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Dr. Humayun Kakar is a cardiologist at Medicalpoint International Hospital in Turkey. He recently completed specialized training in heart failure at the University of Zurich. Dr. Kakar treats complex conditions like atrial fibrillation, atherosclerosis, and pulmonary hypertension. He works at a JCI-accredited facility recognized for its cardiovascular department.

• Member of the American College of Cardiology and the European Society of Cardiology.
• Completed a cardiology residency at the İzmir Dokuz Eylül University.
• Holds membership in the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions.
• Active member of the national Turkish Society of Cardiology.

Dr. Dorit Zilberman is a senior urologist at Sheba Medical Center in Israel. She is a pioneer of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery. Dr. Zilberman treats kidney, bladder, and prostate cancers. She helped launch the da Vinci robotic surgery program at Sheba. Forbes Israel recognized her among the nation's best doctors.

• Authored over 160 scientific publications in urologic oncology and endourology.
• Completed fellowship training at Duke University Medical Center in the US.
• Performs robotic prostatectomy, laser lithotripsy, and kidney-sparing surgery.
• Member of the American and European Urological Associations and the Endourological Society.

Dr. Kim Taekhyeon is a gastrointestinal surgeon and the Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at Naeun Hospital. He received his M.D. and M.S. from Chung-Ang University College of Medicine. He completed an internship at Sungae Hospital and a general surgery residency at Chung-Ang University Hospital. He then finished a fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. He previously served as an attending surgeon at Gwangmyeong Sungae Hospital.

His research covers survivin and HSP90 in colorectal cancer, second primary cancers in patients with gastric cancer, and Borrmann type IV gastric carcinoma. He reported outcomes of laparoscopic totally extraperitoneal inguinal hernia repair in 92 cases. His clinical practice includes cancers and diseases of the stomach, esophagus, and small bowel. He also treats hernias, gallstones and cholecystitis, appendicitis, anal disease, varicose veins, and burns.

Dr. Kim Taegyun is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on pancreatobiliary diseases and cancers, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts and cancer, cholecystitis, gallstones (cholelithiasis), and biliary tract cancer. He also performs advanced endoscopy, including ERCP. He treats gastrointestinal tumors, stomach and colon polyps, stomach cancer, and submucosal tumors (SMT).

Education and training: MD, Jeonbuk National University College of Medicine. MS in Medicine, University of Ulsan. Internship, Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Residency in Internal Medicine, Veterans Health Service Medical Center. Fellowships in Gastroenterology, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital and Asan Medical Center.

Career: Attending physician and specialist at Gwangju Veterans Hospital and the Veterans Health Service Medical Center.

The doctor is a highly skilled urologist specializing in advanced surgical and clinical interventions. Expertise includes RIRS (Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery) for laser stone fragmentation, as well as comprehensive management of open and closed prostate surgeries. The doctor is also proficient in performing complex urological cancer surgeries.

In addition to surgical oncology and stone disease, the doctor provides specialized care for urinary incontinence and male infertility, utilizing evidence-based treatment protocols to improve patient outcomes.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a primary clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including the treatment of cardiovascular occlusion and heart attacks. Expertise extends to the diagnosis and management of hypertension and hyperlipidemia, as well as the treatment of heart valve diseases and various rhythm disorders or arrhythmias.

In addition to clinical management, the doctor is highly skilled in interventional cardiology, specifically performing coronary procedures and diagnostic angiography to address complex vascular issues.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive management of cardiovascular conditions, with a clinical focus on coronary artery diseases, including cardiovascular occlusion and myocardial infarction. Expertise extends to the treatment of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and heart failure.

Furthermore, the doctor provides specialized care for heart valve diseases, rhythm disorders (arrhythmias), and peripheral vascular conditions, specifically addressing leg and cervical vascular diseases.

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions, including asthma, allergic diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Expertise encompasses the management of lung infections, tuberculosis, and the clinical evaluation of lung cancer.

In addition to pulmonary care, the doctor is proficient in performing bronchoscopy procedures and conducting polysomnography for the assessment and diagnosis of sleep apnea.

Dr. Kurt Rasche is the Chief of Pulmonology at Helios University Hospital Wuppertal. He heads the certified Lung Cancer Center and the department of sleep medicine. With decades of clinical practice, he focuses on chronic lung diseases and breathing disorders. Dr. Rasche treats patients at a hospital seeing 150,000 people annually.

• Specialist in internal medicine, pulmonology, allergology, and intensive care.
• Treats complex conditions including COPD, asthma, pneumonia, and lung cancer.
• Performs bronchoscopic balloon dilatation and lung cancer surgery.
• Leads a center certified by the German Cancer Society.

Dr. Praewfun Surachai is a gynecologist and reproductive medicine fellow at Ramathibodi Hospital in Bangkok. She presented an iPoster at the RCOG World Congress in London. Dr. Surachai specializes in infertility and hormonal health. She treats conditions like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and polycystic ovaries. Her clinic, PYONG Rehabilitation Group, is licensed by the Medical Council of Thailand.

• Earned the Popular-vote Resident Award for clinical excellence.
• Received a Certificate of Outstanding Teaching Performance from Ramathibodi Hospital.
• Served as a lecturer and gynecologist at Pranangklao Hospital.
• Participated in specialized teaching technique training at Siriraj Hospital.

