Cholelithiasis Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Jong Kyun Lee is a leading specialist at Samsung Medical Center, focusing on complex biliary and gallbladder disorders.

• Specialises in gallstone management and bile duct conditions
• Trained at the prestigious Seoul National University College of Medicine
• Completed international clinical training at the University of California
• Member of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
• Expert in treating both pancreatitis and gallbladder cancers

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr Volkan Kinas is a specialist surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who focuses on complex bile duct and pancreatic procedures.

• Performs bile duct surgery to treat gallbladder stones and biliary pathway obstructions
• Specialises in oncological surgery for metabolic and digestive tract conditions
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and smaller surgical scars
• Manages abdominal cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals, a major regional surgical centre

Professor Tülin Kendir Koçak is a senior gastroenterologist at Emsey Hospital who specialises in managing complex gallstone-related biliary issues through non-surgical techniques.

• Performed thousands of endoscopic procedures at Haydarpaşa Numune Training Hospital
• Uses percutaneous drainage – a needle-based method to drain abdominal buildup without major surgery
• Expert in gastrointestinal stricture dilatation – uses balloons or bougies to open narrow passages
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty – one of the region's elite medical institutions

Associate Professor Yilmaz Bilgic is a specialist gastroenterologist who completed advanced endoscopy training at the world-renowned Anam Hospital in South Korea.

• Trained in ERCP at the Olympus Training Centre in Hamburg for non-surgical gallstone removal
• Specialises in interventional gastroenterology to treat complex bile duct obstructions
• Served as Assistant Chief Physician at the Turgut Ozal Medical Centre
• Active researcher in liver regeneration and organ recovery protocols
• Fellowship-trained in South Korea and Germany using the latest endoscopic techniques

Professor Cemalettin Aydin is a highly qualified gastrointestinal surgery specialist who leads the surgical team at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital.

• Completed a dedicated fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at Turkiye High Specialisation Hospital
• Holds the title of Professor at Inonu University – a major medical training institution
• Specialises in hepatobiliary surgery involving the gallbladder, liver, and bile ducts
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for gallbladder removal with lower risk of infection
• Expertise in managing complex surgical cases within the digestive system

Professor Ali Solmaz is a lead gastrointestinal surgeon at Erdem Hospital with high-level expertise in laparoscopic gallbladder removal. He focuses on minimally invasive surgery to reduce recovery times and post-operative discomfort.

• Maintains a seat on the Editorial Board of the Asian Journal of Research and Reports in Gastroenterology
• Member of the National Endoscopic Laparoscopic Surgery Association (ELCD)
• Trained at Marmara University – one of Turkey's premier medical institutions
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contributions to surgical research

Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He was among the first in India trained in various gastric bypass techniques in the US. Dr. Palep specialty focus includes weight loss surgeries and Type II Diabetes resolution. He utilizes robotic techniques for stomach, duodenum, and biliopancreatic procedures.

• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for Type II Diabetes without medication in patients.
• Maintains a 99% safety rate for minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries.
• Performs innovative sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass for vegetarian patients.
• Works in a department certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.

Associate Professor Oguzhan Ozturk is an award-winning gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. He served as the Administrative Responsible for the Gastroenterology Clinic at Umraniye Training and Research Hospital.

• Specialises in endoscopic procedures to manage gallstones and bile duct blockages
• Recipient of multiple national awards for research from the Turkish Society of Gastroenterology
• Member of the Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Society and the Turkish Association of Liver Research
• Trained at Medeniyet University in gastroenterology and internal medicine

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.