Chest X-Ray Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Yang Yeongjun is an orthopedic surgeon focused on joint care and arthroscopy. He treats knee and shoulder disorders and performs arthroscopic surgery and joint replacement (arthroplasty). He also manages trauma and sports conditions, including sports injuries, foot and ankle problems, carpal tunnel syndrome, and fractures.

He completed his orthopedic surgery residency at Catholic Medical Center. He then completed a fellowship at Catholic Medical Center St. Paul’s Hospital. He is a full member of the Korean Arthroscopy Society, the Korean Knee Society, and the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Dr. Lee Dongyeop is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in arthroscopy and joint replacement. He performs arthroscopic surgery (joint endoscopy) and total knee replacement. He treats shoulder disorders, sports injuries, and chronic knee conditions.

Credentials: M.D.-Ph.D. combined program, The Catholic University of Korea Graduate School of Medicine. Internship and orthopedic surgery residency, The Catholic University of Korea Catholic Medical Center. Clinical Instructor (fellow), Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea.

Dr. Nivit Karla is an interventional cardiologist and cardiac surgeon at PrimeCare Bkk in Bangkok. He specializes in minimally invasive heart procedures and bypass surgery. Dr. Karla trained at Siriraj Medical School and Rajavithi Hospital. He provides bilingual care in English and Thai for adult and pediatric heart conditions.

• Performs coronary angiography, angioplasty, and cardiac valve plastic surgery.
• Treats complex cases using radiofrequency ablation and heart cryoablation.
• Offers stem cell therapy for heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.
• Conducts heart check-ups and diagnostic imaging at a multi-specialty medical center.

Dr. Baha Zengel is a general surgeon at Medicalpoint International Hospital. He specializes in oncoplastic breast surgery and thyroid diseases. He holds a doctorate in Basic Oncology from Dokuz Eylül University. Dr. Zengel serves as a founding board member of the Basic Oncology Association. He works at a JCI-accredited facility in İzmir.

• Performs breast-conserving mastectomy and simultaneous reconstructions.
• Expert in ROLL and SNOLL localization techniques for non-palpable lesions.
• Treats patients using laparoscopic cholecystectomy for gallbladder diseases.
• Former board member of the Aegean Region Surgery Association.

Prof. Dr. Muslum Sahin is a cardiologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in interventional cardiology, treating conditions like atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease. He is a member of the Chronic Total Occlusion Club and the Turkish Cardiology Association.

• Performs complex procedures including radiofrequency ablation, heart cryoablation, and aneurysm coiling.
• Provides specialized care for carotid angioplasty, stenting, and coronary angiography.
• Treats patients at JCI-accredited VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital.
• Expertise includes managing hypertension, arrhythmia, atherosclerosis, and dilated cardiomyopathy.

Dr. Mustafa Serkan Alemdar is a clinical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in treating complex solid tumors and blood cancers. Dr. Alemdar completed his medical degree and oncology fellowship at Akdeniz University. He is an active member of the Turkish Society of Medical Oncology.

• Treats a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, and prostate.
• Expert in hematology-oncology for conditions like leukemia, myeloma, and lymphoma.
• Performs systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted biological therapy.
• Works at a facility that houses specialized oncology-bone marrow units and LINAC technology.

Dr. Riza Turkoz is a cardiovascular and pediatric cardiac surgeon at Medical Park Antalya. He specializes in treating complex congenital heart conditions in both children and adults. Dr. Turkoz is a member of the Turkish Society of Cardiovascular Surgery. He performs critical procedures like the Ross procedure, aortic valve replacement, and Tetralogy of Fallot surgery.

• Treats congenital heart diseases including atrial and ventricular septal defects.
• Performs open heart surgery, valvuloplasty, and cardiac valve reconstruction.
• Member of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Association.
• Works at a facility that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Thanapol Wangrattanapranee is an orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand surgery, microsurgery, and orthopedic trauma.

He earned his MD with Second Class Honors from Khon Kaen University in 2012. He completed a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery at the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, in 2019. He then completed a fellowship in hand surgery and microsurgery at the same institution in 2020.

