Esophagectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Dr. Pichai Kittipanyaworakul is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist at Navamin 9 Hospital in Bangkok. He earned his medical degree from Chiang Mai University. Dr. Kittipanyaworakul holds a diploma in gastroenterology and hepatology from Mahidol University, a top-tier Thai institution. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 30,000 patients every year.

• Specializes in treating complex liver conditions like chronic Hepatitis B and C.
• Performs specialized procedures including stomach resection and gastric polyps removal.
• Manages autoimmune digestive disorders, Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Offers diagnostic screenings like gastroscopy with biopsy and transnasal endoscopy.

Dr. Jaydeep Palep is a bariatric and gastrointestinal surgeon at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He was among the first in India trained in various gastric bypass techniques in the US. Dr. Palep specialty focus includes weight loss surgeries and Type II Diabetes resolution. He utilizes robotic techniques for stomach, duodenum, and biliopancreatic procedures.

• Achieved a 90% resolution rate for Type II Diabetes without medication in patients.
• Maintains a 99% safety rate for minimally invasive and robotic weight loss surgeries.
• Performs innovative sleeve gastrectomy with duodeno-jejunal bypass for vegetarian patients.
• Works in a department certified as a center of excellence by the International Excellence Foundation.

Dr. Meryem Keceli Basaran is an Associate Professor and pediatric gastroenterologist at Biruni University Hospital. She specializes in digestion, hepatology, and nutrition for children. Dr. Basaran is a member of ESPGHAN, the European authority on pediatric gastroenterology. She manages gastrointestinal food allergies and inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease. She works at a TEMOS-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Specializes in care before and after liver transplantation.
• Treats irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, and ulcerative colitis.
• Expert in managing chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, and faecal incontinence.
• Performs specialized diagnostic colonoscopies and gastroscopies with biopsy.

Dr. Oguzhan Ozturk is a gastroenterology specialist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won the national oral presentation prize from the Turkish Gastroenterology Association. Dr. Ozturk focuses on complex digestive conditions and liver research. He treats patients at a TEMOS-accredited university facility.

• Specializes in treating Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs stomach resections and endoscopic gastric polyp removals.
• Member of the Turkish Association of Liver Research.
• Served as the administrative responsible for a major gastroenterology clinic.

Dr. Kamil Ozdil is a professor of gastroenterology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He won the National Scholar Award for his research on Helicobacter Pylori therapies. Dr. Ozdil treats complex liver cirrhosis and inflammatory bowel diseases. He works at a TEMOS-accredited university facility with over 130 specialist doctors.

• Performs specialized procedures like EUS, ERCP, and endoscopic mucosal resection.
• Expert in stomach balloon placement for weight management and gastric health.
• Winner of multiple national prizes for research in hepatitis and ulcerative colitis.
• Member of the Turkish Gastroenterology and Hepatitis Infections Union associations.

Dr. Premkamol Patraithikul is a general surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Patraithikul earned an M.D. from Khon Kaen University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a residency in general surgery at Thammasat University. Dr. Patraithikul completed a fellowship in laparoscopic surgery at Mahidol University (Siriraj Hospital) in Thailand.

Clinical expertise includes laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Practice also covers general surgery, obesity and weight‑management surgery, and surgery for gastrointestinal conditions.

Prof. Dr. Abdullah Sakin is a professor of medical oncology. He treats solid tumors, including lung, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynecologic, head and neck cancers, and melanoma.

He delivers personalized, evidence-based care. His treatments include chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, and precision oncology. He has authored more than 200 scientific publications and takes part in international clinical research. This work advances patient-centered cancer care.

Prof. Dr. Gül Alço is a radiation oncologist with about 27 years of experience. She treats breast, lung, prostate, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, central nervous system, head and neck, soft tissue, and bone cancers with radiotherapy.

Her expertise includes adaptive radiotherapy and radiosurgery. She uses advanced radiation techniques to provide personalized, evidence-based care in a multidisciplinary, patient-centered setting.

Professor Adil Baykan is a senior surgical oncologist who refined his expertise at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic and St Mark's Hospital in London.

• Specialises in esophagectomy and stomach resection for gastrointestinal cancers
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for minimally invasive upper GI procedures
• Senior Professor at Ankara University Faculty of Medicine
• Published researcher focusing on oncological outcomes in international journals
• Previously served as Chief Assistant at Ankara University General Surgery Clinic

The doctor is a highly experienced specialist in the field of neurosurgery, with a focus on advanced surgical techniques for treating complex brain and spinal disorders. With over 15 years of clinical experience, the doctor has performed numerous successful surgeries, contributing significantly to the field through innovative approaches and patient-centered care.

Graduated from a prestigious medical school and completed rigorous residency and fellowship programs. The doctor is board-certified and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing insights and advancements in neurosurgical procedures.

Professor Mehmet Zeki Gunluoglu is a senior thoracic surgeon at Medipol Mega University Hospital – one of Turkey's largest private medical institutions.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for diseases of the chest and oesophagus
• Operates within a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards
• Focuses on complex thoracic procedures in a high-volume university setting
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary care teams for oncology patients

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and leads the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre as a senior surgical oncologist.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai
• Completed surgical training with the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
• Specialises in thoracic surgical oncology including complex oesophageal procedures
• Supervises surgical oncology training as a professor for the Delhi National Board
• Principal investigator for over 200 clinical trials focused on cancer treatments

Dr. Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre in Nashik. He specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies. Dr. Valame completed his DNB training in medical oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital. He previously served as a registrar at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital.

• Presented stomach cancer research at the ASCO Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium in San Francisco.
• Expert in chemotherapy and targeted therapy for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers.
• Treats various solid tumors, pediatric cancers, and hematological malignancies.
• Works at an NABH-accredited center that treats over 75,000 patients annually.