MRI of one area Doctors Abroad — Page 4

Dr. Manuel Leyes is an orthopedist at Olympia Quironsalud in Madrid. He has nearly 30 years of experience in sports traumatology. He was recognized as the resident with the best resume in Spain. Dr. Leyes performs robotic knee replacement and arthroscopic surgery. He is the Director of Rights and Partnerships at Olympia Quironsalud.

• Served as a consultant for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Atlanta Madrid football club.
• Completed clinical fellowships at the Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic.
• Former board member of the Spanish Society for Knee Problems.
• Member of the International Society of Arthroscopy and Knee Surgery.

Dr. Hana Golan heads the Pediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Division at Sheba Medical Center. She specializes in high-risk pediatric tumors and complex childhood cancers. Dr. Golan serves as the principal investigator for the High-Risk Neuroblastoma ESIOP protocol. She practices at a hospital ranked among the global top 10 by Newsweek.

• National coordinator of multicenter oncology protocols and international Phase I/II clinical trials.
• Performs bone marrow transplants and CAR T-cell therapy for pediatric patients.
• Expert in neuroblastoma, leukemia, and treatment-resistant malignancies.
• Senior Lecturer at the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University.

Dr. Mingmongkolchaikul is an orthopedic surgeon at LUX KOR Hospital who graduated with first-class honors from Mahidol University.

• Specializes in knee and hip replacement surgery using MRI of one area for mapping
• Completed a fellowship in adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery – advanced training for complex joint cases
• Certified by the Thai Board of Orthopedic Surgery at Siriraj Hospital
• Focuses on precision diagnostics for patients needing joint reconstruction

Dr. Francisco Rodriguez Argaiz has performed over 1,000 successful arthroscopic and knee surgeries. He is the Director of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at Quirónsalud Marbella Hospital. Dr. Argaiz specializes in knee replacements and ligament reconstructions. He treats complex conditions like osteoarthritis, arthrosis, and meniscus tears.

• Led the arthroscopic surgery department at Costa Del Sol Hospital for 13 years.
• Authored over 20 publications in journals like SECOT and SATO.
• Delivered over 70 presentations at international medical congresses.
• Member of the Arthroscopic Surgery Association of Spain.

Dr. Alon Friedlander is a leading orthopedic spine surgeon listed among Israel’s Top Doctors by Forbes. He serves as the Director of the Orthopedic Department at Sheba Medical Center. Dr. Friedlander treats complex spinal disorders in both adult and pediatric patients. He uses both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques for precision care.

• Specializes in scoliosis surgery and complex spinal deformity correction.
• Treats primary and metastatic spinal tumors using advanced surgical techniques.
• Completed fellowships in spine surgery in the USA, France, and Hong Kong.
• Consultant for elite Israeli soccer teams and the Spartak Basketball Club.

Dr. Rapeepat Narkbunnam is an orthopedic surgeon at KDMS Specialized Orthopedic Hospital in Bangkok. He specializes in robotic-assisted knee and hip replacement surgery. Dr. Narkbunnam focuses on adult reconstructive surgery and complex revision joint procedures. He uses robotic technology to improve surgical precision for bone and joint operations.

• Completed a fellowship as a visiting scholar at Stanford University Medical Center.
• Performs MAKOplasty, a robotic technique for total hip and knee replacement.
• Treats orthopedic conditions like knee osteoarthritis and hip fractures.
• Practices at KDMS Hospital, Thailand's first hospital dedicated solely to orthopedics.

Dr. Ceyhun Bozkurt is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist at Medical Park Bahcelievler Hospital. He serves as the clinical director and vice director of the stem cell transplant unit. Dr. Bozkurt focuses on childhood leukemia, bone marrow transplants, and neuroblastoma. He completed specialized observerships at Harvard University and Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

• Member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP).
• Active member of the European Bone Marrow Transplant Group (EBMT).
• Published more than 40 articles on stem cell therapy and blood disorders.
• Works at a center performing the highest number of transplants in Turkey.

Dr. Liang Xiao Mu is the head of rehabilitation technologies at Yanda International Hospital in Beijing. He specializes in restorative medicine for stroke, spinal cord, and brain injuries. Dr. Liang holds the medical specialist of the highest category designation. He is a member of the Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine.

• Specializes in recovery for hemiplegia, aphasia, and cognitive dysfunction.
• Treats degenerative musculoskeletal conditions including arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.
• Member of the China Association for Rehabilitation of the Disabled.
• Authored over 10 scientific papers on restorative medical technologies.

