CT (computer tomography) Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Mehmet Osman Akcakaya is an associate professor of neurosurgery at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital. He specializes in functional neurosurgery, brain tumors, and peripheral nerve reconstruction. Dr. Akcakaya completed a clinical fellowship in stereotactic surgery at Hannover Medical School in Germany.

• Trained in microsurgery of the brachial plexus at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.
• Performs deep brain stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, and Gamma Knife procedures.
• Treats complex conditions including brain cysts and malignant brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital serving 200,000 patients annually.

Dr. Sefik Igdem is a radiation oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in treating head, neck, and prostate cancers. He currently serves as a Professor at Demiroğlu Bilim University. Dr. Igdem uses Truebeam STx and Halcyon systems for accurate radiotherapy.

• Specializes in conformal treatments for complex tumor cases.
• Treats various conditions including lung, breast, and brain tumors.
• Practices at a JCI-accredited hospital that serves 200,000 patients annually.
• Completed his radiation oncology training at the Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty.

Dr. Dov Zippel is a surgical oncologist and head of the Meirav Breast Center. Forbes Israel named him to its Best Doctors list in 2025. He treats benign and malignant breast tumors and melanoma at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Zippel completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Calgary in Canada.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery and minimally invasive skin cancer procedures.
• Treats patients at the Ella Lemelbaum Institute for Immuno-Oncology.
• Researches perioperative treatments for stage III melanoma and breast lesion excision.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked 7th worldwide by Newsweek in 2026.

Dr. Francisco Aranda Murillo is an orthopedic surgeon at Hospital Quironsalud Marbella. He specializes in hip and foot surgery for bone and joint injuries. He served as the traumatologist for the Spanish Motorcycling Federation during world championships. Dr. Aranda treats patients at a JCI-accredited facility in Spain.

• Participated in the medical support team for the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.
• Performs specialized hip and ankle arthroscopy alongside joint replacement.
• Member of the Spanish Society for Hip Surgery Secca.
• Trained in surgical orthopedics at the Instituto Dexeus in Barcelona.

Dr. Samet Yardimci is a specialist in gastroenterology and general surgery at VM Medical Park Pendik Hospital. He holds the Best Young Researcher Award from the Congress of Transplantation. Dr. Yardimci completed a fellowship in gastroenterology surgery at a top Turkish training center. He treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and gastric ulcers.

• Performs obesity surgery and laparoscopic procedures for the digestive system.
• Member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders.
• Completed an international observer program at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Texas.
• Holds the Turkish Surgery Competency Certificate for surgical excellence.

Professor Amit Tirosh leads the Neuroendocrine Tumor Service at Sheba Medical Center. He specializes in using CT scans to monitor and treat complex endocrine cancers.

• Trained in endocrine tumor genetics at the National Institutes of Health in the USA
• Published research in Radiology on radiation exposure from CT surveillance for pancreatic tumors
• International expert on hereditary syndromes including MEN1 and von Hippel–Lindau disease
• Leads the Endocrine Oncology Bioinformatics Laboratory focusing on advanced tumor data
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society and its international expert panels

Dr. Pongsathron Liengwattanakul is an orthopedic specialist at Mali Interdisciplinary Hospital in Bangkok. He focuses on restoring mobility through both surgical and regenerative treatments. Dr. Liengwattanakul treats complex conditions including scoliosis, degenerative spine disease, and joint osteoarthritis. He works within a facility holding AACI and GHA international medical accreditations.

• Performs knee and hip replacements and therapeutic arthroscopy.
• Uses PRP and stem cell therapy for joint and spine repair.
• Treats various sports injuries, meniscus tears, and bone fractures.
• Offers total knee replacement using the OMNI robotic system.

Dr. Zvi Cohen is the Director of the Neurosurgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He was recently recognized in Forbes Israel’s Best Doctors list for 2025. Dr. Cohen specializes in treating complex brain, pituitary, and spinal cord tumors. He founded the brain tumor tissue bank at Sheba to support oncological research. Dr. Cohen is board-certified in neurosurgery and leads clinical trials for malignant brain tumors.

