Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr Pimchanok Meena specialises in facial plastic surgery at Vincent Clinic, focusing on refined aesthetic procedures for the nose, chin, and lips.

• Holds a Higher Graduate Diploma in Clinical Sciences from Khon Kaen University
• Certified in Dr VFET techniques for closed and semi-open rhinoplasty
• Completed specialised training in MINT thread lifts for mid and lower face rejuvenation
• Experienced in alar plasty and upper and lower lip reduction surgery
• Certified in advanced aesthetic dermatology and mid-face workshops

Dr Akharawat Wongthep is a cardiothoracic-trained surgeon specialising in complex body contouring at Vincent Clinic. He holds a Diploma from the Thai Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery, bringing high-level surgical precision to cosmetic procedures.

• Specialises in masculinising mastectomy and male breast reduction
• Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support by the American College of Surgeons
• Performs breast implant revisions including complex removal and replacement
• Member of The Heart Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage
• Expert in both closed and semi-open rhinoplasty techniques

Dr Onur Kesler developed the 'Combined Surgery' technique – a specific modification of laparoscopic surgery designed to improve weight loss outcomes for obesity patients.

• Performed surgery at Private Optimed Hospital and Sisli Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• Established the first Endoscopy Unit at Kahramanmaras Yenisehir State Hospital
• Specialises in gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and mini-gastric bypass procedures
• Completed specialized bariatric training under the guidance of Professor Halil Coskun
• Trained other medical staff in endoscopic techniques and laparoscopy

Dr Emir Nekay is a specialised general surgeon based at Biruni University Hospital, focusing on hepatobiliary and emergency surgical interventions.

• Trained at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, one of Turkey's premier research institutions
• Active member of the Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association
• Holds professional membership with the Trauma and Emergency Surgery Association
• Recognised specialist within the Turkish Surgical Association network

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

Professor Ali Kagan Gokakin leads general and laparoscopic surgery at Medicana International Ankara Hospital, specialising in complex gastrointestinal tract procedures.

• Performs the Whipple procedure for pancreatic head cancer and chronic pancreatitis cases
• Expert in laparoscopic techniques for inguinal hernia repair and gall bladder removal
• Former Associate Professor at the Florence Nightingale Hospital Liver Transplantation Centre
• Specialises in surgical oncology for colon cancer, bowel diseases, and Crohn's disease
• Completed advanced training at Ankara Ataturk Training and Research Hospital

Dr Isa Kaman is a specialist general surgeon at Private Optimed Hospital with a focused practice in gastrointestinal oncology and complex digestive tract procedures.

• Specialises in pancreatic cancer surgery and the management of malignant stomach diseases
• Performs surgical interventions for gallbladder stones and acute gastrointestinal infections
• Member of the Turkish Surgeons Association and the Turkish Medical Association
• Trained at Istanbul University Medicine Faculty, one of Turkey's oldest medical schools
• Provides surgical solutions for obesity and chronic stomach disorders

Dr Ilkay Kirkac leads the Urology Department at Private Optimed Hospital and pioneered closed kidney stone surgery at the facility.

• Specialises in minimally invasive urological procedures
• Trained at the Medical Faculty of Hacettepe University – one of Turkey's most prestigious medical schools
• Completed specialist training at Ankara Diskapi Training Hospital
• Focuses on modern surgical techniques for kidney and urinary tract health

Dr. Mehmet Asil Onay is a licensed medical doctor certified by the Turkish Ministry of Health. He has advanced training in FUE and DHI hair transplantation. At Istanbul Care Clinic, he specializes in minimally invasive hair restoration. He has performed hundreds of procedures for patients from Turkey and abroad.

He provides individualized treatment plans. He uses sapphire micro-blade FUE, graft extraction techniques that minimize visible scarring, and PRP to support recovery. He helped develop clinic protocols that combine Sapphire FUE with PRP. These protocols aim to shorten healing and improve graft survival. He focuses on natural hairline design and high-density implantation. He also uses digital scalp analysis. Procedures are performed in fully equipped operating rooms that meet JCI standards.

Professor Ayhan Arslan serves as the Founding Chief Physician at Private Optimed Hospital, where he leads the general surgery department with a focus on trauma and emergency interventions.

• Specialises in surgical care for complex trauma cases and emergency hospital responses
• Served as a specialist surgeon at Cerkezkoy Government Hospital for nine years
• Gained significant trauma expertise providing surgical care during major earthquake emergency responses
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Health and Insurance Managers Association
• Completed his surgical training at Istanbul Training and Research Hospital