The doctor is a highly skilled surgeon specializing in adult and pediatric trauma surgery. With extensive expertise in orthopedics, the doctor focuses on arthroscopic procedures for the knee, shoulder, and ankle, as well as complex joint replacement surgeries including knee, hip, and shoulder prostheses.

In addition to joint reconstruction, the doctor provides specialized care in deformity correction and limb lengthening surgery. The practice also encompasses sports surgery, addressing athletic injuries to restore function and mobility for patients of all ages.

Dr. Son Dong-wan specializes in urologic oncology, urinary incontinence, and sexual dysfunction. He performs laser prostate surgery. He provides robotic and laparoscopic treatment for cancers of the prostate, bladder, ureter, and kidney. He also treats ureteropelvic junction obstruction.

His minimally invasive practice includes laparoscopic nephrectomy and prostatectomy. He performs cystoscopic TURBT and TURP. He offers ureteroscopic laser stone removal and percutaneous nephrolithotomy. He treats BPH, prostatitis, urinary stones, testicular cancer, stress urinary incontinence (SUI), overactive bladder (OAB), and male infertility.

Dr. Pak Seongjin is a gastroenterologist. He focuses on endoscopy and advanced procedures such as gastroscopy, colonoscopy, polypectomy, and ESD. He also treats digestive and liver diseases, including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, and Helicobacter pylori infection.

He earned his M.D. and M.S. in Internal Medicine from Chung-Ang University. He completed his internal medicine residency and a gastroenterology fellowship at Chung-Ang University Hospital.

He is a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Korean Gastroenterology Association, and the Korean Pancreatobiliary Association.

Dr. Song Hwayeong is a gastroenterologist. Areas of focus include gastrointestinal cancers (stomach and esophageal) and advanced endoscopy (gastroscopy, colonoscopy, ESD, and polypectomy). Dr. Song also treats digestive and liver diseases, including GERD, gastritis, hepatitis, H. pylori infection, and liver disease.

Dr. Song completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital. Dr. Song has served as Clinical Professor at Inje, Gachon, and Inha University Colleges of Medicine. Dr. Song is Director of the Gastroenterology Center at Naeun Hospital.

Accreditations: full member of the Korean Association of Internal Medicine, the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the Korean Gastroenterology Association. Doping Committee Member, WKBL.

Selected papers: cryptogenic hepatocellular carcinoma; primary biliary cirrhosis with overlap syndromes; therapy for lamivudine-resistant chronic hepatitis B; and clevudine in HBV-related cirrhosis.

Dr. Hwang Dongin is a pulmonologist in pulmonary and critical care. He specializes in pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

At Daelim Saint Mary's Hospital, he serves as Chief/Senior Chief of Pulmonology and as a Designated Attending Physician. He is also Director of Medical Training and the Medical Cooperation Center, and serves as CMO. He is a Clinical Professor at the Catholic University of Korea St. Mary's Hospital. He is an affiliated physician with Samsung, Asan, Severance, and Chung-Ang University Hospitals. He serves on the KMA Advisory Committee. He is a lifetime member of the Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He is a full member of KASLC and KAAACI. He is an appointed Special Manuscript Reviewer for the Korean Society of Cardiology. He is a member of the Asthma and COPD research groups.

Dr. Lee Nagwon is a pulmonologist and critical care specialist. He is the Chief Medical Officer of Pulmonology at Naeun Hospital. His expertise includes pneumonia, pulmonary tuberculosis, chronic cough, chronic lung diseases, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and pulmonary intensive care.

He earned an MD and an MS in Medicine from Yonsei University. He completed his internship, internal medicine residency, and a pulmonology fellowship at Yonsei University Wonju Severance Christian Hospital. He has served as an adjunct professor at Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine. He has also served as a clinical professor at Gachon University College of Medicine and Inha University College of Medicine. He is a full member of The Korean Association of Internal Medicine and The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases. He authored “The Effects of Bronchoscope Diameter on the Diagnostic Yield of Transbronchial Lung Biopsy of Pulmonary Nodules.”

The doctor specializes in the comprehensive treatment of prostate diseases and the management of tumors and stones affecting the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract. With a focus on urological health, the doctor provides expert care for infertility, sexual health conditions, and urinary incontinence.

Additionally, the doctor performs surgical interventions, including circumcisions and the treatment of undescended testicles, ensuring specialized care for both pediatric and adult urological needs.

The doctor is a highly trained cardiologist with extensive clinical expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex cardiovascular conditions. The doctor's professional focus includes the treatment of hypertension, cardiovascular occlusion, heart failure, and heart rhythm disorders. Additionally, the doctor is skilled in addressing high cholesterol and managing congenital heart disease.

The doctor completed medical training at Azerbaijan Medical University and subsequently underwent specialized cardiology training at Kocaeli University Faculty of Medicine, spanning from 2017 to 2023. Through this rigorous academic and clinical background, the doctor provides comprehensive care for patients with diverse cardiac health needs.

Dr. Qin Jie is a licensed internal medicine physician. She has practiced since 2016. She has broad experience in community and general hospitals. She now works at Panacee Hospital (since June 2026). Her focus includes internal medicine diagnosis, sub-health assessment, and comprehensive health management.

She worked at Changli Great Wall Hospital (Oct 2016–Sep 2020). She then served at Anaya Community Hospital (Sep 2020–Nov 2024). She worked at Panacee Hospital (Dec 2024–Nov 2025 and Jun 2026–present). She also served at Weiyuan Hospital (Nov 2025–Jun 2026).