MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 13

Dr. Hamdi Levent Doganay is a professor and gastroenterologist at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He serves on the board of the Turkish Liver Research Association. Dr. Doganay is an editor for major journals like the World Journal of Hepatology. He treats complex conditions including cirrhosis and ulcerative colitis at this JCI-accredited hospital.

• Recipient of the Gilead Fellowship Award for liver research.
• Winner of multiple national awards for achievements in viral hepatitis and proteomics.
• Member of the European and American associations for liver research.
• Performs gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and surgical removal of gastrointestinal polyps.

Dr. Omer Burcak Binicier is a gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Izmir. He focuses on early-stage gastrointestinal cancers and inflammatory bowel diseases. Dr. Binicier completed international training at the Korea University Faculty of Medicine. He treats complex liver, pancreatic, and digestive system disorders using manual and robotic-assisted techniques.

• Performs therapeutic endoscopy including EMR, ESD, and ERCP.
• Provides minimally invasive obesity treatments like intragastric balloons.
• Expert in endoscopic ultrasound for precise digestive tract imaging.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Ali Osman Mucuoglu is a neurosurgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in brain tumor removal and minimally invasive intracerebral hemorrhage surgery. Dr. Mucuoglu utilized 3D printing technology for assisted transsphenoidal hypophysectomy. He is a member of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Completed neurosurgery training at Dokuz Eylül University.
• Treats complex conditions including spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and acoustic neuroma.
• Performs deep brain stimulation (DBS) and vagus nerve stimulation surgery.
• Specialized in surgical neuroanatomy and head injury management.

Dr. Seymur Aslanov is a gastroenterologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed his subspecialty training at Ege University. Dr. Aslanov treats inflammatory bowel diseases, liver disorders, and digestive system cancers. He is a member of the Izmir Medical Chamber.

• Performs ERCP and endoscopic procedures to treat biliary tract diseases.
• Treats Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis using stem cell therapy.
• Surgical expertise includes endoscopic polypectomy and stenting for gastrointestinal stenosis.
• Works at a JCI-accredited hospital with ISO and TEMOS quality certifications.

Dr. Naputt Virasathienpornkul is an orthopedic surgeon at EDNA Wellness in Bangkok. He graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University’s Siriraj Hospital. Dr. Naputt specializes in sports medicine and regenerative orthopedic care. He has performed over 250 surgical procedures. He treats conditions like ACL tears, rotator cuff injuries, and knee osteoarthritis.

• Completed a specialized Sports Medicine Orthopedic Fellowship at Lerdsin Hospital.
• Published research on hip fracture recovery and elbow dislocations in JSEA Orthopedics.
• Uses stem cell therapy and PRP to treat chronic joint pain and sports injuries.
• Works at an ISO-certified center partnering with national stem cell laboratories.

Education

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from Faculty of Medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, 2022

Certifications

Certification of Anti-aging and Regenerative Medicine from The American Board of Antiaging and Regenerative Medicine (ABAARM)

Certification of Nutritional Wellness from The American

Naturopathic Certification Board (ANCB)

Clinical Focus

General disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as wellness care

Languages spoken: Thai and English

Dr. Samet Erinc is an orthopedic spine surgeon at VM Medical Park Florya Hospital in Istanbul. He is an expert in robotic knee prosthesis and complex bone deformity correction. Dr. Erinc trained at Chicago Loyola University in the USA. He specializes in treating pediatric scoliosis and degenerative spine diseases.

• Performs robotic knee replacement and MAKOplasty procedures.
• Treats childhood spinal diseases, including kyphosis and disk herniation.
• Completed Eurospine accredited modules through the Turkish Spine Society.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital designated as a Robotic Surgery Center of Excellence.

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.

Dr. Fatma Gulhan Sahbaz is a neurologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. She is a former Clinic Chief at Afyonkarahisar State Hospital. Dr. Sahbaz focuses on movement disorders, stroke intervention, and epilepsy. She treats complex neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and ALS.

• Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
• Treats patients using deep brain stimulation and apomorphine pumps.
• Performs greater occipital nerve blocks for chronic headache management.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Medicalpoint International Hospital.

Dr. Hayrettin Kesmezacar is a professor of orthopedics at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in shoulder and elbow surgery, rotator cuff tears, and orthopedic trauma. He completed fellowships at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York and Western Ontario. Dr. Kesmezacar currently serves as a clinical research associate at Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto.

• Published a long-term study on supracondylar humerus fractures with 22-year follow-up.
• Expert in reverse shoulder tumor prosthesis and complex bone injury treatment.
• Holds a Clinical Research Associate certificate from Oxford College.
• Works at JCI-accredited Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul.

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. Wuttichai Sutantavibul is an orthopedic spine surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He completed fellowships in endoscopic and microendoscopic surgery in South Korea and Japan. He specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures to reduce recovery time. Dr. Sutantavibul treats degenerative spine disease, scoliosis, and osteoporosis.

• Performs vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, and percutaneous screw fixation.
• Expert in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Trained at Seoul Sangyero Hospital and Wakayama Medical University.
• Works at AACI-accredited KDMS, Thailand’s first dedicated orthopedic hospital.

Dr. Ali Ihsan Anadolulu is a surgical specialist at Central Hospital in Istanbul. He focuses on pediatric gastrointestinal surgery and anorectal malformations. Dr. Anadolulu treats complex colorectal and pelvic floor disorders in children. He uses minimally invasive techniques for pediatric surgical cases.

• Performs specialized surgeries for nephroblastoma and rhabdomyosarcoma removal.
• Treats motility disorders and anorectal malformations in pediatric patients.
• Expert in pituitary tumor surgery for children and adolescents.
• Works at Central Hospital, which features modern neonatal intensive care units.

Dr. Tuncay Kaner is a spine neurosurgeon at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He completed a fellowship at the UCLA Santa Monica Comprehensive Spine Center. Dr. Kaner is an active member of the Scoliosis Research Society. He also holds a membership in AO Spine International. He serves at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in endoscopic discectomy and minimally invasive fusion surgery.
• Served as a visiting faculty member at the University of Virginia.
• Treats complex spinal stenosis, brain tumors, and herniated disks.
• Is a member of the Society for Minimal Intervention in Spinal Surgery.