Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 14

Dr Emre Turkmen is a specialist surgeon at Estemarley who focuses on facial plastic surgery and reconstructive ear and nose procedures.

• Member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery
• Completed specialised sinus surgery training in Germany
• Performs many rhinoplasty and ear aesthetic treatments regularly
• Trained at Yeditepe University in Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery
• Active member of the Turkish Facial Plastic Surgery Association

Dr Banyatpiyaphod is a veteran thoracic surgeon who leads the heart centre at Panacee Hospital. He trained in robotic cardiac surgery at major institutions in Oregon, North Carolina, and Texas.

• Specialises in off-pump coronary artery bypass – heart surgery performed while the heart is still beating
• Performs minimally invasive heart valve surgery for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Focuses on autologous stem cell transplantation for end-stage heart muscle disease
• Offers pharmacogenomics – using genetic testing to find the most effective heart medications for each patient

Dr Tekelioglu has been a key surgical staff member at Florence Nightingale Hospital since 1997. He specializes in a broad range of abdominal wall repairs and endocrine surgical procedures.

• Focuses on inguinal, umbilical, and incisional hernia repairs
• Uses both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Manages complex endocrine cases including thyroid surgery and hormone suppression
• Academically trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

Professor Hakki Ulutas is a leading specialist in thoracic surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specialises in uniportal VATS, a minimally invasive technique for complex chest and lung conditions.

• Uses uniportal VATS for lung, chest wall, and mediastinum procedures
• Performs awake uniportal VATS, allowing surgery while the patient stays conscious
• Treats pectus deformities, including sunken or pigeon chest conditions
• Expert in bronchoscopic treatments and paediatric thoracic surgery
• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Dr Gul Ozyuksel is a specialist paediatric surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. She trained at the prestigious Hacettepe University, focusing on surgical solutions for children.

• Specialises in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery in children
• Performs bronchoscopy to examine and treat lung and airway conditions
• Expert in hypospadias surgery and correcting undescended testes
• Manages congenital conditions like diaphragmatic hernias and branchial cysts
• Treats common childhood issues including umbilical and inguinal hernias

Associate Professor Emre Divarci is a specialist surgeon at Medicalpoint International focusing on congenital and neonatal surgical conditions. He previously served as a senior faculty member at the Ege University Department of Pediatric Surgery.

• Specialises in urogenital surgery for conditions like undescended testes and hypospadias
• Performs laparoscopic and robotic surgery using small incisions for faster patient recovery
• Expertise in thoracoscopic surgery used to treat lung and chest wall issues without open surgery
• Manages complex gastrointestinal cases including Hirschsprung disease and esophageal atresia

Professor Memis is a highly skilled interventional specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He focuses on intravascular closed surgery to treat vascular conditions without traditional open incisions.

• Specialises in EVAR and TEVAR – minimally invasive repairs for aortic aneurysms
• Performs uterine fibroid embolisation – treats fibroids by blocking their blood supply
• Expert in biliary drainage and stenting to clear blockages in bile ducts
• Uses percutaneous needle biopsies – enables accurate diagnosis through tiny punctures
• Experienced in treating acute strokes with thrombectomy to remove blood clots

Professor Boylu is a general surgery specialist at Medicalpoint International Hospital with a focus on laparoscopic minimally invasive techniques.

• Treats surgical diseases of the spleen, adrenal gland, and colon cancer
• Specialises in breast diseases and is a member of the Izmir Breast Diseases Association
• Performs laparoscopic procedures – uses small incisions for less pain and faster recovery
• Handles complex anorectal conditions and acute appendicitis cases
• Member of the Turkish Surgery Association

Assistant Professor Hasan Yurday Cetin specialises in anaesthesia for adult and paediatric cardiac surgery at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Completed a specialist fellowship at Children's Hospital Los Angeles focusing on paediatric cardiac anaesthesia
• Member of the European Association of Cardiothoracic Anaesthesiology
• Authored international research on thoracic epidural analgesia – a technique used for superior pain management in chest surgery
• Focuses on adult and paediatric heart surgery and complex thoracic procedures

Associate Professor Kartufan specialises in anaesthesia for high-risk thoracic, cardiovascular, and transplantation surgeries at Medicalpoint International Hospital.

• Expert in regional anaesthesia techniques for targeted pain management
• Member of the Thoracic Cardiovascular Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Association
• Holds academic leadership roles as an Associate Professor of Medicine
• Practised at leading institutions like Yeditepe University Kozyatagi Hospital

Dr. Ik-beom Shin is a breast and thyroid surgeon at Seoul Miz Hospital. He is a recognized specialist in thyroid and endocrine surgery. Dr. Shin authored a pioneering study on gasless BABA robotic thyroidectomy. This research was published in the journal Surgical Endoscopy. He holds dual fellowships from Haeundae Paik Hospital and Seoul National University Hospital.

• Certified in breast and thyroid ultrasound by the Korean Society of Surgical Ultrasound.
• Expert in BABA robotic thyroidectomy and ultrasound-guided diagnostics.
• Lifetime member of the Korean Thyroid Association and the Korean Surgical Society.
• Regular member of the Korean Breast Cancer Society.