Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Tolga Kandogan is an ENT specialist at Medipol Mega University Hospital in Istanbul. He has published 28 articles in international refereed journals. Dr. Kandogan treats complex conditions including sleep apnea and sensorineural hearing loss. He works at a JCI-accredited facility equipped with Da Vinci robotic systems.

• Presented research at over 15 international scientific meetings.
• Moderated 35 domestic panel conferences and live surgery sessions.
• Treats deviated septums, nasal polyps, and adenoids.
• Practice supports over 1,200 patients daily at a major multi-specialty hub.

Dr. Alaettin Celik is a pediatric surgeon at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital. He was the founding chairman of the Pediatric Surgery Department at Istanbul Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Celik holds triple specializations in general surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric urology. He trained at London's Hospital for Sick Children to establish Turkey’s first dedicated pediatric units.

• Trained generations of surgeons as a former department head at Istanbul University.
• Author of three major books on newborn and pediatric surgery.
• Treats complex cases including anal atresia, liver hemangiomas, and neonatal conditions.
• Member of the Turkish Ministry of Health Pediatric Surgery Society.

The doctor has extensive experience in general surgery, having worked at Taksim Training and Research Hospital General Surgery Clinic from 2001 to 2006. This was followed by roles at Nigde State Hospital, Selimpaşa Emergency and Traumatology Hospital, and Basaksehir State Hospital, where the doctor honed skills in emergency medicine and traumatology. The doctor's career reflects a strong focus on surgical procedures and emergency medical care.

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.

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. Pongtep Na Nakorn is a sports medicine specialist at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital. He focuses on shoulder and knee arthroscopic surgery at Thailand's first orthopedic-only hospital. Dr. Na Nakorn treats complex conditions like rotator cuff tears and ACL injuries. He works at an AACI-accredited facility using robotic surgical assistants for high precision.

• Specializes in minimally invasive surgery for faster patient recovery.
• Completed sports medicine training at Thammasat University.
• Expert in meniscus repair and joint replacement procedures.
• Treats habitual shoulder dislocation and ligament tears.

Dr. Caner Gelbal is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital. He has contributed to international plastic surgery science at the European Plastic Surgery Research Council. Dr. Gelbal treats both aesthetic and reconstructive cases in Istanbul. He works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 600,000 patients every year.

• Holds personal certifications in microsurgery and animal research.
• Specials in body contouring, breast surgery, and hair transplantation.
• Presented research on bone survival and fat graft success in Munich.
• Performs aesthetic procedures including gynaecomastia surgery and tummy tucks.