Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 28

Dr Ufuk Onsal is a general surgery specialist at Izmir Private Can Hospital, focusing on minimally invasive laparoscopic and laser-based procedures.

• Specialises in laparoscopic hernia and abdominal wall repairs for faster recovery and smaller scars
• Uses advanced laser techniques for the treatment of haemorrhoids and keloid scars
• Trained in diagnostic endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and ERCP for complex pancreatic and biliary cases
• Completed specialised training in laparoscopic abdominal surgery at Dokuz Eylul University

Dr Ziya Kurban Yurt is a thoracic surgery specialist at Emsey Hospital who focuses on conditions of the chest and lungs.

• Specialises in oesophageal surgery to treat conditions of the food pipe
• Performs thoracic sympathectomy to manage excessive hand sweating
• Uses flexible and rigid bronchoscopy to examine and treat airway blockages
• Manages primary lung surgeries and biopsies for accurate diagnosis
• Performs diaphragm surgery to repair the muscle used for breathing

Dr. Francis Jeon is a board-certified thoracic and cardiovascular surgeon. He has broad experience in both clinical work and teaching. He completed his medical degree and residency at Soonchunhyang Medical University and Hospital. He later worked there as an instructor and outpatient professor.

Dr. Jeon has held leadership positions, including Auditor of the Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery from 2019 to 2021. He is also a member of WPATH. Since 2009, he has served as the representative at Evita Clinic. In 2011, the American Biographical Institute named him “Man of the Year in Medicine & HealthCare.”