• Completed fellowships in neurosurgical oncology at MD Anderson and neuroradiology at Beth Israel.
• Expert in intraoperative MRI, stereotactic biopsies, and image-guided resections.
• Performs radiosurgery and minimally invasive microsurgery for CNS tumors.
• Member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology and the Israeli Association of Neurological Surgeons.

Dr. Savas Ceylan has performed over 5,600 endoscopic neurosurgical procedures at VM Medical Park Pendik. He specializes in the treatment of pituitary adenomas and complex skull base tumors. Dr. Ceylan is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He practices at a JCI-accredited hospital in Istanbul.

• Completed over 4,300 surgeries for pituitary adenomas.
• Expert in endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for sellar region pathologies.
• Performed 150+ craniopharyngioma resections and 120+ chordoma surgeries.
• Previously served as Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Kocaeli University.

Dr. Aziz Kemal Emek is a general surgeon and surgical oncologist at Medical Park Antalya Hospital Complex. He specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, focusing on liver and biliary tract tumors. Dr. Emek holds a professorship from Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine. He performs Da Vinci robotic procedures and weight loss surgeries.

• Member of the National Surgical Association and the Turkish Medical Association.
• Treats complex conditions like Crohn's disease, liver cirrhosis, and ulcerative colitis.
• Performs stomach resections, esophagectomies, and robotic-assisted surgeries.
• Works at a clinic authorized for international health tourism by the Turkish government.

Dr. Emine Yildirim is an associate professor of general surgery at Atlas University Hospital, Istanbul. She specializes in surgical oncology with a focus on breast cancer treatment and reconstruction. Dr. Yildirim has published over 15 scientific articles in peer-reviewed journals like Academic Radiology. She holds multiple international certificates in breast cancer surgery and nipple-sparing techniques.

• Performs breast-conserving surgery, free flap reconstruction, and implant-based breast augmentation.
• Treats complex oncological conditions including thyroid, bladder, and colorectal cancers.
• Completed medical residency at Istanbul Haseki Health Application and Research Center.
• Works at AACI-accredited Atlas University Hospital, which treats 565,000 patients annually.

Dr. Ayhan Kara leads spinal diagnostics and surgery at Central Hospital. His specialized training enables precise CT evaluation of cervical and lumbar conditions.

• Completed a surgical internship at the Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Expert in spinal instrumentation and fixation for complex structural issues.
• Focuses on minimally invasive techniques like nucleoplasty to speed up recovery.
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital in advanced neurosurgery.
• Member of professional spine surgery groups and regular conference attendee.

Dr. Ma Bin, MD, PhD, is a Chief Physician and master's supervisor in Spinal Surgery at a tertiary hospital. He has more than 20 years of experience. His work focuses on degenerative spine disease and minimally invasive surgery. He is skilled in PELD, percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, and tubular retractor-assisted decompression and fusion.

He serves on the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Committee of the Chinese Orthopaedic Association. He is also a standing committee member of the Spine Minimally Invasive Professional Committee of the Chinese Medical Doctor Association. He is a frequent keynote speaker at national conferences. He has led or joined several provincial and ministerial projects. He has published more than 20 papers in core domestic and SCI-indexed journals. His findings are widely cited, and some have been adopted into clinical guidelines.

Dr. Wan Daqian, MD, PhD, is Associate Chief Physician and Master’s Supervisor in Orthopedics (Joint Surgery) at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. He focuses on joint surgery and sports medicine. He performs shoulder and knee arthroscopy and total hip and knee arthroplasty. He was among the first to use stem-cell therapy for osteoarticular bone-defect disease. His surgical volume ranks among the highest in the region.

He has led 7 grants, including one NSFC General Project. He has published over 20 SCI papers. Some sources report over 30 SCI papers among more than 40 articles, with 8 in Q1 journals, a cumulative impact factor over 100, and a maximum impact factor of 12.153. He has served as a guest editor for multiple journals. He co-authored one monograph.