Dr. Rifat Eralp Ulusoy is a cardiologist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He is a Fellow of the European Society of Cardiology. Dr. Ulusoy has authored over 125 scientific papers with 1,400+ citations. He specializes in heart valve disease, hypertension, and cardiomyopathies. His training includes clinical roles at top medical centers in Turkey and the United States.

• Specializes in stress, transesophageal, and standard echocardiography imaging.
• Treats complex cases including heart tumors and heart disease during pregnancy.
• Manages cardiac health for cancer, dialysis, and chronic kidney failure patients.
• Treats heart valve infections and various pericardial diseases.

Dr. Irfan Eser is a thoracic surgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on lung cancer surgery, pneumonectomy, and stem cell therapy for COPD. Dr. Eser completed a specialized course at the European Institute of Oncology in Milan. He previously served as a thoracic surgeon at Harran University School of Medicine Hospital.

• Member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Treats complex respiratory conditions including pneumonia and asthma.
• Maintains membership in the European Respiratory Society.
• Works at a clinic that performs the most successful transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Mert Filibeli is an orthopedic surgeon at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He treats complex musculoskeletal conditions, including hip fractures, meniscus tears, and congenital dysplasia. Dr. Filibeli is a member of the Turkish Society of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. He performs surgery at a facility featuring a specialized Robotic Surgery Center for joint procedures.

• Specializes in ACL reconstruction, rotator cuff repair, and joint replacement surgery.
• Treats pediatric orthopedic cases, including developmental hip dysplasia and flat feet.
• Member of the Turkish Orthopedics Education Council.
• Fluent in English and German, providing care to international patients.

Dr. Hasan Mutlu is a medical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in immunotherapy, targeted cancer therapies, and genetic research in cancer treatment. Dr. Mutlu received his medical degree from Hacettepe University. He holds the title of Professor of Medicine. Dr. Mutlu focuses on organ tumor diagnosis and chemotherapy.

• Specializes in both medical and pediatric oncology cases.
• Treats complex conditions including neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, and Ewing's sarcoma.
• Performs biological therapies and stays active in next-generation genetic research.
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private hospital with PET-CT and LINAC technology.

Dr. Havva Asuman Yavuz is a nephrologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. She completed a fellowship in critical care nephrology and transplantation at San Bortolo Hospital in Italy. Dr. Yavuz specializes in organ transplantation and complex kidney care. She works at the largest private hospital in the Mediterranean region.

• Member of the International Society of Nephrology and the European Society of Nephrology.
• Performs robotic nephrectomy using the Da Vinci surgical system.
• Treats chronic kidney disease, performing dialysis and kidney biopsies.
• Holds an Associate Professorship from Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine.

Dr. Yu Yeonghun is a gastrointestinal surgeon with a Ph.D. in Medicine. He specializes in hepato-pancreato-biliary (HPB) diseases and cancers. His focus includes liver, pancreas, biliary tract, and gallbladder cancers, as well as cholelithiasis and other gallbladder diseases.

He completed his internship and general surgery residency at CHA Bundang Medical Center. He then finished an HPB surgery fellowship at Samsung Medical Center. He has served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Konkuk University Choongju Hospital and at Samsung Medical Center. He later became Professor of Surgery at Eulji University Hospital.

He is a Lifetime Member of The Korean Surgical Society and the Korean Association of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery (KAHBPS). He serves on the KAHBPS Planning Committee and Tumor Registry Committee.

Dr. Burcin Kececi is an orthopedic surgeon at Medical Point İzmir Hospital. He specializes in orthopedic oncology, pediatric orthopedics, and complex bone tumors. Dr. Kececi completed specialized training in France focusing on knee, hip, and sports injuries. He also holds rare expertise in minimally invasive hip surgery techniques.

• Specializes in treating bone metastases and soft tissue tumors.
• Performs limb lengthening, tendon transfers, and joint prosthesis replacements.
• Member of the International Society of Limb Salvage (ISOLS).
• Former board member of the Turkish society TOTBİD.