Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 20

Dr Akharawat Wongthep holds a Thai Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery diploma and specializes in facial and breast procedures at Vincent Clinic.

• Performs masculinizing mastectomy and gynecomastia surgery for male breast reduction
• Specialises in aesthetic facial surgery including rhinoplasty and chin implants
• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support by the American College of Surgeons
• Handles complex breast implant revisions including removals and replacements
• Member of The Heart Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage

Dr Muslum Tarkan specialises in complex abdominal and gastrointestinal surgeries at Klinik Mavi, with a particular focus on stomach cancer procedures.

• Performs intricate stomach cancer surgeries, liver resections, and colectomies
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders
• Handles challenging cases including small intestine resections and pancreatic cysts
• Affiliated with the Turkish Bariatric Surgery Association for weight-loss procedures
• Graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dicle University

Dr Alper Hacioglu focuses on surgical cases where metabolic health intersects with general surgery at Klinik Mavi. He combines surgical precision with deep research into how obesity and diabetes affect recovery.

• Specialises in obesity-related hernia repairs and cholecystectomies
• Performs liver resections and small intestine resections with a metabolic focus
• Active member of the Diabetes, Obesity, and Nutrition Association
• Contributes to clinical research at the Obesity Research Association of Turkey
• Trained at Osmangazi University Faculty of Medicine

Dr Gomen Jankaew graduated with second-class honours from Chiang Mai University and specialises in facial plastic surgery at Vincent Clinic. He holds member status with the Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine.

• Focuses on closed and semi-open rhinoplasty for natural-looking nose reshaping
• Performs chin augmentation and alar reduction to improve facial balance
• Completed specialised cadaver workshops for higher precision in facial aesthetics
• Trained in complication management to prioritise patient safety during injectables
• Certified in thread lifting for non-surgical mid and lower face reshaping

Dr. Tuncay Tas is a urological surgeon at Safe Urology Clinic in Istanbul. He is one of the first five doctors globally to publish results on P-Shot applications. Dr. Tas specializes in urological oncology and male sexual health. He completed his fellowship at Heidelberg University in Germany. His practice focuses on regenerative medicine and robotic surgery for cancer.

• Developed a surgical technique for penile enhancement with a UK-based certification.
• Introduced combined PRP and stem cell penile injections to Turkey.
• Performs robotic prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Member of the International Society for Stem Cells Applications.

Dr Watcharapat Phattarawasap is a facial surgery expert at Vincent Clinic who trained at the prestigious THE PLUS Plastic Surgery in Seoul, Korea.

• Specialises in rhinoplasty using closed and semi-open techniques for nasal reshaping
• Performs chin augmentation to improve facial balance and profile
• Trained in blepharoplasty, a procedure to correct drooping eyelids or eye bags
• Member of the Thai Association and Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine
• Experienced in facial aesthetic cadaver workshops for precise surgical planning

Associate Professor Mehmet Mehdi Deniz is a leading general surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He specialises in metabolic and reconstructive breast surgery.

• Bariatric specialist performing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass and weight loss procedures
• International expertise in reconstructive breast cancer surgery and multimodality imaging
• Expertise in hernia repair using autogen tissue-covered mesh to reduce adhesions
• Published researcher in complex gallstone treatment and emergency surgical care
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Association (BMCD)

Dr Pelin Basim is a general surgery specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital with a background in emergency trauma and research-based surgical care.

• Trained at Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic
• Managed critical emergency cases at Selimpaşa Emergency and Traumatology Hospital
• Handled diverse surgical workloads at Basaksehir and Nigde State Hospitals
• Focuses on pancreatic cyst management and general surgical interventions
• Expertise in monitoring post-surgical scar formation and keloid treatment