, sports injuries, and general orthopaedic conditions.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr Yahya Ozel gained advanced training in hepato-biliary-pancreatic surgery at Tokyo University Hospital under some of Japan's most renowned surgical experts.

• Specialises in minimally invasive robotic and laparoscopic surgery for hernias, obesity, and cancer
• Holds the Turkish Surgical Proficiency Certificate with advanced expertise in surgical endoscopy and ERCP
• Manages complex cases involving the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, and endocrine system
• Former academic faculty member at Doğuş University where he trained the next generation of surgeons

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior academic surgeon at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. She has authored over 50 scientific publications on surgical techniques and patient outcomes.

• Specialises in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgery – using smaller incisions for quicker recovery and less scarring
• Focuses on complex hernia repairs, thyroidectomies, and bowel resections
• Member of the Hernia Society and the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine

Associate Professor Babek Tabandeh is a senior surgeon at Medical Park Göztepe and a member of the American College of Surgeons. He focuses on keyhole techniques for cancer and weight loss procedures.

• Specialises in obesity and metabolic surgery at the Turkey Obesity and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Performs minimally invasive surgeries – uses small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Serves as a faculty member at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Medicine
• Contributed to over 40 medical publications in the field of general surgery
• Member of the Liver Transplantation Society and Istanbul Surgery Association

Associate Professor Karaca is a specialist in oncological surgery who completed a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute in Milan. He focuses on complex abdominal procedures for digestive and glandular conditions at Medical Point International Hospital.

• Treats liver and pancreatic tumours using resection and reconstruction techniques
• Specialises in bile duct surgery and lymph node dissections
• Trained in liver transplantation and liver surgery at Kent Hospital
• Founding lecturer and Associate Professor specialising in general surgery
• Member of the International Liver Transplantation Society

Dr Muzaffer Al is a leading specialist in advanced laparoscopic surgery at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, focusing on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery.

• Trained at Istanbul University's prestigious Çapa and Cerrahpaşa medical faculties
• Specialises in laparoscopic oncological cancer surgery and bariatric procedures
• Performs minimally invasive thyroidectomies and hernia repairs using small incisions
• Uses advanced laparoscopic techniques for intestinal resections and pancreatic procedures