Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 6

Specializing in thoracic surgery at Memorial Şişli Hospital, Dr. Cetinkaya brings a wealth of experience in complex chest procedures.

• Over 16 years of experience of experience in thoracic surgery
• Former research assistant at Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
• Specializes in minimally invasive thoracic procedures
• Member of the Turkish Thoracic Surgery Association

Specializes in pancreatic cancer care with da Vinci robotic surgery – brings 23 years of experience of experience at Anadolu Medical Center.

• Trained in general surgery at Dr. Lütfi Kırdar KEAH in Istanbul
• Expert in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC techniques for complex cases
• Assistant professor at Maltepe University Medical School

Head of Thoracic Surgery at Hospital Clínic de Barcelona with 40 years of experience in the field. Dr. Molins specializes in both general and thoracic surgery.

• Fellowship at Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School
• Published 145 scientific articles and 505 conference reports
• Visiting Professor at Massachusetts General Hospital
• Certified by the European College of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
• Past President of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Dr. Puttapong Serttikul specializes in advanced laparoscopic and endoscopic procedures at Inthrarat Hospital.

• Trained in laparoscopic colorectal surgery at Chulalongkorn University Hospital
• Expert in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Member of the NHSO Region 4 Audit Committee
• Over 19 years of experience of experience in general surgery

Specializes in thyroid and endocrine surgery with 51 years of experience of experience. Prof. Raventos trains surgeons in advanced laparoscopic techniques at Centro Médico Teknon.

• Fellowship-trained at Mayo Clinic – among America's top hospitals
• Expert in thyroid resection and complex thyroid cancer cases
• Published widely on surgical techniques and outcomes
• Pioneer in laparoscopic digestive surgery since the 1980s

Dr. Lana Bijelic specializes in peritoneal carcinomatosis surgery, trained under Prof. Paul Sugarbaker at Washington Hospital Center.

• Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery
• Active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology and American Society of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies
• Former Research Director at Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Recipient of multiple awards for surgical excellence

Dr. Sabia specializes in advanced peritoneal and abdominal cancer surgeries at Centro Médico Teknon, with extensive experience in complex oncological procedures.

• Over 24 years of experience in peritoneal oncology surgery
• Expert in laparoscopic and robotic surgical techniques
• Active researcher in clinical trials for oncological surgery
• Member of multiple prestigious surgical oncology societies

Dr Keerapat Phiromkraiphakdi is a plastic surgery expert trained in the US, specializing in cosmetic procedures at ID Clinic Bangkok.

• Board-certified in both general and plastic surgery
• Trained at top institutions including UTHSC and UMC
• Medical Professor at Srinakharinwirot University
• Member of the Thai Society of Plastic Surgeons

Prof. Dr. Aykan specializes in glaucoma management using multidiode laser treatments – a minimally invasive approach that reduces infection risks and avoids medication dependency.

• 31 years of experience of experience in ophthalmology with a focus on glaucoma
• Trained at Glaucoma Research and Education Group in San Francisco
• Active member of Turkish Society of Ophthalmology Glaucoma Unit
• Fellow of European Board of Ophthalmology (FEBO)
• Professor at Near East University School of Medicine

900+ hemorrhoid treatments performed – Dr. Bausys is a highly experienced abdominal surgeon and proctologist at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Specializes in complex colorectal and anorectal procedures
• Focuses on surgical management of congenital and acquired rectal conditions
• Works at a modern, internationally recognized private hospital
• 4.7 patient satisfaction rating

Dr. Altan Kir is a thoracic and robotic surgery specialist at Anadolu Medical Center. He is recognized as a top expert in lung cancer treatment and surgery. Dr. Kir completed training at London Royal Brompton Hospital and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He works at Anadolu Medical Center, an institution affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

• Specializes in robotic lung surgery and complex airway procedures.
• Performs robotic lung segmentectomy and lobectomies for cancer patients.
• Holds membership in the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
• Treats patients at a facility ranked among the top 10 hospitals globally.

Dr. Altinli leads the Surgery Center for Esophageal and Gastric Diseases at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on advanced laparoscopic techniques.

• 29 years of experience of experience in gastrointestinal surgery
• Former director of Colon and Rectum Surgery Unit
• Trained advanced laparoscopic surgery at Istanbul Science University
• Specializes in minimally invasive gastrointestinal procedures

Associate Professor Ersan Eroglu specializes in laparoscopic and endocrine surgeries at Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital, with a focus on minimally invasive techniques.

• Over 14 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• First Prize in Turkey for laparoscopic right hemicolectomy technique
• Member of the Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Society
• Published 16 scientific articles in national and international journals
• Lecturer at Istanbul Arel University, Faculty of Medicine

Dr. Arzu Tekkeli is a dentist at Anadolu Medical Center in Istanbul. She specializes in smile design and digital dentistry using CAD/CAM technology. Dr. Tekkeli graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry. She focuses on restorative and aesthetic treatments for international patients.

• Member of the Turkish Dental Association and the Oral Implantology Association.
• Performs All-on-4, All-on-6, and Straumann dental implant installations.
• Expertise in aesthetic dentistry and digital smile reconstruction.
• Practices at Anadolu Medical Center, a facility affiliated with Johns Hopkins Medicine.

President of Lithuania's Minimally Invasive Surgery Audit Committee – Dr. Lipnickas sets national standards for hernia surgery at Meliva Kardiolita Hospital.

• Specializes in laparoscopic and abdominal surgery with 30 years of experience of experience
• Member of European and Austrian Hernia Associations
• Published 24 scientific articles on surgical techniques
• Senior surgeon at Vilnius University Hospital's general surgery division