Credentials and awards: He was mentored by Academician Dai Kerong. He was a visiting scholar in biomedical engineering at UC Berkeley. He received the Shanghai “Super Postdoctoral” award. He is a researcher with the Key Lab of Spine & Spinal Cord Injury (MOE). His honors include the Heilongjiang Medical & Health New Technology Award (Third Prize) and the Harbin Medical & Health New Technology Application Award (First Prize).

Dr. Ding Yi is the Associate Chief Physician in Hematology at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. She is also the acting deputy director of the Blood Transfusion Department. She holds a Master of Medicine from Tongji University. She serves on the Youth Committee of the Shanghai Society of Hematology.

She is skilled in diagnosing and treating leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. She offers hematopoietic and umbilical cord blood stem cell therapies. She specializes in acute leukemia. She developed sequential treatment protocols. She participated in research that won the Second Prize of the Shanghai Science and Technology Progress Award. She has published more than 10 papers.

An orthopedic specialist experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of bone and joint conditions, with particular expertise in knee and shoulder disorders. Provides comprehensive orthopedic care, including both conservative treatment and surgical procedures, tailored to each patient’s condition.

Areas of Expertise:

• Total Knee Replacement
• Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy
• Osteoarthritis and Joint Disorders
• Sports Injuries
• Fractures and Joint Dislocations
• Knee and Shoulder Conditions
• General Orthopedic Surgery

Treatment Approach:
Focused on accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and restoring mobility and quality of life through appropriate non-surgical and surgical treatment options.

Dr. Shen Yuqin, MD, PhD, is Professor and Chief Physician at Shanghai Tongji Hospital. Dr. Shen directs the Rehabilitation Medicine Center and the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department. A doctoral supervisor and National Advanced Worker, Dr. Shen is a pioneer in cardiac rehabilitation for heart failure.

Dr. Shen was the first in China to implement cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET)-guided rehabilitation for heart failure. Dr. Shen also introduced the use of the anaerobic threshold to prescribe exercise intensity. The team created a nationwide hospital–community–home closed-loop model. In 2020, they opened Shanghai’s only inpatient cardiac rehabilitation ward in a tertiary hospital.

Dr. Shen is the principal investigator of two NSFC General Projects. Honors include the CRMA Science and Technology Award, First Prize (2019), and the Shanghai Rehabilitation Medicine Science and Technology Progress Awards, First Prize (2018, 2024). Dr. Shen has published over 50 papers as first or corresponding author. Dr. Shen served as chief editor of one monograph and associate editor of two. The portfolio includes 22 patents (15 authorized, including three invention patents) and five software copyrights. Nine technology transfers have been completed.

Dr. Shen is a Fellow of the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (FAACVPR) and a CDQI certified expert. Dr. Shen serves as an associate editor and editorial board member. Dr. Shen led the drafting of eight consensuses, guidelines, and standards, and organized 20 national courses. The center has served more than 10,000 patients. The care model has been extended across Shanghai and introduced in Yunnan.

Dr. Yuri Goldes is the Deputy Director of General Surgery at Sheba Medical Center. He pioneered some of Israel’s first robotic resections for stomach and pancreatic cancers. Forbes Israel named him among the nation’s best gastrointestinal surgeons. In 2019, he received the Best Doctor of the Year award from the Israeli Ministry of Health.

• Specializes in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic, gastric, and esophageal cancers.
• Performs minimally invasive Whipple procedures, one of the most complex abdominal operations.
• Treats benign conditions including diaphragmatic hernia, achalasia, GERD, and gallbladder disease.
• Works at Sheba Medical Center, ranked among the Top 10 hospitals worldwide by Newsweek.

Dr. Suebuang Phupichphong is an orthopedic surgeon. Dr. Phupichphong has subspecialty training in sports medicine.

Education and training: M.D., Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University. Diploma, Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Lerdsin Hospital, Department of Medical Services. Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Phramongkutklao Hospital.