Chest X-Ray Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Woo Kyung Kwak is an orthopedic surgeon at Leadheal Hospital in Seoul. He specializes in minimally invasive bunion correction using the MICA technique. Dr. Kwak also performs total knee arthroplasty and arthroscopic joint surgery. He completed the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine for sports injury management.

• Completed training at the Arthrex Surgical Skills Laboratory and the AO Trauma course.
• Served as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital.
• Maintains membership in the Korean societies for orthopedics, arthroscopy, and sports medicine.
• Acts as a scientific reviewer for international Springer Nature medical journals.

Op. Dr. Tansu Gürsoy is a brain and nerve surgery specialist at Çerkezköy Private Optimed Hospital. He completed his training at Ankara Training and Research Hospital. His practice focuses on spine surgery. Key areas include degenerative scoliosis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, trauma, and tumors.

In 2019, he won third place from the Turkish Neurosurgery Association for a paper on prebending rods and sagittal parameters in lumbar degenerative scoliosis. He co-authored Chapter 75 (Lenke-Silva Classification & Adult Degenerative Scoliosis) in The Aging Spine. His thesis analyzed screw malposition in 415 thoracolumbar pedicle fixation cases.

He is a member of the Turkish Neurosurgery Association (Spinal & Peripheral Nerve Surgery Group), the Turkish Spine Association, and the Turkish Medical Association. He completed the Advanced Spinal Surgery Course and the Hands-on Microvascular Anastomosis & Microsurgery training. He holds a Category A Certificate for Experimental Animals. He also attends major spine congresses.

Dr. Park Sundo is a specialist in gastrointestinal and general surgery at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes colorectal, proctology, breast, thyroid, laparoscopic, biliary, pancreatic, and pediatric surgery.

Key treatments include proctologic surgery, such as hemorrhoidectomy and care for hemorrhoids and anal fistula. He performs laparoscopic surgery for gallstones (cholelithiasis) and appendicitis. His oncology care covers gastric and colorectal cancer. He also performs hernia repair. Breast and thyroid care includes treatment of tumors and Mammotome biopsy. He treats varicose veins and severe burns. Pediatric surgery includes hernia repair and general pediatric procedures.

Dr. Oh Dongju, MD, PhD, is a cardiologist. He specializes in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, angina, myocardial infarction, valvular disease, dilated cardiomyopathy, and myocarditis. His work also covers atherosclerosis and arterial occlusive disease. He is skilled in echocardiography and cardiovascular imaging.

He completed a cardiology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine. He also served as a Clinical Instructor at the Cornell University Weill Department of Medicine. He has held many leadership roles. He served as President, KSIC; Director of Publications, General Affairs, and Public Relations, KSC; Chairman, KACG; Board Member, Asan Heart Foundation; Vice President, KHA; Chairman, Division of Cardiology, KAIM; Vice President, NAMOK/KAMS; Governor, ACC Korea Chapter; and Member, the National Bioethics Committee.

Dr. Lee Nagwon is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Pulmonology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

He earned an MD and an MS in Medicine from Yonsei University. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and a pulmonology fellowship at Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. He has served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. He has also served as a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of The Korean Association of Internal Medicine and The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He authored “The Effects of Bronchoscope Diameter on the Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy of Pulmonary Nodules.”

Dr. Hwang Dongin is a pulmonologist in pulmonary and critical care. He specializes in pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

At Daelim Saint Mary's Hospital, he serves as Chief/Senior Chief of Pulmonology and as a Designated Attending Physician. He is also Director of Medical Training and the Medical Cooperation Center, and serves as CMO. He is a Clinical Professor at the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital. He is an affiliated physician with Samsung, Asan, Severance, and Chung-Ang University Hospitals. He serves on the KMA Advisory Committee. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He is a full member of KASLC and KAAACI. He is an appointed Special Manuscript Reviewer for the Korean Society of Cardiology. He is a member of the Asthma and COPD research groups.

Dr. Ercan Kocakoc is a prize-winning radiologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital in Istanbul. He won 1st Prize at the 2009 ESGAR congress for clinical cases. Dr. Kocakoc specializes in interventional radiology and advanced body imaging. He completed a research fellowship at the University Hospital of Cleveland in the USA.

• Performs liver chemoembolization and radioembolization for cancer patients.
• Treats urological conditions through procedures like varicocele embolization.
• Held former chairmanship roles at Bezmialem Vakif and Yeditepe Universities.
• Fellow of the European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology.

Dr. Shute Ailia DAE is an experienced Medical Oncology Specialist currently practicing at Optimed International Çorlu Hospital.

Education: Graduated from Dokuz Eylül University Faculty of Medicine (2013), completed her Internal Medicine specialization at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital (2018), and her Hematology and Oncology subspecialty at Başkent University Hospital (2023).

Experience: Served as an Internal Medicine Specialist at Bezmialem Vakıf University Hospital (2018–2020) and as a Medical Oncology Instructor at Başkent University Adana Dr. Turgut Noyan Practice and Research Center (2023–2024), before joining Optimed International Çorlu Hospital.

Core Expertise: Breast cancer, lung cancer, prostate cancer, gastrointestinal cancers (colon, stomach, esophagus, pancreas, liver), lymphomas, melanoma, gynecological cancers, and genitourinary cancers.

Languages: English, Turkish, and Swahili.

Dr. DAE combines his strong academic and research background with extensive clinical expertise to deliver advanced, comprehensive care to his patients.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions, including asthma, allergic diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Expertise encompasses the management of lung infections, tuberculosis, and the clinical evaluation of lung cancer.

In addition to pulmonary care, the doctor is proficient in performing bronchoscopy procedures and conducting polysomnography for the assessment and diagnosis of sleep apnea.

The doctor is a highly skilled specialist in orthopedics and traumatology, with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex spinal conditions, including scoliosis, spinal canal stenosis, and various spinal fractures or slippage issues. The doctor provides comprehensive care for degenerative and traumatic conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.

In addition to spinal care, the doctor specializes in advanced joint reconstruction and orthopedic surgery, focusing on knee and hip prosthesis procedures. The clinical practice also encompasses the management of shoulder and knee pathologies, as well as specialized treatments for foot and ankle disorders, heel spurs, and chronic coccyx pain.

The doctor is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric trauma surgery. With extensive expertise in orthopedics, the doctor focuses on arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, and ankle, as well as complex joint replacement surgeries including knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses.

In addition to joint reconstruction, the doctor provides specialized care in deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery. The practice also encompasses sports surgery, addressing athletic injuries to restore function and mobility for patients of all ages.

The doctor is a highly versatile radiologist with extensive expertise across a broad spectrum of diagnostic and interventional imaging modalities. Clinical proficiency includes abdomen, Doppler, obstetric, breast, musculoskeletal, pediatric, and neuroradiology, ensuring comprehensive diagnostic support for diverse patient populations.

In addition to diagnostic imaging, the doctor is skilled in performing nonvascular interventional procedures, providing minimally invasive solutions to complex clinical conditions. This multidisciplinary approach allows for precise diagnostic accuracy and effective therapeutic intervention across various medical specialties.