Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 8

Dr Kotchakorn Stitstein is a dual-qualified specialist at Intrarat Hospital who combines Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) expertise with subspecialty training in facial plastic surgery.

• Specialises in complex facial reconstruction and reconstructive surgery for adults and children
• Trained in facial plastic surgery at Chulalongkorn University – one of Thailand's top medical schools
• Certified in Otolaryngology at the prestigious Phramongkutklao Hospital
• Former specialist at Phramongkutklao Hospital managing various ENT and reconstructive cases

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

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

Professor Alaettin Celik is a pioneer in paediatric surgery who founded the first dedicated paediatric surgical department at Istanbul University. He has performed over 1,100 paediatric operations and authored several definitive textbooks on newborn and child surgery.

• Dual-trained specialist in both general surgery and paediatric urology
• Completed a two-year registrar post at London's Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children
• Handles complex cases including paediatric tumours, hernias, and urological conditions
• Active member of the national Council of Children's Tumours

Professor Saygi is a leading specialist in chest diseases and tuberculosis at Memorial Ataşehir Hospital. He previously served as the Dean of the Maltepe University Faculty of Medicine.

• Former Chief Physician at Heybeliada Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Hospital
• Led the Chest Diseases Clinic at Süreyyapaşa Training and Research Hospital
• Expertise includes diagnosing and managing complex respiratory and tuberculosis cases
• Held senior leadership as a Senator and Faculty Board Member at Maltepe University

Dr Murat Cakar is a dedicated specialist at Valued Med Hub Hospitals who focuses exclusively on the surgical needs of infants and children.

• Specialises in pediatric abdominal and colorectal surgery for complex congenital conditions
• Expert in hernia repairs, including umbilical, inguinal, and hiatal procedures
• Serves as a university lecturer at Karabük University Faculty of Medicine
• Member of the Pediatric Surgery Association and the Pediatric Urology Association
• Holds specialized certification in newborn resuscitation and intensive care