Uterine fibroids Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Op. Dr. Kevser Arkan, MD, is a gynecologic oncology surgery subspecialist (OB/GYN) at OPTIMED Health Group in Çorlu and Çerkezköy. She has worked there since 2026. She provides care in English and Turkish.

Her clinical focus is the surgical management of ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers. She performs complex pelvic procedures, including radical hysterectomy, lymphadenectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping, and tumor debulking. She offers minimally invasive surgery, including vNOTES (scarless/izsiz laparoskopi), laparoscopy, laparotomy, and hysteroscopy. She also performs urogynecologic reconstruction, including sacrocolpopexy. She manages high‑risk obstetrics.

Credentials: MD, Gaziantep University (2016). OB/GYN residency, Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University (2016–2021). Gynecologic Oncology Surgery fellowship, Diyarbakır Gazi Yaşargil Training and Research Hospital (2022–2025). Experience: Diyarbakır Maternity & Children’s Hospital, Gynecologic Oncology Clinic (2022–2025). Adıyaman Kahta State Hospital (2021–2022). Giresun Alucra TSM (2016).

Academic work: In 2025, she published peer‑reviewed studies on sentinel node mapping in vNOTES endometrial cancer staging and on outcomes of vNOTES versus laparoscopy. She also reported on pelvic organ prolapse and sexual function, GTN folate regimens, and vNOTES‑assisted sacrocolpopexy. Her articles appeared in journals such as BMC Surgery, Scientific Reports, Journal of Clinical Medicine, and Ginekologia Polska.

Dr. Na Young Bae is a gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in laparoscopic and robotic surgery for complex uterine and ovarian conditions. Dr. Bae graduated from UC Berkeley and the Korea University School of Medicine. She treats common and complex disorders, including endometriosis and uterine prolapse.

• Performs robotic myomectomy and sacrohysteropexy using the Da Vinci system.
• Expert in managing menopause, osteoporosis, and menstrual disorders.
• Member of the Korean Society of Gynecologic Endoscopy.
• Works at a facility that performs 10,000+ uterine and ovarian procedures.

Dr Sule Yildirim Kopuk specialises in gynaecological care with international training from Yale University's School of Medicine.

• Trained at the Atlanta Centre for Special Minimally Invasive Surgery in Georgia
• Focuses on reproductive medicine and fertility-preserving treatments
• Gained expertise in maternal-fetal health during residency at Kocaeli University
• Practises at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul
• Member of the IVF unit at Acıbadem Maslak Hospital

Professor Meryem Eken is a leading specialist in minimally invasive gynaecology at Medical Park Göztepe, specialising in keyhole surgery for fibroid removal.

• Performs minimally invasive myomectomy – removes fibroids through small incisions for faster recovery and less scarring
• Appointed as Professor of Medicine at Biruni University – training the next generation of gynaecological surgeons
• Specialises in treating uterine polyps and septums that can impact fertility and pregnancy health
• Winner of the first prize for gynaecological research from the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics

Dr. Ye Ji Lee is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Seoul Miz Hospital in South Korea. She specializes in minimally invasive treatments for uterine fibroids and ovarian cysts. Dr. Lee completed her clinical training at Seoul National University Hospital. She treats international patients and holds a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences.

• Utilizes artificial intelligence in electrocardiogram analysis to detect peripartum cardiomyopathy.
• Maintains membership in the Korean Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine.
• Volunteers with Doctors Without Borders to support global women's health.
• Works at Seoul Miz Hospital, a facility performing 10,000+ treatments for gynecological conditions.

Dr Praewfun Surachai serves as a lead specialist and lecturer in gynaecology at Mahidol University, one of Thailand's most prestigious medical institutions.

• Specialises in reproductive medicine and gynaecology at Ramathibodi Hospital
• Recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Performance award for clinical expertise
• Presented research at the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists World Congress
• Expertise includes managing uterine fibroids with a focus on preserving reproductive health

Dr. Dhawinee Kritsernvong is a fertility specialist at Prime Fertility Clinic in Bangkok. She graduated with first-class honors from Navamindradhiraj University. Dr. Kritsernvong specialized in reproductive medicine at Chulalongkorn University. She treats infertility, endometriosis, and polycystic ovaries.

• Winner of the first-place research award for hormonal contraceptive studies.
• Received the best research presentation award from the Thai Osteoporosis Foundation.
• Member of the Thai Society for Reproductive Medicine.
• Works at a clinic holding JCI Ambulatory Care and ISO accreditations.