Dr. Sezer Sağlam is a medical oncologist at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in gastrointestinal oncology and the treatment of liver cancer. Dr. Sağlam was nominated for the International Best Researcher Award for his work on liver-transplanted patients. He has served as a professor of medical oncology since 2016.

• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• Member of the European Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (ENETS).
• Works at JCI-accredited facility with advanced PET-MRI and radiology departments.

Dr. Eyup Bakmaz is an orthopedic surgeon at Gayrettepe Florence Nightingale Hospital in Istanbul. He specializes in orthopedic trauma, sports injuries, and joint reconstruction. Dr. Bakmaz previously served as the Chief Assistant Specialist at Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine. He treats bone and joint conditions using both traditional and endoscopic methods.

• Performs knee and hip arthroscopy for minimally invasive joint repair.
• Treats complex fractures, meniscus tears, and osteoarthritis.
• Specializes in total joint replacements including hip and knee arthroplasty.
• Works at a JCI-accredited facility that treats 200,000 patients annually.

Professor Ido Nachmany heads the General Surgery Department at Sheba Medical Center. He uses MRI of one area to plan complex liver and biliary surgeries.

• Recognized as one of Israel's top physicians by Forbes magazine
• Senior Lecturer at the Tel Aviv University Faculty of Medicine
• Fellowship trained in abdominal organ transplantation at the Thomas E. Starzl Institute
• Expert in robotic and laparoscopic surgery for faster patient recovery
• Member of the International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

Associate Professor Necati Kaplan is a neurosurgery specialist at Optimed International Hospital. He focuses on the radiological and clinical evaluation of complex brain and spinal cord diseases.

• Holds multiple international certificates in advanced neuroendoscopy and minimally invasive techniques
• Board member of the Association of Nervous System Surgery
• Specializes in imaging for degenerative spine diseases and lumbar disc herniations
• Member of the Turkish Neurosurgical Association
• Published extensive research on radiological comparisons of spinal surgery outcomes

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. 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. Almog Ben Yaacov is a senior surgeon at Sheba Medical Center. He uses MRI of one area to plan complex oncological and abdominal surgeries.

• Trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York for surgical oncology
• Specializes in NanoKnife technology to treat tumors with focal electrical pulses
• Certified in microwave liver ablation to destroy tumors using heat
• Expert in gastrointestinal surgery for stomach, sarcoma, and colorectal cancer cases
• Fellowship trained at King's College in London for advanced surgical techniques

Professor Yao Yi leads the Epilepsy Center at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He uses MRI of one area for advanced neurosurgical planning and mapping brain function.

• International expert in functional neurology and neurosurgery
• Specializes in brain functional mapping to pinpoints active areas before surgery
• Focuses on drug-resistant and complex epilepsy in children and adults
• Performs microsurgery for brain tumors and vascular conditions
• Standing Council Member of the China Association Against Epilepsy

Dr. Ayhan Kara is a neurosurgery specialist at Central Hospital. He uses MRI of one area to plan precise, minimally invasive spinal procedures.

• Completed a medical internship at Helios Clinic in Hamburg.
• Specializes in endoscopic spine surgery – using small cameras to treat the back.
• Uses nucleoplasty – a procedure to treat herniated discs without major surgery.
• Trained at Kartal Training and Research Hospital – a major Turkish surgical center.
• Focuses on spinal instrumentation to stabilize the back during recovery.

Dr. Zhang Rong Chun directs the gastroenterology department at Xiamen Humanity Hospital. He specializes in digestive endoscopy and imaging for complex gastrointestinal conditions.

• Brings specialized expertise from Xijing Hospital to Xiamen Humanity Hospital
• Focuses on diagnosing gastrointestinal cancers and pancreatic diseases using advanced imaging
• Serves as a standing committee member for the Digestive Endoscopy association
• Participates as a committee member for the Endoscopic Oncology group
• Expert in identifying acute abdominal conditions and biliary diseases during an MRI of one area

Dr. Bilal Ergul is a gastroenterologist at Lokman Hekim University Ankara Hospital. He is known for performing Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) surgery. This procedure treats complex swallowing disorders without external incisions. Dr. Ergul has authored around 100 academic publications on various gastrointestinal topics.

• Specializes in laparoscopic surgery for GERD and gastric polyps removal.
• Treats chronic conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and cirrhosis.
• Performs esophagectomy and small intestine resections for complex cases.
• Works at an ISO-certified university hospital that treats 20,000+ patients annually.