Paediatric Check-Up Doctors Abroad — Page 7

Dr. Pradeep Nair is a cardiothoracic surgeon at NMC Specialty Hospital in Al Ain. He specializes in complex heart procedures like the Bentall technique and redo CABG. Dr. Nair completed training at AIIMS New Delhi and Waikato Hospital in New Zealand. He treats adult conditions including atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, and heart valve issues.

• Performs heart port surgery and double valve replacements.
• Treats adults with ventricular septal defects (VSD) and atherosclerosis.
• Served as a Resident Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon at Nawaloka Hospital.
• Works within the Aster DM Healthcare network, which manages 20 million annual visits.

Dr. Hasan Biri is a urologist and founding president of Koru Healthcare Group. He specializes in robotic surgery for prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers. Dr. Biri conducted oncology research at the University of Southern California Uro-oncology Center. He treats patients at the JCI-accredited Private Koru Ankara Hospital.

• Authored over 80 national and international scientific publications.
• Former head of urology and chief physician at Gazi Ankara Hospital.
• Performs robotic da Vinci prostatectomies and kidney-sparing surgeries.
• Treats complex conditions like urolithiasis, azoospermia, and urethral strictures.

Dr. Villagrá is a premier cardiovascular surgeon who directs the Children's Cardiac Surgery Service. His pediatric check-ups focus on evaluating complex heart conditions in newborns and children.

• Authored over 100 articles on pediatric heart care in international medical journals
• Trained in congenital heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic and Boston Children's Hospital
• Earned a doctoral thesis with the Outstanding Cum Laude distinction
• Member of the International Society for Heart Transplantation
• Serves on the editorial board for the Spanish Journal of Cardiology

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Krishna Subramony Iyer has performed over 10,000 surgeries for congenital heart diseases. He pioneered pediatric cardiac care in Northern India at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute. Dr. Iyer performed the first successful rapid two-stage arterial switch in India. He specializes in treating newborns and malnourished infants with complex heart conditions.

• Completed a fellowship at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne.
• Served as an Additional Professor at AIIMS in New Delhi.
• Expert in double switch operations and Fontan procedures.
• Active member of the 'Gift of Life' program by Rotary International.

Dr. Omer Alyan is an interventional cardiologist at Medipol Bahçelievler University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart valve surgery and complex vascular stenting. Dr. Alyan previously served as the Cardiology Clinic Supervisor at Private Veni Vidi Hospital. He works at a JCI-accredited facility known for its high-contrast PET-CT and cardiovascular surgery.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation with 3D mapping and heart cryoablation.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial angioplasty with stenting.
• Treats conditions including atrial fibrillation, arrhythmia, and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Practice includes aneurysm coiling and endovenous radiofrequency ablation (EVRF).

Professor Karaman is a consultant surgeon and co-founder of the Turkish Society for Pediatric Urology. He provides specialized pediatric check-ups for children with complex urological conditions.

• Treats congenital urological issues and phimosis – a condition where the foreskin is too tight
• Authored 300 academic papers with over 1,000 international citations in medical journals
• Former Rector of Istanbul Medeniyet University and chief of a major training hospital
• Member of the commission that sets the urology curriculum for the Turkish Ministry of Health
• Edited textbooks specifically on pediatric urology and uro-oncological conditions

Dr. Serena Piacentini holds a PhD in endocrinology from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart. She leads pediatric check-ups at Mater Olbia Hospital.

• Specializes in thyroid diagnostics for autoimmune conditions and goiter
• Monitors growth and metabolic health to detect early childhood hormonal imbalances
• Treats dyslipidemia — manages unhealthy levels of blood fats in young patients
• Researches treatments for metabolic bone diseases to improve childhood bone health
• Expert in treating adrenal and parathyroid gland disorders in children

The doctor is a highly experienced pulmonary specialist with an extensive clinical background spanning over two decades. After completing medical education at Marmara University, the doctor underwent specialized training in chest diseases at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital.

Throughout a long tenure at the Sureyyapasa Chest Disease and Training Hospital, the doctor served in various capacities, including as a Chief Assistant. The doctor achieved the rank of Associate Professor in 2017 and currently holds the title of Professor at the Yeni Yuzyıl University Faculty of Medicine, where the doctor contributes to the Department of Pulmonary Medicine.

Dr. Siar Dursun is a pediatric neurologist at Medipol University Pendik Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating complex neurological conditions in children, including epilepsy and cerebral palsy. Dr. Dursun completed his medical training at Adnan Menderes University and Izmir Research Hospital. He works at a university-affiliated center that serves 350,000 patients annually.

• Treats neurodegenerative diseases, West syndrome, and spinal muscular atrophy.
• Performs pediatric check-ups and diagnostic video-EEG monitoring for epilepsy.
• Provides medication management for autism and Parkinson’s disease.
• Practices at a hospital with 21 dedicated newborn intensive care units.

Dr. Okay Abaci is a professor of cardiology at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in heart and leg angiography and peripheral arterial disease. Dr. Abaci holds over 100 domestic and international scientific publications. He completed dedicated training in peripheral arterial intervention in Italy.

• Performs coronary angiography, heart cryoablation, and carotid stenting.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI Association.
• Treats complex conditions including atrial fibrillation and dilated cardiomyopathy.
• Works at Biruni University Hospital, a TEMOS-accredited facility in Turkey.

Areas of Expertise

Stroke Rehabilitation

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Neurological Rehabilitation

Pediatric Rehabilitation

Robotic Rehabilitation

Atroplasty Rehabilitation

Fracture Rehabilitation

Osteoarthritis (Calcification)

Osteoporosis (Bone Resorption)

Fibromyalgia

Medicine

Education

Faculty of Medicine

Specialization: Ankara Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

Associate Professor: 12.10.2015

Publications

Erkin Gülten, Elhan Atilla H, Aybay Canan, Şirzai Hülya, Özel Sumru (2007) Validity and reliability of the Turkish translation of the Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI). Disability and Rehabilitation

Dr. Cuneyt Kocas is a cardiologist at Biruni University Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and hypertension. Dr. Kocas treats heart conditions using both diagnostic and interventional methods. He works at a TEMOS-accredited facility equipped with a hybrid operating room.

• Performs radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for heart rhythm disorders.
• Expert in carotid and intracranial arterial stenting for vascular health.
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the SCAI.
• Conducts complex procedures like cardiac valve repair and coronary bypass surgery.