High intensity focused ultrasound ablation (HIFU) Doctors Abroad — Page 2

Professor Yang Ki Yeol is the Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound. She specialises in uterus-preserving treatments that help women avoid major surgery while managing fibroids.

• Holds a PhD from Kyung Hee University and served as a Clinical Professor there
• Serves as the Business Director for the Korean Therapeutic Ultrasound Medical Association
• Certified Menopause Specialist through the Korean Menopause Society
• Expert in combining HIFU with radiofrequency ablation for complex gynecological cases

Dr. Senol Erguney is a senior urologist at Büyük Anadolu Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in endoscopic stone treatments and transurethral prostate surgeries. Dr. Erguney previously served as the Kocaeli Provincial Health Director. He also leads treatments for male infertility and sexual dysfunction.

• Performs endoscopic prostate and bladder surgery using the TUR method.
• Treats kidney stones through endoscopic crushing techniques.
• Expert in male infertility treatments, including microsurgical varicocele repair.
• Treats pediatric urological conditions such as nocturnal incontinence and undescended testicles.

Dr Jung Nan Hee is the Director of General Affairs for the Korean Society of High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound and a pioneer in uterus-preserving treatments.

• Holds a PhD from Korea University and completed a clinical fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology
• Specialises in non-surgical HIFU and Radiofrequency Ablation for uterine fibroids and adenomyosis
• Completed advanced training at the HIFU Training Centre at Fudan University
• Serves as a Key Opinion Leader for global pharmaceutical companies including Bayer and Novo Nordisk
• Regular medical advisor on South Korean national broadcasting networks for women's health

Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik. He specializes in the treatment of pituitary adenomas and complex skull base tumors. Dr. Ceylan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 4,300 surgeries for pituitary adenomas.
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region pathologies.
• Performed 150+ craniopharyngioma resections and 120+ chordoma surgeries.
• Previously served as Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University.

Dr. Leyla Elmas is a dermatology specialist at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital in Istanbul. She was named the 2023 ASDS International Dermatology Specialist of the Year. Dr. Elmas graduated second in her medical class from Istanbul University – Cerrahpaşa. She treats a variety of skin conditions and performs diagnostic dermatological procedures.

• Completed research and observerships at Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and King’s College London.
• Received the 2024 AAD Strauss & Katz World Congress Scholarship.
• Published 10 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
• Holds a national patent for a medical innovation.

Dr. Elif Esra Uyar is an obstetrician-gynecologist at Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital. She specializes in IVF, reproductive immunology, and cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Uyar is a member of the European Society for Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE). She holds a fellowship in aesthetic genital surgery from the British Academy of CME.

• Specializes in complex cases like repeated IVF failure and recurrent miscarriage.
• Performs aesthetic and functional procedures including labiaplasty and vaginoplasty.
• Provides ovarian rejuvenation using PRP and PRGF techniques.
• Practices at JCI-accredited Lokman Hekim Istanbul Hospital.

Dr. Mustafa Solak is a clinical oncologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. He completed a fellowship at the prestigious Hacettepe University Cancer Institute. Dr. Solak previously practiced at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. He treats a variety of complex cancers, including lung, breast, and gastrointestinal malignancies.

• Specializes in the treatment of testicular, ovarian, and head and neck cancers.
• Performs oncology procedures including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
• Trained at Hacettepe University and Istanbul Sisli Etfal Training Hospital.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited facility that treats over 500,000 patients annually.

Dr. Gulumser Kiziltas Tokmak is a neurologist at Hisar Hospital Intercontinental in Istanbul. She holds a master’s degree in electrophysiology from Istanbul University. Dr. Tokmak specializes in brain health, treating conditions like dementia, chronic headaches, and vertigo. She works at a JCI-accredited facility known for international patient safety standards.

• Specializes in diagnostic studies including EMG, EEG, and polysomnography (PSG).
• Treats complex neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and multiple sclerosis.
• Manages specialized neurological therapies, including medication for essential tremors and ALS.
• Performs advanced diagnostic monitoring, such as video-EEG and electroneurography.

Dr Pramote Cherdrattanrak specialises in gynaecological care at Intrarat Hospital, where he uses non-surgical ultrasound technology to treat complex conditions.

• Holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from Vajira Hospital
• Graduated medical school at Srinakharinwirot University
• Focuses on non-invasive alternatives to traditional surgery
• Expert in managing uterine fibroids and adenomyosis using HIFU
• Active member of the Thai medical community

Dr. Ramazan Sari is an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He helped establish the Department of Neurosurgery at Medipol University. Dr. Sari handles complex cases involving brain tumors, pituitary adenomas, and spinal stenosis. He participated in the accreditation process for the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies.

• Specializes in transnasal tumor resection and robotic spine surgery.
• Performs deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy surgery.
• Expert in Gamma Knife and CyberKnife radiosurgery for brain conditions.
• Treats cerebral aneurysms, cavernomas, and arteriovenous malformations.