Biopsy Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Dr. Omur Gunaldi is a neurosurgeon at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic skull base and pituitary surgery. Dr. Gunaldi focuses on brain tumor removal and neuro-oncological cases. He carries the title of associate professor within his specialty.

• Expertise in transnasal tumor resection and complex craniotomy procedures.
• Treats adults and children for brain tumors and pituitary adenomas.
• Established the neurosurgery clinic at Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital.
• Works at a facility accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Dr. Yusuf Acikgoz is a medical oncologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including lung, breast, and liver malignancies. He completed a fellowship at Ohio State University in the United States. Dr. Acikgoz manages treatments like chemotherapy, radioembolization, and immunotherapy.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Assistant Investigator for Phase III clinical trials, including the CheckMate-649 study.
• Certified in Good Clinical Practice and Human Subjects Protection at Ohio State University.
• Performs diagnostic procedures like biopsy, gastroscopy, and tumor marker testing.

Dr. Suat Ersani is a gynecologist and obstetrician at Valued Med Hub Hospitals in Istanbul. He specializes in laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery for complex reproductive conditions. Dr. Ersani is a member of the European Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (ESGE).

• Performs laparoscopic hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ovarian cyst removal.
• Treats infertility using ovulation induction and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
• Completed specialized training at Dr. Zekai Tahir Burak Women's Diseases Hospital.
• Member of the Turkish Society of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.

Dr. Hediye Dagdeviren is an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at VM Medical Park Florya. She specializes in IVF and reproductive difficulties. She holds an official certification in Assisted Reproductive Therapy. Dr. Dagdeviren practices at a JCI-accredited university hospital in Istanbul.

• Performs robotic laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for complex uterine fibroid removal.
• Treats sexual dysfunction, vaginismus, and provides genital aesthetic procedures.
• Manages urogynecological conditions including urinary incontinence and uterine prolapse.
• Uses PRP and stem cell techniques for ovarian and vaginal rejuvenation.

The doctor is an oncologist specializing in the treatment of breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Currently, the doctor practices at Istinye Liv University Hospital.

With a career spanning multiple esteemed institutions, the doctor has served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Malatya State Hospital, a physician at Ankara Oncology Clinic, and a member of the Oncology Department at Erzurum Regional Training and Research Hospital.

The doctor graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Selcuk University and achieved the title of Associate Professor in 2016.

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. Watcharin Wichapolchaiyakul is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University in Bangkok. He completed a gastroenterology fellowship and internal medicine board training at Siriraj. He received his MD from the Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital. He graduated with First Class Honors (GPA 3.90).

His clinical expertise includes Helicobacter pylori infection, gastric mucosal disorders, and drug-induced liver injury. He has presented research at Digestive Disease Week in Chicago. His work covers gastric microbiota in CagA-positive and CagA-negative H. pylori. It also includes gene-guided N-acetylcysteine for prevention of anti-tuberculous drug-induced hepatitis. He is a member of GAT, the AGA Institute, the Medical Council of Thailand, and RCPT.

Dr. Cemil Bilir is a professor of medical oncology at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in immunotherapy and chemotherapy for lung, breast, and prostate cancers. A former research fellow at Northeastern University in Boston, he focused on pharmaceutical biotechnology and nanomedicine. Dr. Bilir works at a JCI-accredited facility where academic physicians provide around-the-clock care.

• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and ESMO.
• Completed a specialized clinical rotation at the Cleveland Clinic in the U.S.
• Treats complex oncological cases, including stage 4 lung cancer and sarcoma.
• Current Ph.D. student in inorganic chemistry at Sakarya University.

Dr. Serdal Gungor is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He focuses on treating complex brain and spine conditions in children. Dr. Gungor completed his subspecialty training at the prestigious Hacettepe University. He performs intricate procedures like brain tumor removal, epilepsy surgery, and shunt placements.

• Treats congenital conditions including spina bifida and Arnold Chiari syndrome.
• Uses precise technologies like Gamma Knife and CyberKnife for pediatric brain tumors.
• Member of the International Child Neurology Association (ICNA).
• Works at the Mediterranean region’s largest private medical facility.

The doctor specializes in a comprehensive range of aesthetic surgical and non-surgical procedures. Clinical expertise includes nose aesthetics, facial surgical applications, breast aesthetics, and body contouring techniques such as liposuction.

In addition to surgical interventions, the doctor provides advanced non-invasive aesthetic treatments, including Botox, dermal fillers, and mesotherapy procedures, focusing on enhancing patient appearance through precise and tailored cosmetic solutions.

Dr. Meryem Eken is a professor and head of the IVF Unit at Medical Park Göztepe Hospital. She focuses on infertility, including natural-cycle IVF and intrauterine insemination. She is a winner of the Turkish Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics First Prize. Dr. Eken previously led the IVF Unit at Hisar Intercontinental Hospital.

• Authored over 30 peer-reviewed international articles on reproductive health.
• Performs minimally invasive myomectomy and laparoscopic hysterectomy.
• Treats complex conditions like endometriosis and recurrent pregnancy loss.
• Uses PRP therapy for ovarian and uterine rejuvenation.