Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr Nivit Karla is a specialist in cardiology and internal medicine at PrimeCare Bkk with training from Thailand's prestigious Siriraj Medical School.

• Specalises in cardiology intervention at Rajavithi Hospital's Department of Cardiology
• Treats heart-related conditions using minimally invasive techniques to support surgical recovery
• Provides expert pre-operative and post-operative internal medicine care
• Fluent in both English and Thai for clear patient communication

Ronnarith Singhpru, M.D., is a urologist. He holds the Diploma of the Thai Board of Urological Surgery from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine.

He is a naval medical officer in the Royal Thai Navy. His rank is Group Captain (Captain). At Somdech Phra Pinklao Hospital, Naval Medical Department, he serves as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the Urology Division. He also provides specialized consultations as a part-time visiting physician at MALI Interdisciplinary Hospital.

Dr. Kannakrit Sumthong is a consultant vascular surgeon at MALI Hospital, Bangkok. He has 23 years of experience (Medical License No. 29234). He works in the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery and the Vascular Surgery Clinic. He speaks Thai and English.

He is board certified in General Surgery (2009) and Vascular Surgery (2016). He earned his M.D. in 2003 from Phramongkutklao College of Medicine. He completed advanced vascular training at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, a major tertiary referral center in Thailand.

His expertise includes vascular, general, and minimally invasive (laparoscopic) surgery. He performs endovascular and hybrid procedures for peripheral artery disease (PAD), carotid disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm, varicose veins, diabetic foot and limb salvage, and hemodialysis access. He provides evidence-based, patient-centered care with modern techniques.

Professor Oruç is a leading general surgeon at Medical Park Antalya with elite training from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in the USA. He has served as Chief of Clinic at major Turkish research hospitals, overseeing complex abdominal and oncological cases.

• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery, focused on the liver, pancreas, and bile ducts
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for hernia repairs and gastrointestinal surgery
• Trained in advanced bowel surgery at the Cushieri Skill Center in Scotland
• Uses minimally invasive methods to reduce patient pain and speed up recovery

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr. Jakkarin Phunphakchit is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in joint replacement. He earned his MD from the College of Medicine, Rangsit University. He completed fellowships in orthopedic surgery and joint replacement at Thammasat University Hospital.

His practice focuses on robot-assisted knee and hip replacement. He also performs direct anterior approach (DAA) hip replacement, primary hip and knee replacement, and revision joint replacement. He is experienced in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Professor Dogan Erdogan is a highly qualified cardiologist at Medical Park Antalya with international training at the world-leading Mayo Clinic in the USA.

• Specialises in echocardiography – uses ultrasound to create detailed heart images for precise diagnoses
• Holds an Associate Professorship from Baskent University Faculty of Medicine
• Practices at Medical Park Antalya – part of a JCI-accredited hospital network
• Recognised specialist from Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Navamin 9 Hospital is a private hospital accredited by JCI and Thailand Hospital Accreditation (HA). It is in Bangkok’s Min Buri district and was founded in 2008. The hospital treats about 30,000 patients each year. Its medical team includes 100 doctors across 10 departments.

Services include a center for cardiology and internal medicine. There is a 24-hour emergency and trauma center. The hospital offers advanced surgery. It provides mother and child care. It also runs wellness and check-up programs for preventive care.

Dr. Ozlem Koroglu is a rehabilitation specialist at Memorial Ankara Hospital. She specializes in physical medicine and musculoskeletal recovery. Dr. Koroglu served as an instructor for ultrasound at the ISPRM World Congress. She holds Ministry of Health certification in prolotherapy. Her expertise includes neural therapy and botulinum toxin for hand spasticity.

• Served as Chief of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic at Elazığ Military Hospital.
• Trained at the Euro–Mediterranean PRM School in Italy.
• Instructs medical courses on PRP, knee prolotherapy, and spinal manipulation.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.