Surgery Doctors Abroad — Page 5

Dr. Ayhan Arslan is a founding chief physician at Private Optimed Hospital, with deep roots in general surgery and emergency care.

• Over 34 years of experience of experience in general surgery
• Specialized in trauma care during military service and earthquake relief
• Member of key organizations including the Turkish Surgical Association
• Handles a wide range of surgical cases with a focus on precision

Performed 2,500+ spinal surgeries since 2008 – Dr. Bassani pioneered 'non-fusion' techniques like total disc replacement at IRCCS Galeazzi in Milan.

• Director of II Spine Unit at IRCCS Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute
• Specializes in minimally invasive and anterior approach spinal procedures
• Awarded 1st Prize at 13th International ARGOS Symposium
• Professor at University of Turin's Neurosurgical School
• Member of Scoliosis Research Society & Eurospine

Dr. Przemyslaw Ciesielski is a general surgeon. He completed his specialization in 2008. He graduated from the Medical University of Warsaw in 1999. He earned his Doctor of Medical Sciences degree in 2010. His dissertation assessed clinical and rectoscopic examinations for diagnosing colorectal disease in patients at increased risk of colorectal cancer.

His proctology and colorectal training includes formal courses and fellowships. He completed Proctology Courses at St. Rota Hospital in Vercelli in 2021 and 2022, and in Cologne in 2016. He held clinical fellowships in General Surgery at the Medical University of Vienna in 2014 and at the University of Magdeburg in 2015. He undertook multiple fellowships at the Proctology Department, Solec Hospital in Warsaw from 2005 to 2013. He attended advanced colorectal surgery workshops in Poznan and Lodz. He also completed St Mark’s Hospital courses in London, including Frontiers in Colorectal Diseases and the Advanced Colorectal Workshop.

Dr. Paweł Grochowicz, MD, PhD, is a proctologist with almost 40 years of experience. He works at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He treats hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and abscesses, anal fissures, fecal incontinence, and pilonidal cysts. He also performs colonoscopy and colorectal polypectomy.

From 1979 to 2016 he worked at the Proctology Unit, Solec Hospital, a reference center and the only one of its kind in Poland. Since 2016 he has worked at the Warsaw Proctology Center at St. Elizabeth Hospital. There he develops and implements new methods and runs diagnostic, rehabilitation, research, and teaching work. The center is the headquarters of the Polish Coloproctology Club.

Academic and research roles: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Polish Academy of Sciences (1979–1997). DAAD scholar at LMU Munich (1983–1984). John Hunter Hospital, University of Newcastle, Australia (1989–1996). There he was Director of the Transplant Research Unit and Principal Scientific Officer (1991–1996).

Dr. Aleksandra Starosciak graduated from the Medical Academy in Warsaw. She has been a specialist in general surgery since 2009. She is training in surgical oncology. Since 2010, she has worked in the Department of Oncological Surgery at the Holy Family Hospital in Warsaw. She is a member of the Polish Society of Surgical Oncology. She attends scientific and training conferences in general surgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and breast ultrasound.

She performs breast surgery, including tumor removal, reconstruction, and mastectomy. She also performs soft‑tissue and minor procedures, such as removal of skin lesions and nodules. She performs endocrine surgery for malignant and benign thyroid lesions.

She diagnoses breast diseases. She performs ultrasound‑guided vacuum‑assisted (mammotome) breast biopsies. She also performs core needle and fine‑needle aspiration biopsies. She carries out thyroid biopsies and videodermoscopy of skin lesions.

Dr. Mateusz Sala — specialist in general surgery (diploma 2024). He completed specialist training at MBNP Hospital in Wołomin and at Bielański Hospital. He gained experience in general surgery and coloproctology. He now practices at Bielański Hospital.

Focus: minimally invasive surgery, hernia surgery, and proctology. Procedures: hernia repair; hemorrhoid surgery and non-surgical therapy; treatment of anal fissures, perianal fistulas, and thrombosis; pilonidal cyst surgery; laparoscopic cholecystectomy; removal of anal and rectal polyps, skin lesions, and nodules; minor procedures.

Memberships: Colorectal Surgery Section and Hernia Section of the Polish Association of Surgeons. Examinations: anoscopy and rectoscopy.

Prof. Dr. Adil Baykan specializes in colorectal and laparoscopic surgeries with 55 years of experience of experience. He practices at Medistate Hospital Istanbul.

• Specialized in colorectal surgery at Mayo Clinic and University of Minnesota
• Published multiple articles on colon cancer in international journals
• Trained in endoscopic and laparoscopic surgery at Ankara University
• Former adjunct professor of general surgery at Ankara University

Dr. Emine Demir is a licensed physician in Turkey. She holds an MD, diploma no. 97600435, issued by the Republic of Turkey Ministry of Health on 7 July 1997.

She has more than 28 years of experience in public and private care. Her practice focuses on dermatology and trichology. She treats hair and scalp disorders and provides alopecia diagnosis and post-transplant care. This includes female and male pattern hair loss.

At Istanbul Care Clinic, she offers diagnostic evaluations and scalp health consultations. She provides structured follow-up to support graft retention and scalp recovery. Her approach uses evidence-based protocols.

Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women’s Hospital – Dr. Lee specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with a focus on women's health.

• Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University and Korea University School of Medicine
• Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member of the Korean Gynecologic Oncology Colposcopy Society

Specializes in obstetrics and gynecology with a focus on women's health at Yonseisarangmoa Women Disease Hospital.

• Graduated from Chungnam National University Graduate School of Medicine
• Completed residency at Gachon University Gil Hospital
• Regular member of the Korean Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member of the Korean Society of Perinatology and Fetal Medicine

Adjunct Professor at Yonsei University and Co-Director of Yonsei Sarangmoa Women's Hospital – specializes in women's health with a focus on gynecological surgery.

• Graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine
• Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident at Yonsei University
• Vice Director of Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Member of multiple prestigious Korean medical societies

Dr. Cataltepe brings over 29 years of experience of ENT surgery experience, currently practicing at Medipol Bahçelievler Hospital.

• Trained at Bakırköy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
• Specializes in ear, nose, and throat procedures
• Worked at multiple private hospitals in Istanbul
• Graduated from İstanbul University Faculty of Medicine

Specializes in colon and rectum surgery with extensive professional involvement in gastrointestinal and breast disease societies.

• Member of Turkish Colon and Rectum Surgery Society
• Involved in gastrointestinal surgery societies and breast disease congresses
• General Surgery Assistant at Kartal Training and Research Hospital
• Educated at Istanbul Kartal Dr.Lütfi Kırdar Training and Research Hospital