Vaginal Dryness Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Dr Praewfun Surachai is a specialist gynaecologist currently completing a fellowship in reproductive medicine at the prestigious Ramathibodi Hospital.

• Specialises in menopause management and reproductive health
• Selected as a presenter for the Menopause Academic Conference 2025
• Focuses on hormone-related conditions including vaginal tissue health
• Presented research at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress
• Recognised with multiple awards for clinical teaching and medical excellence

Dr. Do‑young Jeong is an obstetrician‑gynecologist focused on minimally invasive, single‑port, and robotic surgery. Dr. Jeong completed an internship at Seoul National University Hospital. Dr. Jeong completed residency and graduate training at Korea University. Dr. Jeong then completed a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the National Cancer Center, focusing on uterine and ovarian disease. Dr. Jeong served as director and chief medical officer at MizMedi Hospital and Incheon Sejong Hospital. Dr. Jeong later served as vice president at Dongtan Jeil Hospital. Dr. Jeong is a Clinical Professor at Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong and an Adjunct Professor at Korea University. Dr. Jeong also serves on expert committees for KSGO, MOHW, MFDS, and KHIDI.

Professional memberships include the Korean societies for obstetrics and gynecology, gynecologic endoscopy, gynecologic robotic surgery, and reproductive medicine, as well as ISUOG. Dr. Jeong holds patents for single‑port surgical devices, including a camera, access ring, and irrigation system. Honors include the Korea University Outstanding Resident Award and the KSGE Best Poster Award. Dr. Jeong was first author of SCI‑indexed papers in 2013 and 2014. From 2023 to 2025, Dr. Jeong led studies on da Vinci SP myomectomy and hysterectomy, and on HIFU.

Professor Irem Yengel is a highly regarded specialist in genital aesthetics and reproductive health, having ranked in the top 10 nationally during her medical specialisation.

• Specialises in genital aesthetics to restore tissue health and comfort
• Uses minimally invasive techniques for faster recovery and less downtime
• Former faculty member at Medipol University Hospital, training future gynaecologists
• Holds a Ministry of Health certification in assisted reproductive techniques
• Expert in reproductive endocrinology, focusing on hormonal balance and pelvic health

Associate Professor Caglar Cetin is a gynecological plastic surgery specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a centre known for high-tier medical technology.

• Specialises in urogynecology, focusing on pelvic floor health and restorative procedures
• Trained in assisted reproductive technologies at the prestigious American Hospital
• Performs minimally invasive laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgeries for faster patient recovery
• Recognised as an Associate Professor for his contributions to medical education and research

Sibel Malkoc is a specialist in female sexual health who leads the gynaecology department at Liv Hospital Ulus. She focuses on using laser technology to treat menopausal symptoms including tissue atrophy.

• Specialises in genital laser application – a non-surgical way to improve tissue health
• Offers both hormonal and non-hormonal treatment plans for hormonal changes
• Published research on using laser therapy to manage vaginal atrophy in menopause
• Expert in treating female sexual function disorders and related discomfort
• Trained at Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's highest-ranking medical schools

Professor Mehmet Serdar Kutuk is a leading specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul with intensive training in operative vaginal procedures at Norway's Haukeland University Hospital.

• Specialises in vaginal health and restores physical comfort after complicated births
• Qualified from the prestigious Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine
• Practised in various high-risk gynaecology units across major university hospitals
• Expert in perinatology focusing on pelvic floor health and recovery
• Trained in fetal physiology and surgical vaginal techniques in Bergen, Norway

Assistant Professor Asena Ayar Madenli specialises in cosmetic gynaecology and laser ablation at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. This provides a non-surgical path for managing vaginal health and rejuvenation.

• Uses laser ablation to treat delicate tissue without the need for invasive surgery
• Completed advanced gynaecological surgical training at the University of Oldenburg in Germany
• Specialises in endometrial ablation for managing dysfunctional uterine changes
• Assistant Professor at Istinye University, helping train the next generation of gynaecologists
• Experienced in colposcopy for precise diagnosis of genital tract concerns

Areas of Interests

• Prenatal diagnosis
• Detailed Ultrasound
• Follow-up and management of high-risk pregnancies
• Multiple Pregnancy follow-up
• Fetal Echocardiography
• Cerclage
• CVS (chorionic villus biopsy)
• Amniocentesis
• Cordocentesis
• Intrauterine fetal blood transfusion
• Pregnancy follow-up
• Painless normal delivery
• Epidural cesarean delivery
• Recurrent pregnancy losses and miscarriages

Education:

• Minor Specialization in Medicine 2018 22/October/2021 - Karadeniz Technical University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology / Division of Perinatology / Specialization in Medicine 2011 17/September/2015
• University of Health Sciences/Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Health Practice and Research Center/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Division of Obstetrics and Gynecology/ Thesis Title: The Role of Maternal Obesity on Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes (2015) Thesis
• Advisor: (Veli Mihmanlı) Undergraduate 2004 22/July/2010 - Harran University/Faculty of Medicine/Medicine Pr./

Experience:

• (Perinatology Clinic Training Responsible) University of Health Sciences/Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Health Practice and Research Center/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Gynecology and Obstetrics S - Associate Professor 25.10.2023
• University of Health Sciences/Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Health Practice and Research Center/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Gynecology and Obstetrics - Associate Professor 10.09.2022
• Research Assistant - Karadeniz Technical University / Faculty of Medicine / Department of Surgical Medical Sciences / Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics - 2018-2021
• Research Assistant 2011-2015 - University of Health Sciences/Istanbul Prof. Dr. Cemil Taşçıoğlu City Health Practice and Research Center/Department of Surgical Medical Sciences/Gynecology and Obstetrics

Dr Kubra Karakolcu is a specialist at Liv Hospital Ulus who trained in reproductive medicine at the prestigious Heidelberg University in Germany.

• Specialises in genital aesthetics and functional tightening to improve vaginal health
• Focuses on menopause follow-up and hormonal health for post-menopausal patients
• Expert in managing chronic vaginal infections and long-term tissue health
• Trained in Krakow and Poland in gynaecological clinical practices
• Performs minimally invasive hysteroscopic surgery for complex internal gynaecological health issues

Dr Gamze Baykan Ozguc specialises in gynaecological aesthetic and urogynaecological procedures at the JCI-accredited Liv Hospital Vadistanbul.

• Performs gynaecological aesthetic operations to restore comfort and function
• Expert in colposcopic examination and minimally invasive interventions
• Trained at Istanbul University – a premier medical institution in Turkey
• Member of the Urogynecological Association for pelvic health standards
• Skilled in laparoscopic surgery using small incisions for faster recovery

Professor Tamer Sozen is a senior specialist at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul. He focuses on women in menopausal and premenopausal stages, helping manage the hormonal shifts that cause vaginal dryness.

• Specialises in gynaecological aesthetics – using functional techniques to improve tissue health
• Focuses on menopause care – addressing comfort and long-term pelvic floor wellness
• Practices at Liv Hospital Vadistanbul – a high-tech facility in Istanbul
• Member of the Turkish Society of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (TJOD)
• Published 28 research papers on reproductive health and gynaecology