Thyroidectomy Doctors Abroad — Page 3

Professor Selin Kapan is a senior general surgeon and academic who leads complex surgical cases at Istinye University Liv Hospital Topkapi.

• Holds a Professorship in General Surgery from Istanbul University
• Former Educational and Administrative Supervisor at major Turkish training and research hospitals
• Expertise in endocrine and gastrointestinal procedures including thyroid and hernia repairs
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and the Turkish Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery Association
• Published over 50 scientific papers in international peer-reviewed journals

Dr. Lee Jihyeon is a breast and thyroid surgeon. He has expertise in benign and malignant breast diseases, oncoplastic breast surgery, and Mammotome biopsy. He also treats thyroid and parathyroid diseases. He practices pulmonary intensive care (critical care medicine).

He earned his M.D. from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He completed an internship and a general surgery residency at Yonsei University Severance Hospital. He also pursued a short-term fellowship at the Cancer Institute Hospital of JFCR in Japan.

His past roles include Chief of Surgery at Incheon Christian Hospital and Attending Surgeon at Cheil General Hospital. He served as Director of the Breast Center and as Chairman and Chief of Surgery at Samsung Cheil Hospital. He was Chairman of Surgery and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Cheil General Hospital. He also served as Clinical Professor of Surgery at Gangnam CHA Hospital, CHA University.

Dr. Erkan Karatas is an ENT and maxillofacial surgeon at Atlas University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in skull base surgery and cochlear implant placement. Dr. Karatas has contributed to over 100 medical articles. He completed specialized training at prestigious centers in the US, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.

• Member of 11 professional associations, including the American Academy of Otolaryngology.
• Expert in complex surgeries for thyroid, tongue, and larynx cancers.
• Performs specialized procedures like stapedectomy, tympanoplasty, and orthognathic surgery.
• Works at an AACI-accredited hospital that treats 565,000 patients annually.

Professor Kazak is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with a clinical focus on endocrine surgeries.

• Specialises in surgical treatment for thyroid diseases and goitres
• Former professor of medicine who has trained future surgical specialists
• Expertise includes both modern surgical removal and post-operative management
• Treats complex endocrine cases alongside stomach and abdominal wall surgeries
• Practises at a major hospital centre handling international patient cases

The doctor is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in a broad range of complex procedures, with a primary clinical focus on oncological surgery and the surgical management of obesity and type 2 diabetes. The doctor possesses extensive expertise in treating diseases of the digestive system, including colon, rectum, stomach, and gallbladder conditions, as well as stomach hernia repair.

Furthermore, the doctor is proficient in the surgical treatment of anorectal diseases and provides comprehensive care for breast diseases and cancer. Clinical practice also encompasses the specialized treatment of thyroid and parathyroid disorders, ensuring a multidisciplinary approach to patient health and surgical recovery.

Associate Professor Mehmet Akif Aydin is a senior specialist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital with focused training from the Society of Endocrine Surgery.

• Specialises in surgical management of thyroid and endocrine disorders
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Society and Society of Endocrine Surgery
• Completed specialist residency at Goztepe Training and Research Hospital
• Focuses on precise surgical techniques for complex thyroid removals
• Trained at Istanbul University Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine

Dr Kadir Dicle is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals who specialises in complex endocrine and oncological surgery.

• Focuses on the surgical management of thyroid and parathyroid diseases
• Expertise in oncological surgery for glandular tumours and cancer treatment
• Performs both partial and total thyroidectomies for nodules and goitre
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association
• Coordinates endocrine care at a major international surgical centre

Dr Volkan Kinas is an oncological surgery expert who focuses on complex endocrine cases at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals.

• Specialises in thyroid cancer and breast surgery programmes
• Performs oncological resections for various endocrine and digestive system cancers
• Handles both routine thyroid removal and complex malignancy cases
• Focuses on precision-based techniques within bariatric and metabolic surgery

Dr. Kim Yeonsun is an endocrinologist and Head of the Department of Endocrinology at Naeun Hospital. He treats diabetes, thyroid disease, metabolic syndrome, high cholesterol, osteoporosis, and other endocrine disorders.

He earned his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed graduate training in internal medicine at Gachon University. He then trained as a clinical fellow in endocrinology at Samsung Medical Center.

He previously served as Head of Internal Medicine at Seoul Red Cross Hospital. He was also a professor of endocrinology and metabolism at Gachon University Gil Medical Center. He is a regular member of the Korean Endocrine Society and the Korean Diabetes Association.

Professor Turgut Camkiran is a senior general surgeon at Büyük Anadolu Hospitals with elite training from Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine.

• Specialises in laparoscopic techniques for endocrine and general surgical cases
• Completed advanced surgical residency at one of Turkey's most prestigious medical faculties
• Active member of the National Association of Surgery and the Turkish Medical Association
• Engages in ongoing professional development through the National Surgery Congress

Dr. Zulfu Sertkaya is an associate professor and andrologist at Andro Expertise in Istanbul. He holds the FEBU title from the European Association of Urology. Dr. Sertkaya focuses on male health, sexual function, and aesthetic urological procedures. He treats patients at his clinic and performs surgeries at affiliated hospitals.

• Earned Fellow of the European Board of Urology (FEBU) status.
• Specialize in andrology, male sexual health, and aesthetic urology.
• Performs penile implant surgery and varicocelectomy for infertility.
• Works at a clinic accredited by the Turkish Medical Association.

Associate Professor Cemal Kara is a highly accomplished general surgeon who has performed over 6,200 procedures throughout his distinguished career. He is a recognised innovator in the field, having invented and patented a specialist laparoscopic surgical instrument.

• Holds a Certificate of Surgical Competence from the Turkish Surgical Association
• Awarded multiple prizes in national and international scientific competitions
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association and Aegean Region Surgery Association
• Associate Professor at Medical Park Izmir Hospital – a leading private medical centre
• Specialises in minimally invasive techniques for complex general surgery cases

Assistant Professor Gokhan Yilmaz brings high-level academic expertise to General Surgery at Medipol University Pendik Hospital.

• Specialised in endocrine surgery focusing on thyroid and parathyroid disorders
• Former specialist at Sancaktepe Training and Research Hospital
• Earned his doctorate from the Okmeydanı Training and Research Hospital
• Provides detailed surgical consultations via online video link
• Member of the Turkish Surgical Association for endocrine care