Female check-up Doctors Abroad — Page 9

Dr. Cihan Altin is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in İzmir. He completed interventional cardiology training at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Altin treats heart failure, valve diseases, and coronary artery occlusion. He specializes in minimally invasive structural heart interventions. Dr. Altin works at a JCI-accredited facility meeting international safety standards.

• Performs TAVI, Mitraclip, and Triclip procedures for heart valve repair.
• Expert in pacemaker applications and renal denervation for resistant hypertension.
• Treats complex conditions including aortic aneurysms and heart holes.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Klinfang Phommisak — general practice / health screening, Pacific Garden Hospital.

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.

Dr. Bee Thamonwan is an aesthetic and regenerative medicine specialist at Plenary Wellness in Phuket. She focus on natural rejuvenation using stem cells and collagen-boosting biostimulators. Dr. Thamonwan earned her medical degree from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland. She speaks Thai, English, and Chinese fluently.

• Performs advanced stem cell therapy to regenerate skin and support anti-aging from within.
• Specializes in Sculptra and biostimulator injectables for gradual, natural facial volume renewal.
• Provides PRP hair therapy and mesotherapy microinjections for restorative scalp health.
• Collaborates with Prince of Songkla University on wellness research and innovation.

Dr. Nattaya Rakpuang is a gynecologist at Doctor Aomthong Clinic in Bangkok. She specializes in cosmetic gynecology and sexual medicine. She holds a fellowship from the International Society of Aesthetic Genital Surgery and Sexology. Dr. Rakpuang graduated with honors from Mahidol University.

• Performs laser vaginal tightening and rejuvenation procedures.
• Treats patients using filler injections for body contouring and intimate areas.
• Earned a Diploma of Sexual Medicine from Thammasat University.
• Provides female check-ups and aesthetic treatments at an RCST-accredited clinic.

Dr. Alper Sismanoglu is a fertility specialist and obstetrician-gynecologist in Istanbul. He has performed over 4,000 IVF treatments with a 65% success rate. Dr. Sismanoglu serves as an Assistant Professor at Istanbul Altinbas University. He founded the Arti IVF Clinic to treat international patients.

• Member of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE).
• Performs egg cryopreservation, embryo transfer, and infertility surgery.
• Treats reproductive conditions including endometriosis and polycystic ovaries.
• Authored over 20 peer-reviewed studies in international medical journals.

Dr. Irem Yengel is a gynecologist and fertility specialist. She founded her private clinic in Istanbul. She ranked among the top 10 in Turkey’s national specialization exam for gynecology. Dr. Yengel holds a Ministry of Health certification in assisted reproductive techniques.

• Specializes in cosmetic gynecology, IVF, and high-risk pregnancy management.
• Performed thousands of deliveries and surgeries at major Turkish training hospitals.
• Served as a faculty member at Medipol University Hospital.
• Treats reproductive disorders at a clinic with over 15,000 recorded procedures.

Dr. Ertugrul Okuyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating structural heart disease and complex valve disorders. Dr. Okuyan serves as the Vice President of the Turkish Society of Cardiology. He is also a member of the European Society of Cardiology.

• Performs non-surgical valve repairs including MitraClip and TriClip procedures.
• Treats arterial blockages and aneurysms using balloon and stent interventions.
• Former president of the Turkic World Cardiology Association.
• Faculty member at the Istanbul Medipol University School of Medicine.

Dr. Chalisa Tangkanangnukul is an aesthetic doctor at MedConsult Bangkok Medical Clinic. She earned the Outstanding Award for Clinical Medical Student at Chulalongkorn University Hospital. Dr. Tangkanangnukul specializes in non-surgical facial rejuvenation and pediatric care. Her practice combines aesthetic medicine with a background in physical medicine and rehabilitation.

• Performs thread lifting, botulinum toxin, and filler injections.
• Completed pediatric training at the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health.
• Holds a medical degree with second-class honors from Chulalongkorn University.
• Provides basic and premium health check-ups for international patients in Bangkok.

Dr. Cengiz Koksal is a cardiovascular surgeon at Medipol Acibadem District Hospital in Istanbul. He is the only physician in Turkey authorized to train others in off-pump mitral valve repair. Dr. Koksal specializes in minimally invasive heart surgery and beating-heart techniques. He has performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular procedures.

• Winner of the Physician of the Year award at the Ibn Sina Medical Awards.
• Former President of the National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association.
• Provides expert treatment for complex mitral valve repair and carotid artery surgery.
• Authored over 150 scientific publications and edited a major vascular surgery textbook.

Dr. Mine Daggez is a gynecologic oncologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. She specializes in robotic surgery and minimally invasive cancer treatments. Dr. Daggez completed cancer surgery training at Charité Berlin. She currently pursues a PhD in molecular oncology to improve surgical results.

• Performs robotic hysterectomy and laparoscopic gynecological cancer surgery.
• Treats deep infiltrative endometriosis and complex placental adhesion anomalies.
• Specializes in cervical dysplasia and HPV diagnosis using colposcopy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.