Online consultation with Surgeon Doctors Abroad — Page 5

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.

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. 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.

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.

Choi Sang Rok — plastic surgeon, Lienjang.

Prof. Dr. Sukru Kandemir is a periodontology expert at Nifa Dent International in Izmir. He served as the head of the Periodontology Department at Ege University. Dr. Kandemir treats gum disease, provides dental implants, and performs complex bone grafting. He has been a full professor of clinical sciences since 1994.

• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and flapless dental implant surgeries.
• Expert in sinus-lifting, autogenous bone grafts, and gum surgery.
• Authored 14 research papers on periodontal disease and implantology.
• Supervised numerous doctoral theses to improve dental treatment standards.

Dr. Chatchai Fonglertnukul, M.D., is a General and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon (Medical License No. 43834). He is board-certified in General Surgery at Rajavithi Hospital. He completed a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery there.

Education: Doctor of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University. Expertise: general surgery, advanced laparoscopic (minimally invasive) surgery, and bariatric (weight-loss) surgery.

Dr. Irfan Cicin is a Professor of Medical Oncology at İstinye University Liv Hospital Topkapı. He specializes in treating complex cancers, including glioblastoma, lung cancer, and pancreatic tumors. He serves as a professor at the Trakya University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Cicin previously served as a physician in the Turkish Air Force.

• Performs systemic therapies such as immunotherapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy.
• Treats a wide range of conditions including gynecologic, orthopedic, and neuro-oncology cases.
• Expert in HIPEC and chemoembolization for liver and abdominal malignancies.
• Works at a 300-bed university hospital with 33 medical departments.